Ponta Delgada taxi
Ponta Delgada is the capital and largest city in the Azores archipelago. Although it’s a small city, it isn’t a challenge to find a taxi. Taxis are widely available on the island, with most cabs concentrated in the Ponta Delgada city center. If you venture further out into the more rural areas, you may want to pre-book your return taxi, as they’re harder to find in the more far-flung areas.
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How much does a taxi cost?
Taxi prices | Day time (05:00 - 24:00) | Night time (00:00 - 05:00) | Duration |
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Ponta Delgada to Lagoa do Fogo | 26 € | 31 € | 30 MIN |
Ponta Delgada to Sete Cidades | 36 € | 43 € | 50 MIN |
Ponta Delgada to Parque Terra Nostra, Furnas | 32 € | 38 € | 45 MIN |
Ponta Delgada to Ponta da Ferraria | 30 € | 36 € | 40 MIN |
Taxi prices in Ponta Delgada
Taxis in Ponta Delgada usually utilize fixed-fare pricing rather than a taximeter. You’ll need to talk to your taxi driver and get a quote based on the distance to your desired destination and the current taxi rate per km. Ponta Delgada taxi prices are as follows:
Initial charge: €3.60
Additional per-km cost: €0.74
Waiting time – charge per hour: €12
These are the day rates and are applicable from 06:00 to 21:00. Night rates are charged from 21:00 to 6:00 and all day Sunday at a 20% increased cost. Taxis only accept cash payments.
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Getting a taxi in Ponta Delgada
There are several different ways to get a taxi in Ponta Delgada. One of the most common is to ask your hotel receptionist to book you a taxi directly. If you are staying in an Airbnb or private accommodation, you can also ask your accommodation contact to recommend a taxi driver. They may give you the contact details of the driver and you can then make arrangements directly. A few Ponta Delgada taxi stands are available downtown but you may not always find a taxi available when you need it and may have to wait a while.
How to get a taxi from Ponta Delgada–João Paulo II Airport
There are usually taxis waiting outside Arrivals in Ponta Delgada Aiport. During peak, high-tourism times, you may find yourself waiting for taxis to queue up. Your best bet is to pre-book a Ponta Delgada Airport taxi online to avoid hidden fees and ensure you don’t have to wait.
How to get a taxi from the cruise dock in Ponta Delgada
One popular way for tourists to get on the island is by boat. You’ll usually find taxis in a taxi rank outside the cruise dock, although when particularly large boats are disembarking you can expect a wait time.
How to get a taxi from Mosteiros Beach
This black-sand beach is a popular attraction, and you should readily be able to get a taxi out to it. For your return to the downtown area, you may want to pre-book your taxi to make sure it arrives when you need it as you may have some challenges hailing a taxi by the beach.
Most popular Ponta Delgada taxi apps
Since Ponta Delgada is not on a huge island, there is really only one taxi app that can reliably be used, and that’s Taxi-Link. There is no Uber or Lyft service on the island.
Useful Ponta Delgada taxi numbers
If you like the security of being able to call a taxi without having to rely on spotty WiFi while in far-flung places, be sure to tuck away a phone number or two for a Ponta Delgada taxi service. A few popular ones include:
- Taxi Link Ponta Delgada: +351 (962) 959 255, +351 (296) 382 000
- Taxis Ponta Delgada: +351 (913) 100 446
- Local Tours Azores: +351 (910) 366 450
Booking your Ponta Delgada taxi in advance
There are many benefits to booking your Ponta Delgada taxi in advance. Firstly, it will help you avoid having to wait in line at a rank or stand by a busy road until a taxi becomes available. Moreover, if you book your transfer with a reliable company like Welcome Pickups you are guaranteed a fixed-rate fare with no hidden costs. Booking is easy using Welcome’s user-friendly mobile app. This is especially a great option if you’re heading from Ponta Delgada Airport to the city center or your hotel.
Ponta Delgada taxi tips
- If you are going to be using a taxi make sure you have cash available, as card payments are not accepted.
- It becomes harder to find a taxi after 23:00, so keep that in mind when making travel arrangements.
- If you are traveling during the busy time of the year (June, July, August), book your taxi well in advance as there may be taxi shortages due to high demand.
- A way of saving on the cost of a taxi is to make multiple bookings with the same driver.
- Portuguese is the primary language, but many drivers speak basic English. Having your destination written down can help.
Wheelchair-accessible taxis in Ponta Delgada
Wheelchair-accessible taxis in Ponta Delgada are available but always need to be requested in advance so that an appropriately sized and equipped vehicle is dispatched for the transfer. You will, therefore, not find a wheelchair-accessible vehicle at a taxi stand or roaming the street. Azores For All is one of the local providers offering wheelchair-accessible vehicles for short or long transfers and tours.
Ponta Delgada taxi safety and complaints
Ponta Delgada taxis are a very safe means of transportation. In the unlikely event that you have a negative experience when taking a taxi, make a note of the driver and vehicle details and contact the taxi company you used directly, informing them that you want to initiate a formal complaint. Serious incidents should be reported directly to the nearest police station.