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Renault Twingo
or similar Mini
Manual
4
A/C
3
£10.26
per day
Free cancellation
In terminal
Pick-up information
Sao Jorge Airport (SJZ)
Aeroporto de Sao Jorge - 9800-308 Velas Sao Jorge
Rental desk is located in the arrivals hall.
Drop-off information
Sao Jorge Airport (SJZ)
Aeroporto de Sao Jorge - 9800-308 Velas Sao Jorge
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Ford Focus
or similar Compact
Manual
5
A/C
5
£73.91
per day
Free cancellation
7.9
Average
In terminal
Pick-up information
Sao Jorge Airport (SJZ)
Aeroporto De Sao Jorge Velas
Drop-off information
Sao Jorge Airport (SJZ)
Aeroporto De Sao Jorge Velas
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Nissan Qashqai
or similar Intermediate Crossover
Manual
5
A/C
5
£54.39
per day
Free cancellation
In terminal
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Sao Jorge Airport (SJZ)
Aeroporto de Sao Jorge - 9800-308 Velas Sao Jorge
Rental desk is located in the arrivals hall.
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Sao Jorge Airport (SJZ)
Aeroporto de Sao Jorge - 9800-308 Velas Sao Jorge
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Hyundai Kauai
or similar Compact SUV
Manual
5
A/C
5
£13.00
per day
Free cancellation
In terminal
Pick-up information
Sao Jorge Airport (SJZ)
Aeroporto de Sao Jorge - 9800-308 Velas Sao Jorge
Rental desk is located in the arrivals hall.
Drop-off information
Sao Jorge Airport (SJZ)
Aeroporto de Sao Jorge - 9800-308 Velas Sao Jorge
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Hyundai i10
or similar Mini
Manual
5
A/C
5
£10.79
per day
Free cancellation
In terminal
Pick-up information
Sao Jorge Airport (SJZ)
Aeroporto de Sao Jorge - 9800-308 Velas Sao Jorge
Rental desk is located in the arrivals hall.
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Sao Jorge Airport (SJZ)
Aeroporto de Sao Jorge - 9800-308 Velas Sao Jorge
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Renault Clio
or similar Economy
Manual
5
A/C
5
£10.93
per day
Free cancellation
In terminal
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Sao Jorge Airport (SJZ)
Aeroporto de Sao Jorge - 9800-308 Velas Sao Jorge
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Sao Jorge Airport (SJZ)
Aeroporto de Sao Jorge - 9800-308 Velas Sao Jorge
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Toyota Yaris
or similar Economy
Manual
5
A/C
4
£11.05
per day
Free cancellation
In terminal
Pick-up information
Sao Jorge Airport (SJZ)
Aeroporto de São Jorge Queimada, EN1, 9800-308, Velas
The representative will be waiting at the rental desk in Terminal.
Drop-off information
Sao Jorge Airport (SJZ)
Aeroporto de São Jorge Queimada, EN1, 9800-308, Velas
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Renault Captur
or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
£30.63
per day
Free cancellation
In terminal
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Sao Jorge Airport (SJZ)
Aeroporto de Sao Jorge - 9800-308 Velas Sao Jorge
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Aeroporto de Sao Jorge - 9800-308 Velas Sao Jorge
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Opel Corsa
or similar Economy
Manual
5
A/C
5
£41.26
per day
Free cancellation
7.9
Average
In terminal
Pick-up information
Sao Jorge Airport (SJZ)
Sao Jorge Airport
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Sao Jorge Airport
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Dacia Jogger
or similar Intermediate Van
Manual
7
A/C
5
£44.88
per day
Free cancellation
In terminal
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Sao Jorge Airport (SJZ)
Aeroporto de Sao Jorge - 9800-308 Velas Sao Jorge
Rental desk is located in the arrivals hall.
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Sao Jorge Airport (SJZ)
Aeroporto de Sao Jorge - 9800-308 Velas Sao Jorge
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Ford Focus STW
or similar Compact Estate/Wagon
Automatic
5
A/C
5
£47.86
per day
Free cancellation
In terminal
Pick-up information
Sao Jorge Airport (SJZ)
Aeroporto de Sao Jorge - 9800-308 Velas Sao Jorge
Rental desk is located in the arrivals hall.
Drop-off information
Sao Jorge Airport (SJZ)
Aeroporto de Sao Jorge - 9800-308 Velas Sao Jorge
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Renault Trafic
or similar Full-size Van
Manual
9
A/C
4
£48.39
per day
Free cancellation
In terminal
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Sao Jorge Airport (SJZ)
Aeroporto de Sao Jorge - 9800-308 Velas Sao Jorge
Rental desk is located in the arrivals hall.
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Sao Jorge Airport (SJZ)
Aeroporto de Sao Jorge - 9800-308 Velas Sao Jorge
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Toyota ProAce
or similar Full-size Van
Manual
9
A/C
4
£58.45
per day
Free cancellation
In terminal
Pick-up information
Sao Jorge Airport (SJZ)
Aeroporto de São Jorge Queimada, EN1, 9800-308, Velas
The representative will be waiting at the rental desk in Terminal.
Drop-off information
Sao Jorge Airport (SJZ)
Aeroporto de São Jorge Queimada, EN1, 9800-308, Velas
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Fiat 500
or similar Mini
Manual
4
A/C
3
£60.88
per day
Free cancellation
7.9
Average
In terminal
Pick-up information
Sao Jorge Airport (SJZ)
Aeroporto De Sao Jorge Velas
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Sao Jorge Airport (SJZ)
Aeroporto De Sao Jorge Velas
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Citroen C3
or similar Economy
Manual
5
A/C
5
£70.61
per day
Free cancellation
7.9
Average
In terminal
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Sao Jorge Airport (SJZ)
Aeroporto De Sao Jorge Velas
Drop-off information
Sao Jorge Airport (SJZ)
Aeroporto De Sao Jorge Velas
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Peugeot 208
or similar Economy
Manual
5
A/C
3
£70.61
per day
Free cancellation
7.9
Average
In terminal
Pick-up information
Sao Jorge Airport (SJZ)
AEROPORTO DE SAO JORGE
VELAS
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Sao Jorge Airport (SJZ)
AEROPORTO DE SAO JORGE
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Mitsubishi Space Star
or similar Economy
Automatic
5
A/C
5
£213.03
per day
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Pick-up information
Sao Jorge Airport (SJZ)
Queimada - Santo Amaro - 9800-308 Velas de S. Jorge
Upon arrival, contact the staff via call or WhatsApp. One of the representatives will then meet you and escort you to the office by shuttle.
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Sao Jorge Airport (SJZ)
Queimada - Santo Amaro - 9800-308 Velas de S. Jorge
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Nissan Juke
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
£221.90
per day
Free cancellation
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Pick-up information
Sao Jorge Airport (SJZ)
Queimada - Santo Amaro - 9800-308 Velas de S. Jorge
Upon arrival, contact the staff via call or WhatsApp. One of the representatives will then meet you and escort you to the office by shuttle.
Drop-off information
Sao Jorge Airport (SJZ)
Queimada - Santo Amaro - 9800-308 Velas de S. Jorge
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The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 02:33 on 09/10/26. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Table of contents
- Cheapest Car Hire Rates
- Why book with us?
- Travel information
- Airport information
- Top 4 locations near Sao Jorge Airport
- Map of top car rental locations
- When to book at Sao Jorge Airport and for how long?
- Car hire information
- Most popular car models of suppliers
- Car Hire Statistics
- Top 8 suppliers at Sao Jorge Airport in 2026
- Award-winning service
Travel information
Languages
Portuguese
Currency
EUR
Drive on
Right-hand side
Dialing code
+351
Average car hire price
£49 per day
Average car hire length
4 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
£1.41 per litre or £5.34 per gallon
Lowest petrol price
£1.38 per litre or £5.22 per gallon
Highest petrol price
£1.61 per litre or £6.09 per gallon
Score
9.8 / 10
Airport information
Name
Sao Jorge Airport (SJZ)
IATA
SJZ
ICAO
LPSJ
Distance from the city centre
3.7 miles / 6 km
Overall rating
7.9 / 10
Getting to the airport
9.6
Check-in and departures
8.9
Facilities and services
6.8
Wi-Fi
9.3
Dining and car hire services
6.4
Lounge
6.4
Top 4 locations near Sao Jorge Airport
- Pico Airportstarting at £7.10 per day26.2 km / 16.28 miles
- Lajes Air Base Terceirastarting at £6.73 per day94.7 km / 58.84 miles
- Ponta Delgada Airportstarting at £1.65 per day238.8 km / 148.38 miles
- Santa Cruz das Flores Airportstarting at £10.27 per day269.9 km / 167.71 miles
Map of top car rental locations
A
SIXT
Aeroporto de São Jorge
B
Car Alliance
Aeródromo de São Jorge Fajã da Queimada, Santo Amaro, 9800-301 Velas, Portugal
C
Ilha Verde
Aeroporto de Sao Jorge - 9800-308 Velas Sao Jorge
D
Keddy
AEROPORTO DE SAO JORGE
E
AddCar
Queimada - Santo Amaro - 9800-308 Velas de S. Jorge
When to book at Sao Jorge Airport and for how long?
In which month is car hire at Sao Jorge Airport the most affordable?
Prices for hiring a car at Sao Jorge Airport fluctuate depending on the time of year. This table and graph can help you find the best bargain.
Saver's insights
| Cheapest monthFebruary | Most expensive month August | ||
| Average price £33 | A good deal £78 | Cheapest supplier Ilha Verde | Cheapest car type Small cars |
Average price for hiring a car per day at Sao Jorge Airport
£80
£40
£0
£10
in January
Jan
£9
in February
Feb
£13
in March
Mar
£25
in April
Apr
£34
in May
May
£60
in June
Jun
£68
in July
Jul
£73
in August
Aug
£40
in September
Sep
£18
in October
Oct
£16
in November
Nov
£12
in December
Dec
The best month to hire a car at Sao Jorge Airport is February — when the average price for a hire is £9.31 per day. This is 71% less than the yearly average and 87% less than hiring a car in August (when the average price is £73.15 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 time of year sees the highest demand for car hire at Sao Jorge Airport?
Given the number of users searching for a car at Sao Jorge Airport, there is a higher probability of travellers hiring a car in June in comparison to hiring a car in in December.
Monthly Car Hire Searches at Sao Jorge Airport Compared to the Yearly Average
2.4
1.2
0
0.2 times in January
Jan
0.4 times in February
Feb
0.7 times in March
Mar
0.8 times in April
Apr
1.3 times in May
May
2.2 times in June
Jun
1.6 times in July
Jul
0.9 times in August
Aug
1.8 times in September
Sep
1.2 times in October
Oct
0.7 times in November
Nov
0.1 times in December
Dec
For how long do most travellers hire cars for at Sao Jorge Airport?
How long travellers keep their hire cars varies by the time of year: in February the average hire period is 5 days, while in January, the average hire period is only 3 days.
Average number of hire days at Sao Jorge Airport
6
3
0
3 days in January
Jan
5 days in February
Feb
4 days in March
Mar
4 days in April
Apr
4 days in May
May
4 days in June
Jun
4 days in July
Jul
3 days in August
Aug
3 days in September
Sep
4 days in October
Oct
5 days in November
Nov
5 days in December
Dec
Car hire information
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | Ilha Verde, Autatlantis, Car Alliance, AddCar, Prime Azores |
| 🚗 Popular car types | Small cars, SUVs, people Carriers, medium cars |
| 🤑 Lowest price | £10 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | Ilha Verde |
Most popular car models of suppliers
| Hire Agency | Model | Doors | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ilha Verde | Renault Twingo | 3 | Small car |
| Ilha Verde | Renault Clio | 5 | Small car |
| Autatlantis | Fiat Panda | 5 | Small car |
| Autatlantis | Toyota Yaris | 4 | Small car |
| Ilha Verde | Hyundai i10 | 5 | Small car |
| Autatlantis | Volkswagen Up | 5 | Small car |
| Car Alliance | Kia Picanto | 4 | Small car |
| AddCar | Fiat Panda | 3 | Small car |
| Ilha Verde | Renault Captur | 5 | SUV |
| Car Alliance | Dacia Sandero Stepway | 5 | SUV |
Car Hire Statistics
Highest-rated company
SIXT (rated 8.7 / 10)
Lowest-rated company
Prime Azores (rated 7.9 / 10)
Total number of reviews
14
Total rental companies
8
Average daily price
£49
Lowest daily price
£10
Total cars available
32
Top 8 suppliers at Sao Jorge Airport in 2026
SIXT
8.7
Very Good
Value for money
8.8
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
9.3
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.2
Car condition
9.0
£7–£147
per day
Aeroporto de São Jorge
+351255788199
Show working hours
Mon
08:00-19:00
Tue
08:00-19:00
Wed
08:00-19:00
Thu
08:00-19:00
Fri
08:00-19:00
Sat
08:00-19:00
Sun
08:00-19:00
Car Alliance
8.6
Very Good
13 ratings
Value for money
8.0
Ease of finding
8.9
Agent helpfulness
8.5
Pick-up speed
9.3
Drop-off speed
9.5
Car cleanliness
8.1
Car condition
8.1
Aeródromo de São Jorge Fajã da Queimada, Santo Amaro, 9800-301 Velas, Portugal
+351925520370
Show 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
Ilha Verde
8.4
Good
167 ratings
Value for money
7.9
Ease of finding
8.9
Agent helpfulness
8.1
Pick-up speed
8.2
Drop-off speed
8.5
Car cleanliness
8.9
Car condition
8.2
£10–£78
per day
Aeroporto de Sao Jorge - 9800-308 Velas Sao Jorge
+351295240940 / +351295432141
Show working hours
Mon
08:00-17:00
Tue
08:00-17:00
Wed
08:00-17:00
Thu
08:00-17:00
Fri
08:00-17:00
Sat
08:00-17:00
Sun
08:00-17:00
Keddy
8.3
Good
Value for money
8.1
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.7
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.9
Car condition
8.3
£10–£30
per day
AEROPORTO DE SAO JORGE
+351295432141
Show working hours
Mon
08:00-17:30
Tue
08:00-17:00
Wed
08:00-17:30
Thu
08:00-17:00
Fri
08:00-17:30
Sat
08:00-17:00
Sun
08:00-17:00
AddCar
8.2
Good
16 ratings
Value for money
7.3
Ease of finding
8.5
Agent helpfulness
8.1
Pick-up speed
8.7
Drop-off speed
8.9
Car cleanliness
8.0
Car condition
7.6
£177–£215
per day
Queimada - Santo Amaro - 9800-308 Velas de S. Jorge
+351961535359 / +351925520367 / +351925520370
Show working hours
Mon
08:00-19:30
Tue
08:00-19:30
Wed
08:00-19:30
Thu
08:00-19:30
Fri
08:00-19:30
Sat
08:00-19:30
Sun
08:00-19:30
Europcar
7.9
Average
2 ratings
Value for money
7.2
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
7.9
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.6
Car condition
7.4
£61–£74
per day
AEROPORTO DE SAO JORGE
+351295432141
Show working hours
Mon
08:00-17:30
Tue
08:00-17:00
Wed
08:00-17:30
Thu
08:00-17:00
Fri
08:00-17:30
Sat
08:00-17:00
Sun
08:00-17:00
Avis
7.9
Average
3 ratings
Value for money
7.3
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.0
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.2
Car condition
7.7
£41
per day
Sao Jorge Airport
+351295432141
Show working hours
Mon
08:00-19:00
Tue
08:00-19:00
Wed
08:00-19:00
Thu
08:00-19:00
Fri
08:00-19:00
Sat
08:00-19:00
Sun
08:00-19:00
Prime Azores
7.9
Average
6 ratings
Value for money
7.2
Ease of finding
7.6
Agent helpfulness
7.6
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.8
Car cleanliness
8.2
Car condition
7.9
Aeroporto Ilha De Sao Jorge, 9800-308, Sao Jorge
+351925520367 / +351915962920
Show working hours
Mon
08:00-20:55
Tue
08:00-19:59
Wed
08:00-19:59
Thu
08:00-19:59
Fri
08:00-20:55
Sat
08:00-19:59
Sun
08:00-19:50
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