Car Hire in the Azores Islands

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Cheapest Car Hire Rates

Santa Maria Airport
Mini
Volkswagen Up or comparable
Volkswagen Up
  • 4
  • 1
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
Autatlantis
€8.21 per day
City Centre
Economy
Renault Clio or comparable
Renault Clio
  • 4
  • 1
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Man.
Avis
€26.62 per day
City Centre
Compact
Ford Focus or comparable
Ford Focus
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Man.
Europcar
€35.16 per day
Ponta Delgada Airport
Compact Elite SUV
Peugeot 2008 or comparable
Peugeot 2008
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
International Car
€52.22 per day

Most Popular Car Hire Deals

Lajes Terceira Airport
Intermediate
Opel Astra or comparable
Opel Astra
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • Man.
Way2Azores Rent
€52.46 per day
Ponta Delgada Airport
Mini Elite Convertible
Fiat 500 Cabrio or comparable
Fiat 500 Cabrio
  • 4
  • 1
  • 2
  • A/C
  • Man.
Drive on Holidays
€54.31 per day
Ponta Delgada Airport
Standard
Fiat Tipo Sedan or comparable
Fiat Tipo Sedan
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Man.
Prime Azores
€93.21 per day
Ponta Delgada Airport
Full-size Van
Citroen Jumpy or comparable
Citroen Jumpy
  • 9
  • 3
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Micauto
€99.61 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
€53 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%
Score
9.4 / 10
Average petrol price
€1.70 per litre or €6.44 per gallon
Lowest petrol price
€1.63 per litre or €6.17 per gallon
Highest petrol price
€1.86 per litre or €7.04 per gallon

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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
€10.39
January
€10.87
February
€13.03
March
€26.34
April
€26.65
May
€46.92
June
€64.57
July
€76.44
August
€33.13
September
€19.47
October
€13.35
November
€12.68
December
The best month to hire a car in the Azores Islands is January — when the average price for a hire is €10.39 per day. This is 65% less than the yearly average and 86% less than hiring a car in August (when the average price is €76.44 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.

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
7
January
6
February
6
March
6
April
6
May
6
June
6
July
5
August
6
September
6
October
6
November
7
December

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
34%
January
41%
February
49%
March
102%
April
120%
May
133%
June
160%
July
185%
August
189%
September
105%
October
45%
November
37%
December

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 €8 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.

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.
Photo by Simon B. about hiring a Mitsubishi Space Star in the Azores Islands (13/06/2025)
United Kingdom
Fiat Panda
06/06/2025
Recommend glass boat, snorkelling, fab experience, lovely people
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
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.
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
United Kingdom
Renault Captur
16/09/2024
The volcanic crater lakes are beautiful. Very good value for money. The pace of life is unhurried.
United Kingdom
Volkswagen T-Cross
16/08/2024
Best holidays ever had
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.
United Kingdom
Peugeot 2008
12/05/2024
Whale watching trips with Futurismo
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.
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
United Kingdom
Opel Crossland X
28/10/2023
Parks, towns, wildlife, restaurants, sea side, volcanic areas and geysers
Photo by Ian O. about hiring a Opel Crossland X in the Azores Islands (28/10/2023)
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!
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.
Photo 1 by Nicholas M. about hiring a Fiat Panda in the Azores Islands (04/09/2023) Photo 2 by Nicholas M. about hiring a Fiat Panda in the Azores Islands (04/09/2023)
Malta
Renault Twingo
14/06/2023
Amazing azzores
United Kingdom
Ford Focus
05/05/2023
Travelling with family in Sao Miguel island
United Kingdom
Ford Focus
26/04/2023
Having the car was essential to visit some amazing views, waterfalls and hot springs on Sao Migual
United Kingdom
Renault Clio
07/04/2023
Wonderful scenery, lovely people great hotel and food
Photo by Barbara B. about hiring a Renault Clio in the Azores Islands (07/04/2023)
United Kingdom
Volkswagen Up
30/10/2022
Azure is a beautiful place , one most stunning places we have seen, nature at its core
United Kingdom
Volkswagen Polo
19/09/2022
Roads in S. Miguel Island are good and you can safely drive around.
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.
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
€52.72
Lowest daily price
€8.21
Total cars available
1135

Top 36 suppliers in the Azores Islands in 2025

Alamo
Alamo
Exceptional 9.4 / 101 reviews
1 location
€58 - €286
Guerin
Guerin
Exceptional 9.3 / 293 reviews
1 location
€58 - €286
Wayzor
Wayzor
Exceptional 9.3 / 1,761 reviews
10 locations
€99 - €176
SIXT
SIXT
Exceptional 9.2 / 336 reviews
11 locations
€96 - €249
Surprice
Surprice
Exceptional 9.1 / 50 reviews
1 location
€53 - €321
Autatlantis
Autatlantis
Exceptional 9.1 / 2,112 reviews
15 locations
€8 - €205
International Car
International Car
Exceptional 9.1 / 47 reviews
1 location
€52 - €343
Angrauto
Angrauto
Exceptional 9.1 / 332 reviews
1 location
€112 - €148
Drive on Holidays
Drive on Holidays
Exceptional 9 / 341 reviews
1 location
€54 - €106
Enterprise
Enterprise
Very good 8.9 / 18 reviews
1 location
€80 - €118
Ilha Verde
Ilha Verde
Very good 8.8 / 8,258 reviews
15 locations
€49 - €309
Micauto
Micauto
Very good 8.8 / 701 reviews
3 locations
€75 - €240
Auto Turistica Faialense
Auto Turistica Faialense
Very good 8.7 / 174 reviews
3 locations
€99 - €130
Thrifty
Thrifty
Very good 8.5 / 50 reviews
9 locations
€49 - €108
Keddy
Keddy
Very good 8.5 / 27 reviews
12 locations
€217 - €375
AddCar
AddCar
Very good 8.5 / 472 reviews
11 locations
€79 - €1,146
Azores Easy Rent
Azores Easy Rent
Very good 8.5 / 6 reviews
2 locations
€70 - €125
ANC Azores Holidays.PT
ANC Azores Holidays.PT
Very good 8.5 / 2,516 reviews
2 locations
€134 - €170
Magic Islands Rent A Car
Magic Islands Rent A Car
Very good 8.5 / 1,646 reviews
1 location
€122 - €219
Goldcar
Goldcar
Very good 8.4 / 429 reviews
2 locations
€81 - €93
Funchal Drive rent a Car
Funchal Drive rent a Car
Very good 8.4 / 346 reviews
1 location
€54 - €83
United Rent A Car
United Rent A Car
Very good 8.3 / 21 reviews
3 locations
€600 - €1,606
Europcar
Europcar
Very good 8.2 / 86 reviews
12 locations
€29 - €418
Firefly
Firefly
Very good 8.2 / 0 reviews
8 locations
€29 - €418
Dollar
Dollar
Very good 8.2 / 0 reviews
5 locations
€29 - €418
National
National
Very good 8.2 / 0 reviews
1 location
€29 - €418
Prime Azores
Prime Azores
Very good 8.2 / 24 reviews
10 locations
€79 - €164
Key'n Go
Key'n Go
Very good 8.1 / 0 reviews
2 locations
€79 - €164
Free2move
Free2move
Very good 8.1 / 0 reviews
1 location
€79 - €164
Autocunha Car Rental
Autocunha Car Rental
Very good 8 / 55 reviews
2 locations
€146 - €155
ABBYCAR
ABBYCAR
Very good 8 / 232 reviews
3 locations
€132 - €164
Autounion
Autounion
Average 7.9 / 34 reviews
2 locations
€42 - €107
Way2Azores Rent
Way2Azores Rent
Average 7.9 / 1,697 reviews
4 locations
€38 - €147
Avis
Avis
Average 7.9 / 176 reviews
12 locations
€27 - €130
Hertz
Hertz
Average 7.7 / 25 reviews
8 locations
€60 - €104
Ace Rent a car
Ace Rent a car
Average 7.5 / 71 reviews
2 locations
€71 - €78
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