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Ponta Delgada
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SIXT Car Rental in Ponta Delgada
Our branches offer daily and long-term rentals, flexible booking options, and customizable add-ons so you can enjoy a fuss-free trip. Browse our selection of high-quality vehicles from top brands, and choose a convertible for coastal drives or a compact SUV for mountain driving. Whether you plan to relax at the beach or take in views of the Sete Cidades twin lakes, booking a rental car in Ponta Delgada gives you the freedom to explore.
Discover everything São Miguel Island has to offer from the comfort of your SIXT car rental in Ponta Delgada.
Driving Tips for Ponta Delgada
Review these tips and tricks for driving your car rental in Ponta Delgada.
- Narrow Streets: Designed before cars were invented, the roads in the historic district of Ponta Delgada are narrow and fit only one vehicle. It’s best to park at Parque de Estacionamento da Avenida Ponta Delgada—Parking Avenida and walk to the old town.
- Traffic Tickets: If you receive a traffic ticket, you must pay the fine to the officer, so it’s important to carry a means of payment with you just in case.
- Parking: Ponta Delgada offers several paid parking facilities, including an underground parking garage at Teatro Micaelense, Parking Castilho, and parking near the farmer’s market. You can also find metered street parking downtown.
- Speed Limits: Usually the speed limit is 50 km/h (31 mph) in built-up areas, 80 km/h (50 mph) outside the city, and up to 100 km/h (62 mph) on the highways.
For more helpful information, read our tips for driving in Portugal, Ponta Delgada, and the Azores Islands.
Best places to visit in and around Ponta Delgada
Rent a car in Ponta Delgada and explore one of the most popular places in the Azores Islands.
- Plantação de Ananás dos Açores: Learn about Azores Pineapple cultivation and what makes this fruit special at Plantação de Ananás dos Açores. Enjoy samples during your tour and find plenty of parking on the grounds.
- Ponta da Ferraria: A natural hot spring next to the ocean, Ponta da Ferraria was created by volcanic activity. Leave your rental car in the parking area and make the short walk to the thermal waters.
- José do Canto Botanical Garden: Featuring over 3,000 plant species, José do Canto Botanical Garden is a green space in the middle of the city. Founded in the 1800s, the park offers parking near the main entrance.
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