Car Rental at Pico Airport
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Cheapest car rental rates
Mini
Kia Picanto or similar
$36.34 per day
Economy
Renault Clio or similar
$48.73 per day
Standard
Fiat Tipo Sedan or similar
$74.18 per day
Most popular car rental deals
Full-size
Opel Crossland or similar
$119.25 per day
Intermediate SUV
Volkswagen T-Roc or similar
$132.87 per day
Mini
Renault Twingo or similar
$36.83 per day
Mini
Fiat 500 or similar
$43.75 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 10:43 PM on 4/24/25. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Travel information
Languages
Portuguese
Currency
EUR
Drive on
Right-hand side
Country code
+351
Average car rental price
$69 per day
Average car rental length
4 days
Speed limit within town
50 km/h or 31 mph
Speed limit out of town
80 - 100 km/h or 50 - 62 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.05%
Airport travel guide
The second-largest of the Azores, Pico is a tourist’s dream and has everything for a memorable vacation. From plenty of history to natural attractions like Portugal’s tallest mountain, the small island has plenty to keep you entertained. These are three of Pico’s most notable attractions:
- Whaling Museum. As with the other Azores Islands, Pico is a great place for whale watching — the season typically runs from April to October. But if you’re visiting during the colder months of the year or would simply like to learn something new, you could do a lot worse than visit the island’s Whaling Museum. Run by Malcolm Clarke, a retired marine biologist, the museum has wonderful exhibits on the planet’s largest mammals and their role in the ecosystems that they inhabit.
- The landscape of the Pico Vineyard Culture. The Azores are known among the Portuguese for their dairy production, but winemaking has been and remains just as important an industry in the archipelago’s economy. This has been noted by UNESCO who have recognized the island’s vineyards as a world heritage site. There are many tours that take tourists to Pico’s wine gardens, especially on the island’s south coast; another great place to visit is the Wine Museum which has exhibits in both Portuguese and English.
- Mount Pico. Standing 2,350 m (7,710 feet) tall, the sleeping volcano at the heart of the island is the tallest mountain in all of Portugal. Located in the central-west part of the island, the mountain can be climbed by anyone in moderately good shape — you can get quite close with a car and the actual climb takes about two to three hours. The peak is naturally known for the panoramic views from above — these include the neighboring islands of Sao Jorge to the northeast and Faial to the west.
Top international routes
- Ponta Delgada
- Lajes Terceira
- Lisbon
Main airlines
SATA Air Acores and Azores Airlines
Terminals
The single passenger terminal serves all arriving and departing flights.
Location
Pico Airport is about 8 km (5 mi) northeast of Madalena, the main settlement on the island of Pico. Motorway ER1 and Rui Maestro Simaria Street are the main roads connecting the airport to the city. All destinations on the island of Pico can be reached within an hour from the airport.
Most popular types of rental car
- Station wagons - from $74 per day
- Large cars - from $75 per day
- Medium cars - from $95 per day
- Vans - from $130 per day
- Small cars - from $37 per day
- SUVs - from $52 per day
Car rental desks
Most are situated inside the airport terminal. The exact location of your car rental supplier’s desk will be listed on your Confirmation Voucher.
Services and facilities
Pico Airport is likely one of the smallest international airports you’ll ever visit. Even so, it has things to offer. In the airport and close to it you’ll find a couple of small eateries and shops, a nearby hotel, and works of art exhibited inside the airport terminal. Some of the airport facilities are equipped for travelers with reduced mobility, and special assistance can be requested, but make sure to contact your airline in advance if you’d like this service.
Nearest gas station
A Galp gas station, located at Largo da Igreja - Bandeiras, 9950-023, can be reached in about five minutes and is open 24/7. There are other gas stations in the town of Madalena and on the island of Pico.
Airport info
Pico Airport (PIX)
- IATA: PIX
- ICAO: LPPI
- Name: Pico Airport (PIX)
- Distance from city: 5 miles / 8 km
Top 9 locations near Pico Airport
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16.3 km / 10.1 miles away
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24.2 km / 15 miles away
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26.2 km / 16.3 miles away
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119.5 km / 74.3 miles away
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253.1 km / 157.3 miles away
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255.5 km / 158.8 miles away
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258.6 km / 160.7 miles away
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259.1 km / 161 miles away
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337.1 km / 209.5 miles away
Map of car rental locations
When are car rental prices the lowest at Pico Airport?
The cost of renting a car at Pico Airport varies by season. The table and graph below can help you find the best time of year to save on a rental car.
Average rental costs per day at Pico Airport
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car at Pico Airport is January — when rental costs average $19.30 per day. This is 66% cheaper than the yearly average and 85% cheaper than renting a car in August (when prices average $124.55 per day).
This information can help you identify the low season. But these are only average numbers. How much your car rental will cost will depend on the type of vehicle you rent, how long you’ll rent it for, and how far ahead you book. Simply enter your dates in the form at the top of the page to see the exact prices.
This information can help you identify the low season. But these are only average numbers. How much your car rental will cost will depend on the type of vehicle you rent, how long you’ll rent it for, and how far ahead you book. Simply enter your dates in the form at the top of the page to see the exact prices.
For how long do renters keep their vehicles at Pico Airport?
How long travelers keep their rental cars varies by the time of year: in January the average rental period is 6 days, while in April, the average rental period is only 4 days.
Average number of rental days at Pico Airport
What is the most popular time of year to rent a car at Pico Airport?
Based on how many users search for a car in at Pico Airport, travelers are most likely to rent a car in August, while they are least likely to rent in in February.
Monthly searches at Pico Airport by pick-up date relative to the average
Car rental information
| Popular suppliers | Ilha Verde, Autatlantis, AddCar, Avis, Prime Azores |
| Popular car categories | Small cars, SUVs, Vans, Medium cars |
| Lowest price | $36 per day |
| Cheapest supplier | AddCar |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ilha Verde | Renault Twingo | 3 | 1 | Small cars |
| Ilha Verde | Renault Clio | 5 | 2 | Small cars |
| Ilha Verde | Hyundai i10 | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
| Ilha Verde | Renault Captur | 5 | 2 | SUVs |
| AddCar | Kia Picanto | 4 | 1 | Small cars |
| Autatlantis | Volkswagen Up | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
| Autatlantis | Toyota Yaris | 4 | 1 | Small cars |
| AddCar | Fiat 500 | 3 | 1 | Small cars |
| Ilha Verde | Hyundai Kauai | 5 | 2 | SUVs |
| Autatlantis | Opel Corsa | 5 | 2 | Small cars |
Our customers' reviews
Because we want to make sure each review listed here is left by a real customer, we don’t have the option to post a review here. Instead, we ask each and every customer to leave a review after they return their rental car. This way, you know that all reviews are authentic.
SK
Canada
Toyota Yaris
3/3/25
Pico is an amazing island that cannot be explored adequately without a car :)
LA
Canada
Kia Picanto
10/24/24
I loved this island hope to come back soon. People are very welcoming and everywhere you look at its so picturest. We had good scuba diving with sharks also. Really memorable.
FV
Belgium
Toyota Yaris
7/17/24
Great food and stay
MD
Canada
Volkswagen Up
6/18/24
Hiking & nature on the scores islands
NB
United States of America (USA)
Renault Captur
5/19/24
Pico island is such a great island to explore its beauty.
MP
Canada
Opel Corsa
4/30/24
The Atlantis team provided great service
AD
Netherlands
Volkswagen Up
4/23/24
Watching blue whales from Lajes.
HH
Portugal
Volkswagen Up
1/3/24
Hiking Pico, wild swims in natural pools, the fresh food, wonderful roads
PC
Italy
Renault Clio
8/22/23
Whale watching - wine tasting experience- sea - nature - restaurant Tasca best of all
KL
Canada
Renault Twingo
6/5/23
Pico is such a fascinating Island. Until you learn the history you are second guessing everything you see. I did not have enough time there and would love to return and stay for a bit
AG
Canada
Fiat Panda
4/16/23
Toured around pico & really enjoyed the nature along with the amazing local people
MA
United States of America (USA)
Opel Corsa
4/1/23
We had a wonderful time exploring Pico before the height of tourist season. We enjoyed seeing the island and having the freedom to explore the mountains, sea side drives, and many cute towns in our vehicle.
DG
United States of America (USA)
Renault Clio
8/10/19
Take the time to find out the locations of gas stations. GPS is unreliable on the island so its best to map out directions ahead of time. Following the GPS driving directions while driving is not recommended. We had many occasions where we drove out of the way to get to a location.
RD
Canada
Renault Clio
3/28/19
Don't drive if you are not familiar with a manual car and nervous about driving on narrow and steep roads in places , or at least stick to the coastal roads which are much easier
Car rental statistics
Highest-rated company
Autatlantis
9 / 10
Lowest-rated company
Europcar
7.4 / 10
Total number of reviews
31
Total rental companies
12
Average daily price
$69.49
Lowest daily price
$36.34
Total cars available
80
Top 12 suppliers at Pico Airport in 2025
+351926210120
Aeroporto do Pico, 9950-011, Madalena
$62 - $182
Working hours
Mon:
08:00 - 20:00
Tue:
08:00 - 20:00
Wed:
08:00 - 20:00
Thu:
08:00 - 20:00
Fri:
08:00 - 20:00
Sat:
08:00 - 20:00
Sun:
08:00 - 20:00
+351292622601 / +351925508877 / +351292622002
Pico Airport (PIX)
$37 - $172
Working hours
Mon:
08:00 - 19:30
Tue:
08:00 - 19:30
Wed:
08:00 - 19:30
Thu:
08:00 - 19:30
Fri:
08:00 - 19:30
Sat:
08:00 - 19:30
Sun:
08:00 - 19:30
SIXT
+351255788199
Aeroporto do Pico
$56 - $135
Working hours
Mon:
08:00 - 19:00
Tue:
08:00 - 19:00
Wed:
08:00 - 19:00
Thu:
08:00 - 19:00
Fri:
08:00 - 19:00
Sat:
08:00 - 19:00
Sun:
08:00 - 19:00
Avis
+351292622002
Aeroporto Do Pico
$55
Working hours
Mon:
08:00 - 19:00
Tue:
08:00 - 19:00
Wed:
08:00 - 19:00
Thu:
08:00 - 19:00
Fri:
08:00 - 19:00
Sat:
08:00 - 19:00
Sun:
08:00 - 19:00
AddCar
+351962948500
Aeroporto Do Pico - Bandeiras 9950-011 Madalena
$36 - $98
Working hours
Mon:
07:00 - 22:00
Tue:
07:00 - 22:00
Wed:
07:00 - 22:00
Thu:
07:00 - 22:00
Fri:
07:00 - 22:00
Sat:
07:00 - 22:59
Sun:
07:00 - 22:00
Thrifty
+351962376766
Pico Airport,9950-011 Bandeiras
$79 - $88
Working hours
Mon:
07:00 - 21:00
Tue:
07:00 - 21:00
Wed:
07:00 - 21:00
Thu:
07:00 - 21:00
Fri:
07:00 - 21:00
Sat:
07:00 - 21:00
Sun:
07:00 - 21:00
Keddy
+351292622002
AEROPORTO DO PICO
$79 - $88
Working hours
Mon:
08:00 - 19:30
Tue:
08:00 - 19:30
Wed:
08:00 - 19:30
Thu:
08:00 - 19:30
Fri:
08:00 - 19:30
Sat:
08:00 - 19:30
Sun:
08:00 - 19:30
Firefly
+351962376766
Bandeiras
$79 - $88
Working hours
Mon:
07:00 - 21:00
Tue:
07:00 - 21:00
Wed:
07:00 - 21:00
Thu:
07:00 - 21:00
Fri:
07:00 - 21:00
Sat:
07:00 - 21:00
Sun:
07:00 - 21:00
Dollar
+351962376766
Bandeiras
$79 - $88
Working hours
Mon:
07:00 - 21:00
Tue:
07:00 - 21:00
Wed:
07:00 - 21:00
Thu:
07:00 - 21:00
Fri:
07:00 - 21:00
Sat:
07:00 - 21:00
Sun:
07:00 - 21:00
Hertz
+351962376766
Pico Airport
$91 - $102
Working hours
Mon:
07:00 - 21:00
Tue:
07:00 - 21:00
Wed:
07:00 - 21:00
Thu:
07:00 - 21:00
Fri:
07:00 - 21:00
Sat:
07:00 - 21:00
Sun:
07:00 - 21:00
Prime Azores
+351962948500 / +351925520370
Bandeiras 9950-011
$44 - $74
Working hours
Mon:
08:00 - 20:59
Tue:
08:00 - 20:59
Wed:
08:00 - 20:59
Thu:
08:00 - 20:59
Fri:
08:00 - 20:59
Sat:
08:00 - 20:59
Sun:
08:00 - 20:59
Europcar
+351292622002
AEROPORTO DO PICO
$78 - $133
Working hours
Mon:
08:00 - 19:30
Tue:
08:00 - 19:30
Wed:
08:00 - 19:30
Thu:
08:00 - 19:30
Fri:
08:00 - 19:30
Sat:
08:00 - 19:30
Sun:
08:00 - 19:30
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