Car Rental at Lajes Terceira Airport
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Cheapest car rental rates
Economy
Fiat 500 or similar
$43.83 per day
Mini
Fiat 500 or similar
$75.99 per day
Compact
Fiat Tipo or similar
$93.29 per day
Intermediate Van
Dacia Jogger or similar
$186.33 per day
Most popular car rental deals
Full-size Van
Volkswagen Caravelle or similar
$198.97 per day
Oversized Van
Citroen Spacetourer or similar
$159.78 per day
Compact
Opel Corsa or similar
$52.22 per day
Intermediate
Opel Astra or similar
$61.21 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 8:17 AM on 7/14/25. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Travel information
Languages
Portuguese
Currency
EUR
Drive on
Right-hand side
Country code
+351
Average car rental price
$109 per day
Average car rental length
4 days
Speed limit within town
50 km/h or 31 mph
Speed limit out of town
80 - 100 km/h or 50 - 62 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.05%
Average gas price
$1.90 per liter or $7.20 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$1.75 per liter or $6.63 per gallon
Highest gas price
$2.25 per liter or $8.52 per gallon
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
- Large cars - from $61 per day
- Medium cars - from $52 per day
- Vans - from $160 per day
- Small cars - from $44 per day
- SUVs - from $93 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.
Airport info
Lajes Terceira Airport
- IATA: TER
- ICAO: LPLA
- Name: Lajes Air Base Terceira (TER)
- Distance from city: 9.3 miles / 15 km
Top 9 locations near Lajes Terceira Airport
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94.7 km / 58.8 miles away
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119.5 km / 74.3 miles away
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135.8 km / 84.4 miles away
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143.7 km / 89.3 miles away
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165.5 km / 102.8 miles away
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168.3 km / 104.6 miles away
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168.5 km / 104.7 miles away
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261 km / 162.2 miles away
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357 km / 221.8 miles away
Map of car rental locations
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.
Average rental costs per day at Lajes Terceira Airport
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car at Lajes Terceira Airport is January — when rental costs average $15.92 per day. This is 55% cheaper than the yearly average and 83% cheaper than renting a car in August (when prices average $93.01 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.
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.
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.
Average number of rental days at Lajes Terceira Airport
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 December.
Monthly searches at Lajes Terceira Airport by pick-up date relative to the average
Car rental information
| Popular suppliers | Ilha Verde, Way2Azores Rent, Autatlantis, Angrauto, Goldcar |
| Popular car categories | Small cars, Medium cars, SUVs, Vans |
| Lowest price | $44 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 cars |
| Ilha Verde | Renault Clio | 5 | 2 | Small cars |
| Way2Azores Rent | Citroen C3 | 5 | 2 | Medium cars |
| Angrauto | Citroen C3 | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
| Ilha Verde | Hyundai i10 | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
| Goldcar | Fiat Panda | 3 | 2 | Small cars |
| Autatlantis | Toyota Yaris | 4 | 1 | Small cars |
| Way2Azores Rent | Fiat Panda | 5 | 2 | Small cars |
| Way2Azores Rent | Fiat 500 | 3 | 1 | Small cars |
| Wayzor | Citroen C3 | 5 | 2 | Small cars |
Our customers' reviews
Because we want to make sure each review listed here is left by a real customer, we don’t have the option to post a review here. Instead, we ask each and every customer to leave a review after they return their rental car. This way, you know that all reviews are authentic.
DT
United States of America (USA)
Opel Crossland X
6/9/25
Terceira is an amazing island.
LR
Brazil
Toyota Yaris
5/12/25
Terceira Island is extremelly pleasant, all tourist spots are Wellington marked and esse to find
NP
Canada
Fiat Panda
5/6/25
Some natural features overrated but hiking trails numerous and readily available
MK
Portugal
Toyota Yaris
1/11/25
Nature nature nature, and mindblowing lapas!
TP
Slovenia
Citroen C3
9/25/24
Praia Victoria and Angra were sweet cities, but the view from Serra do Cume was the best.
EM
United States of America (USA)
Nissan Juke
9/16/24
loved visiting Terceira and having access to the full island thanks for having a rental car. The beaches were beautiful and love how close it is to get around the island.
KH
United States of America (USA)
Renault Clio
9/13/24
The highlights were the lava caves at Algar do Carvao and the hikes to Mount Brasil and Trilha de Misterious Negros. All the restaurants were great. We went to Captain’s Table, Birou Bar, Hotel Biera Mar and Tasca das Tias.
WE
Canada
Fiat Panda
9/13/24
The island was a lovely surprise. Spectacular scenery, beautiful swimming places, easy driving. A great place to visit.
GG
Italy
Citroen C3
8/31/24
Food tours
SC
Canada
Smart ForFour
8/2/24
Terçeira Island is quite unique. A blast from our past. People are friendly, food is great, beer and wine are cheap and delicious.
TH
Canada
Opel Corsa
5/16/24
Going through the caves and lava tubes are very interesting and something you can’t find very often elsewhere
LG
Switzerland
Renault Clio
5/2/24
Super trails.
PW
United States of America (USA)
Hyundai i10
4/21/24
Hiking is wonderful. Swimming in the ocean with the locals. Food is wonderful. Pousada is great. 
XC
Canada
Citroen C1
12/13/23
We enjoyed the beautiful nature and comfortable temperature. Everything was good and amazing. It is an ideal vacation place for us.
JH
United States of America (USA)
Smart ForTwo
11/10/23
Driving around the coast was amazing.
MR
United States of America (USA)
Fiat Panda
7/6/23
We traveled the Island and save the caves and hiked Misterios Negroes.
SA
United Kingdom
Renault Twingo
7/1/23
Caves, hot springs, lovely scenery
KL
Canada
Renault Twingo
6/9/23
Love the swimming locations dotting the coast.
HS
United States of America (USA)
Fiat Panda
6/9/23
Great hikes, beautiful landscapes, delicious food, peaceful places
WD
United States of America (USA)
Renault Twingo
4/23/23
I'm a frequent traveler to the Island of Terceira, my birth place and I'm always happen to return home.
CB
United States of America (USA)
Dacia Jogger
1/15/23
day tour of terceira island with friends
PC
United States of America (USA)
Toyota C-HR
1/7/23
The island was amazing, views were spectacular, people were friendly and overall cost was very low
RG
Canada
Renault Clio
10/27/22
Easy island to drive around on
RD
United States of America (USA)
Citroen Jumpy
10/14/22
the island of Terceira is beautiful, the people are friendly and helpful, driving on the island is fairly easy, some of the streets are a little tight to maneuver but everyone on the roads is respectful of each other.
PP
Canada
Renault Clio
6/11/22
Beautiful island! Great food! Friendly people!
MS
Canada
Renault Clio
4/2/22
We visited Faial, Pico and Terceira during an 8 day trip - all beautiful islands and each special in its own way. The natural beauty of these islands is amazing, locals are so warm and friendly and food is great- glad we rented a car so we could explore everywhere at our own pace. Looking forward to going back to the Azores again.
GH
Canada
Renault Clio
3/26/22
Driving in the Azores is easy as speeds are low in the city and drivers are not aggressive. Major highways are outstanding, excellent condition, well signed and no traffic! Roundabouts have little traffic. Lots of free parking in Angra near the marina. In towns watch the blind corners as some drivers do cross the centre line.
MF
United States of America (USA)
Citroen C3 Aircross
1/23/22
great service
HD
Portugal
Renault Clio
4/14/21
Lovely Island. Best Place to spend a relaxing week. Stunning views, friendly people, the best meat ever!
NB
United States of America (USA)
Renault Clio
6/25/19
A beautiful island that can only be fully appreciated if you have a car.
Car rental statistics
Highest-rated company
Angrauto
9.1 / 10
Lowest-rated company
Hertz
7.4 / 10
Total number of reviews
100
Total rental companies
19
Average daily price
$108.96
Lowest daily price
$43.83
Total cars available
58
Top 19 suppliers at Lajes Terceira Airport in 2025
+351295512350 / +351918208021
Angra do Heroísmo
Estrada Regional da Ribeirinha, 6 Ribeirinha.
Airport
Às Pedreiras, Lajes
$131 - $172
Working hours
Mon:
05:00 - 23:59
Tue:
05:00 - 23:59
Wed:
05:00 - 23:59
Thu:
05:00 - 23:59
Fri:
05:00 - 23:59
Sat:
05:00 - 23:59
Sun:
05:00 - 23:59
+351966595304 / +351966595165
Aeroporto de Angra do Heroísmo Lages - Praia Da Vitória, 9760-251 Angra do Heroísmo
$199 - $205
Working hours
Mon:
07:00 - 21:00
Tue:
07:00 - 21:00
Wed:
07:00 - 21:00
Thu:
07:00 - 21:00
Fri:
07:00 - 21:00
Sat:
07:00 - 21:00
Sun:
07:00 - 21:00
+351295515800 / +351296205340 / +351966122853 / +351926439373
Aerogare Civil Das Lages Pedreiras
$72 - $126
Working hours
Mon:
05:00 - 23:59
Tue:
05:00 - 23:59
Wed:
05:00 - 23:59
Thu:
05:00 - 23:59
Fri:
05:00 - 23:59
Sat:
05:00 - 23:59
Sun:
05:00 - 23:59
SIXT
+351255788199
Aeroporto Lajes
$72 - $126
Working hours
Mon:
07:00 - 21:00
Tue:
07:00 - 21:00
Wed:
07:00 - 21:00
Thu:
07:00 - 21:00
Fri:
07:00 - 21:00
Sat:
07:00 - 21:00
Sun:
07:00 - 21:00
+351295513722 / +351919555880
Aeroporto Lajes - 9760-251 Praia da Vitória
$186 - $286
Working hours
Mon:
05:30 - 23:59
Tue:
05:30 - 23:59
Wed:
05:30 - 23:59
Thu:
05:30 - 23:59
Fri:
05:30 - 23:59
Sat:
05:30 - 23:59
Sun:
05:30 - 23:59
Goldcar
+351222076408
Ter On-Airport. Aerogare Civil Das Lajes
$95 - $109
Working hours
Mon:
07:00 - 20:59
Tue:
07:00 - 20:59
Wed:
07:00 - 20:59
Thu:
07:00 - 20:59
Fri:
07:00 - 20:59
Sat:
07:00 - 20:59
Sun:
07:00 - 20:59
Thrifty
+351296205070
Lajes Airport,9700-130 Angra do Heroísmo
$76 - $125
Working hours
Mon:
07:00 - 21:00
Tue:
07:00 - 21:00
Wed:
07:00 - 21:00
Thu:
07:00 - 21:00
Fri:
07:00 - 21:00
Sat:
07:00 - 21:00
Sun:
07:00 - 21:00
Firefly
296205070
Pedreiras - Lajes
$76 - $125
Working hours
Mon:
07:00 - 21:00
Tue:
07:00 - 21:00
Wed:
07:00 - 21:00
Thu:
07:00 - 21:00
Fri:
07:00 - 21:00
Sat:
07:00 - 21:00
Sun:
07:00 - 21:00
Dollar
296205435
Pedreiras - Lajes
$76 - $125
Working hours
Mon:
07:00 - 21:00
Tue:
07:00 - 21:00
Wed:
07:00 - 21:00
Thu:
07:00 - 21:00
Fri:
07:00 - 21:00
Sat:
07:00 - 21:00
Sun:
07:00 - 21:00
Keddy
+351211451595
Aeroporto Internacional Das Lajes
$76 - $125
Working hours
Mon:
07:00 - 21:00
Tue:
07:00 - 21:00
Wed:
07:00 - 21:00
Thu:
07:00 - 21:00
Fri:
07:00 - 21:00
Sat:
07:00 - 21:00
Sun:
07:00 - 21:00
Prime Azores
925520370 / 915962920
Aeroporto Das Lajes, 9760-251 Praia Da Vitoria, Portugal
$92 - $96
Working hours
Mon:
08:00 - 21:59
Tue:
08:00 - 21:59
Wed:
08:00 - 21:59
Thu:
08:00 - 21:59
Fri:
08:00 - 21:59
Sat:
08:00 - 21:59
Sun:
08:00 - 21:59
Key'n Go
+351222076408
Ter Aerogare Civil Das Lajes
$92 - $96
Working hours
Mon:
07:00 - 21:00
Tue:
07:00 - 21:00
Wed:
07:00 - 21:00
Thu:
07:00 - 21:00
Fri:
07:00 - 21:00
Sat:
07:00 - 21:00
Sun:
07:00 - 21:00
United Rent A Car
+351926158300
Pedreiras - 9760-251 Lajes - Praia da Vitória - Terceira
$92 - $96
Working hours
Mon:
05:30 - 21:00
Tue:
05:30 - 21:00
Wed:
05:30 - 21:00
Thu:
05:30 - 21:00
Fri:
05:30 - 21:00
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05:30 - 21:00
Sun:
05:30 - 21:00
+351211451595
Aeroporto de Angra do Heroísmo Lages-Praia Da Vitoria, 9760-251 Angra do Heroísmo
$92 - $96
Working hours
Mon:
07:00 - 21:00
Tue:
07:00 - 21:00
Wed:
07:00 - 21:00
Thu:
07:00 - 21:00
Fri:
07:00 - 21:00
Sat:
07:00 - 21:00
Sun:
07:00 - 21:00
+351295513244
Loja em frente ao Terminal de Partidas do Aeroporto das Lajes
$44 - $160
Working hours
Mon:
07:00 - 20:59
Tue:
07:00 - 20:59
Wed:
07:00 - 20:59
Thu:
07:00 - 20:59
Fri:
07:00 - 20:59
Sat:
07:00 - 20:59
Sun:
07:00 - 20:59
Ace Rent a car
+351295513244
R. das Pedreiras, 9760-261, Portugal
$44 - $160
Working hours
Mon:
07:00 - 21:00
Tue:
07:00 - 21:00
Wed:
07:00 - 21:00
Thu:
07:00 - 21:00
Fri:
07:00 - 21:00
Sat:
07:00 - 21:00
Sun:
07:00 - 21:00
Avis
+351295513722
Terceira Lajes airport
$44 - $160
Working hours
Mon:
07:00 - 21:00
Tue:
07:00 - 21:00
Wed:
07:00 - 21:00
Thu:
07:00 - 21:00
Fri:
07:00 - 21:00
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07:00 - 21:00
Sun:
07:00 - 21:00
AddCar
+351961535025
Pedreiras - 9760-251 Lajes - Praia Da Vitória - Terceira
$93 - $129
Working hours
Mon:
07:00 - 22:00
Tue:
07:00 - 22:00
Wed:
07:00 - 22:00
Thu:
07:00 - 22:00
Fri:
07:00 - 22:00
Sat:
07:00 - 22:00
Sun:
07:00 - 22:00
+351296205070
Lajes Airport,9700-130 Angra do Heroísmo
$87 - $121
Working hours
Mon:
07:00 - 21:00
Tue:
07:00 - 21:00
Wed:
07:00 - 21:00
Thu:
07:00 - 21:00
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07:00 - 21:00
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07:00 - 21:00
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07:00 - 21:00
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