Car Hire at Ponta Delgada airport (PDL)

List of car rental agencies that operate within the Ponta Delgada airport (PDL)

The offices of the main car hire companies are located on the ground floor (Level 0), in the public area of the arrivals hall. It is recommended to make a reservation in advance, especially during the peak summer season.

Autatlantis
Europcar
Guerin - Also represents Alamo, Enterprise and National
Hertz - Includes Thrifty and Dollar services
Ilha Verde
Sixt
Wayzor

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Requirements to hire a vehicle

To hire a car in the Azores, you will generally need to meet the following requirements:

Driving licence: Must be valid. If you are from a country outside the European Union or the European Economic Area, it is highly recommended (and sometimes mandatory) to carry an International Driving Permit.
Identification document: Original passport or national identity card.
Credit card: A credit card in the name of the main driver is required to place a security deposit. Debit cards are generally not accepted for this purpose.
Minimum age: Most companies require drivers to be at least 21 years old and to have held a driving licence for at least one year. Drivers under 25 are usually subject to an additional “young driver” surcharge.

Latest updates: January 28, 2026

5 tips for renting a car abroad

What to consider:

Certify that you have a valid driver's license to drive in the destination country. If you are a foreigner, check if you need to validate your license in your country of origin. It should be noted that the International permit is NOT valid by itself, it must always be accompanied by the National Driver's License.

Documentation and vehicle insurance required according to current traffic regulations.

Take into account the traffic rules that currently apply in the destination country. Maximum speeds allowed on highways, avenues and streets, priorities of passage at intersections without traffic lights, tolerance of allowed blood alcohol, etc.

Direction of movement and the way in which cars should be driven on the streets. If the side where the steering wheel is located in the cars of your country matches the vehicles in the destination country.