An autonomous region of Portugal, the Azores are located in the Atlantic Ocean. With an array of breath-taking multi-coloured lakes, and miles upon miles of picturesque forests, you’ll forget you’re still in Europe.
Book with Zest Car Rental in the Azores!
Zest Car Rental provides a fresh and honest approach to hiring a car in the Azores. At Zest, we know how important transparency is when booking car rental. Our four-step booking process is simple and hassle-free, with no hidden costs or extras. At Zest, we know when planning your trip, you shouldn’t have to sweat the details and focus on the small print. Instead, you can relax and look forward to your holiday, without getting lost in car rental complications!
We also know that sometimes, plans change. Therefore, we offer free cancellation and amendments up to 48 hours before your rental start as standard. Should you require it, we also offer enhanced cancellation protection for a small fee. This offers you free cancellation right up to the time your rental starts!
Zest Car Rental only works with carefully selected and trusted car rental providers in the Azores who care as much about reputation as we do, and always put the customer first. All our providers are monitored closely, and we review customer feedback frequently to ensure you receive the best rental experience possible. Our amazing customer feedback has meant we are ranked ‘Excellent’ on Trustpilot. Also, Zest Car Rental are Feefo Platinum Trusted! You can read our Feefo reviews here!
Stay protected with Zest! We offer breakdown assistance in the Azores as standard. Should you wish to be fully covered, we can provide you with our industry leading top-up insurance. Our top-up insurance is the top level of cover available provided by us. You’ll receive reimbursement cover against any loss or damage to the vehicle not covered by the standard car hire insurance. To find out what is covered on our top-up insurance, check out our blog! You can rest assured we’ve made things as simple as possible so you can focus on enjoying your holiday and exploring hidden gems!
If you wish to share the driving on holiday, we have negotiated a free additional driver with many of our trusted car rental providers! If your chosen provider does include a free additional driver, this will be clearly labelled on the quote page. Generate a quick and easy quote today!
All rental providers we work with operate a fair fuel policy. This means you either collect the car full of fuel then return it full or return it with the same amount provided upon collection. Hassle-free and straightforward! Learn more about fair fuel policies here!
If you ever have any queries before, during or after your car rental, our friendly customer support team is here to help you. We can even provide you with a quote or make your booking over the telephone! Our U.K. based call centre is open 7 days a week. Wherever you are, Zest are! We operate a 24/7 Customer Support Telephone line for any urgent enquiries during out of office hours.
The great inclusions Zest offers with every rental has led to us being the one and only Which? Recommended Car Hire Broker, an accolade we have earnt every year since 2017! Which? Concluded that Zest Car Rental goes ‘beyond for their customers’ and awarded Zest with a five-star rating for the clarity of the final hire cost. Fresh, Honest and Transparent!
Where can I rent a car in the Azores with Zest Car Rental?
No matter where in the Azores you start your holiday, Zest Car Rental is never far away.
Land at Ponta Delgada Airport on São Miguel and you’re just a short drive from the National Park of Caldeira Velha. Here you’ll find a warm waterfall fed by hot springs rich in minerals. Take a swim in the hot pools or stroll through the lush forest.
Then there’s Ponta Delgada’s harbour where the 16th century Forte de Sao Bras fought off pirate attacks many centuries ago. Alternatively, head to the huge Lagoa das Sete Cidades (Lagoon of the Seven Cities). This famous twin-lake is situated in the crater of a dormant volcano and is surrounded by the huge cliffs off the crater’s edge.
Travel to Lagoa and you’ll find yourself close to the wonderful Furnas Valley. Due to its location in the crater of an active volcano, hot thermal springs and soothing mud pools can be found here. For something a little different, visit one of the Azores’ pineapple plantations – you can even sample freshly made pineapple liqueur.
The most recent part of the Azores to see any volcanic activity, Faial is home to a population of around 15,000 and is known as the Blue Island. Its quiet, sheltered beaches are perfect for families and visiting yachts. If you’re a bit of a horticulturist, Faial boasts magnificent hydrangeas and you should certainly head to Caldeira or the Botanic Gardens. Alternatively, naturalists can make the most of numerous whale and dolphin tours and should seek out the Fábrica da Baleia de Porto Pim whaling museum.
One of the most beautiful islands in the archipelago, Pico’s landscape is dominated by Mount Pico which towers to 2,351m. A popular location with hikers, the summit can be reached in 2-4 hours depending on your experience. If you’re looking for swimming holes, the best can be found at Santo Antonio and Madalena. Madalena is also the place to go if you want to try some of the local wines from the surrounding areas of Lajido and Cabrito.
The second most inhabited island in the Azores, Terceira is home to some wonderful Baroque architecture, the striking Castelinho, and the extinct Monte Brasil volcano. The Praia da Vitória is perhaps the most popular beach on the island and well worth a visit before making a trip to the excellent wine museum. Alternatively, head to the western side of Terceira to explore majestic cliffs and headlands formed from ancient lava flows. The Ponta do Raminho or the Ponta do Queimado are perhaps the two best examples and provide a great opportunity for stunning photos.
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Need to contact us on rental?
We hope that your holiday and car hire collection goes smoothly, however we understand that things don’t always go to plan.
If your flight is cancelled or delayed, please let us know on +44 1362 852288.
If you experience an issue upon collection, a member of our customer support team will be more than happy to help! Contact us and we will liaise with the car rental provider to resolve any problems.
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