To hire a car in Portugal, you must be at least 19 years old (age may vary by car category) and have held your license for 1 year.
Portugal Age Restrictions
Drivers under the age of 25 may incur a young driver surcharge. This depends on the suppliers age restrictions, please check the Terms and Conditions when making an enquiry or a car hire in Faro booking.
Driving Distances in Portugal
Albufeira to Faro - 46kms (40 mins)
Almada to Lisbon - 12kms (20 mins)
Evora to Faro - 287kms (2 hours 45mins)
Lisbon to Porto - 318kms (3 hours)
Porto - Tondela - 140kms (1 hour 35mins)
Portugal Road Rules and Petrol Station Information
General Portugal driving, laws rules and regulations:
Driving in Portugal is on the right hand side of the road.
Overtaking is on the left hand side of the road.
Drivers must yield to disembarking tram passengers.
Seat belts when driving a hire car in Portugal are mandatory.
On the stop fines can be issued by the traffic police and must be paid in Euros. Most traffic police vehicles are fitted with portable ATM machines.
Drivers are to carry at all times while driving photo identification when driving a car hire in Lisbon and other cities in Portugal.
Dipped headlights must be used in tunnels and when there is poor daytime visibility.
Petrol stations in Portugal are open from 7am to 10pm with some stations in major cities and on the highway open 24 hours.
Tolls in Portugal
There is a toll highway, the 'Auto-Estrada,' that goes from Lisbon to Porto.
Portugal Parking Information
'Blue zone' parking exists in many Portuguese towns. You can obtain a Portugal parking disc, free of charge, from either the police or local motor club offices. Central Lisbon offers very little on-street parking.
One-Way Car Hire in Portugal
Domestic one-way rentals are unrestricted and free of charge on mainland Portugal. There are fees for international one-way car hires, and not all vehicles are allowed.
If you plan to drive with a Portugal car hire you can pick it up in one location and return it to another location but there are some restrictions that you need to check with your car hire supplier. If you have any questions you can call our car hire team on 0800 358 1229.
Driving Licence Requirements for Portugal
