The best prices for car rental in Terceira

> No credit card required

Most of the car rental options you'll find on our website in the island Terceira don't require a credit card. Only a normal debit card is needed, such as Maestro or Visa Debit. If a security deposit is required for these options, this can be charged from your debit card and later refunded, or paid in cash.

> Free Cancellation up to 24h before

We understand that plans can change, which is why we offer the convenience of free cancellation up to 24 hours before picking-up your car. So, whether it's a sudden change of plans or unexpected weather conditions (so typical in the Azores), you're covered without any extra costs, ensuring your trip remains stress-free.

> Different Pick-up and Drop-off locations

In the island of São Miguel most of the car rental desks will be in or around Ponta Delgada. If you are staying in a different part of the island we recommend to arrange transportation to Ponta Delgada to access a larger pool of options. Car rental suppliers might charge a high fee to deliver the car outside of town and airport areas.

• Terceira Airport (TER): Also known as Lajes airport, is the most common location to pick-up and return a car in the island of Terceira and located just 5 minutes by car from Praia da Vitória. It's the primary gateway to the island thanks to its direct flights from Lisbon and Porto, as well as from cities in Canada and the United States. Check here the existing direct flights to Terceira. From Terceira you can also fly to other islands of the Azores. All our car rental options can be picked-up from the airport. Some of our suppliers have a desk inside the terminal, while others a member of the staff will meet you at the arrivals.

• Praia da Vitória downtown and ferry terminal: All our options can be picked up or returned in Praia da Vitória, either for free or a for a fee. This information is displayed when you browse the options on our website. Did you know we don't charge one way fees? That means you can, for example, pick-up your car in Praia da Vitória and return it at the airport.

• Angra do Heroísmo downtown: A beautiful town to visit and where it's located the recognizable blue church of Terceira. You can pick-up and return your car here, but keep in mind that typically a fee applies. That's because most of the car rental companies are located at or around the airport and Praia da Vitória. Since Angra do Heroísmo is a bit farther, a charge applies.

> Wide range of cars to choose from

In Terceira you'll find a wide range of cars to choose from:

• Small Economy Cars: Fuel-efficient, typically equipped with four seats and a compact trunk. These are ideal for two people and are very easy to drive around. Under this category you'll find the Volkswagen Up, the Toyota Aygo, Mitsubishi Spacestar, etc.

• Economy Cars: Slightly bigger than the above, with seating for five and a more spacious trunk. Examples in this category include the Opel Corsa, Seat Ibiza, VW Polo, Renault Clio, small SUVs and more. These are suitable for three adults to sit comfortably, or even four if you're willing to cozy up a bit.

• Medium Cars: A step up in size, comfortably accommodating four adults and their luggage. Models in this category include the Opel Astra, Renault Megane, VW Golf, and medium sized SUVs. On this category you'll also find versions of these cars with a longer trunk, also known as estate or station wagon - which are great if you are travelling with a lot of luggage.

• 7-Seater and 9-Seater Vans: Perfect for larger families or groups. Keep in mind there's limited availability for this type of vehicles, particularly with automatic transmission. We have customers booking their vans as early as 10 months in advance, so we highly recommend booking well in advance to secure your rental! With us, you can cancel free of charge up to 24 hours before pick-up, no questions asked.

• Automatic Cars: All options above are available in automatic version. But keep in mind the automatics are only around 15% of the total supply, so make sure to book in advance.

• Scooters: Scooters are less common in the Azores than mainland Europe, but some of the suppliers we work with do have these for rent as well.

Useful tips when selecting a car

• The roads in Terceira are well maintained. Some roads down in the countryside might be a bit more narrow or have no dividing lines on the asphalt, but typically you will not be required to drive off road.
• Be prepared to overcome tractors, as you'll find them often, not only in Terceira, but on others islands.
• Travelers in Terceira don't cover long distances in their journeys. Instead, due to the size of the islands and the number of things to see, there are frequent stops, resulting in shorter drives. The total time to drive from tip to tip is only around 40 minutes.
• Given the steep hills on the island, and depending on the size of your group, you might find that a larger vehicle with a more powerful engine is better suited.

> Full insurance options available

You can hire additional insurance to provide you with extra peace of mind. You can find about the included and the additional insurance options under the "Insurance" section when browsing our options.