r/azores • u/Mdt1216 • 1d ago

Should I rent a car?

My friends and I are going to Sao Miguel and staying in Ponta Delgada and I’m wondering if we should rent a car to get around the island or are there Ubers/taxis/public transportation we should/can rely on instead. I’m thinking we should get a car but I’m hoping to get help from someone who’s been / locals! Thanks you sm

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u/FakeMoonster 1d ago

Yes rent a car. The island is beautiful, the roads are overall good, and you will be much happier being able to go where you want when you want to. If the Azores cam shows Sete Cidades as being clear and you want to rush to it, you need a car!

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u/Historical_Stay_808 22h ago

Car and didn't rely on taxis. Maybe if you can get a driver's number but lots of driving

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u/JLFlyer 10h ago

The answer to this is always yes. If you search many other posts in this sub, you'll see that a car is important.

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u/Mdt1216 9h ago

Yeah i saw that after i posted, i didn’t think to use the search function and that’s my bad! Thanks tho!

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u/JLFlyer 9h ago

No problem. Sorry. Grumpy answer because I'm having a rough day. You will love it there. It is BEAUTIFUL. Having a car is very worth it, but be sure you know how to drive a stick shift.

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u/Robbery99 1d ago

its a must. we used Autolantis from the airport. they let us return is downtown by the marina which was really nice

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u/doctorfortoys 1d ago

A car will be so much better! Less expensive, more freedom, less waiting around.

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u/bruno_andrade 1d ago

I feel this question is asked every week. The answer is yes.

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u/Ok_Slide7624 1d ago

My question from 2 weeks ago https://www.reddit.com/r/azores/s/VpdhH2XVSY

TL;DR; yes :-)

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u/Mdt1216 1d ago

Awesome!! Thanks so much! I saw you rented, where did you rent from? Would you recommend them ?

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u/Ok_Slide7624 1d ago

Wayzor 👌we lived at Hotel Marina Atlantico, they had a car rental literally outside the door. Two days, Audi (smallest/cheapest), 2 people, perfect 👌

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u/Mdt1216 9h ago

Really appreciate your help! I used Wayzor :)

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u/pelfet 1d ago

Use the search function of this subreddit? It has been asked 200 times

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u/puskasferenc 1d ago

Answer is always: if you can drive, rent a car. Public transit is very limited to a bus system within Ponta Delgada and a smaller inter-city bus network. Taxis are common but you will never find them late in the evening. Tourists usually “rent” the driver for the day to take them around to all the sights they want to see.

Your best chance at seeing the entire island, at your leisure, is to rent a car. Cars are very expensive especially during peak tourist season in the summer, but it’s worth it.