Pico Island Car Rental — Explore Portugal's Volcanic Peak Driving to Pico's Key Attractions Rental Companies on Pico Ferry from Faial to Pico Pico Fuel Prices and Tips Pico Island Car Rental Pico Island Car Rental — Explore Portugal's Volcanic Peak Pico is the third-largest island in the Azores archipelago, and its 2,351-meter volcanic peak makes self-driving the most efficient way to cover the island's spread-out sights. For budget planning, Pico car rental rates commonly start around €30/day for compact cars such as a Fiat Panda, Dacia Sandero, VW Polo, Seat Ibiza, or Opel Corsa, with CDW usually included. Heads up: São Miguel first and use inter-island SATA flights or the Atlanticoline Triangle ferry to reach Pico. Driving to Pico's Key Attractions Rental Companies on Pico Ferry from Faial to Pico The Atlânticoline ferry between Horta on Faial and Madalena on Pico is a 25-30 minute crossing with 3-7 daily sailings. Vehicle spaces limited to 10-12 cars per sailing. Vehicle fare: €46-56 per crossing (driver ticket separate). Most rental companies prohibit ferry transport. Standard CDW does not cover sea-transit damage. Expert recommendation: rent separate cars on each island — it's cheaper and eliminates insurance risk. Read the full island hopping guide for ferry rules. Pico Fuel Prices and Tips Fuel on Pico is regulated: €1.635/L gasoline, €1.521/L diesel (March 2026). Station hours limited to roughly 7-8 AM until 7-8 PM. No 24-hour automated pumps. Card machines sometimes malfunction — carry cash. US chip-and-signature cards may fail at automated terminals. Is a rental car necessary on Pico? Yes, Pico's attractions are spread across the island with minimal public transport. Compact cars from €30/day cover most routes. Should I take a rental car on the ferry to Faial? No, most contracts prohibit it. Rent separate cars on each island — it's cheaper than ferry fees plus insurance risk. See the Faial–Pico ferry section for details. Is CDW enough for Pico roads? CDW is enough for normal paved roads. Consider SCDW or full coverage if driving near vineyard dirt tracks or mountain roads. Compare Pico Car Rental Deals Ferry and island hopping logistics → ← Back to all islands