The best way to rent a car in Pico Airport through FindYCar

The best way to rent a car in Pico Airport through FindYCar

Renting a car at Pico Airport is just a matter of minutes and following these simple steps:

  1. Find the best vehicle for your budget to complement your trip.
  2. Book now, enter all the details, and select additional services. You can choose features such as no deposit, additional insurance, unlimited mileage, full coverage, no credit card, for cash, child seat, and dozens more.
  3. Make sure the location is set to Pico Airport (PIX) and confirm with a prepayment (Pay Now). The required payment amount is 20% or 100%.
Location

Location

  • You are free to specify any place you like to pick up your vehicle (This could be a city, airport, or delivery)
  • Enter the start and end dates of the rental and perform a search.
Booking

Booking

  • Choose a car and add additional services (insurance, no deposit)
  • Book a car through our website and make the payment online
  • You will receive an e-mail voucher with the rental company’s contacts and pick-up instructions.
Pick-Up

Pick-Up

  • When picking up the car, you will need to present your voucher, passport, driver’s license, and a credit card (if a deposit is required)
  • Sign the rental agreement, pick up the car, and enjoy your trip.

Cheap Car Rental Pico Airport: Best of FindYCar

Car Rental Pico Airport
Car Rental Pico Airport

PIX is located just 10 minutes from the island's main town, Pico, making it the perfect starting point for a small or large adventure. The absence of toll roads, affordable parking, and fuel prices will complement your magical rendezvous with beautiful scenery, all while remaining quite affordable.

To ensure each memorable moment is imprinted on your memory, you'll experience as many as you can, which is only possible with a car rental at Pico Airport. This way, you can experience the most remote beauty here in a single day:

  • A majestic volcanic mountain, considered the highest point in all of Portugal
  • Hot underwater waters where you can swim (locals say it has healing properties)
  • The Sete Cidades lakes, considered the best place for a long walk with unforgettable views
  • Magical vineyards with amazing beauty and aromas, quiet city streets with magnificent architecture, and many other special places.

Making your wildest travel plans come true is always easier with FindYCar. We offer the best prices and rental terms at any time you desire.

What’s the price of car hire at Pico Airport?

Quality and reasonable daily rates are what you can expect on this island. Among several popular options, you can expect the following prices:

  • Economy cars: €37-€52 per day
  • Mid-range cars: €43-€60 per day
  • SUVs and minivans: €50-€68 per day
  • Luxury cars: €100+ per day

The only time car hire at Pico Airport can become more expensive is during the peak summer season. With the large influx of tourists, you'll need a few smart tips from FindYCar:

  • Have your reservation confirmed two weeks before your arrival
  • Plan more days (long-term car rentals are always more affordable)
  • Get additional insurance, but think twice about extras
  • Avoid booking on weekends.

Price comparisons will help you find the best value while minimizing your expenses:

Table of rental prices for popular cars at Pico Airport (PIX), Azores by season

Car model Body type Passengers Luggage capacity Price per day (low season) Price per day (high season)
Fiat Panda Mini / Economy 4 1-2 €30 €55
Volkswagen Up! Mini / Economy 4 1-2 €32 €58
Renault Clio Economy Hatchback 5 2-3 €35 €65
Peugeot 208 Compact Hatchback 5 2-3 €38 €70
Volkswagen Golf Compact 5 3 €45 €80
Skoda Octavia Sedan / Estate 5 4 €50 €90
Dacia Duster Compact SUV 5 4 €60 €100
Nissan Qashqai Crossover SUV 5 4 €65 €110
BMW 1 Series Premium 5 3-4 €80 €130
Mercedes-Benz C-Class Luxury Sedan 5 4 €95 €160

⚠️Note: The listed prices are indicative and may vary depending on the pickup location, rental company, booking date, car type, insurance, and rental duration. Prices are usually higher from June to September due to peak tourist demand and limited availability. The table shows average market rates, including offers for car rental at Pico Airport with no deposit or credit card.

Chart of car rental prices at Pico Airport: seasonal analysis based on verified bookings

Statistics on car rental prices at Pico Airport show clear seasonality. The lowest prices are recorded in December at 10 €, November at 12 €, and January at 13 €. The highest prices are seen in August at 91 €, July at 85 €, and June at 71 €. Our experience shows that booking a car in the low season is usually the most cost effective option.

Our result shows that August is the most expensive month, with prices 810% higher than in December, which is the cheapest month of the year. At the same time, the December rate is 74% lower than the yearly average.

The prices were collected from confirmed bookings through our FindYCar website. The statistics include all vehicle types and all car classes, as well as car rental at Pico Airport with no deposit and no credit card. This makes the analysis more objective and useful for trip planning.

13 €
JAN
14 €
FEB
15 €
MAR
39 €
APR
40 €
MAY
71 €
JUN
85 €
JUL
91 €
AUG
53 €
SEP
23 €
OCT
12 €
NOV
10 €
DEC

Renting a car at Pico Airport: What documents do I need?

Before you rent a car at Pico Airport, make sure you have all of the following documents:

  • Driver's license
  • Passport.

Some rental agencies also recommend bringing a credit card and booking confirmation, although this isn't 100% required.

Traffic Rules

Traffic Rules

The roads on this island are a place devoid of noise and unnecessary fuss, where you will need to know no more than five key Portuguese rules:

  1. Seat belts must be fastened before driving.
  2. Traffic drives on the right side of the road.
  3. Drunk driving is punishable by high fines (anything from 0.05% blood alcohol level is illegal).
  4. Distractions from smartphones or other gadgets are prohibited while driving.
  5. 50 km/h is the maximum speed limit in the city. On public roads or highways, you can drive slightly faster, up to 100-120 km/h.
Parking

Parking

€1-€2 is the average cost of parking in the island's cities.

In smaller towns or away from downtown, you can even get a spot for free.

Gas Stations

Gas Stations

Most local gas stations are closed at night, so it's best to keep a full tank just in case.

Good diesel or petrol can be found here for €1.70-€2 per litre.

Toll Roads

Toll Roads

Tolls won't bother you on this island.

Every motorway and community road here is free at any season or time.

Pico Airport (PIX) on Google Maps

✈️ Address: Aeroporto do Pico, 9950-000 Bandeiras, Pico Island, Azores, Portugal
📍 Coordinates: 38.5543, -28.4413
🌐 Google Maps: https://maps.google.com/?q=38.5543,-28.4413