The best prices for car rental in Ponta Delgada

Rent a car in Ponta Delgada

Welcome to Ponta Delgada, the colorful capital city of São Miguel island and also the biggest city in all Azores. If you want to explore this amazing place, having a car can make your trip even better. You can easily compare multiple suppliers and book a car through our website.

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Ponta Delgada has pretty streets with lots of colorful buildings and cool cafes. You can take a walk and enjoy the relaxed vibes of this seaside city. Oh, and don't forget to try yummy seafood at the local restaurants!

Make sure to visit historical places like São Miguel Palace and the famous Gates of Ponta Delgada. They're like stepping back in time!

We have created a list of frequently asked questions about car rental in São Miguel that also applies here to Ponta Delgada. Feel free to check it out!

> Do you need a car in Ponta Delgada?

You don't need a car to move around Ponta Delgada. The city is very walkable and flat and all main activities will leave from the city center. If you are not planning to visit the rest of the island there's no need for one. This could be the case if you are just staying a day or two before heading to different islands of the Azores.

> Different Pick-up and Drop-off locations

In the island of São Miguel Ponta Delgada is the perfect place to rent a car since most car rental companies are based there. The most common places to pick-up and return a car is at the airport and in the city center:

Ponta Delgada Airport (PDL): The most common location to pick-up and return the car. The airport is located close to the city of Ponta Delgada and is the primary gateway to the island thanks to its direct flights to Lisbon and Porto, cities in Europe, cities on the east cost of the United States and Canada. From Ponta Delgada you can also take an inter-island flight to reach any other island of the archipelago. Here's an interactive map of all direct flights to Ponta Delgada. All our car rental offers can be booked to pick-up at the airport. Some of our suppliers have a desk inside the terminal, while others a member of the staff will meet you at Parking lot number 6, outside the terminal. This is information is mentioned when browsing the available options on our website.

Ponta Delgada Downtown: A big part of the car rental offices are located in Ponta Delgada. This can be especially convenient if you don't need a car for the full length of your stay, or you are arriving late and want to save 1 day of rental by picking it up the following day. At the end of the rental you can always return your car at a different location - such as the airport - as we don't charge one way fees.

Ferry Terminal of Ponta Delgada: Located next to the sea side boardwalk, in the heart of Ponta Delgada. Most of the whale watching tours depart from here. In the past there was a connection by ferry from Ponta Delgada to the islands of Santa Maria and Terceira. At the moment these routes are not operating, even during the Summer.

> Car rental without a credit card

Looking to rent a car in São Miguel with just a debit card? No problem! Not all, but some of our partners allow for this. In this case the car rental supplier will charge the security deposit directly from the debit card, in some cases will require it in cash, while in other cases doesn't require a deposit at all. You can find this information when browsing the rental options available.