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Top tips for renting a car in São Miguel
- Something important to remember when booking a car in São Miguel is that since this is an island, there is a limited supply of rental cars available. As such, if you would like to rent a car during your visit here, it is best to make sure you book a reservation for your car as far in advance of your trip as possible. Another thing to remember about booking a car here is that quite a few of the rentals will be manual cars. If you are not used to driving this type of vehicle, make sure you can get an automatic model.
- Child seat laws on this island are quite similar to those found in other European countries. That means children 15 months of age and younger need to travel in a rear-facing car seat, and then up to four years of age, they must travel in a forward-facing car seat. Children between the ages of four and 12 need to travel in a booster seat or on a booster cushion, and kids can ride in the front seat so long as they do so in the appropriate restraint system and there is no active airbag in front of them.
- While most major rental car companies here will allow you to take your rental car into another country throughout Europe, the chances are, most travelers visiting this island will not have a concern about that since traveling by ferry in your vehicle to mainland Europe is going to be a time-consuming and costly affair. If this is, in fact, something you wish to do, discuss it beforehand with your rental agency to find out what is necessary to travel on a ferry and also to enter another country.
- A unique feature of renting a car here is how high the deposit amount can be for your rental car. Most of the time that car rental customers choose to rent a car, they hand over their credit card and don't think much more about the process. Since deposit amounts can often be high here, make sure your credit card has enough available credit to handle these higher deposit amounts.
- 25% of our users found rental cars in São Miguel for $34 or less
- Book your rental car in São Miguel at least 5 days before your trip in order to get a below-average price
- Off-airport rental car locations in São Miguel are around 6% more expensive than airport locations on average
- Compact rental cars in São Miguel are around 23% cheaper than other car types, on average
FAQs about renting a car in São Miguel
How much does it cost to rent a car in São Miguel?
On average a rental car in São Miguel costs $36 per day.
What is the most popular rental car in São Miguel?
Compact (Ford Puma or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in São Miguel.
What is the cheapest car rental company in São Miguel?
In the past 72 hours, the cheapest rental cars were found at SURPRICE CAR RENTAL ($13/day), Way2Azores Rent ($14/day) and Ilha Verde ($14/day).
How can I find car rentals near me in São Miguel?
Take a look at our extensive car rental location map to find the best rental cars near you.
Where should I rent a car in São Miguel?
Based on car searches on KAYAK, the most popular cities to rent a car in São Miguel are Ponta Delgada (99% of total searches of users looking to rent a car in São Miguel) and Furnas (0%).
How much does it cost to rent a car for a week in São Miguel?
On average a rental car in São Miguel costs $361 per week ($52 per day).
How much does it cost to rent a car long term for a month in São Miguel?
On average a rental car in São Miguel costs $1,549 per month ($52 per day).
Should I rent a car when I visit São Miguel?
This is the type of destination where travelers will often want to explore some of the beautiful scenery and amazing attractions that the island offers. If you plan on only staying in one location on the island, you most likely do not need a car, but if you are the type of traveler that will be exploring quite a bit, you will most certainly want a car. The island does offer limited public transportation and taxi options, but these can often be quite expensive and inconvenient, and having a car allows you the freedom to visit wonderful destinations on your schedule.
What is it like driving in São Miguel?
The first thing to know about driving here is that vehicles operate on the right side of the road. Quite a few of the roads here are somewhat narrow, and the weather can be unpredictable. That makes it a very good idea to ensure you have supplemental insurance when driving in a rental vehicle. One thing that drivers love about traveling here is that road signage and GPS coverage are excellent, so the chances of getting lost during your trips is going to be quite low. Finally, and most importantly for visitors, you will come across quite a few roundabouts when driving here, so make sure you understand the rules for entering and exiting these unique intersections.
How old do I need to be to rent a car here?
Travelers who are at least 18 years old and also have had a full and valid driver's license for at least one year can rent a car here from most of the major rental car companies. For those drivers under the age of 25, you may pay an additional surcharge for your rental, and there can also be certain restrictions on the type of vehicle you may rent.
Car rental locations in São Miguel
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Sunnycars car rental locations in São Miguel
8 Locations
Wayzor car rental locations in São Miguel
7 Locations
Autatlantis car rental locations in São Miguel
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ANC Azores Holidays car rental locations in São Miguel
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Autatlantis Rent a Car car rental locations in São Miguel
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Ilha Verde car rental locations in São Miguel
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Micauto car rental locations in São Miguel
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AZORESCAR car rental locations in São Miguel
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AbbyCar Car Rentals car rental locations in São Miguel
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Autounion Car Rental car rental locations in São Miguel
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DISCOUNT.QUEBEC car rental locations in São Miguel
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Free2Move car rental locations in São Miguel
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Good to know
Most popular agency | Way2Azores Rent |
|---|---|
Most popular car type | Compact |
Average price | $52/day |
Good deal | $34/day |