Car Rental in Portugal
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Travel Information
Language
Portuguese
Currency
EUR
Country code
351
Average car rental length
6 days
Economy car rental price
$14.69 / per day
Traffic direction
Right-hand
Speed limit out of town
90 - 100 km/h
56 - 62 mi/h
Speed limit within town
50 km/h
31 mi/h
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.05%
Why rent a car in Portugal?
Portugal is a great place to explore by car. From cities like Lisbon and Porto to beaches of Algarve, historic attractions like Sintra, and surfing meccas like Penice and Nazaré, there are countless places to visit and explore, and having your own ride will allow you to go see them all during the same trip.
This article is about the mainland Portugal and the Madeira island. For information about the Autonomous Region of Azores Islands, see the article of Portugal-Azores.
If you want to know more about renting a car in Portugal, don't miss our complete guide.
One-way Car Rentals in Portugal
Here are the most popular one-way rental options for pickup in Portugal and drop off in another country:
- From Portugal to Spain - 336 offers from US$ 56.39 per day
- From Portugal to Germany - 48 offers from US$ 174.84 per day
- From Portugal to Italy - 24 offers from US$ 175.40 per day
- From Portugal to France - 24 offers from US$ 175.40 per day
Top ways to enter Portugal
- Lisbon Airport: Portugal’s largest airport serves flights to and from nearly all European countries, as well as destinations in Africa, Asia, and the Americas.
- Porto Airport: Large, modern, and well-connected, Porto Airport is popular with low-cost carriers like easyJet and Ryanair.
- Faro Airport: Well-connected to the rest of Europe and especially active during summers, Faro Airport serves the southern region of Algarve.
- Madeira Funchal Airport: Located on Madeira’s western coast, Funchal Airport connects the island not only to the mainland Portugal, but also to many destinations in Europe, and is served by more than 40 different airlines.
- By land: If your rental car provider permits it, it’s possible to rent a car in a neighboring country and then drive to Portugal. Some large international airports near Portugal are Malaga Airport, Seville Airport, and Madrid Airport in Spain.
Top cities and places to visit
- Lisbon: Portugal’s capital is often mentioned as one of the most interesting cities in Europe, and that’s for a good reason - its culture, food, and nightlife won’t let anyone leave disappointed.
- Porto and the North: Different in looks and atmosphere from its large southern rival, Lisbon, Porto is just as fascinating. A metropolis of arts and architecture, it is the capital of Northern Portugal, a region worth exploring in its own right.
- Madeira: Madeira is an archipelago in the Atlantic Ocean and an Autonomous region of Portugal. It is best reached by plane, but, once you land in its capital Funchal, getting a rental car is the best way to travel around Madeira to explore its fantastic volcanic landscapes and distinct culture.
- Algarve: Portugal’s southernmost region is famous for its beaches, as well as charming little towns like Albufeira, Lagos, and Sagres on the Atlantic Coast. Traveling the roads less traveled that lead inland and higher up into the mountains to towns like Monchique can be just as rewarding.
- Sintra: Just a scenic 30 minutes drive away from Lisbon, the whole town of Sintra and its surrounding nature have been classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The main attractions include Sintra National Palace and the Moorish Castle, as well as other monuments of architecture.
- Aveiro: A city dating back to pre-Roman times, Aveiro is known for its canals (and like Venice, gondalas traveling through them), art noveau archetectirue and its cathedrals. The beaches nearby aren't bad either.
Most popular rental car
The most popular rental car in Portugal is the VW Polo, but travelers also tend to pick the Ford Fiesta and the Fiat 500 a lot.
Crossing Borders
Portugal has a land border with only one other country, Spain. Like Portugal, Spain is a member of the European Union (EU) and the Schengen Area, meaning that the entry requirements for Spain are the same as for Portugal.
Some car rental providers allow you to cross national borders and even drop off your car in a different country, while others don’t. If you’d like to cross a national border during your rental period, make sure to check the terms and conditions before booking a car. Learn more about cross-border rentals in our FAQ section.
Most popular types of rental car
The most popular rental car type in Portugal is an Economy, followed by Compact and Mini.
Top driving routes
- Porto - Lisbon (313 km / 194 mi) The distance between these two can be done in about three hours, although you might be tempted to stop in the historic city of Coimbra or make a small detour and visit Nazaré on the Atlantic Coast, one of the top surfing spots in Europe.
- Lisbon - Faro (278 km / 173 mi) It takes less than three hours to go from the capital to the largest city of Algarve. Knowing that you’ll be passing the wine-making region Alentejo on the way, however, might make you want to break up this trip into two or three days.
- Lisbon - Madrid (629 km / 381 mi) The capital of Spain, Madrid, is about six hours drive away from Lisbon, meaning you can have your breakfast in one and dinner in the other. On your way you’ll pass through the interior of Portugal and Extremadura in Spain, two regions that are sparsely populated and not frequently visited by tourists, but have lots of beautiful nature to explore. Note that you’ll have to cross a national border, so check with your car rental provider first to make sure they allow it.
Car Rental Prices
- Convertibles - from $73 per day
- Station wagons - from $33 per day
- Large cars - from $35 per day
- Medium cars - from $26 per day
- People Carriers/Vans - from $76 per day
- Premium cars - from $86 per day
- Small cars - from $17 per day
- SUVs - from $39 per day
How can I save money on my rental car?
You can do a number of things to get a good car rental deal in Portugal:
- Compare rates of different rental car providers
- Book your rental car well in advance
- Plan your route before you go
- Know your fuel and mileage requirements
- Visit on the month when the rental prices are the cheapest. According to our data, visiting Portugal is the cheapest in March when renting a car is about 50% cheaper than the yearly average and a whopping 66% cheaper than renting a car in November.
Top 20 Most Popular Cities in Portugal
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Car Rental in Lisbon from $10.07 per day
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Car Rental in Porto from $7.95 per day
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Car Rental in Faro from $6.57 per day
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Car Rental in Madeira from $10.44 per day
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Car Rental in Almada from $8.96 per day
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Car Rental in Benfica from $14.80 per day
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Car Rental in Coimbra from $6.88 per day
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Car Rental in Vilamoura from $10.28 per day
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Car Rental in Quarteira from $7.28 per day
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Car Rental in Albufeira from $10.28 per day
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Car Rental in Portimao from $13.71 per day
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Car Rental in Porto Santo from $28.75 per day
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Car Rental in Cascais from $8.96 per day
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Car Rental in Braga from $8.67 per day
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Car Rental in Leiria from $9.83 per day
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Car Rental in Setubal from $9.83 per day
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Car Rental in Lagos from $10.28 per day
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Car Rental in Viseu from $8.67 per day
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Car Rental in Lisboa from $8.96 per day
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Car Rental in Aveiro from $8.67 per day
Top 19 Most Popular Locations in Portugal
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Car Rental at Lisbon Airport from $2.25 per day
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Car Rental at Porto Airport from $3.58 per day
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Car Rental at Faro Airport from $6.57 per day
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Car Rental at Apolonia Train Station from $8.96 per day
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Car Rental Porto Campanha Railway Station from $7.95 per day
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Car Rental at Madeira Airport (Funchal) from $6.64 per day
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Car Rental at Oriente Train Station from $8.96 per day
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Car Rental in Lisbon (Downtown) from $10.07 per day
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Car Rental in Lisbon (Downtown) from $8.96 per day
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Car Rental Lisbon Hotel Tivoli from $10.30 per day
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Car Rental at Coimbra Train Station from $6.88 per day
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Car Rental Porto Sao Bento Railway station from $12.41 per day
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Car Rental in Porto (Downtown) from $12.41 per day
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Car Rental at Porto Santo Airport (Madeira) from $28.75 per day
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Car Rental in Lisboa (Downtown) from $8.96 per day
Map of Car Rental Locations
Which is the cheapest month to rent a car in Portugal?
The cost of renting a car in Portugal depends on the time of year. This graph compares price changes from month to month in order to find the best offer.
Average Rental Price in Portugal
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car in Portugal is March — prices start from $20.07 for an Economy class vehicle. This is 53% cheaper than the yearly average and 69% cheaper than renting a car in the month of November (when prices start at $65.24 for a Compact class). This information can help you identify the low season. But these are only average numbers. The exact price for your trip will depend on the length of your rental and the number of days until your rental period begins. Just enter your dates in the form at the top of the page to see exact prices and offers.
What’s the average rental length in Portugal?
The average length differs from month to month. The longest rental periods are in January — an average of 16 days. The shortest are in August — an average of 6 days.
Average Rental Length in Portugal
What’s the most popular time for renting a car in Portugal?
Discover Cars users search for cars in a lot of locations daily. We gathered this information in order to analyze car rental popularity in Portugal. The most popular month is October, while the least popular is November.
Popularity of Car Rental in Portugal by Monthly Searches
Most Popular Car Models of Rental Suppliers
| Rental Agency | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drive on Holidays | VW Polo | 4 | 2 | Small cars |
| Ok Rent A Car | Renault Clio | 4 | 2 | Small cars |
| Ok Rent A Car | Fiat 500 | 3 | 1 | Small cars |
| Ok Rent A Car | Nissan Juke | 5 | 2 | Small cars |
| Drive on Holidays | Volkswagen Up | 5 | 2 | Small cars |
| Record-go | Seat Ibiza | 5 | 2 | Small cars |
| Turisprime | VW Polo | 4 | 1 | Small cars |
| Autorent | VW Polo | 4 | 2 | Small cars |
| Drive on Holidays | Renault Captur | 5 | 3 | Medium cars |
| Surprice | Peugeot 108 | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
Our Customers Reviews
CP
United Kingdom
Ford Focus
October 8, 2020
Definitely need to rent a car in Algarve to see some of the other cool towns.
AW
United Kingdom
Ford Ka
October 8, 2020
Petrol and tolls are expensive, but if you can get a good deal on a rental car (€7-€10 per day) then it's great.
MC
Ireland
Volkswagen Up 3d
October 3, 2020
Try to get out further west than Alvor. Coast west and Green Coast very attracytive to visit.
IV
Germany
Fiat 500
September 22, 2020
There are some parking houses in Lisbon which are around 14€ to park overnight (24hrs) we parked in alto barrio and it was easy and the price is good.
CS
Italy
Renault Clio
September 21, 2020
Car is not needed in Lisbon city, only to go out, like Sintra or other costal locations.
PC
United Kingdom
Fiat Panda
September 11, 2020
Rent a car, and explore the fantastic beach and cultural areas
PO
United States of America (USA)
Smart ForTwo
August 30, 2020
If you are only planning on staying in Porto renting a car is completely unnecessary. However, if you plan on visiting some small towns around northern Portugal and using Porto as a base to do this from, I highly recommend renting a car.
ND
Switzerland
Renault Clio
July 28, 2020
Algarve is a beautifull place to visit, is a must to visit, very good food and the beaches are great, also the people are very friendly
TM
Portugal
Chevrolet Spark
July 6, 2020
I am in love with this city. You have many very good options at a short distance. The best is that many of these options are free! :)
PO
Portugal
Renault Captur
June 1, 2020
Lisbon is amzing city, beautiful .
PO
Portugal
Volkswagen Up
May 28, 2020
A very beautiful city
AC
Portugal
Renault Clio
February 26, 2020
Lisbon is a beautiful city. You will find a big city with some features of a small one. This is unique in LIsbon. The food is incredible, the people are kind and the temperature is great!!
DM
Portugal
FIAT 500
December 10, 2019
very cheap to rent a car in lisbon.
RA
United Kingdom
Fiat Punto
October 12, 2019
We stayed in the area of Sao Bras De Alportel. Plenty of good restaurants reasonably priced no matter what your budget. Also try the chefs experience at Mar shopping where you will find the wonderful G's where we have eaten and enjoyed everything on his menu.
MW
United Kingdom
Renault Clio
October 9, 2019
We didn't stay in Porto but drove a couple of hundred kilometres to the mountains. Beautiful countryside.
DG
Bulgaria
VW Golf STW
October 7, 2019
In the last year I have used car rental by DiscoverCarHire.com for my trips and would like to recommend them as a reliable partner offering good value for the price.
MS
United States of America (USA)
Nissan Micra
September 29, 2019
We did not rent a car to drive in Lisbon. We rented the car for exploring the rest of Portugal and a trip to Spain. We walked and used mass transit in Lisbon and that worked well. Lisbon also has very good taxi service at very fair rates. This use of the car was perfect for our needs.
AJ
United Kingdom
Peugeot 308 SW
September 25, 2019
roads are good and it's safe to drive but don't use Turisprime at any cost!
SC
United Kingdom
Fiat Panda
September 24, 2019
Portugal and the Algarve is a fantastic place to visit have a holiday relax see history. From beach to fine art it has it all.
MM
Israel
Mercedes Benz A Class
September 23, 2019
We drived from porto to lisbon throw many small places and it was great
Definatly not recommend to drive in lisbon- no parking
Top 32 Suppliers in Portugal in 2020
Interrent
+351229406124 / +351965038792 / +351211451381
Aeroporto Francisco Sá Carneiro (EN-107), s/n, 4470-558 Maia
Working hours
Mon:07:30-23:00
Tue:07:30-23:00
Wed:07:30-23:00
Thu:07:30-23:00
Fri:07:30-23:00
Sat:07:30-23:00
Sun:07:30-23:00
Carwiz
+35191216541400351918259936
Aeroporto Lisboa Terminal 1, Rua Ary dos Santos 12 A Prior Velho
Working hours
Mon:09:00-19:00
Tue:09:00-19:00
Wed:09:00-19:00
Thu:09:00-19:00
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Alamo
+351229415939
INTL APT FRANCISCO SA CARNEIRO,
National
+351218486191
HUMBERTO DELGADO INTL AIRPORT,
Europcar
+351225180723
LG.DA ESTACAO DOS CAMINHOS DE FERRO
Working hours
Mon:09:00-13:00; 15:00-18:30
Tue:09:00-13:00; 15:00-18:30
Wed:09:00-13:00; 15:00-18:30
Thu:09:00-13:00; 15:00-18:30
Fri:09:00-13:00; 15:00-18:30
Sat:10:00-12:30
SADORENT
+351239097991
Rua General Humberto Delgado Parque Municipal De Exposições, Loja 7
Autorent
+351965656765
Estrada do Aeroporto, N125-10, Montenegro, 8005-146 Faro
SIXT
+351255788199
Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport, 4470-558 Maia
Guerin
+351229415939
Aeroporto Internacional Francisco Sa Carneiro, 4470-558 Maia,
Working hours
Mon:08:00-20:00
Tue:08:00-20:00
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Keddy
+351225180723
LG.DA ESTACAO DOS CAMINHOS DE FERRO
Working hours
Mon:09:00-13:00; 15:00-18:30
Tue:09:00-13:00; 15:00-18:30
Wed:09:00-13:00; 15:00-18:30
Thu:09:00-13:00; 15:00-18:30
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Sat:10:00-12:30
Avis
351225390274
Campanha(Comboios De Portugal) Rua Da Estacao
Working hours
Mon:09:00-13:00; 15:00-19:00
Tue:09:00-13:00; 15:00-19:00
Wed:09:00-13:00; 15:00-19:00
Thu:09:00-13:00; 15:00-19:00
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Budget
351225390274
Comboios De Portugalrua Da Estacao
Working hours
Mon:09:00-13:00; 15:00-19:00
Tue:09:00-13:00; 15:00-19:00
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Alamo
+351229415939
Intl Apt Francisco Sa Carneiro
Working hours
Mon:07:00-23:59
Tue:07:00-23:59
Wed:07:00-23:59
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Cael
+351927815770
Avª Arq. Fernando Távora, 2021, 4470-628 Maia
Working hours
Mon:09:00-19:00
Tue:09:00-19:00
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Dollar
219426300
AV. SEVERIANO FALCAO 7
CRC Car Rental Company
+351210966300
Aeroporto de Lisboa, 008, 1700-007 Lisboa
Madeira Rent
Enterprise
+351229415939
INTL APT FRANCISCO SA CARNEIRO, MOREIRA MAIA
Ace Rent a car
+351961192943 / +18778223872
Avenida do Rent-a-Car, 4470-995 Moreira
Centauro
+351223160385 / +351308810777
Joaquim Alves de Sousa Moreira,148, 4470-573 Maia
Turisprime
+351210410376
Rua do Barreiro, 583
4470-583 Maia
Record-go
+351211357424
R. Óscar da Silva 3131, 4455-520 Perafita
Working hours
Mon:07:00-23:00
Tue:07:00-23:00
Wed:07:00-23:00
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Record-go
+351910655783 / +351211334150
Rua Prof. Henrique de Barros 11, 2685-338 Prior Velho
Working hours
Mon:07:00-20:00
Tue:07:00-20:00
Wed:07:00-20:00
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Ok Rent A Car
+34902360636 / +351962739091
Avenida Mario Brito 4055, Perafita, 4455-496
Working hours
Mon:09:00-17:00
Tue:09:00-17:00
Wed:09:00-17:00
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Drive on Holidays
+351212697488
Drive on Holidays,Portugal, R. do Barreiro 583
Rhodium
+351211451595
Avenida do Rent-a-Car, 4470-995
Working hours
Mon:07:00-23:00
Tue:07:00-23:00
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GreenMotion
+351910601068
R. Manuel Pinto de Azevedo 301, Porto, 4100-321
Working hours
Mon:09:00-18:00
Tue:09:00-18:00
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Thu:09:00-18:00
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Sat:09:00-13:30
Global Rent a Car
+351912907943 / +351910628505 / +351210966330
Airport Meeting Point (Shuttle Service)
Working hours
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Opo rent
+351961761966
Av. do Aeroporto 541, 4470-222 Moreira
RightCars
+351308811524
Rua Mártires de Timor Nº 28, Quinta do Figo Maduro,Lisbon,2685-331 Prior Velho
Surprice
+351300509199
Junto ao Aeroporto do Porto, R. do Barreiro 492 Armazém D, 4470-573, 4470-573 Maia
Working hours
Mon:08:00-20:00
Tue:08:00-20:00
Wed:08:00-20:00
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Goldcar
+351211451595
On-Airport. Avenida Francisco Sá Carneiro (EN-107), s/n
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Mon:07:00-23:00
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