Car Rental at Lajes Terceira Airport

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- Cheapest car rental rates
- Why book with us?
- Travel information
- Airport travel guide
- Top international routes
- Main airlines
- Terminals
- Location
- Most popular types of rental car
- Car rental desks
- Services and facilities
- Nearest gas station
- Airport info
- Top 9 locations near Lajes Air Base Terceira
- Map of top car rental locations
- When to book at Lajes Terceira Airport and for how long?
- Car rental information
- Most popular car models of rental suppliers
- Here's what travelers say about renting a car at Lajes Terceira Airport
- Car rental statistics
- Top 19 suppliers at Lajes Terceira Airport in 2025
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Travel information
Airport travel guide

Known not just for its typically Azorean volcanic landscape but also for some seriously impressive historical landmarks, Terceira is one of the best alternatives to the main island of the archipelago, São Miguel. These are four of its most interesting attractions:
- Angra do Heroísmo. One of the three co-capitals of the Azores, Angra is better known for having a fortress of great historical importance, a fact that has been recognized by UNESCO. Many of the medieval landmarks survive in a good condition to this day – it’s worth spending at least an hour strolling the fortress area with its wonderful ocean views. Angra do Heroísmo is on the south-central coast of the island and also has many of Terceira’s most popular accommodation options.
- Praia da Vitoria. The namesake of the island’s only airport, Praia da Vitoria is the other notable town of Terceira. Located on the island’s eastern coast, it is best known as the home of several magnificent miradouros or viewpoints that provide stunning sites of the island and the sea below, as well as for the Church of Santo Cristo, which has suffered fires and earthquakes, but was always rebuilt and celebrated its 500th birthday in 2021.
- Algar do Carvão. This is the biggest and arguably most impressive cave on the Azores, which was once formed by ancient magma flows. Starting from the fern- and moss-covered entrance it reaches a depth of 90 meters underground. The Algar do Carvão been made suitable for visitors with stone stairs and subtle lighting that keeps the natural look. It’s a spectacular site that’s a must-see on Terceira.
- Diving. In addition to many other water sports that can be practiced in the Azores, Terceira has a reputation as something of a diving and snorkeling mecca. Sites, instructors, and places to rent equipment can be found all across the island, but there’s an especially strong concentration of them around Praia da Vitória, a town on the northeastern coast that’s a lovely place to visit even if you’re not diving, as it also has one of the most accessible sand beaches of the island.
Top international routes
- Ponta Delgada
- Lisbon
- Horta
- Sao Jorge
- Graciosa
- Pico
- Porto
- Flores
- Boston
- Bermuda
Main airlines
SATA Air Acores, Ryanair, Azores Airlines, Air Europa, TAP Air Portugal, and TUI fly Netherlands
Terminals
Lajes Terceira Airport has a single passenger terminal that serves all domestic and international flights. The airport is also used by the Portuguese Air Force, the Azores Air Zone Command, and the United States Air Force.
Location
Lajes Airport is about 15km (9 miles) northeast of Angra do Heroísmo, the main town of Terceira Island. highway V R, Rua Dr. AnÍbal de Bettencourt, and Highway M505 are the main roads connecting the airport to the city. Lajes Airport is about 1,600km (990 miles) west of Lisbon and 3,800km (2,290 miles) east of New York City.
Most popular types of rental car
- Small cars - from €38 per day
- Medium cars - from €45 per day
- Vans - from €137 per day
- SUVs - from €80 per day
- Large cars - from €52 per day
Car rental desks
Most are located inside the airport terminal.
Services and facilities
Even though the airport is really small, you’ll find three shops, a duty-free store on the second floor, three cafés, two ATMs, luggage lockers, a tourist information office, and a postal service.
Nearest gas station
A Galp gas station, located at Aos Remédios nº 20, can be reached in about four minutes and is open daily from 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. There are other gas stations nearby and on the island of Terceira.
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Top 9 locations near Lajes Air Base Terceira
- Sao Jorge Airportfrom €33.30 per day94.7 km / 58.84 miles away
- Pico Airportfrom €33.30 per day119.5 km / 74.25 miles away
- Horta Portfrom €30.92 per day135.8 km / 84.38 miles away
- Horta Airportfrom €31.30 per day143.7 km / 89.29 miles away
- Ponta Delgada Airportfrom €49.47 per day165.5 km / 102.84 miles away
- Ponta Delgada (Downtown)from €49.58 per day168.3 km / 104.58 miles away
- Ponta Delgada Portfrom €49.63 per day168.5 km / 104.7 miles away
- Santa Maria Airportfrom €8.21 per day261 km / 162.18 miles away
- Santa Cruz das Flores Airportfrom €33.30 per day357 km / 221.83 miles away
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When to book at Lajes Terceira Airport and for how long?
When are car rental prices the lowest at Lajes Terceira Airport?
The cost of renting a car at Lajes Terceira Airport varies by season. The table and graph below can help you find the best time of year to save on a rental car.
Saver's insights
Cheapest monthJanuary | Most expensive month August | ||
Average price €48 | A good deal €86 | Cheapest supplier Way2Azores Rent | Cheapest car type Small cars |
€14
in January
€14
in February
€15
in March
€25
in April
€25
in May
€43
in June
€60
in July
€80
in August
€34
in September
€20
in October
€18
in November
€16
in December
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car at Lajes Terceira Airport is January — when rental costs average €13.64 per day. This is 71% cheaper than the yearly average and 83% cheaper than renting a car in August (when prices average €79.71 per day).
This information can help you identify the low season. But these are only average numbers. How much your car rental will cost will depend on the type of vehicle you rent, how long you’ll rent it for, and how far ahead you book. Simply enter your dates in the form at the top of the page to see the exact prices.
What is the most popular time of year to rent a car at Lajes Terceira Airport?
Based on how many users search for a car in at Lajes Terceira Airport, travelers are most likely to rent a car in August, while they are least likely to rent in in January.
0.3 times in January
0.5 times in February
0.6 times in March
Same as average in April
1.1 times in May
1.3 times in June
1.7 times in July
2 times in August
1.8 times in September
Same as average in October
0.4 times in November
0.3 times in December
For how long do renters keep their vehicles at Lajes Terceira Airport?
How long travelers keep their rental cars varies by the time of year: in June the average rental period is 5 days, while in January, the average rental period is only 4 days.
4 days in January
4 days in February
4 days in March
4 days in April
4 days in May
5 days in June
5 days in July
4 days in August
4 days in September
4 days in October
4 days in November
5 days in December
Car rental information
🔥 Popular suppliers | Ilha Verde, Way2Azores Rent, Autatlantis, Angrauto, Goldcar |
🚗 Popular car types | Small cars, Medium cars, SUVs, Vans |
🤑 Lowest price | €38 per day |
👛 Cheapest supplier | Way2Azores Rent |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
---|---|---|---|---|
Ilha Verde | Renault Twingo | 3 | 1 | Small car |
Ilha Verde | Renault Clio | 5 | 2 | Small car |
Way2Azores Rent | Citroen C3 | 5 | 2 | Medium car |
Angrauto | Citroen C3 | 5 | 1 | Small car |
Ilha Verde | Hyundai i10 | 5 | 1 | Small car |
Goldcar | Fiat Panda | 3 | 2 | Small car |
Autatlantis | Toyota Yaris | 4 | 1 | Small car |
Way2Azores Rent | Fiat 500 | 3 | 1 | Small car |
Way2Azores Rent | Fiat Panda | 5 | 2 | Small car |
Wayzor | Citroen C3 | 5 | 2 | Small car |
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