Car Hire in the Azores Islands
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Santa Maria Airport
Mini
Volkswagen Up or comparable
£7.12 per day
City Centre
Economy
Renault Clio or comparable
£23.07 per day
City Centre
Compact
Ford Focus or comparable
£30.47 per day
Ponta Delgada Airport
Compact Elite SUV
Peugeot 2008 or comparable
£45.26 per day
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Lajes Terceira Airport
Intermediate
Opel Astra or comparable
£45.46 per day
Ponta Delgada Airport
Mini Elite Convertible
Fiat 500 Cabrio or comparable
£47.07 per day
Ponta Delgada Airport
Standard
Fiat Tipo Sedan or comparable
£80.78 per day
Ponta Delgada Airport
Full-size Van
Citroen Jumpy or comparable
£86.33 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 08:17 on 14/07/2025. 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
Dialing code
+351
Average car hire price
£46 per day
Average car hire length
6 days
Speed limit within city centre
50 km/h or 31 mph
Speed limit out of city centre
80 - 100 km/h or 50 - 62 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.05%
Average petrol price
£1.47 per litre or £5.56 per gallon
Lowest petrol price
£1.41 per litre or £5.33 per gallon
Highest petrol price
£1.61 per litre or £6.09 per gallon
Top 4 Most Popular Locations in the Azores Islands
Map of Car Hire Destinations
In which month is car hire in the Azores Islands the most affordable?
Prices for hiring a car in the Azores Islands fluctuate depending on the time of year. This table and graph can help you find the best bargain.
Average price for hiring a car per day in the Azores Islands
The best month to hire a car in the Azores Islands is January — when the average price for a hire is £9.00 per day. This is 65% less than the yearly average and 86% less than hiring a car in August (when the average price is £66.25 per day).
This information can help you determine the low season. But note that these prices are only averages. The cost of your hire is determined by the type of car you select, the length of time you hire it for and how much in advance you book. Simply type in your dates in the form at the top of the page in order to find out the exact prices.
This information can help you determine the low season. But note that these prices are only averages. The cost of your hire is determined by the type of car you select, the length of time you hire it for and how much in advance you book. Simply type in your dates in the form at the top of the page in order to find out the exact prices.
How many days do people keep their hire cars, on average, in the Azores Islands?
How long renters typically keep their vehicle sometimes varies depending on the time of year. Travelers tend to keep their rental cars longer in January — an average of 7 days. They tend to keep them for a shorter time in August — an average of 5 days.
Average number of hire days in the Azores Islands
Which month is most favoured for hiring a car in the Azores Islands?
Given the number of customers searching for a car in the Azores Islands, September is the most popular, while January is the month that sees the lowest demand.
Monthly Car Hire Searches in the Azores Islands Compared to the Yearly Average
Car hire information
| Car hire locations | 25 |
| Airport locations | 7 |
| Popular suppliers | Ilha Verde, Way2Azores Rent, ANC Azores Holidays.PT, Autatlantis, AddCar |
| Popular car categories | Small cars, SUVs, Medium cars, People Carriers |
| Lowest price | £7 per day |
| Cheapest supplier | Autatlantis |
Most popular car models of suppliers
| Hire Agency | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ilha Verde | Renault Twingo | 3 | 1 | Small cars |
| Ilha Verde | Renault Clio | 5 | 2 | Small cars |
| Way2Azores Rent | Citroen C3 | 5 | 2 | Medium cars |
| Ilha Verde | Hyundai i10 | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
| ANC Azores Holidays.PT | Mitsubishi Space Star | 5 | 2 | Small cars |
| Autatlantis | Toyota Yaris | 4 | 1 | Small cars |
| Autatlantis | Volkswagen Up | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
| ANC Azores Holidays.PT | Seat Ibiza | 5 | 2 | Small cars |
| Wayzor | Seat Ibiza | 5 | 2 | Small cars |
| Magic Islands Rent A Car | Volkswagen T-Cross | 5 | 2 | SUVs |
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.
SB
United Kingdom
Mitsubishi Space Star
13/06/2025
We managed to drive all over the island with the car .We were able to access all of the good view points and tracks A wonderful experience. 
KR
United Kingdom
Fiat Panda
06/06/2025
Recommend glass boat, snorkelling, fab experience, lovely people
KA
United Kingdom
Fiat 500
22/04/2025
There is too much to do in just one week. Managed to see the highlights, but make sure you have some flexibility to account for weather in April - can be changeable
GD
United Kingdom
Renault Twingo
14/04/2025
Great trip - small island to explore but lots of interesting places to visit. Also went on whale watching experience with Azores Experiences who were brilliant. Would recommend a visit to this island.
DG
United Kingdom
Volkswagen Polo
15/11/2024
Really good - did all we wanted except a cancelled trip to a little Isla due to weather conditions
CM
United Kingdom
Renault Captur
16/09/2024
The volcanic crater lakes are beautiful. Very good value for money. The pace of life is unhurried.
FM
United Kingdom
Volkswagen T-Cross
16/08/2024
Best holidays ever had
GP
Australia
Citroen C3
29/06/2024
Possibly the most beautiful and scenic place we’ve ever been. Also lots of step back in time moments that made it special. Our stay at the Oasis Fonte Grande was perfect. Great to come back after a busy day out to the peace and quiet.
IW
United Kingdom
Peugeot 2008
12/05/2024
Whale watching trips with Futurismo
MP
United Kingdom
Citroen C3
05/04/2024
The Azores is a breathtaking island with stunning scenery, delicious cuisine, and welcoming locals, making it the perfect destination for nature enthusiasts.
JP
United Kingdom
Smart ForFour
07/11/2023
The car enabled free roaming of the beautiful island of Sao Miguel. From the volcanic lakes to the coast and the unique towns in between
IO
United Kingdom
Opel Crossland X
28/10/2023
Parks, towns, wildlife, restaurants, sea side, volcanic areas and geysers 
BG
United Kingdom
Opel Corsa Hatchback
22/09/2023
We were exploring everything nature-wise we were recommended to see in Sao Miguel. We also went canyoning!
NM
United Kingdom
Fiat Panda
04/09/2023
We stayed at Ribiera Grande and found it a great base our holiday - such a great place for sketching. 
RZ
Malta
Renault Twingo
14/06/2023
Amazing azzores
LG
United Kingdom
Ford Focus
05/05/2023
Travelling with family in Sao Miguel island
TM
United Kingdom
Ford Focus
26/04/2023
Having the car was essential to visit some amazing views, waterfalls and hot springs on Sao Migual
BB
United Kingdom
Renault Clio
07/04/2023
Wonderful scenery, lovely people great hotel and food 
CH
United Kingdom
Volkswagen Up
30/10/2022
Azure is a beautiful place , one most stunning places we have seen, nature at its core
PB
United Kingdom
Volkswagen Polo
19/09/2022
Roads in S. Miguel Island are good and you can safely drive around.
AW
United Kingdom
Seat Ibiza
25/07/2022
Land of the dinosaurs meets home counties, England! Lava flow beaches, cloud topped mountains, dripping forests of tree ferns, thermal pools of all varieties, steam rising from the ground, even out of walls along the roadside; all to be found amongst green fields, herds of cows and seemingly infinite numbers of hydrangeas. Warm but not ridiculously hot; good weather but not always consistent. Relaxed, friendly, accessible but not touristy.
SJ
United Kingdom
Renault Clio
06/06/2021
I don't think you need to rend a car if you're visiting Sao Miguel, but definitely helps if you want to see as much as possible in a relatively short space of time.
Car Hire Statistics
Highest-rated company
Alamo
9.4 / 10
Lowest-rated company
Ace Rent a car
7.5 / 10
Total number of reviews
587
Total rental companies
36
Average daily price
£45.69
Lowest daily price
£7.12
Total cars available
1135
Top 36 suppliers in the Azores Islands in 2025
Alamo
1 location
£50 - £248
Guerin
1 location
£50 - £248
Wayzor
10 locations
£86 - £152
SIXT
11 locations
£83 - £215
Surprice
1 location
£46 - £278
Autatlantis
15 locations
£7 - £177
International Car
1 location
£45 - £297
Angrauto
1 location
£97 - £128
Drive on Holidays
1 location
£47 - £92
Enterprise
1 location
£69 - £102
Ilha Verde
15 locations
£43 - £268
Micauto
3 locations
£65 - £208
Auto Turistica Faialense
3 locations
£86 - £112
Thrifty
9 locations
£43 - £93
Keddy
12 locations
£188 - £325
AddCar
11 locations
£69 - £993
Azores Easy Rent
2 locations
£61 - £109
ANC Azores Holidays.PT
2 locations
£116 - £148
Magic Islands Rent A Car
1 location
£106 - £190
Goldcar
2 locations
£70 - £81
Funchal Drive rent a Car
1 location
£47 - £72
United Rent A Car
3 locations
£520 - £1,392
Europcar
12 locations
£25 - £363
Firefly
8 locations
£25 - £363
Dollar
5 locations
£25 - £363
National
1 location
£25 - £363
Prime Azores
10 locations
£69 - £143
Key'n Go
2 locations
£69 - £143
Free2move
1 location
£69 - £143
Autocunha Car Rental
2 locations
£127 - £134
ABBYCAR
3 locations
£114 - £142
Autounion
2 locations
£36 - £93
Way2Azores Rent
4 locations
£33 - £127
Avis
12 locations
£23 - £113
Hertz
8 locations
£52 - £90
Ace Rent a car
2 locations
£62 - £67
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