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Car hire Horta Airport

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Rental car options at Horta Airport

The following car rental companies received the highest ratings in Horta Airport. Compare the ratings and prices of these rental companies with a single search.

  • Autatlantis

    9.9 (6)
    From £ 22 / day
  • Ilha Verde Rent a Car

    8.6 (355)
    From £ 18 / day
  • Avis

    7.6 (6687)
    From £ 30 / day
  • Hertz

    6.8 (7810)
    From £ 83 / day
  • 2Rent

    No reviews
    From £ 12 / day
  • Rent-A-Car Auto Turística Faialense

    No reviews
    From £ 20 / day
  • Wayzor

    No reviews
    From £ 22 / day
  • Auto Turistica

    No reviews
    From £ 18 / day
  • Europcar

    7.8 (9006)
    From £ 53 / day
  • Sixt

    7.7 (3799)
    No rates available
  • FireFly Car Rental

    7.1 (4009)
    No rates available
  • Keddy By Europcar

    7.4 (4015)
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Car rental location Horta Airport

Location information for Horta Airport

Horta Airport lies in Castelo Branco, just 10kms from the centre of Faial Island, in the Portuguese Azores. It provides a vital connection to the many smaller and more remote islands in the archipelago as well as domestic connectivity to Lisbon, on the mainland. Tap Portugal flies to Lisbon and SATA Air Azores flies to four other islands in the group.


Horta Airport facilities

Car hire in Horta Airport is a favourite with visitors who are planning to tour the island during their stay. It is easily arranged at the terminal through one of the three companies represented here. Other passenger facilites include a cafeteria, small shops, internet access, assistance for the disabled and luggage storage. Ground transportation here includes taxis.


Horta Airport excursions

Horta is a pretty, historic town set on the even prettier Porto Palm Bay. Three operational windmills are its landmarks along with San Salvador Church and the promenade overlooking the marina, with its impressive yachts. The looming crater of an extinct volcano attracts visitors, with car rental in Horta Airport making sightseeing straightforward.


Best time to visit

Horta's delightful Mediterranean climate makes the island a great destination year-round, with winter temperatures staying at around 13?C and gradually warming through spring to summer highs of 25?C. Rainfall is mainly experienced in winter and spring, with the odd shower or brief thunderstorm in summer refreshing the earth and ensuring a pleasantly cool evening.


Car rental in Horta Airport

Apart from the slightly eccentric habits of local drivers, motoring here holds few challenges for experienced motorists. In the towns and villages, the roads are generally satisfactory, although rural roads can be difficult to negotiate after heavy rains. Those planning a self-drive touring holiday here are advised to compare car hire rates online in order to get the best deal available.

Practical information

  • Currency
    Euro
  • Driving direction
    Right
  • City speed limit
    50 km/h
  • Freeway speed limit
    90 km/h
  • Language
    Portuguese
  • Popular car category
    Economy

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