Travel and transport agencies Ponta Delgada

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.

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.

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.

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.

Portuguese travel agency with extensive knowledge of the region. It offers several excursions to the Azores, and to São Miguel in particular. Among them: the À descoberta da Ilha Verde program offers a discovery of São Miguel's must-sees, from the sublime lagoons of Sete Cidades to the bubbling Furnas Valley. The agency also offers holidays that combine visits to São Miguel and other islands, as well as themed holidays to celebrate New Year's Eve, for example. For information and bookings on arrival or online.

This is one of three bus companies operating on São Miguel. Departures to the west of the island. Weekdays to Sete Cidades, five departures a day, and four returns. Several daily departures to Mosteiros (seven weekdays, five Saturdays and four Sundays), to Ramal dos Mosteiros, to João Bom, to Fenais da Luz, to Capelas (19 weekdays, 12 Saturdays and seven Sundays), to Santo António (16 weekdays, 11 Saturdays and six Sundays), and to Relva (25 weekdays, 11 Saturdays and six Sundays). Alternative to car rental.

This bus company operates from Ponta Delgada to the north of the island. There are numerous options for Ribeira Grande and Rabo de Peixe. To Maia, seven departures a day on weekdays and four to five departures at weekends. For Furnas, two departures daily (morning and afternoon) via the north coast. For Nordeste, four departures a day on weekdays, two on Saturday and Sunday. For Fenais da Ajuda, four departures during the week and two or three at weekends.

This is the third bus company operating in São Miguel. From Ponta Delgada, there are numerous departures to Fajã de Baixo, Fajã de Cima, Lagoa and Vila Franca do Campo. For Remédios, the bus passes through Lagoa; count nine departures on weekdays and two or three on Saturdays and Sundays. For Ribeira Chã, two departures a day on weekdays only. For Povoção, five departures on weekdays and two at weekends. Buses also run to Água Retorta from Povoção and Ribeira Quente from Furnas. Convenient for car-free travel.

Serious agency that offers in particular the rental of bicycles, electric bicycles, scooters and motorcycles. But not only.... ANC also specialises in car (and van) rental. The fleet is new and very well maintained. The rates are quite reasonable. The company can also manage your transfers to and from Ponta Delgada airport, offer you accommodation options and finally organise excursions throughout the island. Day or half-day buggy rides are a must!

Rental of mountain bikes and scooters at prices that vary according to model and rental period. Unlimited mileage. Rental conditions are as follows: minimum one-day rental, minimum age required: 14 for the bike and 18 for the scooter. Here's another way to discover the jewels of São Miguel. On a two-wheeler, you'll have absolute freedom to explore the roads, tracks and breathtaking vistas around the island. A wonderful adventure awaits you. We recommend booking in advance, especially in high season.

Terra Lusitania Açores (the Franco-Portuguese branch of the ever-present Terra Group) takes care of everything. The team specializes in "à la carte" travel in the Azores, designing programs tailored to your tastes, desires and budget, in good spirits and in French! Their up-to-date knowledge of the region means they can meet your expectations to the full. Our advisors offer programs at the best value for money. Contact the agency by e-mail or via the detailed questionnaire available on the website in the contact section.

Ponta Delgada airport's convenient shuttle service is provided by Agence ANC. When you arrive, ask directly at the orange counter located inside the airport. The line serves 21 stops, including the main hotels (Hotel Marina Atlantico, Hotel Azoris Royal Garden, Hotel VIP Executive...) and the city's points of interest (São Bras fort, São Pedro church...). See the complete list on the Internet. Please note that the shuttle operates on reservation only: contact the company to arrange a time.

Since 2023, Atlanticoline (the Azores' main shipping company) no longer offers ferries from São Miguel. To reach the other islands, you'll have to fly. However, there are direct connections between the islands of the Central Group and those of the Western Group. Taking a boat from island to island is a slower option than flying, but the scenery you'll be able to see from your boat is unrivalled and quite simply magnificent. An option worth considering.

This organization contributes to the advancement of cetacean research and the conservation of marine species. It organizes sea outings in search of sperm whales and dolphins, with the utmost respect for the animal. The team of biologists is friendly and provides a wealth of explanations. Groups are limited to a maximum of 12 passengers on the zodiac, and swimming with dolphins is only available as an option, if conditions are right for the activity. For an authentic, educational experience, far removed from mass tourism.

This car rental agency is responsive and efficient. The cars are clean and recent, and the fleet includes minivans and MPVs for large families or groups. For those in a hurry, the fast check-in service means you don't have to queue to be picked up immediately. All staff are friendly and professional. A total of six stations in Ponta Delgada allow you to pick up or return your car anywhere in the city, as well as at the airport. Flexible and affordable, to be recommended.