Car rental in Faial
Faial is known as “The Blue island” because different colours of blue decorate the houses, divide the fields and line the roadsides. It is the third most populated island of the Archipelago and is the westernmost corner of the so-called “Triangle Islands”, which also include São Jorge and Pico, the latter just 6 Km away from Faial. Don't miss the visit to Capelinhos Interpretive Centre, site of the 1957 eruption and now a world-acclaimed visitor centre.
> Free Cancellation up to 24h before
We understand that plans can change, which is why we offer the convenience of free cancellation up to 24 hours before picking-up your car. So, whether it's a sudden change of plans or unexpected weather conditions (so typical in the Azores), you're covered without any extra costs, ensuring your trip remains stress-free.
> Convenient Pick-up and Drop-off locations
On the island of Faial most of the car rental offer is located around the town of Horta. If you are staying in a different part of the island we recommend to arrange transportation to Horta to access a larger pool of options. Car rental suppliers might charge a fee to deliver the car outside of town or airport areas.
- Horta Airport (HOR): The most common location to pick-up and return the car. Horta Airport is located close to the town of Horta and is the primary gateway to the island thanks to its direct flights to Lisbon, as well as to the islands of São Miguel, Terceira, Flores and even Corvo. All these flights are operated by SATA. You can check the flight connections to Faial in this interactive map.
- Ferry Terminal of Horta: This is the only ferry terminal in Faial and is located in the heart of Horta. From here you are connected by ferry to Madalena in Pico. You are also connected to Velas in São Jorge and to São Roque in Pico.
- Horta downtown: There's times you don't really need the car for a day or two, so you might want to pick-up the car directly from Horta downtown.
- We don't charge one way fees: You'll be delighted to hear that we don't impose additional fees for one-way rentals. That means you can pick-up the car at one location within the island of Faial and return it at a different location for no additional cost.
> No Credit Card required
Our partners in Faial don't require a Credit Card, that means you can pick-up your car with a standard debit card. When you explore your options on our platform, you'll discover the card and deposit requirements for each vehicle during checkout. If you have any further questions, feel free to reach out to us.
> Cross by ferry to the islands of Pico and São Jorge
Our partners in Faial allow you to cross to the islands of Pico and São Jorge by ferry.
Instead of renting multiple cars or relying on inter-island flights, you can enjoy greater flexibility in your travel plans and reduce your carbon footprint by booking one single car and cross by ferry to a different island. Ferry travel times vary between 30 minutes (Faial to Pico) to 2 hours (Faial to São Jorge).
Depending on the supplier this can be either free of charge or for an additional fee. You can check if a cross island fee applies during the booking process under "Extras".
Useful tips when crossing by ferry with a rented car:
- The car must be returned to the island it was picked up from. In this case if you are picking up your car in Faial, it must be returned back in Faial. This applies even when the supplier has a presence on the island you are visiting.
- We strongly recommend to book the ferry tickets in advance, particularly during the busy Summer season when car spots on the ferry are limited. You can check the schedules and book online with Atlantico Line.
- When booking ferry tickets online, please use "00-AT-00" as the license plate placeholder. Once you have collected your rental car, remember to update it to the actual license plate number at the office of Atlantico Line in Faial.
Have a question?
Yes. On our website you'll find cars that can be taken by ferry to Pico and to São Jorge. For eligible vehicles, you will see a “Cross island to Pico / São Jorge” option under Extras at checkout. Please note that the car must be returned to Faial at the end of the rental.
Yes. Most of our providers in Faial don't require a Credit Card to pick-up the car. In these cases a Debit Card will suffice. Please remember to check the Payment Methods section under Terms and Conditions at checkout.
Yes, on our website you’ll find a selection of small to mid-sized cars with automatic transmission in Faial. Please note that availability is quite limited, so we recommend booking in advance.
All our Faial options include third-party liability, as this is a legal requirement. Additionally, some options come with Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) included or available for a fee. CDW limits the driver’s financial responsibility to a set amount in the event of damage to the vehicle.
For added peace of mind, you can also purchase Super CDW, which is similar to CDW but further reduces your liability. You can find full details about each option under “Insurance” at checkout.