São Miguel car rentals

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Cheap car rentals in São Miguel

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Peugeot 208 car
Peugeot 208
or similar Small
2
2
4-5
C$ 38/day
Renault Mégane car
Renault Mégane
or similar Small
4
2
4-5
C$ 42/day
BMW 1 Series car
BMW 1 Series
or similar Medium
5
3
4-5
C$ 113/day
Class Economy SUV car
Class Economy SUV
or similar SUV
2
2
4-5
C$ 78/day
Renault Twingo car
Renault Twingo
or similar Small
2
2
2-3
C$ 32/day
Renault Trafic car
Renault Trafic
or similar Van
5
2
4-5
C$ 115/day
Fiat 500C car
Fiat 500C
or similar Convertible
2
2
2/4
C$ 68/day
Seat Arona car
Seat Arona
or similar SUV
4
2
4-5
C$ 45/day
Class Special Car car
Class Special Car
or similar Category
5
5
2/4
C$ 47/day
Peugeot 308 SW car
Peugeot 308 SW
or similar Small
4
2
4-5
C$ 53/day
Citroen C4 Aircross car
Citroen C4 Aircross
or similar SUV
5
3
4-5
C$ 65/day
Volkswagen Tiguan car
Volkswagen Tiguan
or similar SUV
5
3
4-5
C$ 118/day
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Good to know

Most popular agency

Way2Azores Rent

Most popular car type

Intermediate

Average price

C$ 74/day

Good deal

C$ 50/day

KAYAK’s insights & trends for São Miguel car rentals

Check out the latest trends and booking tips to rent a car in São Miguel with confidence.

How far in advance should you book a rental car in São Miguel?

You should book your rental car in São Miguel around 53 days before your trip in order to get a below-average price.

What is the most popular rental car in São Miguel?

Compact rentals (Toyota Yaris or similar) are the most popular type of vehicle to rent in São Miguel. Compact rentals in São Miguel cost C$ 74/day on average, though some users have found deals as low as C$ 41/day.

What is the cheapest month to rent a car in São Miguel?

The cheapest month to rent a car in São Miguel is March at an average cost of C$ 15/day. July is the most expensive month to rent a car in São Miguel when prices are C$ 114/day on average, which tends to be 222% above the yearly average rental price for São Miguel.

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 C$ 50 or less
  • Economy rental cars in São Miguel are around 79% 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 C$ 73 per 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.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car for a week in São Miguel?

    On average a rental car in São Miguel costs C$ 511 per week (C$ 73 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 C$ 2,191 per month (C$ 73 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 directory

  • sunnycars

    Sunnycars car rental locations in São Miguel

    8 Locations

  • wayzor

    Wayzor car rental locations in São Miguel

    7 Locations

  • ancazores

    ANC Azores Holidays car rental locations in São Miguel

    5 Locations

  • autatlantis

    Autatlantis car rental locations in São Miguel

    5 Locations

  • autatlantisrentacar

    Autatlantis Rent a Car car rental locations in São Miguel

    4 Locations

  • ilhaverde

    Ilha Verde car rental locations in São Miguel

    4 Locations

  • micauto

    Micauto car rental locations in São Miguel

    4 Locations

  • azorescar

    AZORESCAR car rental locations in São Miguel

    3 Locations

  • abbycar

    AbbyCar Car Rentals car rental locations in São Miguel

    3 Locations

  • avis

    Avis car rental locations in São Miguel

    3 Locations

  • free2move

    Free2Move car rental locations in São Miguel

    3 Locations

  • luso

    Luso car rental locations in São Miguel

    3 Locations

Car rental locations in São Miguel

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