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Car rental offers in Portugal

Whether you're looking for a small rental car or a station wagon for the entire family, we will always have a suitable vehicle for the lowest price. Below are some examples from our selection in Portugal.

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Intermediate
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Luxury
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Passenger van
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Electric
Fiat 500
Or similar
For example: Fiat 500
Our best deals
  1. Klass Wagen
    From £ 1 /day
  2. Tangerine
    From £ 2 /day
  3. SurPrice car rentals
    From £ 3 /day
Toyota Aygo
Or similar
For example: Toyota Aygo
Our best deals
  1. Klass Wagen
    From £ 1 /day
  2. Europcar
    From £ 9 /day
  3. OK Mobility
    From £ 12 /day
Fiat 500
Or similar
For example: Fiat 500
Our best deals
  1. Tangerine
    From £ 2 /day
  2. Centauro
    From £ 4 /day
  3. Goldcar
    From £ 5 /day
Volkswagen Up
Or similar
For example: Volkswagen Up
Our best deals
  1. Klass Wagen
    From £ 1 /day
  2. SurPrice car rentals
    From £ 3 /day
  3. Drive On Holidays
    From £ 3 /day
Fiat Panda
Or similar
For example: Fiat Panda
Our best deals
  1. Centauro
    From £ 4 /day
  2. Goldcar
    From £ 5 /day
  3. Drive On Holidays
    From £ 5 /day
Volkswagen Up!
Or similar
For example: Volkswagen Up!
Our best deals
  1. Klass Wagen
    From £ 2 /day
  2. SurPrice car rentals
    From £ 3 /day
  3. Drive On Holidays
    From £ 3 /day
Peugeot 108
Or similar
For example: Peugeot 108
Our best deals
  1. SurPrice car rentals
    From £ 3 /day
  2. OK Mobility
    From £ 3 /day
  3. Madeira Rent
    From £ 12 /day
Ford Fiesta
Or similar
For example: Ford Fiesta
Our best deals
  1. Drive On Holidays
    From £ 5 /day
Fiat Panda
Or similar
For example: Fiat Panda
Our best deals
  1. SurPrice car rentals
    From £ 3 /day
  2. Centauro
    From £ 3 /day
  3. OK Mobility
    From £ 3 /day
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Volkswagen Polo
Or similar
For example: Volkswagen Polo
Our best deals
  1. Klass Wagen
    From £ 2 /day
  2. Drive On Holidays
    From £ 4 /day
  3. Centauro
    From £ 4 /day
Opel Corsa
Or similar
For example: Opel Corsa
Our best deals
  1. Tangerine
    From £ 2 /day
  2. SurPrice car rentals
    From £ 3 /day
  3. Drive On Holidays
    From £ 5 /day
Seat Ibiza
Or similar
For example: Seat Ibiza
Our best deals
  1. Centauro
    From £ 4 /day
  2. Record Go
    From £ 10 /day
  3. Thrifty
    From £ 10 /day
Citroen C3
Or similar
For example: Citroen C3
Our best deals
  1. SurPrice car rentals
    From £ 3 /day
  2. Green Motion
    From £ 4 /day
  3. Record Go
    From £ 4 /day
Seat Ibiza
Or similar
For example: Seat Ibiza
Our best deals
  1. SurPrice car rentals
    From £ 3 /day
  2. Centauro
    From £ 4 /day
  3. Record Go
    From £ 4 /day
Fiat 500e
Or similar
For example: Fiat 500e
Our best deals
  1. Centauro
    From £ 5 /day
Peugeot 208
Or similar
For example: Peugeot 208
Our best deals
  1. SurPrice car rentals
    From £ 3 /day
  2. wheego
    From £ 3 /day
  3. Klass Wagen
    From £ 3 /day
Smart For Four
Or similar
For example: Smart For Four
Our best deals
  1. Rent a star
    From £ 3 /day
Fiat Punto
Or similar
For example: Fiat Punto
Our best deals
  1. Drive On Holidays
    From £ 5 /day
  2. Centauro
    From £ 11 /day
  3. Budget
    From £ 34 /day
More rental cars? This is only a small selection of the rental options. Want to see more?
Ford Focus
Or similar
For example: Ford Focus
Our best deals
  1. Tangerine
    From £ 3 /day
  2. Goldcar
    From £ 6 /day
  3. Centauro
    From £ 6 /day
Volkswagen T-Cross
Or similar
For example: Volkswagen T-Cross
Our best deals
  1. Tangerine
    From £ 3 /day
  2. Klass Wagen
    From £ 4 /day
  3. Record Go
    From £ 5 /day
Nissan Juke
Or similar
For example: Nissan Juke
Our best deals
  1. Goldcar
    From £ 6 /day
  2. Goldcar Key'n Go
    From £ 16 /day
  3. Budget
    From £ 20 /day
Dacia Duster
Or similar
For example: Dacia Duster
Our best deals
  1. Klass Wagen
    From £ 3 /day
  2. OK Mobility
    From £ 9 /day
Kia Ceed
Or similar
For example: Kia Ceed
Our best deals
  1. Klass Wagen
    From £ 3 /day
  2. OK Mobility
    From £ 32 /day
Citroen C4 Cactus
Or similar
For example: Citroen C4 Cactus
Our best deals
  1. Centauro
    From £ 6 /day
  2. Enterprise
    From £ 14 /day
  3. Avis
    From £ 51 /day
Skoda Scala
Or similar
For example: Skoda Scala
Our best deals
  1. Klass Wagen
    From £ 3 /day
  2. SurPrice car rentals
    From £ 4 /day
  3. OK Mobility
    From £ 6 /day
Volkswagen Golf
Or similar
For example: Volkswagen Golf
Our best deals
  1. Klass Wagen
    From £ 3 /day
  2. Drive On Holidays
    From £ 6 /day
  3. wheego
    From £ 6 /day
Seat Arona
Or similar
For example: Seat Arona
Our best deals
  1. Centauro
    From £ 6 /day
  2. Record Go
    From £ 10 /day
  3. Guerin
    From £ 11 /day
More rental cars? This is only a small selection of the rental options. Want to see more?
Dacia Duster
Or similar
For example: Dacia Duster
Our best deals
  1. Klass Wagen
    From £ 2 /day
  2. OK Mobility
    From £ 9 /day
  3. Ilha Verde Rent a Car
    From £ 15 /day
Volkswagen T-Roc
Or similar
For example: Volkswagen T-Roc
Our best deals
  1. Klass Wagen
    From £ 3 /day
  2. Drive On Holidays
    From £ 7 /day
  3. Drivalia
    From £ 14 /day
Peugeot 3008
Or similar
For example: Peugeot 3008
Our best deals
  1. Centauro
    From £ 9 /day
  2. Europcar
    From £ 22 /day
  3. Keddy By Europcar
    From £ 23 /day
Opel Grandland
Or similar
For example: Opel Grandland
Our best deals
  1. Tangerine
    From £ 3 /day
Peugeot 3008
Or similar
For example: Peugeot 3008
Our best deals
  1. SurPrice car rentals
    From £ 6 /day
  2. Green Motion
    From £ 7 /day
  3. CRC car rental company
    From £ 8 /day
VW Passat
Or similar
For example: VW Passat
Our best deals
  1. Turisprime
    From £ 11 /day
Audi Q2
Or similar
For example: Audi Q2
Our best deals
  1. wheego
    From £ 6 /day
Mercedes-Benz A-Class
Or similar
For example: Mercedes-Benz A-Class
Our best deals
  1. Tangerine
    From £ 6 /day
  2. Drive On Holidays
    From £ 10 /day
  3. Guerin
    From £ 14 /day
Nissan Juke
Or similar
For example: Nissan Juke
Our best deals
  1. Drive On Holidays
    From £ 11 /day
More rental cars? This is only a small selection of the rental options. Want to see more?
Volkswagen T-Roc
Or similar
For example: Volkswagen T-Roc
Our best deals
  1. Klass Wagen
    From £ 3 /day
  2. CRC car rental company
    From £ 13 /day
  3. Madeira Rent
    From £ 32 /day
Dacia Jogger
Or similar
For example: Dacia Jogger
Our best deals
  1. Klass Wagen
    From £ 6 /day
  2. Sixt
    From £ 26 /day
Fiat 500
Or similar
For example: Fiat 500
Our best deals
  1. CRC car rental company
    From £ 10 /day
Peugeot 3008
Or similar
For example: Peugeot 3008
Our best deals
  1. SurPrice car rentals
    From £ 7 /day
  2. Centauro
    From £ 11 /day
  3. OK Mobility
    From £ 12 /day
Audi Q2
Or similar
For example: Audi Q2
Our best deals
  1. CRC car rental company
    From £ 7 /day
Volkswagen Passat
Or similar
For example: Volkswagen Passat
Our best deals
  1. Turisprime
    From £ 12 /day
  2. Europcar
    From £ 24 /day
Volkswagen Passat
Or similar
For example: Volkswagen Passat
Our best deals
  1. Turisprime
    From £ 7 /day
  2. Europcar
    From £ 21 /day
Mazda CX-3
Or similar
For example: Mazda CX-3
Our best deals
  1. YorCar
    From £ 8 /day
Mazda CX-3
Or similar
For example: Mazda CX-3
Our best deals
  1. YorCar
    From £ 14 /day
More rental cars? This is only a small selection of the rental options. Want to see more?
Dacia Duster
Or similar
For example: Dacia Duster
Our best deals
  1. Klass Wagen
    From £ 4 /day
Dacia Jogger
Or similar
For example: Dacia Jogger
Our best deals
  1. Klass Wagen
    From £ 5 /day
  2. Europcar
    From £ 150 /day
BMW 2-Series
Or similar
For example: BMW 2-Series
Our best deals
  1. Sixt
    From £ 23 /day
  2. Drivalia
    From £ 26 /day
  3. Guerin
    From £ 34 /day
Peugeot 308
Or similar
For example: Peugeot 308
Our best deals
  1. SurPrice car rentals
    From £ 7 /day
Mercedes-Benz CLA
Or similar
For example: Mercedes-Benz CLA
Our best deals
  1. Drive On Holidays
    From £ 17 /day
Hyundai Tucson
Or similar
For example: Hyundai Tucson
Our best deals
  1. Sixt
    From £ 23 /day
Mercedes-Benz C-Class
Or similar
For example: Mercedes-Benz C-Class
Our best deals
  1. Drive On Holidays
    From £ 17 /day
  2. Sixt
    From £ 23 /day
  3. Guerin
    From £ 25 /day
BMW 3-Series
Or similar
For example: BMW 3-Series
Our best deals
  1. Drive On Holidays
    From £ 17 /day
  2. Sixt
    From £ 23 /day
  3. Guerin
    From £ 24 /day
Mercedes-Benz C-Class
Or similar
For example: Mercedes-Benz C-Class
Our best deals
  1. Sixt
    From £ 23 /day
  2. Guerin
    From £ 26 /day
  3. Turisprime
    From £ 73 /day
More rental cars? This is only a small selection of the rental options. Want to see more?
Citroen DS4
Or similar
For example: Citroen DS4
Our best deals
  1. Drive On Holidays
    From £ 11 /day
Cupra Formentor
Or similar
For example: Cupra Formentor
Our best deals
  1. Drive On Holidays
    From £ 11 /day
Mazda MX-5
Or similar
For example: Mazda MX-5
Our best deals
  1. Ilha Verde Rent a Car
    From £ 22 /day
DS 4
Or similar
For example: DS 4
Our best deals
  1. Drive On Holidays
    From £ 11 /day
BMW 3-Series
Or similar
For example: BMW 3-Series
Our best deals
  1. Drive On Holidays
    From £ 12 /day
  2. Guerin
    From £ 24 /day
  3. Drivalia
    From £ 28 /day
Volvo V60
Or similar
For example: Volvo V60
Our best deals
  1. Guerin
    From £ 23 /day
  2. Europcar
    From £ 38 /day
  3. BeRent
    From £ 108 /day
Mercedes-Benz C-Class
Or similar
For example: Mercedes-Benz C-Class
Our best deals
  1. Drive On Holidays
    From £ 14 /day
  2. Guerin
    From £ 25 /day
  3. Tangerine
    From £ 26 /day
Mazda MX-5
Or similar
For example: Mazda MX-5
Our best deals
  1. Ilha Verde Rent a Car
    From £ 17 /day
BMW 2-Series
Or similar
For example: BMW 2-Series
Our best deals
  1. Guerin
    From £ 23 /day
More rental cars? This is only a small selection of the rental options. Want to see more?
Ford Focus
Or similar
For example: Ford Focus
Our best deals
  1. Tangerine
    From £ 3 /day
  2. Goldcar
    From £ 6 /day
  3. Ilha Verde Rent a Car
    From £ 9 /day
Kia Ceed
Or similar
For example: Kia Ceed
Our best deals
  1. Klass Wagen
    From £ 3 /day
  2. OK Mobility
    From £ 32 /day
Ford Focus
Or similar
For example: Ford Focus
Our best deals
  1. Goldcar
    From £ 8 /day
  2. Europcar
    From £ 14 /day
  3. Keddy By Europcar
    From £ 14 /day
Skoda Scala
Or similar
For example: Skoda Scala
Our best deals
  1. SurPrice car rentals
    From £ 4 /day
  2. FireFly Car Rental
    From £ 11 /day
Renault Megane
Or similar
For example: Renault Megane
Our best deals
  1. SurPrice car rentals
    From £ 4 /day
  2. Flizzr
    From £ 8 /day
  3. BeRent
    From £ 9 /day
Renault Megane Sport
Or similar
For example: Renault Megane Sport
Our best deals
  1. Flizzr
    From £ 8 /day
  2. Sixt
    From £ 12 /day
  3. Enterprise
    From £ 14 /day
Peugeot 308
Or similar
For example: Peugeot 308
Our best deals
  1. SurPrice car rentals
    From £ 4 /day
  2. OK Mobility
    From £ 6 /day
  3. Green Motion
    From £ 6 /day
Renault Clio
Or similar
For example: Renault Clio
Our best deals
  1. Drive On Holidays
    From £ 5 /day
  2. Turisprime
    From £ 7 /day
  3. Ilha Verde Rent a Car
    From £ 9 /day
Peugeot 308
Or similar
For example: Peugeot 308
Our best deals
  1. Turisprime
    From £ 10 /day
  2. Budget
    From £ 21 /day
  3. Green Motion
    From £ 21 /day
More rental cars? This is only a small selection of the rental options. Want to see more?
Opel Vivaro
Or similar
For example: Opel Vivaro
Our best deals
  1. Guerin
    From £ 18 /day
  2. Rent-A-Car Auto Turística Faialense
    From £ 79 /day
Opel Vivaro
Or similar
For example: Opel Vivaro
Our best deals
  1. Guerin
    From £ 18 /day
  2. Rent-A-Car Auto Turística Faialense
    From £ 85 /day
Ford Transit Custom
Or similar
For example: Ford Transit Custom
Our best deals
  1. Green Motion
    From £ 18 /day
Toyota Proace
Or similar
For example: Toyota Proace
Our best deals
  1. SurPrice car rentals
    From £ 21 /day
Renault Traffic
Or similar
For example: Renault Traffic
Our best deals
  1. Sixt
    From £ 26 /day
  2. Ilha Verde Rent a Car
    From £ 54 /day
Mercedes-Benz Vito
Or similar
For example: Mercedes-Benz Vito
Our best deals
  1. Drive On Holidays
    From £ 24 /day
  2. Tangerine
    From £ 30 /day
  3. Sixt
    From £ 32 /day
VW Multivan
Or similar
For example: VW Multivan
Our best deals
  1. Tangerine
    From £ 25 /day
  2. Budget
    From £ 42 /day
  3. Europcar
    From £ 90 /day
Renault Trafic
Or similar
For example: Renault Trafic
Our best deals
  1. Sixt
    From £ 27 /day
  2. Ilha Verde Rent a Car
    From £ 51 /day
Renault Trafic
Or similar
For example: Renault Trafic
Our best deals
  1. Ilha Verde Rent a Car
    From £ 25 /day
  2. Sixt
    From £ 26 /day
More rental cars? This is only a small selection of the rental options. Want to see more?
Fiat 500
Or similar
For example: Fiat 500
Our best deals
  1. Tangerine
    From £ 2 /day
  2. Centauro
    From £ 3 /day
  3. Drive On Holidays
    From £ 3 /day
Fiat 500c
Or similar
For example: Fiat 500c
Our best deals
  1. Drive On Holidays
    From £ 4 /day
  2. Europcar
    From £ 9 /day
  3. Keddy By Europcar
    From £ 9 /day
Fiat 500
Or similar
For example: Fiat 500
Our best deals
  1. Sicily by Car
    From £ 6 /day
  2. Centauro
    From £ 6 /day
  3. Goldcar
    From £ 8 /day
Volkswagen Up
Or similar
For example: Volkswagen Up
Our best deals
  1. Europcar
    From £ 9 /day
  2. Keddy By Europcar
    From £ 15 /day
Volkswagen Up
Or similar
For example: Volkswagen Up
Our best deals
  1. Europcar
    From £ 12 /day
  2. Keddy By Europcar
    From £ 16 /day
Mini Cooper
Or similar
For example: Mini Cooper
Our best deals
  1. Drive On Holidays
    From £ 13 /day
  2. Ilha Verde Rent a Car
    From £ 20 /day
  3. Sixt
    From £ 21 /day
Fiat 500c
Or similar
For example: Fiat 500c
Our best deals
  1. Europcar
    From £ 13 /day
  2. Keddy By Europcar
    From £ 16 /day
Mini
Or similar
For example: Mini
Our best deals
  1. Europcar
    From £ 16 /day
Mini
Or similar
For example: Mini
Our best deals
  1. Europcar
    From £ 18 /day
More rental cars? This is only a small selection of the rental options. Want to see more?
Dacia Duster
Or similar
For example: Dacia Duster
Our best deals
  1. Klass Wagen
    From £ 2 /day
  2. OK Mobility
    From £ 9 /day
  3. Ilha Verde Rent a Car
    From £ 15 /day
Volkswagen T-Roc
Or similar
For example: Volkswagen T-Roc
Our best deals
  1. Klass Wagen
    From £ 3 /day
  2. Drive On Holidays
    From £ 5 /day
  3. CRC car rental company
    From £ 13 /day
Nissan Juke
Or similar
For example: Nissan Juke
Our best deals
  1. Goldcar
    From £ 6 /day
  2. Drive On Holidays
    From £ 11 /day
  3. Goldcar Key'n Go
    From £ 16 /day
Volkswagen T-Cross
Or similar
For example: Volkswagen T-Cross
Our best deals
  1. Tangerine
    From £ 3 /day
  2. Klass Wagen
    From £ 5 /day
  3. Cael
    From £ 9 /day
Opel Grandland
Or similar
For example: Opel Grandland
Our best deals
  1. Tangerine
    From £ 3 /day
Seat Arona
Or similar
For example: Seat Arona
Our best deals
  1. Centauro
    From £ 6 /day
  2. Record Go
    From £ 10 /day
  3. Guerin
    From £ 11 /day
Volkswagen Taigo
Or similar
For example: Volkswagen Taigo
Our best deals
  1. Klass Wagen
    From £ 3 /day
  2. Avis
    From £ 15 /day
Ford Puma
Or similar
For example: Ford Puma
Our best deals
  1. Klass Wagen
    From £ 3 /day
  2. Green Motion
    From £ 7 /day
  3. Flizzr
    From £ 8 /day
Renault Captur
Or similar
For example: Renault Captur
Our best deals
  1. Flizzr
    From £ 8 /day
  2. Goldcar
    From £ 8 /day
  3. Turisprime
    From £ 8 /day
More rental cars? This is only a small selection of the rental options. Want to see more?
Fiat 500
Or similar
For example: Fiat 500
Our best deals
  1. Centauro
    From £ 3 /day
  2. Goldcar
    From £ 4 /day
  3. Europcar
    From £ 9 /day
Fiat 500e
Or similar
For example: Fiat 500e
Our best deals
  1. Centauro
    From £ 4 /day
  2. Drive On Holidays
    From £ 11 /day
Fiat 500e
Or similar
For example: Fiat 500e
Our best deals
  1. Centauro
    From £ 5 /day
Fiat 500 Electirc
Or similar
For example: Fiat 500 Electirc
Our best deals
  1. Goldcar
    From £ 4 /day
Fiat 500
Or similar
For example: Fiat 500
Our best deals
  1. Goldcar
    From £ 8 /day
  2. Europcar
    From £ 9 /day
  3. Keddy By Europcar
    From £ 10 /day
Peugeot 2008
Or similar
For example: Peugeot 2008
Our best deals
  1. Centauro
    From £ 6 /day
  2. Budget
    From £ 14 /day
  3. Avis
    From £ 16 /day
Opel Mokka-e
Or similar
For example: Opel Mokka-e
Our best deals
  1. Centauro
    From £ 6 /day
  2. Drive On Holidays
    From £ 13 /day
  3. Budget
    From £ 14 /day
Dacia Spring
Or similar
For example: Dacia Spring
Our best deals
  1. Guerin
    From £ 8 /day
  2. Goldcar Key'n Go
    From £ 14 /day
Peugeot e-2008
Or similar
For example: Peugeot e-2008
Our best deals
  1. Centauro
    From £ 6 /day
  2. Guerin
    From £ 11 /day
  3. Avis
    From £ 15 /day
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Customer experience
Good and reliable company for renting a car abroad
Easy website, easy phone contact when I had questions. Everything well-organized. Friendly staff. Have rented a car through this company several times and have always been very satisfied.

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PETER SMITH
Guerin Faro Airport

We have generally had very

We have generally had very satisfactory dealings with CompareCarHire.co.uk and have hired through you on numbers of occasions in the past but your association with an organisation of this kind does you no credit whatsoever
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Jennifer Higham
Goldcar Faro Airport

Comparecarhire.co.uk does a

Comparecarhire.co.uk does a good job of informing potential clients about what's on offer. However, I feel not suficient effort goes into actually getting first hand experiences.
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JOSE FERREIRA
Drive On Holidays Porto Airport

Easy to use!

Easy to use!
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RICHARD DUGUAY
Centauro Lisbon Airport

Great service

Great service
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CHRISTOPHER
Budget Faro Airport

Very slick and efficient website

Very slick and efficient website.
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PETER
Drive On Holidays Faro Airport

I use this site very

I use this site very often, but I never had any problems.
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JORGE
Turisprime Porto Airport

I had to delay my

I had to delay my trip for a day and contacted your office for support. I was very happy with the people who supported me. In general, I have had excellent experience with 121 and have been using the site for many years (>10) and have always been happy. Well done!
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DANIEL
Sixt Faro Airport

Excellent website - liked the

Excellent website - liked the ability to filter for 'ease of mind', so including things like waiver cover and company reputation etc.
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NOEL
Keddy By Europcar Madeira Airport

Good and quite quick procedures

Good and quite quick procedures for car handover.
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CAROL
Drive On Holidays Faro Airport

good easy site happy with

good easy site happy with results
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IAN
Goldcar Faro Airport

Very good …. But would

Very good …. But would like more information regarding insurance cover… not clear
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PAT
Goldcar Faro Airport

Good service

Good service
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LINDA
Sixt Faro Airport

great service and ease of

great service and ease of booking.
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JEREMY
InterRent Madeira Airport

Excellent

Excellent
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CLAUDIA
InterRent Faro Airport

When to book a rental car in Portugal

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121CarHire.com compares rental car prices at the following destinations

Algarve
Vilamoura
Madeira
Funchal
Other cities
Amadora Cascais Faro Horta Lisbon Monte Gordo Pico Ponta Delgada Porto Viana Do Castelo
Car hire Portugal

Location information for Portugal

Portugal is best explored by rental car. 121CarHire.com has over 158 pick-up locations in Portugal. This means there is always a pick-up location close to your destination.

Occupying a corner of the Iberian Peninsula and flanked on two sides by the Atlantic Ocean, Portugal is both a popular destination for beach-goers and lovers of the countryside. With friendly locals, good hospitality and a deep-rooted culture which is best seen in out-of-the-way villages.

Transport

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There are international airports in the capital Lisbon, as well as in Porto and Faro, with flights mostly arriving from within Europe. Portugal is connected to Spain by rail and you can get to main towns by train and bus. Public transport is not great, however, so having a car is a must for taking in remote places.

Car Hire Portugal

Lisbon Portela Airport and Faro Airport have the best options for renting cars in Portugal. All major airports have taxi and bus transfers available but hiring a car often works out cheaper, plus it will give you the freedom to explore during your stay. We have great prices for rental companies like Avis, Hertz, Europcar and Budget who all supply car hire in Portugal. Remember, for the cheapest prices and best choice of cars you need to book in advance. If you are visiting the Algarve to play on the many golf courses here, make sure the car capacity will accommodate your clubs.

Driving

There are highways across the country and the quality of the roads is generally good. Despite the bad reputation of Portuguese drivers, getting about the country by car is a must to access its beauty spots. All major locations have excellent access roads, many of which have tolls, while secondary roads need to be negotiated with care.

Driving is on the right. You must keep your driving license on you at all times when driving, seatbelts must be worn throughout the vehicle and, on the spot fines will be issued if caught using your mobile phone.

Things To See and Do

The cities of Lisbon and Porto have a lot to offer and the coast and the mountains near to both cities are also worthwhile visiting. The Marvao, near the Spanish border and to the east of Lisbon, is a particularly fantastic drive, as is the Algarve on the south coast. Other must-do drives with car rental in Portugal include the World Heritage Sintra, the ‘Venice of Portugal' (Aveiro), and the island of Madeira.

Best Time To Visit

June to August is the peak summer season and the best time to visit, although Portugal has nice weather year-round. Average summer temperatures reach the upper 20s (°C), with highs on the Algarve well into the 30s (°C). The Braga (Easter) week in March/April and the Festa de Santo Antonio in Alfama in June are interesting events.

Practical information

  • Currency
    Euro
  • Driving direction
    Right
  • City speed limit
    50 km/h
  • Freeway speed limit
    90 km/h
  • Language
    Portuguese
  • Popular car category
    Economy

What most people want to know

The following questions and answers are a selection of the most popular questions. If you do not find the answer to your question, have a look at the Frequently Asked Questions page or contact us.

Is 121CarHire.com the cheapest?

Yes, we offer a guarantee of the lowest price - because we compare various retailers, we can always offer you the best price in town.

 What do I need to do when picking up a car?

To pick up your car, you will need your voucher, passport, driver's license and a credit card. It is very important that your driver's license and credit card are in the same name as the main driver. Keep in mind that the local rental company will reserve a certain amount on your credit card as a deposit. This requires the PIN code for your credit card. If your driver's license is foreign (for example, in Chinese), you must bring a translation with you. Only your original passport and driver's license will be accepted - a copy is not sufficient.

 Are there any additional costs?

In general, our rates are all-inclusive. Should there be any additional costs, our booking department will get in touch with you before issuing the invoice. Should you object, you can always cancel your reservation with no obligations attached (at least 48 hours in advance).

What kind of insurance is applicable to my car rental?

In general, Liability Insurance, Fire Insurance, All-Risks Insurance and Theft Insurance are included in the cost of your rental car.

 What is a worry-free label?

Only rental companies with a high level of customer satisfaction are eligible to be included in our Worry-Free selection. This rate includes excess cover and unlimited kilometres. Your vehicle will be provided and must be returned with a full tank of fuel. With a vehicle from our Worry-Free selection, you can travel with peace of mind and no hidden costs.

 How can I change or cancel my reservation?

You can cancel your reservation through "My Account". We recommend contacting us by phone if your changes to your booking or cancellation takes place at short notice (48 hours or less).

 When will I get a confirmation of my booking?

Most reservations will receive confirmation within minutes after payment takes place. We recommend contacting our Booking Department for last minute reservations (pick-up within 48 hours).

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