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Cheapest Car Hire Rates
Kia Picanto
or similar Mini
Manual
4
A/C
5
US$11.70
per day
Rental office
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Fiat Panda
or similar Mini Elite
Manual
5
A/C
5
US$12.18
per day
Rental office
Low deposit
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Renault Clio
or similar Economy
Manual
5
A/C
5
US$13.78
per day
Rental office
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Unlimited mileage
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Nissan Juke
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
US$15.00
per day
Rental office
High deposit
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Unlimited mileage
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Hyundai Kauai
or similar Compact SUV
Manual
5
A/C
5
US$19.79
per day
Rental office
Average deposit
Unlimited mileage
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Toyota ProAce
or similar Full-size Van
Manual
9
A/C
4
US$56.64
per day
Rental office
High deposit
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Renault Twingo
or similar Mini
Manual
4
A/C
3
US$12.19
per day
Rental office
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Unlimited mileage
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Mitsubishi Space Star
or similar Economy
Automatic
5
A/C
5
US$12.65
per day
Rental office
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The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 23:34 on 27/10/26. 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
- Most Popular Car Hire Deals
- Why book with us?
- Travel information
- Top 4 locations near Velas Harbour
- Map of top car rental locations
- When to book at Velas Harbour and for how long?
- Car hire information
- Most popular car models of suppliers
- Frequently Asked Questions (updated: 25 Oct 2026)
- Car Hire Statistics
- Top 4 suppliers at Velas Harbour in 2026
- Award-winning service
Travel information
Languages
Portuguese
Currency
EUR
Drive on
Right-hand side
Dialing code
+351
Average car hire price
US$19 per day
Average car hire length
3 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
US$1.86 per litre or US$7.04 per gallon
Lowest petrol price
US$1.81 per litre or US$6.85 per gallon
Highest petrol price
US$2.11 per litre or US$7.99 per gallon
Score
8.8 / 10
Top 4 locations near Velas Harbour
- Pico Airportstarting at US$8.35 per day24.8 km / 15.41 miles
- Lajes Air Base Terceirastarting at US$8.78 per day97 km / 60.27 miles
- Ponta Delgada Airportstarting at US$1.61 per day241.6 km / 150.12 miles
- Santa Cruz das Flores Airportstarting at US$11.66 per day267 km / 165.91 miles
Map of top car rental locations
A
Autatlantis
Rua Conselheiro Doutor, 9800-530 Velas
B
Ilha Verde
Largo Dr. Joao Pereira 21, 9800-527 Velas
C
Prime Azores
Porto Das Velas - S. Jorge
D
AddCar
Sao Jorge - Velas, 9800-530 Velas, Portugal
When to book at Velas Harbour and for how long?
In which month is car hire at Velas Harbour the most affordable?
Prices for hiring a car at Velas Harbour 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 July | ||
| Average price US$38 | A good deal US$13 | Cheapest supplier AddCar | Cheapest car type Small cars |
Average price for hiring a car per day at Velas Harbour
US$106
US$53
US$0
US$11
in January
Jan
US$8
in February
Feb
US$10
in March
Mar
US$34
in April
Apr
US$50
in May
May
US$70
in June
Jun
US$97
in July
Jul
US$93
in August
Aug
US$52
in September
Sep
US$28
in October
Oct
US$20
in November
Nov
US$32
in December
Dec
The best month to hire a car at Velas Harbour is February — when the average price for a hire is US$7.58 per day. This is 80% less than the yearly average and 92% less than hiring a car in July (when the average price is US$96.76 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 Velas Harbour?
Given the number of users searching for a car at Velas Harbour, there is a higher probability of travellers hiring a car in June in comparison to hiring a car in in January.
Monthly Car Hire Searches at Velas Harbour Compared to the Yearly Average
3.1
1.5
0
0.1 times in January
Jan
0.1 times in February
Feb
0.5 times in March
Mar
0.9 times in April
Apr
1.7 times in May
May
2.8 times in June
Jun
1.8 times in July
Jul
1.2 times in August
Aug
1.7 times in September
Sep
0.5 times in October
Oct
0.3 times in November
Nov
0.3 times in December
Dec
For how long do most travellers hire cars for at Velas Harbour?
How long travellers keep their hire cars varies by the time of year: in November the average hire period is 5 days, while in January, the average hire period is only 2 days.
Average number of hire days at Velas Harbour
6
3
0
2 days in January
Jan
3 days in February
Feb
3 days in March
Mar
3 days in April
Apr
3 days in May
May
3 days in June
Jun
3 days in July
Jul
3 days in August
Aug
3 days in September
Sep
3 days in October
Oct
5 days in November
Nov
3 days in December
Dec
Car hire information
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | Autatlantis, Ilha Verde, AddCar, Prime Azores |
| 🚗 Popular car types | Small cars, SUVs, people Carriers, medium cars |
| 🤑 Lowest price | US$12 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | AddCar |
Most popular car models of suppliers
| Hire Agency | Model | Doors | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ilha Verde | Renault Twingo | 3 | Small car |
| Autatlantis | Toyota Yaris | 4 | Small car |
| Autatlantis | Fiat Panda | 5 | Small car |
| Ilha Verde | Hyundai i10 | 5 | Small car |
| Ilha Verde | Renault Clio | 5 | Small car |
| Autatlantis | Volkswagen Up | 5 | Small car |
| Autatlantis | Opel Corsa | 5 | Small car |
| AddCar | Kia Picanto | 5 | Small car |
| Autatlantis | Citroen C3 Aircross | 5 | SUV |
| Ilha Verde | Hyundai Kauai | 5 | SUV |
Frequently Asked Questions (updated: 25 Oct 2026)
Prices are lowest during February, starting at US$8 for an Economy car and highest in July, when economy cars start at US$97. Booking early for peak dates can save significantly. The most popular month at Velas Harbour is June, while the least popular month is January.
Velas Harbour hosts: Autatlantis, Ilha Verde, Prime Azores, AddCar. Rental cars tend to sell out in the summer months, so booking early is recommended.
Car Hire Statistics
Highest-rated company
Autatlantis (rated 9.0 / 10)
Lowest-rated company
AddCar (rated 7.5 / 10)
Total number of reviews
4
Total rental companies
4
Average daily price
US$19
Lowest daily price
US$12
Total cars available
30
Top 4 suppliers at Velas Harbour in 2026
Autatlantis
9.0
Excellent
77 ratings
Value for money
8.5
Ease of finding
9.6
Agent helpfulness
9.4
Pick-up speed
8.7
Drop-off speed
9.3
Car cleanliness
8.9
Car condition
8.3
US$12–US$336
per day
Rua Conselheiro Doutor, 9800-530 Velas
+351296205340 / +351926210123 / +351967862655
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
Ilha Verde
8.5
Very Good
39 ratings
Value for money
8.4
Ease of finding
9.0
Agent helpfulness
8.4
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.8
Car cleanliness
8.9
Car condition
8.3
US$12–US$98
per day
Largo Dr. Joao Pereira 21, 9800-527 Velas
+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
2 ratings
Value for money
7.2
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
7.6
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.2
Car condition
7.9
Porto Das Velas - S. Jorge
+351925520367 / +351915962920
Show 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
AddCar
7.5
Average
7 ratings
Value for money
7.2
Ease of finding
6.7
Agent helpfulness
8.0
Pick-up speed
7.2
Drop-off speed
7.7
Car cleanliness
8.0
Car condition
7.5
US$12–US$15
per day
Sao Jorge - Velas, 9800-530 Velas, Portugal
+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
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