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Compare car hire agencies in Ponta Delgada Airport (PDL) and book cheap hired car at the airport. While the other airports in the archipelago are only designed for national flights or flights between the islands or to continental Portugal, Ponta Delgada Airport mainly receives direct flights from various European countries. Directly after your arrival you can pick up a hired car at Ponta Delgada Airport and start your holiday on the Azores in a flexible way. The flight from Frankfurt to Ponta Delgada, the capital of the Azores, takes about 4.5 hours. The airport was built in 1963 and inaugurated six years later in August 1969, when Ponta Delgada Airport had the same function as the other airports in the Azores: to ensure air traffic to the other islands.
In Ponta Delgada it does not get too hot even in summer, so you can do and experience a lot during your holiday. If you want to feel the summer sun on your skin, it is best to hire a convertible car. You will receive it directly at the start of your summer holiday at Ponta Delgada Airport. Jet across the Azores with a hired car and look forward to your very personal summer dream.
On the way at the airport
Although flight operations to the mainland began in 1971, there was still no car hire company at the airport where travelers could hire cars at low prices to explore the island. The first car hire companies established themselves at Ponta Delgada Airport in 1995, when the new terminal was put into operation and more flights from European countries landed at the airport. As with other airports in the Azores, the airport is operated by the company ANA, which is also responsible for developing the future infrastructure of the airport. In 2016, Ponta Delgada Airport recorded 7,800 aircraft movements, with 1.5 million passengers taking off or landing. Today, the airport has a modern terminal with separate levels for departures and arrivals. Its IATA code is PDL.
On our comparison portal you will find every car hire company that operates at Ponta Delgada Airport. Compare the services and prices of the car hire companies on our website. This way you will not only hire your car for a very good price, but also provide it with all the accessories and insurance coverage you need. If you book in time, the whole offer of each car hire company is available to you. You will find exactly the right car for your needs and benefit from attractive discounts.
Unlike at many European airports, the offices of car hire companies at Ponta Delgada Airport are not located in the arrivals hall. Ideally, you first pick up your baggage from the treadmill and then contact your car hire company by cell phone. The staff of your provider will pick you up from the terminal as there is no alternative bus shuttle at the airport.
In high season it can take a long time to complete the formalities and to be able to inspect the hired car at the pick-up point. Therefore, always hire your car in advance via a transparent price comparison. Like that you will save money and a lot of effort. Always consider the following points when booking a hired car:
Hired car insurance
Refuel your hired car
You can explore Ponta Delgada and the main island to your heart's content with your cheap hired car, but you may not take it on a ferry to explore the other islands. If you are attracted to the other islands of the Azores, you should ideally fly to one of the local airports with a domestic ticket. There you will also meet car hire companies and you can make your reservation with us in advance.
As at Ponta Delgada PDL Airport, you must be at least 23 years old at each of the other airports to hire a car. It is also assumed that you have held your driving license for at least one year.
On the Azores islands the traffic rules of the state of Portugal apply and they do not really differ from those in Germany. However, the inhabitants often stand out for their emotional and gestural driving style. Do not let this spoil your good mood. Enjoy the mostly well developed roads of the island with your hired car. After the pick-up station at the airport exit, you will reach the small town of Ponta Delgada, five kilometers away, in a few minutes. To get there, you use the EN1 - A1 motorway that runs by the airport.
If you travel to Ponta Delgada, you should not miss the following sights:
Fort Saint Blaise
North coast Ponta Delgada
Chapel of Mae de Deus
Beach in Ponta Delgada
A cheap hired car is available from as little as 51 £ per week. We compare the prices of all reputable car hire companies and show you the best offer.
For example, a compact car is available from 51 £ per week. If you are travelling to the Azores with the whole family or friends, a larger family car is also suitable, which you can hire from 72 £ per week. If you like to drive in the nature, you should choose a hired car with four-wheel drive. In addition, you have the option of a convertible at Ponta Delgada Airport starting at 97 £ per week.
If you only need a hired car for one day, you can hire it for as low as 8 £ per day.
The car hire offices are located in the arrivals area. After landing, simply follow the signs to get to your hired car in the quickest way. If you choose express rental, you can already check in online to pick up your hired car faster.
In addition, a contactless key handover is possible. Simply select your wishes accordingly in the search mask under "Included services". With a quick turnaround at Ponta Delgada Airport in the Azores, you'll have more time to explore exciting sights like the Portas da Cidade, the Gruta do Carvao or the Museu Carlos Machado.
Extras and inclusive services such as a navigation device, an additional driver or unlimited kilometers are already included in the rental price, depending on the offer. Additional extras such as a child seat can be specified when booking in the reservation form under the item "Additional equipment" or alternatively in the field "Message to our service team". The applicable fees for this can be found in the rental terms and conditions and are usually payable upon acceptance of the hired car on site.
In addition, the price of the hired car always includes liability insurance. Arrange your perfect hired car for Ponta Delgada individually and look forward to an exciting holiday.
If you want hotel delivery, look for an offer close to your hotel or place of stay, because airport stations rarely offer hired car delivery. Check the rental conditions under the keyword "delivery" to see if this service is available. Here you will also find all the information on what costs are associated with the service of delivery.
If delivery is offered, please indicate the name and address of your hotel in the field "Message to our service team". As soon as there is feedback from the rental company, you will be informed by our service team, and you will receive the new voucher with the information of the delivery.
Hired car trips by ferry to other islands are generally possible but depend on the type of vehicle and rental company. If you would like to visit other islands, such as Faial or Pico, by hired car from Ponta Delgada, please read the rental conditions under the heading "Cross-border trips" or "Cross-border trips".
In any case, register the trip either directly when booking via the field "Message to our service team" or with the rental company on site when accepting the hired car. Additional charges may apply.
