Drive Terceira, your adventure is automatic.
About Drive Terceira
Drive Terceira
Drive Terceira is a family-owned local business focused on making your arrival and time on the island smooth from the very first moment. We provide modern, safe vehicles at fair value — but we understand that a rental car is only one part of your experience.
What truly sets us apart is attention and local knowledge. We live here. We drive these roads every day. We understand Terceira’s weather, terrain, and travel rhythm, and we help you navigate it with confidence.
From the moment you book, you communicate directly with us — not a call center. We stay reachable before and during your stay, ready to answer questions, adjust plans if needed, and share trusted recommendations. Whether your flight is delayed, the weather shifts, or you’re looking for the right restaurant, miradouro, or local event, we are here to help.
With Drive Terceira, you are not booking into a system. You are working with people who care about your trip and take pride in helping you experience the island fully, comfortably, and without unnecessary stress.
We speak Portuguese and English and are happy to assist you at every step.
Local. Direct. Dependable.
BOOKINGS
Your reservation is made directly with our company through our easy online booking form.
The form provides drive:Terceira with the information needed to prepare your vehicle and process your request smoothly. Including your flight details helps us plan your arrival and reduces stress for both you and our team.
Our office is located in Praia da Vitória, just 2 kilometers (1 mile) from the airport. When flight details are provided in advance, we often arrange for your vehicle to be ready at the airport whenever possible. We also offer a free shuttle with a short 3-minute transfer to our office and will be waiting for you upon arrival.
Our office has set business hours, but vehicle pickup and return are arranged around your travel itinerary. We operate approximately from 05:00 to 23:00 daily and schedule delivery or return based on your arrival or departure time. There are no additional fees for early or late flight schedules.
EXPLORE OUR VEHICLE FLEET
The choice is “AUTOMATIC”. The drive: Terceira fleet is built around the newly designed 2025 Citroen “Novo C3”. These cars have automatic transmissions and hybrid gasoline engines that offer easy driving and excellent fuel efficiency. These vehicles comfortably sit 5 people in a full size cabin, built into a modest sized car. At just over 4 meters (13 feet), this car is nimble to navigate on our island roads. The small car platform makes parking pretty simple as well. You are going to love it.
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