Renting a car in São Jorge will be the most convenient method to get around during your stay. It not only makes things more accessible during your vacation, but it also gives you more options. The island of Sao Jorge is quite small and when you rent a car, you can do everything on your own schedule without having to worry about public transportation schedules or purchasing tickets to travel.
São Jorge Airport is about 5 kilometres outside of Velas, the island’s central town. Although there are no vehicle rental offices at the airport (in fact, there isn’t much at the airport), most car rental firms are close by and will meet you there. If you have reserved a car ahead of time, an employ from the car rental company will have a sign with your name and meet you on arrival. These are the companies, that are based not far from the airport and operate on São Jorge: Azorean Way Rent a Car, Ilha Verde, Autatlantis, Azores by Car, Rent-A-Car Oásis, Velas Auto, Avis, Sixt, Way2Azores and Europcar.
Frequently asked questions about car hire & renting a car São Jorge Airport
How much does it cost to hire a car at São Jorge Airport?
Renting a small car at São Jorge Airport costs from about € 13 per day, depending on the season and supply. Sometimes you can find cheaper cars to hire depending on the season. A normal-sized car costs from about € 29 / day. The price is based on a weekly all inclusive hire for 7 days. In the majority of cases the hire price includes tax, breakdown assistance, collision damage waiver, third party liability protection, airport fee and unlimited mileage. Please note that the costs included may vary depending on the hire cars agent and destination country. The car hire agent may also choose to ask you for a deposit or excess at the hire desk. Make sure to check the hire conditions at the time of booking.
Which car hire companies are near São Jorge Airport?
There are over 5 car hire companies at São Jorge Airport. Car rental companies such as Sixt on De, Avis on De Sao Jorge, Green Island St George Apt on Fajã da Queimada Santo Amaro, Azoreanway on Largo Dr João Pereira, Europcar Sao Jorge, etc.
Do I need a credit card to hire a car at São Jorge Airport?
You can make a booking without a credit card with autoportugal.co.uk. Note that, even if you choose to pay by debit card, you will have to provide a valid credit card in the driver’s name at the time of pick-up at São Jorge Airport, since the rental agent requires a credit card from which to take the rental deposit. Credit cards accepted for pick-up are MasterCard, Visa, and in some cases American Express.
