Cost To Visit The Azores: Travel Budget Guide (2026)
Planning to visit the Azores? Learn how much money you will need for hotels, food, transportation, and attractions—plus seasonal price changes, day trip costs, and realistic daily and weekly budgets.
There are many things that can affect the cost of your trip to the Azores—when you go and what type of traveler you are will also play a part. This guide breaks down the basics of what you can expect to spend and need to budget for when visiting the Azores.
The Azores use the euro (EUR). Prices have been converted from EUR and are only shown in $ (USD) for ease of use for our U.S. audience.
Is The Azores Expensive to Visit?
The Azores are typically cheaper than many U.S. or European vacation destinations, especially for food, rental cars, and mid-range hotels (outside peak summer). Within Western Europe, the Azores are generally considered good value, with your budget most affected by season, island choice, and whether you rent a car (highly recommended on most islands).
Your cost climbs most when you:
- Visit in peak summer demand
- Stay in higher-end oceanfront properties
- Rely on taxis instead of a rental car
- Book private tours every day instead of mixing in free hikes/viewpoints
The Azores Vacation Costs
Below is a detailed expense breakdown for accommodations, food, transportation, and attractions—followed by day trip costs and realistic daily/weekly budgets.
Avg. Accommodation Cost
Peak
- Budget Travelers: $70–$130 per night
- Mid-Range Travelers: $140–$240 per night
- Luxury Travelers: $320–$700+ per night
Shoulder-Season
- Budget Travelers: $60–$115
- Mid-Range Travelers: $125–$215
- Luxury Travelers: $290–$620+
Off-Season
- Budget Travelers: $50–$100
- Mid-Range Travelers: $110–$190
- Luxury Travelers: $250–$540+
Azores note: São Miguel tends to have the most lodging options (often best value). Smaller islands can be pricier simply due to limited inventory.
Food Cost
Budget Travelers
- Breakfast: $5–$10
- Lunch: $10–$16
- Dinner: $14–$26
Mid-Range Travelers
- Breakfast: $10–$18
- Lunch: $16–$26
- Dinner: $28–$55
Luxury Travelers
- Breakfast: $18–$30
- Lunch: $26–$45
- Dinner: $75–$160+
Quick saver: grocery-store breakfasts + café lunches, then a few great seafood dinners.
Transportation Cost
Ponta Delgada Airport (PDL) → Ponta Delgada (São Miguel)
- Bus (limited routes): $2–$6
- Taxi: $12–$25
- Private transfer: $45–$90+
Getting around (why a car matters here)
Most visitors find the Azores easiest with a rental car, especially on São Miguel, Terceira, Pico, Faial, and São Jorge.
Car rental (typical)
- Compact car:
- Off-Season: $25–$45/day
- Shoulder: $30–$55/day
- Peak: $55–$95+/day
- Fuel + parking (typical daily): $10–$25
Taxis / rideshare
- Taxis exist; rideshare availability varies by island and is not always reliable.
- Short rides: $8–$18
- Longer rides: $18–$45+
If you skip a car and taxi everywhere, costs add up fast—especially for trailheads and viewpoints.
Island-to-island flights (for multi-island trips)
- One-way: $45–$140+
- Round trip: $90–$280+
Ferries (seasonal and route-dependent)
- Short ferry hops: $10–$30
- With vehicle: $35–$90+ (route-dependent)
Guided tours (if not driving)
- Small group day tour: $70–$140+
- Private tour: $220–$450+
Attractions
Many of the Azores’ top “attractions” are free nature spots—your main costs are transport and occasional entry/activities.
- Sete Cidades viewpoints + lakes: free
- Lagoa do Fogo viewpoints: free
- Furnas hot springs/thermal pools (varies by site): $8–$20
- Whale watching (São Miguel / Pico common): $55–$95+
- Canyoning (seasonal): $70–$140+
- Natural pools (varies by island/site): $0–$10
- Museums/cultural sites (varies): $5–$12
- Hiking trails: free (transport extra)
Day Trip Costs
| Day Trip | Transportation Cost (Round Trip) | Top Attraction | Attraction Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sete Cidades (São Miguel) | $15–$40 (car fuel) • $70–$140 (tour) | Lakes + viewpoints | Free |
| Furnas | $20–$50 (car fuel) • $80–$150 (tour) | Thermal pools / hot springs | $8–$20 |
| Lagoa do Fogo | $15–$40 (car fuel) • $70–$140 (tour) | Crater lake viewpoints | Free |
| Whale watching (São Miguel or Pico) | $0–$20 (local transit/taxi) • often included | Whale & dolphin tour | $55–$95+ |
| Terceira island highlights | $15–$45 (car fuel) • $70–$140 (tour) | Angra do Heroísmo old town | Free–$12 |
| Pico (vineyards + viewpoints) | $10–$30 (ferry, where applicable) • $15–$45 (car fuel) | UNESCO vineyards / Pico views | Free–$15+ |
| Natural pools (varies by island) | $10–$35 (car fuel) • $60–$120 (tour) | Volcanic swimming pools | Free–$10 |
Azores Daily Cost
| Season | Daily Total (Per Person) |
|---|---|
| Peak | $80–$140 |
| Shoulder | $70–$125 |
| Off-Season | $60–$115 |
| Season | Daily Total (Per Person) |
|---|---|
| Peak | $160–$280 |
| Shoulder | $145–$250 |
| Off-Season | $130–$225 |
| Season | Daily Total (Per Person) |
|---|---|
| Peak | $320–$700+ |
| Shoulder | $290–$620+ |
| Off-Season | $250–$540+ |
Azores Weekly Travel Cost (7 Days)
| Season | Lodging (7 nights) | Food (7 days) | Transport | Attractions | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peak | $490–$910 | $140–$245 | $90–$260 | $90–$230 | $810–$1,645 |
| Shoulder | $420–$805 | $130–$230 | $80–$240 | $80–$210 | $710–$1,485 |
| Off-Season | $350–$700 | $120–$210 | $70–$220 | $70–$200 | $610–$1,330 |
| Season | Lodging (7 nights) | Food (7 days) | Transport | Attractions | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peak | $980–$1,680 | $245–$420 | $120–$340 | $140–$350 | $1,485–$2,790 |
| Shoulder | $875–$1,540 | $230–$385 | $110–$320 | $130–$320 | $1,345–$2,565 |
| Off-Season | $770–$1,330 | $220–$350 | $100–$300 | $120–$300 | $1,210–$2,280 |
| Season | Lodging (7 nights) | Food (7 days) | Transport | Attractions | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peak | $2,240–$4,900+ | $420–$1,120+ | $200–$650+ | $220–$700+ | $3,080–$7,370+ |
| Shoulder | $2,030–$4,340+ | $385–$980+ | $190–$600+ | $210–$630+ | $2,815–$6,550+ |
| Off-Season | $1,750–$3,780+ | $350–$840+ | $180–$560+ | $200–$600+ | $2,480–$5,780+ |
Flight Cost
Flight cost depends on where you’re departing from, the season, and the airline. Major international airports will have cheaper flights than smaller airports. Most U.S. travelers fly into Ponta Delgada (PDL) on São Miguel, sometimes with connections via mainland Portugal.
Average round-trip flight ranges from the U.S.:
- Peak: $650–$1,200
- Shoulder: $550–$1,050
- Off-Season: $450–$900
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The Azores Travel Seasons
Peak Season
The peak season in the Azores is June–August, when demand and prices are highest—especially for the best-located hotels and rental cars—so booking lodging and a car early matters most during these summer months.
Shoulder-Season
The shoulder season in the Azores is April–May and September–October, and it’s often the best value because crowds are lighter, weather is still good for exploring, and hotel and rental car availability is usually better than peak summer.
Off-Season
The off-season in the Azores is November–March, which is typically the cheapest time for hotels, but you’ll see more wet and windy days and some tours may run reduced schedules—still a solid time for hiking on clear days, soaking in hot springs, and taking the islands at a slower pace.
- Why it’s cheaper: fewer visitors and more lodging availability.
- Tradeoff: more rain/wind risk and some tours may run reduced schedules.
Yes—often. A $2,000 weekly budget can work well in the Azores, especially if you book lodging early, rent a compact car (or split costs), and mix in some casual meals.
- Budget Travelers (7-day total): $610–$1,645
- Mid-Range Travelers (7-day total): $1,210–$2,790
- Luxury Travelers (7-day total): $2,480–$7,370+
If you’re trying to keep it close to $2,000, the biggest thing to watch is peak-season car prices and stacking paid tours every day.
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