About Us

A local team for Pico and São Jorge

VelasAuto is a local car rental team operating on Pico and São Jorge.

The focus is simple: reliable cars, coordinated handovers, and fast answers when plans change.

Velas - São Jorge
About Us

Our history

VelasAuto started with a simple idea: keep car rental in the Azores local and well run. We began with a small fleet and focused on the basics—cars prepared on the islands, handovers coordinated by the same team, and clear information at every step. Since then, we’ve grown and refined the operation season after season on Pico and São Jorge.

What we stand for

Local operation

Cars are prepared and handed over by a team on Pico and São Jorge—no call-center handoffs.

Upfront breakdown

What’s included and what’s optional is shown during the booking flow, so you can understand the price structure before payment.

Support that solves

If timings change (flight, ferry, schedule), contact us and we’ll help you work out the next step for your booking.

Mission

Our mission

Car rental shouldn’t add uncertainty to your arrival. Our mission is to make “getting the keys” the simplest part of your trip—so you can get on the road without extra admin.

Farol - São Jorge
What's Included

What's Included

What's included can vary by car and dates. Here’s what we confirm clearly before you finalize your booking.

Mileage policy
Coverage details
Local support
Pick-up & drop-off options

All cars are inspected before handover. Fuel level and the return condition are confirmed as part of your booking details before you finalize.

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Quick car booking.

Secure your vehicle now and start your adventure as soon as you disembark.

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Oficina
Repair Shop

Car repair & maintenance in São Jorge

Need maintenance, diagnostics, or a repair? Contact us with your location and timing—we’ll confirm what’s possible and the next steps.

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São Jorge Island
Contacts

Talk to us.

Do you have questions, suggestions, or would you like to collaborate with us? We'd be happy to hear from you.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick questions about the fleet

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Here are the answers people usually need when choosing a car—space, comfort, and what to bring for pick-up.

Yes. VelasAuto is a local company operating in Pico and São Jorge, with island knowledge and direct support before and during the rental.
VelasAuto operates in Pico and São Jorge, in the Azores, with pick-up and drop-off options depending on availability on each island.
Yes. If you have questions about the car, the conditions or the booking process, you can contact us before finalising your reservation.
We provide local support in English and Portuguese to help with questions related to your booking and rental.