Car Hire at Ponta Delgada Airport

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Ponta Delgada Airport, Ponta Delgada, Portugal - Azores Islands
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Cheapest Car Hire Rates

Ponta Delgada Airport Car Hire
Mini
Fiat 500 or comparable
Fiat 500
  • 4
  • 1
  • 3
  • Man.
Magic Islands Rent A Car
£ 6.39 / per day
Ponta Delgada Airport Car Hire
Economy
Kia Picanto or comparable
Kia Picanto
  • 5
  • 1
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
Funchal Drive rent a Car
£ 6.75 / per day
Ponta Delgada Airport Car Hire
Mini Elite
Fiat 500 or comparable
Fiat 500
  • 4
  • 2
  • 3
  • A/C
  • Man.
Drive on Holidays
£ 13.34 / per day
Ponta Delgada Airport Car Hire
Compact
Opel Astra or comparable
Opel Astra
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
Goldcar
£ 19.26 / per day

Most Popular Car Hire Deals

Ponta Delgada Airport Car Hire
Intermediate SUV
Opel Crossland X or comparable
Opel Crossland X
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
Way2Azores Rent
£ 23.29 / per day
Ponta Delgada Airport Car Hire
Economy Elite
Volkswagen Polo or comparable
Volkswagen Polo
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Man.
Europcar
£ 30.02 / per day
Ponta Delgada Airport Car Hire
Compact Elite
Volkswagen Golf or comparable
Volkswagen Golf
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Wayzor
£ 36.04 / per day
Ponta Delgada Airport Car Hire
Special SUV
Renault Captur or comparable
Renault Captur
  • 5
  • 3
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
Autocunha Car Rental
£ 40.98 / per day
These prices are approximate and depend on the dates of the booking, hire length and type of car. This information was last updated at 12:26 on 2023-10-02.

Travel Information

Language
Portuguese
Currency
EUR
Drive on
Right-hand side
Dialing code
+351
Average car hire price
£ 22.01 / per day
Average car hire length
6 days
Speed limit within city centre
50 km/h
31 mph
Speed limit out of city centre
80 - 100 km/h
50 - 62 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.05%
Ponta Delgada Airport Car Hire

Airport Car Hire

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.

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.

Most popular types of hire car

  • Convertibles - starting at £ 41 per day
  • Station wagons - starting at £ 31 per day
  • Large cars - starting at £ 38 per day
  • Medium cars - starting at £ 8 per day
  • People Carriers - starting at £ 41 per day
  • Premium cars - starting at £ 95 per day
  • Small cars - starting at £ 6 per day
  • SUVs - starting at £ 9 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.

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.
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Airport information

Score
7.3
  • Getting to the airport 8.3
  • Check-in and departures 8.6
  • Facilities and services 7.0
  • Wi-Fi 7.2
  • Dining and car hire services 6.3
  • Lounge 6.3

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 Destinations around Ponta Delgada Airport

  1. Car Hire at Lajes Terceira Airport starting at £ 13.67 per day
    167.8 km / 104.3 miles away
  2. Car Hire at Pico Airport starting at £ 25.54 per day
    258.3 km / 160.5 miles away
  3. Car Hire at Santa Cruz das Flores Airport starting at £ 25.54 per day
    511.0 km / 317.5 miles away

Map of Car Hire Destinations

In which month is car hire at Ponta Delgada Airport the most affordable?

Our data shows how prices for hiring a car at Ponta Delgada Airport fluctuate depending on the season. This graph can help you find the best bargain.
Average price for hiring a car per day at Ponta Delgada Airport
£ 14.21
January
£ 13.69
February
£ 15.57
March
£ 34.45
April
£ 33.78
May
£ 46.86
June
£ 73.17
July
£ 73.17
August
£ 37.73
September
£ 28.52
October
£ 19.63
November
£ 19.46
December
The best month to hire a car at Ponta Delgada Airport is February — when the average price for a hire is £ 13.69 per day. This is 60% less than the yearly average and 81% less than hiring a car in July (when the average price is £ 73.17 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.

What’s the usual hire length for renters at Ponta Delgada Airport?

Car hire lengths differ depending on the time of year: in January, the average hire length is 6 days, while in January, it is only 6 days.
Average number of hire days at Ponta Delgada Airport
6
January
6
February
6
March
6
April
6
May
6
June
6
July
6
August
6
September
6
October
6
November
6
December

Which 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 at Ponta Delgada Airport in September in comparison to hiring a car in in December.
Monthly searches at Ponta Delgada Airport by pick-up date relative to the average
38%
January
57%
February
86%
March
98%
April
120%
May
160%
June
157%
July
170%
August
188%
September
66%
October
30%
November
28%
December

Car Hire Information

Popular suppliers Ilha Verde, ANC Azores Holidays.PT, Magic Islands Rent A Car, Way2Azores Rent, Micauto
Popular car categories Small cars, Medium cars, SUVs, People Carriers
Lowest price £ 6 per day
Cheapest supplier Magic Islands Rent A Car

Most Popular Car Hire Models

Hire Agency Model Doors Luggage Type
Ilha Verde Renault Twingo 3 1 Small cars
ANC Azores Holidays.PT Volkswagen Up 5 1 Small cars
Ilha Verde Renault Clio 5 2 Small cars
Magic Islands Rent A Car Volkswagen Polo 5 2 Small cars
Micauto Citroen C1 5 1 Small cars
ANC Azores Holidays.PT Opel Corsa Hatchback 5 2 Small cars
Way2Azores Rent Volkswagen Polo 5 2 Medium cars
Magic Islands Rent A Car Smart ForFour 5 1 Small cars
ANC Azores Holidays.PT Fiat New 500 3 1 Small cars
Ilha Verde Hyundai i10 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 an 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, verified, and trustworthy.

United Kingdom
Peugeot 108
14 September 2023
It was great to have the car to explore the beautiful Sao Miguel island.
United Kingdom
Fiat Panda
28 August 2023
Beautiful island shame that you have to pay to see most beaty spots.
United Kingdom
Citroen C3
23 July 2023
Amazing island, breath taking views, plenty to see, great food
United Kingdom
Hyundai i10
13 July 2023
Beautiful island
United Kingdom
Smart ForFour
24 June 2023
Nature was amazing, lot of decent restaurants around just weather was little bit depressing :)
United Kingdom
Hyundai i10
27 May 2023
Loved terra nostra and the hot springs
United Kingdom
Smart ForFour
9 May 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.
United Kingdom
Volkswagen T-Cross
8 September 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.
United Kingdom
Volkswagen Up
25 July 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
United Kingdom
VW Up
18 April 2022
Excellent and friendly service. Would definitely use again
United Kingdom
VW Golf
7 October 2021
Very good,, but tu much deposit to leave for car..
United Kingdom
Volkswagen Up
5 October 2021
The whole island is just magical! 100% recommend!
United Kingdom
Ford Fiesta
7 April 2021
Sao Miguel is beautiful

Car Hire Statistics

Highest rated company
Wayzor
9.5 / 10
)
Lowest rated company
Goldcar
7.8 / 10
)
Total number of reviews
445
Total rental companies
26
Average daily price
£ 22.01
Lowest daily price
£ 6.39
Total cars available
281

Top 26 Hire Companies at Ponta Delgada Airport in 2023

Wayzor
Wayzor
Remarkable 9.5 / 793 reviews
+351296301805
9500-749 Pontadelgada, Portugale
£ 36
Working hours
Mon:06:00-23:00
Tue:06:00-23:00
Wed:06:00-23:00
Thu:06:00-23:00
Fri:06:00-23:00
Sat:06:00-23:00
Sun:06:00-23:00
Guerin
Guerin
Remarkable 9.5 / 191 reviews
+351936890727 / +351296306777
Aeroporto Joao Paulo II, 9500-749 Ponta Delgada
£ 25 - £ 115
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
Alamo
Alamo
Remarkable 9.5 / 51 reviews
+351936890727
JOAO PAULO II AIRPORT, APARTADO 704
£ 43 - £ 46
Autatlantis
Autatlantis
Remarkable 9.4 / 443 reviews
+351296205340 / +351966147199 / +351296684632
Aeroporto João Paulo II, 9500-749 Ponta Delgada
£ 18 - £ 47
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
Micauto
Micauto
Remarkable 9.4 / 335 reviews
+351296284382 / +351918208020
Aeroporto João Paulo Ii
£ 14 - £ 62
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
ANC Azores Holidays.PT
ANC Azores Holidays.PT
Remarkable 9.3 / 1446 reviews
+351296247171 / +351967309909
Estrada Regional 4-1A, 199 Caminho Da Serra Gorda, 9500-355 Ponta Delgada, Ponta Delgada
£ 19 - £ 63
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
Enterprise
Enterprise
Remarkable 9.2 / 10 reviews
+351936890727
João Paulo II Airport, 9500-749 Ponta Delgada
£ 49 - £ 54
Ilha Verde
Ilha Verde
Remarkable 9 / 3482 reviews
+351296684360
Aeroporto Internacional Joao Paulo II - 9500-749 Ponta Delgada
£ 12 - £ 112
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
Magic Islands Rent A Car
Magic Islands Rent A Car
Remarkable 9 / 1072 reviews
+351912261378
Park P5, Aeroporto João Paulo Ii Parque P05, Ponta Delgada
£ 6 - £ 50
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
Europcar
Outstanding 8.9 / 39 reviews
+351296381249
Aeroporto De, 9500-749 Ponta Delgada, Portugal
£ 24 - £ 50
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
Keddy
Outstanding 8.9 / 16 reviews
+351296381249
Aeroporto De Ponta Delgada
£ 22 - £ 48
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
Way2Azores Rent
Way2Azores Rent
Outstanding 8.7 / 271 reviews
+351912340762
Av. João Paulo II 243
£ 23 - £ 233
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
SIXT
SIXT
Outstanding 8.7 / 205 reviews
+351255788199
Aeroporto João Paulo Segundo, 9500-749 Ponta Delgada
£ 24 - £ 61
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
Drive on Holidays
Drive on Holidays
Outstanding 8.7 / 167 reviews
+351932247444
Aeroporto Internacional, 9500-749 Ponta Delgada
£ 13 - £ 105
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
Funchal Drive rent a Car
Funchal Drive rent a Car
Outstanding 8.7 / 79 reviews
+351964414470
Rua Dos Valados 24 9500 - 652
£ 7 - £ 27
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
Autocunha Car Rental
Autocunha Car Rental
Outstanding 8.7 / 43 reviews
+351964862663
Aeroporo Joao Paulo II, 9500-749, Ponta Delgada
£ 21 - £ 75
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
Thrifty
Thrifty
Outstanding 8.7 / 7 reviews
+351296205435
Aeroporto Internacional, 9500-749 Ponta Delgada
£ 35 - £ 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
ABBYCAR
ABBYCAR
Outstanding 8.5 / 104 reviews
+351296247171
Aeroporto de Ponta Delgada-São João Paulo II
£ 24 - £ 72
National
National
Outstanding 8.5
+351936890727
JOAO PAULO II AIRPORT
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
Avis
Avis
Outstanding 8.4 / 81 reviews
+351296684360
Ponta Delgada Airport
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
Dollar
Dollar
Outstanding 8.4
296205435
Joao Paulo Ii Airport
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
Firefly
Firefly
Outstanding 8.4
296205435
Joao Paulo Ii Airport
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
Hertz
Hertz
Outstanding 8.3 / 2 reviews
+351296205435
JOAO PAULO II AIRPORT, 9500-749 Ponta Delgada
£ 40 - £ 93
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
Ace Rent a car
Ace Rent a car
Outstanding 8 / 27 reviews
+351912340762
Av. João Paulo Ii, Nº243
£ 106 - £ 111
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
Interrent
Interrent
Great 7.9 / 17 reviews
+351211451595
Área De Serviço 2º Circular ( Belém )
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
Goldcar
Great 7.8 / 204 reviews
+351211451595
Área de serviço 2° Circular, Alameda de Belém, 9500-353
£ 13 - £ 23
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
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