The Auto Rmalhense station near the airport opens at 6:00, while Ponta Delgada Airport opens at 5:00. To bridge this time gap, customers have the option to leave the car in Park 1 of the airport, in front of the departure gate.
When parking the vehicle, the customer must leave the car keys and the parking ticket in the glove compartment. Later, a Rent a Car employee will go to the location and collect the vehicle. This service has an additional cost of €15.
Rent a car store in Ponta Delgada city, São Miguel Island, from 8:30 AM to 6:30 PM UTC-1
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Rent a car store near Ponta Delgada Airport, São Miguel Island, from 6:00 to 00:00 UTC-1
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Yes, in Portugal, a Category B driving licence (car licence) allows you to drive certain types of scooters under the following conditions:
✅ Scooters up to 50cc
Can be driven by anyone with a Category B licence, regardless of age or how long they’ve held the licence.
These are classified as mopeds, limited to a maximum speed of 45 km/h.
Helmet use is mandatory, and specific road rules for mopeds must be followed.
✅ Scooters up to 125cc
Can be driven with a Category B licence only if:
The driver is over 25 years old;
The scooter must not exceed 11 kW of power.
📝 Note:
Your licence must be valid and free of restrictions;
Foreign drivers should check if their licence is valid in Portugal or if an International Driving Permit is required;
When renting a scooter from us, you must present all necessary documentation according to the type of scooter selected.
We provide child and baby seats and boosters, both with and without ISOFIX, including rotating and fixed options, available for a small fee. You can select your preferred option when choosing the extras for your reservation.
