If the nine volcanic islands of the Azores are calling your name, keep in mind that car rentals in Portugal from our national partner Ilha Verde may be the icing on the cake for a perfect vacation. Founded in 1971, the company meaning “Green Island” maintains a fleet of over 700 vehicles to tourists visiting this famous archipelago in the Atlantic Ocean. Considering there are nine shores to choose from, the company with headquarters in Ponta Delgada makes inter-island rentals in the Azores a walk in the park.
Due to its collaborations with Avis and Europcar, there are nine Ilha Verde stations located throughout the Azores. These include central offices in São Miguel, Santa Maria, Terceira, Pico, Faial, São Jorge, as well as Flores. For added ease, rentals are also available in the airports at Flores, São Jorge, Faial, in addition to Pico on the island of Terceira. All the while, Faial also offers units available at the local pier. Long story short; planning a road trip in Portugal has never been so efficient and easy!
Cities with Ilha Verde Rentals:
Santa Maria | Terceira | Pico |
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Let’s say that you’re in the midst of planning an island getaway beginning with a car rental from Ponta Delgada, the regional capital of the Azores. Being the largest city within the chain of islands, Ilha Verde offers pick-up locations at the Ponta Delgada Airport, as well as two city offices; one on Campo São Francisco 19 and another in the Sol-Mar Shopping Center. To see for yourself and compare rates, perform a simple search on a search engine located at the top of the page!
While exact models only be guaranteed for certain car types, this company provides a very diverse fleet for customers to consider. Some of these range from minis, economy cars, compacts, not to mention station wagons. Considering the size of these vehicles may be limiting, it’d be a good idea to not over pack if renting with Ilha Verde. In case you need something larger or grandiose, check out our rentals for motorhomes and vans in Portugal.
In the event that drivers intend to rent a vehicle with Ilha Verde, remember that personal injury insurance coverage is attainable for an additional cost. What is provided following booking, however, includes sales tax, collision damage coverage, theft protection, airport surcharge, road tax, plus unlimited mileage. Also keep in mind that at the time of pick-up, a credit card block of EUR$1,600 will be temporarily applied to the client’s credit card.
At the time of pick-up, the following items will be essential for a smooth and seamless process. These include: credit card in the primary driver’s name, a valid US driving license, as well as an International Driver's Permit. Although not mandatory, it would also be a wise idea to have a copy of your Auto Europe voucher.
Unlike some countries, the minimum age to rent a car with Ilha Verde is 18. Along those lines, they will be required to have possessed a driving license for at least one year. However, young drivers between the ages of 18 and 23 will need to pay an additional daily surcharge ranging between EUR$2.60 and EUR$26.
Despite most of Ilha Verde’s car fleet being manual, automatic options such as the are readily available. When it comes to Economy Cars, these include the Ford Fiesta, while Ford Focus Wagon Diesels are a possibility for both Compacts and Station Wagons.
A maximum of two drivers can be added to your car rental agreement with Ilha Verde for an additional EUR$29.50 per driver. This rate includes local VAT rates and must be paid locally. All the same, these supplemental drivers must have a valid driver’s license for at least one year. With this, the driver’s name and address must reflect their credentials, not to mention presenting a valid passport.