Explore Portugal with a Hire Car
Geography: Portugal has a privileged location facing the Atlantic Ocean, fantastic beaches and sunny weather making it an ideal destination.
About Portugal: Charming towns and ports along with tasteful new resorts and the natural beauty of the landscape add to the atmosphere.
The people of Portugal are known over the world for their warmth, hospitality and welcoming smiles.
What to do: Why not spend some time with the locals on a ranch in the Ribatejo region of Portugal, famed for its horses, or enjoy a day in the almond groves of the Algarve, and also visit the Old Town in Faro.
Where to drive: For a traditional taste of Portugal, drive to the Minho plains to see the ox-drawn carts, or spend a night in a Pousada in Alvito. Or drive along the coast of Lisbon,and discover three of Portugal pearls - beautiful Lisbon, charming Cascais and legendary Sintra.
Auto Europe offers car rental at all major pick up locations together with a large rental car fleet, so finding a hire car in Portugal is both easy and economical.
Portugal Airport Information
Faro Airport (FAO)
- Location: 7.5kms (4.7 miles) West of Faro.
- Airlines from UK: easyJet, Thomson flights, ryanair, flythomascook.com, British Airways, Aer Lingus, bmibaby, flyglobespan,Flybe, Monarch, Jet2.
- Car Hire Companies: Arrivals Hall.
Lisbon Airport (LIS)
- Location: 8.5kms (5.3 miles) North of Lisbon.
- Airlines from UK: easyJet, British Airways, TAP, bmibaby.
- Car Hire Companies: Arrivals Hall.
Advice on car rental in Portugal with Auto Europe
Whether you need a hire car for your holiday abroad, or simply wish to rent a car for business, we want to give you a few tips to make your car hire in Portugal easier with Auto Europe.
- Prior to arriving at your destination, review on the booking confirmation the name of the supplier (e.g. Europcar, Avis, Hertz, etc.)
- Present your passport, voucher, credit card and driving license. Some countries (especially countries outside Europe) also insist all drivers carry an International Driving Permit.
- Please check and read the term and conditions with the supplier to ensure there are no surprise payments when you collect your car (e.g. If you are driving to a different country such as Spain, check your policy covers this.)
- Ensure the car hire contract includes a very accurate description of the condition of the car (e.g. any damage, scratches, etc.)
- Check the vehicle is carrying the required safety equipment for the country you are travelling to.
- Review the fuel policy with the supplier. Normally, all vehicles must be returned as they were given or you will be charged the refill amount.
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