Ponta Delgada (Açores) car hire

Top tips for hiring a car in Ponta Delgada (Açores)

• Sao Miguel is closest to Ponta Delgada and is the biggest of the islands. With a hire car you will be able to visit many of its hotspots such as the Caldeira Velha waterfall and Furnas Hot Springs. In the Azores region there are many other islands that you can also visit. So why limit yourself to just Sao Miguel? With a hire car you can explore them all.
• Ponta Delgada is an international airport that services the Azores Islands. Although it is not a very large airport, there are a number of car hire companies right inside the main hall of the terminal. This includes international agencies like Hertz, Enterprise, and Europcar as well as local providers.
• The streets around Azores are in okay condition, although there are some bumpy roads. However, in comparison to driving in most cities, the traffic is light and quite relaxed. There are nonetheless many narrow roads, lots of twists and turns, and some uphill driving which can be a challenge. Because the islands are quite small, you’ll still find it easy to navigate.
• Heavy traffic is not typical on Ponta Delgada. During your travels through its rural communities, you might run into a herd of animals, especially cows as they are being relocated to another area for grazing. You’ll need to be patient as they tend to move quite slow.
• 25% of our users found a car hire in Ponta Delgada (Açores) for €7 or less
• Book your car hire in Ponta Delgada (Açores) at least 1 week before your trip in order to get a below-average price
• Mini car hires in Ponta Delgada (Açores) are around 63% cheaper than other car types, on average