Car Hire at Ponta Delgada Airport
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Cheapest Car Hire Rates
Mini
Renault Twingo or comparable
£42.87 per day
Compact Elite SUV
Peugeot 2008 or comparable
£45.26 per day
Compact SUV
Renault Captur or comparable
£45.52 per day
Mini Elite Convertible
Fiat 500 Cabrio or comparable
£47.07 per day
Most Popular Car Hire Deals
Economy
Renault Clio or comparable
£50.63 per day
Intermediate SUV
Seat Arona or comparable
£55.98 per day
Standard
Fiat Tipo Sedan or comparable
£80.78 per day
Full-size Van
Citroen Jumpy or comparable
£86.33 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 08:20 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
£57 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%
Airport travel guide
Get your hire car at Ponta Delgada Airport! Then take a drive around São Miguel Island and check out some landmarks and attractions. Go to the Fumas hot springs and visit the Gorreana Tea Factory. Make sure you take the time to explore Lagoa de Fogo—the volcanic landscapes and crater lakes have an otherworldly quality.
The Azores is famous for its beaches, and rightfully so. You won’t have any trouble finding a special spot to enjoy. Drive to the beautifully green Sete Cidades area. Visit the local markets to buy fresh fruits and Mercado do Peixe for fresh seafood. As you’re driving around, you’ll come across a lot of smaller restaurants and taverns seemingly in the middle of nowhere, and local bars are a great place to enjoy a live concert.
Top international routes
- London, United Kingdom
- Frankfurt, Germany
- Boston, USA
- Toronto, Canada
- Las Palmas, Canary Islands, Spain
- Copenhagen, Denmark
Main airlines
Azores Airlines, Ryanair, and TAP Air Portugal are the main airlines bringing passengers to the Azores Islands from Europe and the United States.
SATA Air Açores operates flights to other islands in the Azores.
SATA Air Açores operates flights to other islands in the Azores.
Terminals
The single passenger terminal has two levels: the ground level and the first level.
Location
Ponta Delgada Airport is just 2 km (1.2 miles) from the city centre. Av. Antero de Quental is the main street leading to and from Ponta Delgada.
The rest of the island of Sao Miguel is within a short driving distance. The furthest point from the airport can be reached in just an hour and a half.
The rest of the island of Sao Miguel is within a short driving distance. The furthest point from the airport can be reached in just an hour and a half.
Most popular types of hire car
- Convertibles - starting at £47 per day
- Station wagons - starting at £108 per day
- Large cars - starting at £66 per day
- Medium cars - starting at £55 per day
- People Carriers - starting at £86 per day
- Premium cars - starting at £168 per day
- Small cars - starting at £43 per day
- SUVs - starting at £45 per day
Car hire desks
All of the hire companies that are located at the airport can be found in the car hire area in the arrivals hall.
Micauto and ANC Azores Holidays are located in the city and provide a shuttle or meet and greet service.
Finally, Goldcar provides a shuttle service of which customers can find the pickup point just outside the main hall.
Micauto and ANC Azores Holidays are located in the city and provide a shuttle or meet and greet service.
Finally, Goldcar provides a shuttle service of which customers can find the pickup point just outside the main hall.
Services and facilities
Small and cosy, the airport offers cafeterias, duty-free shops, ATMs, a luggage storage area, a baby care room, and a post office. Special assistance is available for passengers with reduced mobility.
Nearest petrol station
A Galp petrol station, located at EN1-1A 48, is on the way to from the city centre to the airport from which it is less than a five-minute drive. The station is open seven days a week from 7:00 a.m. to 11:30 p.m, but also provides the opportunity to pay at the pump 24 hours a day.
Airport information
Ponta Delgada Airport (PDL)
- IATA: PDL
- ICAO: LPPD
- Name: Ponta Delgada Airport (PDL)
- Distance from the city centre: 1.2 miles / 2 km
Top 3 locations near Ponta Delgada Airport
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165.5 km / 102.8 miles
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255.5 km / 158.8 miles
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508.2 km / 315.8 miles
Map of Car Hire Destinations
In which month is car hire at Ponta Delgada Airport the most affordable?
Prices for hiring a car at Ponta Delgada Airport 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 at Ponta Delgada Airport
The best month to hire a car at Ponta Delgada Airport is January — when the average price for a hire is £7.70 per day. This is 65% less than the yearly average and 87% less than hiring a car in August (when the average price is £59.39 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.
For how long do most travellers hire cars for at Ponta Delgada Airport?
How long travellers keep their hire cars depends on the time of year: in January, the average hire length is 8 days, while in February, it is only 6 days.
Average number of hire days at Ponta Delgada Airport
What time of year sees the highest demand for car hire at Ponta Delgada Airport?
Given the number of users searching for a car at Ponta Delgada Airport, there is a higher probability of travellers hiring a car in September in comparison to hiring a car in in January.
Monthly Car Hire Searches at Ponta Delgada Airport Compared to the Yearly Average
Car hire information
| Popular suppliers | Ilha Verde, Way2Azores Rent, ANC Azores Holidays.PT, Magic Islands Rent A Car, Autatlantis |
| Popular car categories | Small cars, SUVs, Medium cars, People Carriers |
| Lowest price | £43 per day |
| Cheapest supplier | Ilha Verde |
Most popular car models of suppliers
| Hire Agency | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ilha Verde | Renault Twingo | 3 | 1 | Small cars |
| Way2Azores Rent | Citroen C3 | 5 | 2 | Medium cars |
| Ilha Verde | Renault Clio | 5 | 2 | Small cars |
| ANC Azores Holidays.PT | Mitsubishi Space Star | 5 | 2 | Small cars |
| ANC Azores Holidays.PT | Seat Ibiza | 5 | 2 | Small cars |
| Magic Islands Rent A Car | Volkswagen T-Cross | 5 | 2 | SUVs |
| ANC Azores Holidays.PT | Volkswagen T-Cross | 5 | 2 | SUVs |
| Wayzor | Seat Ibiza | 5 | 2 | Small cars |
| ANC Azores Holidays.PT | Fiat 500 | 3 | 1 | Small cars |
| Way2Azores Rent | Volkswagen Polo | 5 | 2 | Medium 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.
TT
United Kingdom
Kia Rio
13/07/2025
By having a car, we were able to drive around the entire island and visit various miradouros, picnic spots, and villages. 
SD
Ireland
Volkswagen T-Cross
15/06/2025 
PT
United Kingdom
Fiat 500
28/05/2025
Nice food, amazing views, incredible Parks and waterfalls, lovelly people and very good vibe.
VH
United Kingdom
Toyota Aygo
16/04/2025
Breakfast with goats was an excellent experience. All the usual trips were good too.
PR
United Kingdom
Kia Picanto
25/09/2024
San Miguel is a wonderful destination and we will definitely be back.
DM
United Kingdom
Opel Corsa
24/09/2024
Went to many popular tourist attractions as well as less well-known ones. The main roads were very good and much less traffic than the UK. Minor roads up hillsides made some interesting driving but all good.
DY
United Kingdom
Mitsubishi Space Star
29/08/2024
Amazing. 
JB
Norway
Fiat 500
16/08/2024
One week is never enough for a stay at Sao Miguel. There is so much to experience, even for me who has been there 18 times. Allways something new. Perfect for the combination og swimming and hiking. Porto Formoso with Praia de Moihnos is a favourite.
MW
United Kingdom
Opel Crossland X
12/08/2024
Azores is just beautiful and the peop[le are so friendly,.
RB
United Kingdom
Volkswagen Golf
27/07/2024
The Azores are an amazing place, having a car gave us the freedom to visit all the places we wanted to. Sete Cidades was spectacular
JM
Canada
Toyota Yaris
27/07/2024
So many lovely lookout points it's such a beautiful island 
RS
United Kingdom
Kia Stonic
30/06/2024
Too many to mention, but hot springs and great snorkel beaches, wonderful viewpoints everywhere.
JW
France
Nissan Qashqai
06/06/2024
Sea, waterfalls, lakes, sun, food - the island is amazing. Can’t wait to go back.
SR
United Kingdom
Fiat Tipo
02/06/2024
Amazing views and friendly people. 6 days on Sao Miguel with a car was just right. Weather wasn't great but didn't stop us from doing anything
RP
United Kingdom
Fiat Panda
19/04/2024
we had a great adventure exploring somewhere we'd not been to before
PB
United Kingdom
Renault Clio
13/04/2024
Azores is a beautiful place with lots of great things to see and explore
GG
Bulgaria
Fiat Panda
24/12/2023
Azores were great, but my wife decided to divorce me, so it was a mixed experience. The thermal baths in Furnas are great though!
MB
United Kingdom
Peugeot 108
14/09/2023
It was great to have the car to explore the beautiful Sao Miguel island.
MS
United Kingdom
Fiat Panda
28/08/2023
Beautiful island shame that you have to pay to see most beaty spots.
LM
United Kingdom
Citroen C3
23/07/2023
Amazing island, breath taking views, plenty to see, great food
SC
United Kingdom
Hyundai i10
13/07/2023
Beautiful island
JM
United Kingdom
Smart ForFour
24/06/2023
Nature was amazing, lot of decent restaurants around just weather was little bit depressing :)
AJ
United Kingdom
Hyundai i10
27/05/2023
Loved terra nostra and the hot springs
JR
United Kingdom
Smart ForFour
09/05/2023
Lovely island, great hotel but the main purpose was to watch whales, only managed two trips and seen one whale. 3 trips cancelled. Nobody’s fault as you can control nature but that along with a 2hr departure flight delay and a 3hr return flight delay took the shine off it.
Lovely people and the restaurants are great value for money.
GG
United Kingdom
Volkswagen T-Cross
08/09/2022
I had read the bad reviews and was slightly worried but this was by far the cheapest deal and to be honest I can’t fault them. The pick up area is outside the airport in the furthest car park but a 2 minute walk. Pick up was smooth and we actually got there an hour early, but they gave us it early. Car was fine without any problems, drop off was quick and full deposit was returned quickly. I don’t believe that they tried to purposely look and ‘find’ damage, but did a walk around inspection and was fine. Would use again.
JB
United Kingdom
Volkswagen Up
25/07/2022
Great place to visit and having a rental car is essential to see some of the stunning views. Great experiences were whale watching and the micro climates as you travelled round the island
AA
United Kingdom
Volkswagen Up
18/04/2022
Excellent and friendly service. Would definitely use again
AL
United Kingdom
Volkswagen Golf
07/10/2021
Very good,, but tu much deposit to leave for car..
FG
United Kingdom
Volkswagen Up
05/10/2021
The whole island is just magical! 100% recommend!
PP
United Kingdom
Renault Clio
07/04/2021
Sao Miguel is beautiful
Car Hire Statistics
Highest-rated company
Alamo
9.4 / 10
Lowest-rated company
Ace Rent a car
7.3 / 10
Total number of reviews
802
Total rental companies
30
Average daily price
£56.80
Lowest daily price
£42.87
Total cars available
324
Top 30 suppliers at Ponta Delgada Airport in 2025
Alamo
+351936890727
JOAO PAULO II AIRPORT, APARTADO 704
£50 - £248
Working hours
Mon:
06:00 - 23:59
Tue:
06:00 - 23:59
Wed:
06:00 - 23:59
Thu:
06:00 - 23:59
Fri:
06:00 - 23:59
Sat:
06:00 - 23:59
Sun:
06:00 - 23:59
Guerin
+351936890727 / +351296306777
Aeroporto Joao Paulo II, 9500-749 Ponta Delgada
£50 - £248
Working hours
Mon:
06:00 - 23:59
Tue:
06:00 - 23:59
Wed:
06:00 - 23:59
Thu:
06:00 - 23:59
Fri:
06:00 - 23:59
Sat:
06:00 - 23:59
Sun:
06:00 - 23:59
Wayzor
+351296301805
9500-749 Pontadelgada, Portugale
£112 - £116
Working hours
Mon:
06:00 - 22:58
Tue:
06:00 - 22:58
Wed:
06:00 - 22:58
Thu:
06:00 - 22:58
Fri:
06:00 - 22:58
Sat:
06:00 - 22:58
Sun:
06:00 - 22:58
SIXT
+351255788199
Aeroporto João Paulo Segundo, 9500-749 Ponta Delgada
£83 - £202
Working hours
Mon:
06:00 - 23:59
Tue:
06:00 - 23:59
Wed:
06:00 - 23:59
Thu:
06:00 - 23:59
Fri:
06:00 - 23:59
Sat:
06:00 - 23:59
Sun:
06:00 - 23:59
Surprice
+351300509199
R, Eng. Eugenio Ataide Camara, 003 Relva , 9500-681 Ponta Delgada
£46 - £278
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
Autatlantis
+351296205340 / +351966147199 / +351296684632
Aeroporto João Paulo II, 9500-749 Ponta Delgada
£85 - £173
Working hours
Mon:
05:00 - 23:59
Tue:
05:00 - 23:59
Wed:
05:00 - 23:59
Thu:
05:00 - 23:59
Fri:
05:00 - 23:59
Sat:
05:00 - 23:59
Sun:
05:00 - 23:59
International Car
+351300500406
R. Eng. Eugenio Ataíde Câmara, 0003 Relva
£45 - £297
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
Ilha Verde
+351296684360
Aeroporto Internacional Joao Paulo II - 9500-749 Ponta Delgada
£43 - £268
Working hours
Mon:
05:30 - 23:59
Tue:
05:30 - 23:59
Wed:
05:30 - 23:59
Thu:
05:30 - 23:59
Fri:
05:30 - 23:59
Sat:
05:30 - 23:59
Sun:
05:30 - 23:59
Drive on Holidays
+351932247444
Rua dos Valados nº 38 , Arrifes , 9500-681
£47 - £92
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
Enterprise
+351936890727
João Paulo II Airport, 9500-749 Ponta Delgada
£69 - £102
Working hours
Mon:
06:00 - 23:59
Tue:
06:00 - 23:59
Wed:
06:00 - 23:59
Thu:
06:00 - 23:59
Fri:
06:00 - 23:59
Sat:
06:00 - 23:59
Sun:
06:00 - 23:59
Micauto
+351296284382 / +351918208020
Aeroporto João Paulo Ii
£65 - £208
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
AddCar
+351925520367
Rua Da Piedade 162 - Arrifes
£92 - £556
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 - 22:00
Sun:
07:00 - 22:00
Magic Islands Rent A Car
+351912261378
Park P5, Aeroporto João Paulo Ii Parque P05, Ponta Delgada
£106 - £190
Working hours
Mon:
07:30 - 19:30
Tue:
07:30 - 19:30
Wed:
07:30 - 19:30
Thu:
07:30 - 19:30
Fri:
07:30 - 19:30
Sat:
07:30 - 19:30
Sun:
07:30 - 19:30
Europcar
+351296381249
Aeroporto De, 9500-749 Ponta Delgada, Portugal
£195 - £363
Working hours
Mon:
07:00 - 23:59
Tue:
07:00 - 23:59
Wed:
07:00 - 23:59
Thu:
07:00 - 23:59
Fri:
07:00 - 23:59
Sat:
07:00 - 23:59
Sun:
07:00 - 23:59
Azores Easy Rent
+351912530900
Aeroporto Joao Paulo Ii, 9500-749 Ponta Delgada
£65 - £109
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
Thrifty
+351296205435
Aeroporto Internacional, 9500-749 Ponta Delgada
£62 - £70
Working hours
Mon:
06:00 - 23:59
Tue:
06:00 - 23:59
Wed:
06:00 - 23:59
Thu:
06:00 - 23:59
Fri:
06:00 - 23:59
Sat:
06:00 - 23:59
Sun:
06:00 - 23:59
Keddy
+351296381249
Aeroporto De Ponta Delgada
£188 - £325
Working hours
Mon:
07:00 - 23:59
Tue:
07:00 - 23:59
Wed:
07:00 - 23:59
Thu:
07:00 - 23:59
Fri:
07:00 - 23:59
Sat:
07:00 - 23:59
Sun:
07:00 - 23:59
Goldcar
+351222076408
Área de serviço 2° Circular, Alameda de Belém, 9500-353
£73 - £76
Working hours
Mon:
07:00 - 22:59
Tue:
07:00 - 22:59
Wed:
07:00 - 22:59
Thu:
07:00 - 22:59
Fri:
07:00 - 22:59
Sat:
07:00 - 22:59
Sun:
07:00 - 22:59
Funchal Drive rent a Car
+351964414470
R. Antonio Resendes Tavares, 9500-367 Arrifes
£47 - £72
Working hours
Mon:
08:00 - 19:59
Tue:
08:00 - 19:59
Wed:
08:00 - 19:59
Thu:
08:00 - 19:59
Fri:
08:00 - 19:59
Sat:
08:00 - 19:59
Sun:
08:00 - 19:59
Prime Azores
+351925520367 / +351915962920
Rua Da Piedade Nº 162 - Arrifes
£70 - £115
Working hours
Mon:
08:00 - 21:59
Tue:
08:00 - 21:59
Wed:
08:00 - 21:59
Thu:
08:00 - 21:59
Fri:
08:00 - 21:59
Sat:
08:00 - 21:59
Sun:
08:00 - 21:59
United Rent A Car
+351968803350 / +351968803390
Car Parking P6, R. dos Morangueiros 13, 9500-737 Rio de Mouro
£520 - £1,392
Working hours
Mon:
08:00 - 00:00
Tue:
08:00 - 00:00
Wed:
08:00 - 00:00
Thu:
08:00 - 00:00
Fri:
08:00 - 00:00
Sat:
08:00 - 00:00
Sun:
08:00 - 00:00
ANC Azores Holidays.PT
+351296247171 / +351967309909
Estrada Regional 4-1A, 199 Caminho Da Serra Gorda, 9500-355 Ponta Delgada, Ponta Delgada
£117 - £148
Working hours
Mon:
08:00 - 23:00
Tue:
08:00 - 23:00
Wed:
08:00 - 23:00
Thu:
08:00 - 23:00
Fri:
08:00 - 23:00
Sat:
08:00 - 23:00
Sun:
08:00 - 23:00
Firefly
296205435
Joao Paulo Ii Airport
£117 - £148
Working hours
Mon:
06:00 - 23:59
Tue:
06:00 - 23:59
Wed:
06:00 - 23:59
Thu:
06:00 - 23:59
Fri:
06:00 - 23:59
Sat:
06:00 - 23:59
Sun:
06:00 - 23:59
Autocunha Car Rental
+351964862663
Aeroporo Joao Paulo II, 9500-749, Ponta Delgada
£129 - £134
Working hours
Mon:
09:00 - 18:29
Tue:
09:00 - 18:29
Wed:
09:00 - 18:29
Thu:
09:00 - 18:29
Fri:
09:00 - 18:29
Sat:
09:00 - 18:29
Sun:
09:00 - 18:29
Hertz
+351296205435
JOAO PAULO II AIRPORT, 9500-749 Ponta Delgada
£71 - £81
Working hours
Mon:
06:00 - 23:59
Tue:
06:00 - 23:59
Wed:
06:00 - 23:59
Thu:
06:00 - 23:59
Fri:
06:00 - 23:59
Sat:
06:00 - 23:59
Sun:
06:00 - 23:59
Autounion
+351964414470
Rua dos Valados 24A Ponta Delgada Sao Miguel 9500 652
£71 - £81
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
ABBYCAR
+351296247171
Aeroporto de Ponta Delgada-São João Paulo II
£114 - £141
Way2Azores Rent
+351912340762
Av. João Paulo II 243
£56
Working hours
Mon:
07:00 - 20:59
Tue:
07:00 - 20:59
Wed:
07:00 - 20:59
Thu:
07:00 - 20:59
Fri:
07:00 - 20:59
Sat:
07:00 - 20:59
Sun:
07:00 - 20:59
Avis
+351296684360
Ponta Delgada Airport
£113
Working hours
Mon:
05:30 - 23:59
Tue:
05:30 - 23:59
Wed:
05:30 - 23:59
Thu:
05:30 - 23:59
Fri:
05:30 - 23:59
Sat:
05:30 - 23:59
Sun:
05:30 - 23:59
Ace Rent a car
+351912340762
Av. João Paulo Ii, Nº243
£62 - £67
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
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