Car Hire in Ponta Delgada
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Ponta Delgada Airport
Economy
Fiat 500 or comparable
£8.53 per day
City Centre
Mini
Fiat 500 or comparable
£8.64 per day
Ponta Delgada Airport
Economy Elite
Seat Ibiza or comparable
£12.36 per day
Ponta Delgada Airport
Standard SUV
Volkswagen T-Cross or comparable
£15.62 per day
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Ponta Delgada Airport
Compact
Fiat Tipo or comparable
£15.82 per day
Ponta Delgada Airport
Compact Elite SUV
Peugeot 2008 or comparable
£18.75 per day
Ponta Delgada Airport
Intermediate SUV
Ford Kuga or comparable
£27.79 per day
Ponta Delgada Airport
Full-size
Dacia Jogger or comparable
£42.16 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 22:44 on 24/04/2025. 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
£19 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%
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276.9 km / 172.1 miles
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Map of Car Hire Destinations
In which month is car hire in Ponta Delgada the most affordable?
According to our data, prices for hiring a car in Ponta Delgada fluctuate depending on the time of year. This graph displays the average hire prices in each month in order to help you find the best bargain.
Average price for hiring a car per day in Ponta Delgada
The best month to hire a car in Ponta Delgada is January (when the average price is £7.73 per day). This is 67% less than the yearly average and 87% less than hiring in August (when the average price is £58.41).
This information can help you determine the low season. But note that these prices are only averages. The cost of your car 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 select your dates in the form at the top of the page 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 car 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 select your dates in the form at the top of the page to find out the exact prices.
What's the usual period for which people keep their hire cars, on average, in Ponta Delgada?
Car hire lengths vary from month to month: in January, the average hirer keeps their car for 8 days, and in February, they keep their car for 6 days.
Average number of hire days in Ponta Delgada
What is the most favoured month for hiring a car in Ponta Delgada?
Given the number of searches made by our customers, the most popular month for hiring a car in Ponta Delgada is September, and the least popular is January.
Popularity of Car Hire in Ponta Delgada by Monthly Searches
Car hire information
| Car hire locations | 6 |
| Airport locations | 1 |
| Popular suppliers | Ilha Verde, Way2Azores Rent, ANC Azores Holidays.PT, Autatlantis, AddCar |
| Popular car categories | Small cars, SUVs, Medium cars, People Carriers |
| Lowest price | £9 per day |
| Cheapest supplier | Way2Azores Rent |
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 |
| Way2Azores Rent | Volkswagen Polo | 5 | 2 | Medium cars |
| Way2Azores Rent | Fiat Panda | 5 | 2 | Small cars |
| ANC Azores Holidays.PT | Mitsubishi Space Star | 5 | 2 | Small cars |
| ANC Azores Holidays.PT | Volkswagen T-Cross | 5 | 2 | SUVs |
| Ilha Verde | Hyundai i10 | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
| ANC Azores Holidays.PT | Fiat 500 | 3 | 1 | Small cars |
| Micauto | Citroen C3 | 5 | 1 | 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.
CG
United Kingdom
Volkswagen T-Cross
29/10/2024
One tip , fill up petrol locally, car hire pumps 10 cents more per litre.
RB
United Kingdom
Ford Focus STW
12/10/2024
Beautiful island. Amazing scenery, hot springs, lava tubes. Shame we didnt get to se any whales, but did see lots of dolphins.
EC
Czech Republic
Volkswagen Polo
23/09/2024
Everything was super, especially breathtaking nature.
RM
United Kingdom
Renault Twingo
06/09/2024
We drove all over the island. The place is stunning with dramatic scenery at every turn.
SS
United States of America (USA)
Renault Captur
24/06/2024
Great size car for those streets
PG
United Kingdom
Dacia Sandero Stepway
21/06/2024
The Azores are a wonderful group of volcanic islands, with an interesting history and so much to do, mainly outdoors
DB
United Kingdom
Renault Clio
28/05/2024
Horse riding.
Thermal baths.
Quietness of the island. 
JM
United Kingdom
Kia Stonic
23/05/2024
Loved visiting the Azores, magical.
MR
United Kingdom
Fiat New 500
12/04/2024
Thermal pools, great landscapes and views, we’re sorry not to see any whales.
TH
United Kingdom
Fiat 500
21/03/2024
Having a car is the best way to explore the island.
DA
United Kingdom
Citroen C3
04/11/2023
Got to see Sete Cidades and Furnas valley area, much cheaper than Cruise ship tours 
JH
United Kingdom
Renault Twingo
11/10/2023
Beautiful land scape and hikes, easy driving and parking. Not too busy even at tourist spots
TG
United Kingdom
Hyundai i10
06/09/2023
São Miguel is an incredible destination for nature lovers. The boat trip to see dolphins and whales is a must (but take travel sickness tablets beforehand!). Go with the smaller tour companies such as Moby Dick, located in the main harbour area of Ponta Delgada, as you will be supporting a small family business.
Go swimming in the natural thermal pools in Ferraria, then watch the sunset in Mosteiros.
Santa Barbara beach is fantastic, with great facilities and accessibility.
Miradouro Santa Iria on the north coast has the best panoramic views of the ocean. 
GA
United Kingdom
Hyundai i10
21/05/2023
Thoroughly enjoyed Sao Miguel in the Azores. We like hiking and enjoyed quite a few lovely walks in various places in the island. Helps to sometimes just go to a village and see if they have a walking trail to follow, we found a fantastic waterfall walk and a coastal walk not too far from Maia.
DS
Estonia
Volkswagen Up
03/04/2023 
LH
United Kingdom
Ford Focus
23/02/2023
It was great. Renting out a car for Sao Miguel is essential, and we would not have had such a great time without the use of the rental car.
MT
United Kingdom
Volkswagen Up
08/01/2023
Sao Miguel is an amazing island. I used the car to get me to the various hiking trails around the island. Hiking in the Azores is great - lots of clearly marked trails, beautiful scenery and amazing nature. The visitazores website has all the information you need, including maps you can download to your phone. There are also a lot of open-water sea swimming locations around the island where you can swim safely. I was there in December/January - the sea is a bit cold but still swimmable.
CL
United Kingdom
Renault Twingo
12/05/2022
The car enabled us to visit all over the Azores and visit out of the way places.
KY
Netherlands
Opel Crossland X
19/09/2021
To my opinion the diesel engine would suit better in such an place like Azores. No high speed highways but a lot of hills.
Car Hire Statistics
Highest-rated company
Alamo
9.5 / 10
Lowest-rated company
Ace Rent a car
7.4 / 10
Total number of reviews
607
Total rental companies
31
Average daily price
£18.71
Lowest daily price
£8.53
Total cars available
764
Top 31 suppliers in Ponta Delgada in 2025
Alamo
1 location
£32 - £244
Guerin
1 location
£34 - £270
SIXT
1 location
£51 - £63
Ilha Verde
3 locations
£18 - £224
Drive on Holidays
1 location
£19 - £116
International Car
1 location
£12 - £164
Autatlantis
3 locations
£22 - £148
Wayzor
5 locations
£38 - £52
Surprice
1 location
£12 - £48
ANC Azores Holidays.PT
2 locations
£9 - £57
Way2Azores Rent
2 locations
£9 - £209
Enterprise
1 location
£33 - £39
Magic Islands Rent A Car
1 location
£16 - £190
Micauto
2 locations
£37 - £72
Europcar
1 location
£58 - £80
AddCar
1 location
£15 - £46
Thrifty
2 locations
£21 - £44
Funchal Drive rent a Car
1 location
£9 - £26
Keddy
1 location
£54 - £65
Goldcar
1 location
£40 - £41
ABBYCAR
3 locations
£18 - £90
Autounion
1 location
£19 - £50
Autocunha Car Rental
2 locations
£26 - £30
United Rent A Car
1 location
£186 - £1,572
Prime Azores
1 location
£10 - £42
Firefly
2 locations
£10 - £42
Avis
2 locations
£38 - £42
Hertz
2 locations
£24 - £50
Azores Easy Rent
2 locations
£60 - £95
Free2move
1 location
£60 - £95
Ace Rent a car
1 location
£21 - £60
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