Travel and transport agencies The Azores

A true specialist in hand-crafted trips, tour operator Emotika Voyages is the ideal option for those looking for an unforgettable experience off the beaten track, without missing out on the must-sees. Emotika Voyages' unique approach is to help you discover colorful destinations in complete safety, by meeting local people or immersing yourself in the heart of nature. We offer charming accommodation, as well as homestays, and original, high-quality tours.

Autatlantis is a solid car rental agency present on seven islands: São Miguel, Santa Maria, Pico, Terceira, São Jorge, Faial and Flores. So if you're planning an itinerant holiday on these islands, you can ask for a global quote. The fleet is renewed every year to offer you the latest car models and a high level of safety and comfort. Two types of insurance packages are available. You can also rent a minibus or 4x4 vehicle.

Ponta Delgada is linked to the USA, Canada, Madeira, Portugal, France and other European countries by SATA Azores Airlines, which also has a monopoly on inter-island connections. For flights to and within the archipelago, visit their website (many departures daily). In winter, one or two direct flights (4h) a week between Paris and Ponta Delgada. In summer, there are many more. Unquestionably professional staff, tinged, not least, with a friendliness that is becoming rare in the age of low-cost flights.

If you decide to use this car rental company, it's best to book online, as rates are often more attractive than direct booking. Regular discount offers for those who book online. We also advise you to book in advance if you wish to take advantage of Flor do Norte's services. This small agency is very popular, especially in high season when vehicles are sometimes in short supply. With a track record of almost 30 years of professionalism, you can drive with complete confidence.

Cresaçor has been active since 2005, promoting social, accessible and cultural tourism in the Azores through its Azores for All brand. Azores for All offers assistance at every stage of your trip. They provide transfers to and from the airport with an adapted van, book hotels adapted to your personal needs and, above all, organize adapted activities and excursions (including for people with reduced mobility or disabilities). Seriousness guaranteed.

Correspondent of Avis and Europcar, Ilha Verde is a serious company established on all the islands except Corvo and Graciosa. Renting with this agency is an extremely rare practice and will facilitate the process if you plan to travel to several islands in the Azores and move around by car. The A category generally corresponds to a Renault Twingo. As for the other categories, you will have the choice between Nissan Qashqai, Ford Focus, Renault Capture... Minibuses or 4x4 vehicles can also be rented. All with unlimited mileage.

Atlanticoline operates year-round services between Faial, Pico and São Jorge. Horta has direct connections to Madalena and São Roque on Pico. To reach São Jorge, a stopover is necessary. From June to September, a larger boat connects all the islands in the central group, with a circular itinerary that starts in Horta and passes through Pico, São Jorge, Graciosa and Terceira (white line). The purple line, also operational in summer, runs from Horta to Madalena (Pico), Calheta (São Jorge) and Angra (Terceira).

TAP Air Portugal is one of the airlines able to take you to the Azores from Paris, Lyon, Nantes, Bordeaux, Toulouse, Marseille or Nice. After a stopover in Lisbon or Porto, you can choose to land in Ponta Delgada (island of São Miguel), Horta (island of Faial), Madalena (island of Pico) or Lajes (island of Terceira). You can then fly to other islands with SATA Azores Airlines. Inter-island connections are relatively good, but flights can be disrupted by the sometimes capricious weather conditions in the Azores.

From Ponta Delgada International Airport, all the islands in the archipelago are served. This is also where you will land with your international flight. More connections are provided by TAP via Lisbon or Porto from Paris. It is the largest airport in the archipelago. You will find car rental companies, ATMs, souvenir shops and food and drink. It is 4 km from the city centre and it will take you 15 minutes by car to reach it.

A serious rental company, present at various locations on the island: airport, ferry terminal, city center... It has a fleet of over one hundred cars of recent makes and models, and offers efficient service at reasonable prices. All rentals come with unlimited mileage, and you can take your car on the ferry to Pico and São Jorge if you want to visit these islands by car without having to rent again. Note that this company is Autatlantis' partner on Faial.

For 60 years, Arts et Vie, a cultural association for travel and leisure, has been developing tourism open to knowledge and cultural and human discovery. The spirit of the trips is part of an associative tradition characterized by a friendly atmosphere, rich in encounters, heritage and civilizations of the world. All the tours are led by passionate guides, trained by the association, anxious to share their enthusiasm with the travellers. Five continents... sixty countries... to each his own!

Committed to responsible tourism, Huwans attaches great importance to preserving the environment and respecting the cultural heritage of the people it meets. Specializing in trekking and adventure tours, the tour operator offers several tours in India, including "Rajasthan, Thar Desert and Maharajah Palaces", a 16-day program exploring the cities, palaces and desert of Thar, and "Tamil Nadu Mountains and Temples and Kerala Lagoons" (15 days, including two half-day hikes).

TAP Air Portugal is one of the airlines that can take you to the Azores from Paris, Lyon, Nantes, Bordeaux, Toulouse, Marseille or Nice. After a stopover in Lisbon or Porto, you can choose to land in Ponta Delgada (island of São Miguel), Horta (island of Faial), Madalena (island of Pico) or Lajes (island of Terceira). You can then travel to other islands with SATA. Inter-island connections are relatively good, but flights can be disrupted by the sometimes capricious weather conditions in the Azores.

A correspondent of Avis and Europcar, Ilha Verde is present on all islands except Corvo and Graciosa. If you're planning to visit several islands in the Azores and need to get around by car, renting with this agency is an extremely rare practice. Category A generally corresponds to a Renault Twingo. Other categories include Nissan Qashqai, Ford Focus, Renault Capture... Minibuses and 4x4 vehicles are also available. All with unlimited mileage.

Faial airport is well equipped for international flights. SATA Azores Airlines (regional) and TAP Air Portugal (national) operate daily. It is the most important civil airport in the central group of the Azores archipelago. From Faial, you can fly direct to almost any island in the archipelago. The airport is less than 10 km from Horta town center. On site: car rental, cash dispenser, snack bar... Wifi is available throughout the airport.

Micauto is a car rental company based in Ponta Delgada, on the island of São Miguel, and in Praia da Vitória, on the island of Terceira. They have a fleet of cars of different sizes, adapted to the needs of visitors. The vehicles are clean and comfortable, and the agency offers various insurance options (liability coverage, damage waiver, bodily injury...) to make your trip as safe and hassle-free as possible. Some packages include unlimited mileage, others do not. Serious agency.

From France, Azores Airlines, the regular Azorean airline, operates up to 3 direct flights a year between Paris Roissy Charles de Gaulle and Ponta Delgada, on the island of São Miguel, in just 4 hours, aboard a 186-seat Airbus 321 Neo (meals served on board). Inter-island connections are then operated by SATA Air Açores. From mainland Portugal, daily flights are operated from Lisbon and Porto to various islands in the archipelago. There are also flights to Canada, the USA, Cape Verde and Madeira.

A young, dynamic team who know the Azores inside out and welcome you in French. The best-kept secrets of the archipelago are yours for the taking: hikes through lush green landscapes for nature lovers, sea outings to watch whales or swim with friendly dolphins, discovery of the volcanic phenomena of the Azores for geology specialists and, for divers, trips into the underwater world of the archipelago with its admirable flora and fauna. A serious agency.

A serious and family agency. Since 1997, the company has had a varied, modern and well-maintained fleet of vehicles. Renting a car in Pico is definitely the best option to discover the island in all its details. You will be free and independent! For even more comfort and flexibility, you can rent your car in downtown Madalena or at Pico Airport. The team is professional and demanding and will put all its know-how and kindness at your service. Recommended agency.

Created in 2004, this agency offers various and complete services. Here you can rent your car, scooter or bike to get around the island. You can also rent canoes and jet-skis to have fun on the Azorean waters. Finally, the agency can also organise sea trips (cetacean sightings in particular), as well as excursions all over Terceira (guided tours). Possibility to organize transfers from/to the airport. You can book all your activities online.