Car Hire in Lisbon

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Cheapest Car Hire Rates

Lisbon Airport Car Hire
Mini
Fiat Panda or comparable
Fiat Panda
  • 5
  • 3
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
Cheap rent
£ 2.67 per day
Lisbon Airport Car Hire
Mini Elite
Fiat 500 or comparable
Fiat 500
  • 4
  • 1
  • 3
  • A/C
  • Man.
Klass Wagen
£ 3.40 per day
Lisbon Airport Car Hire
Economy
Renault Clio or comparable
Renault Clio
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
BeRent
£ 3.72 per day
Lisbon Airport Car Hire
Compact Elite
Seat Leon or comparable
Seat Leon
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Man.
GreenMotion
£ 5.37 per day

Most Popular Car Hire Deals

Lisbon Airport Car Hire
Compact
Seat Leon or comparable
Seat Leon
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
Record-go
£ 5.75 / per day
Lisbon Airport Car Hire
Intermediate
Mercedes Benz A Class or comparable
Mercedes Benz A Class
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Man.
Rent-a-Star
£ 6.87 / per day
City Centre Car Hire
Economy Elite
Peugeot 2008 or comparable
Peugeot 2008
  • 5
  • 3
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
Ok Mobility
£ 8.73 / per day
Lisbon Airport Car Hire
Standard
Volkswagen T-Roc or comparable
Volkswagen T-Roc
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
CRC Car Rental Company
£ 13.87 / per day
These prices are approximate and depend on the dates of the booking, hire length and type of car. This information was last updated at 20:19 on 2023-03-17.
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Travel Information

Language
Portuguese
Currency
EUR
Drive on
Right-hand side
Dialing code
351
Average car hire price
£ 28.83 / per day
Average car hire length
3 days
Speed limit within city centre
50 km/h
31 mph
Speed limit out of city centre
90 - 100 km/h
56 - 62 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.05%
Average gasoline price
£ 1.68 / 1 liter
Highest gasoline price
£ 1.95 / 1 liter
Lowest gasoline price
£ 1.46 / 1 liter

Why hire a car in Lisbon?

The capital and largest city of Portugal, Lisbon is one of the most interesting European destinations. The city is known for its grand imperial history and many landmarks, but the real pleasure of Lisbon is in its colourful neighbourhoods, steep avenues, and joyful atmosphere.

Lisbon Car Hire

One-way Car Hire in Lisbon

The most popular one-way car hire options for pick up in Lisbon and drop off in another city include:

  • From Lisbon to Porto - 796 offers from £ 5.33 per day
  • From Lisbon to Faro - 409 offers from £ 5.33 per day
  • From Lisbon to Seville - 36 offers from £ 42.09 per day
  • From Lisbon to Madrid - 36 offers from £ 61.31 per day
  • From Lisbon to Coimbra - 94 offers from £ 17.30 per day

Top ways to enter Lisbon

  • Lisbon Airport. The busiest in the country, Lisbon Airport handles about 31 million travellers annually and offers flights to destinations not just in Europe, but also in Africa, Asia, and the Americas. The airport is very close to the city centre and can be reached in only about 15-20 minutes by car.  

Top destinations and activities

  • Alfama. Known for its waterfront location and trams that travel at angles seemingly defying the laws of physics, Alfama is one of the most interesting neighbourhoods of Lisbon. Characterized by its Moorish architecture, but actually inhabited long before that, the area is home to such gems as Castelo de São Jorge (St. George’s Castle) and Lisbon Cathedral among many others.
  • Ajuda Botanical Gardens. Built by the Portuguese royal family not long after the devastating earthquake in 1775, Ajuda is often mentioned among the oldest botanical gardens in Europe. A part of the larger palatial complex, this charming green area is near a number of other famous landmarks such as the Belem Tower.
  • Jerónimos Monastery. Even if you’re not a big fan of ecclesiastical architecture, visiting this UNESCO World Heritage site is definitely worth your time. Dating back to the 15th and 16th centuries, this fine example of Portuguese Gothic architecture is now home to the National Archaeology Museum and the Navy Museum of Lisbon.

Traffic and parking

  • You can only enter a roundabout after giving way to cars already on it.
  • The car’s documentation and proof of insurance always have to be inside a vehicle.
  • Drivers can only use a mobile phone if it is hands-free or an earpiece.
  • The legal alcohol limit is 0.05% for experienced drivers and 0.2 for novice drivers.
  • Safety cameras are in use.
  • On-street parking is available in the centre of Lisbon. In the red zone, parking costs €1.60/hr ($1.9/hr), with a maximum stay of 2 hours. In the yellow zone, parking costs €1.20/hr ($1.42/hr),  with a maximum stay of 4 hours. In the green zone, parking costs €0.80/hr ($0.95/hr), with a maximum stay of 4 hours. 
  • There are numerous car parks in the city centre where parking costs €15-45 ($18-53) per day. A better option might be heading south of the city centre where car parks like Santa Apolónia, Docas and Docas Ponte charge around €5-6 ($6-7) per day. Look up more information about parking in Portugal on Empark.
  • When parking on the street, your car must be parked facing the direction of travel.

Ideas for day trips

  • Sintra. An unmistakable presence in every Lisbon travel guide, the historic city of Sintra cannot exactly be called a hidden gem, but that is only because there’s so much to see here. Located some 30 km (18 miles) from the centre of the capital, the area is home to a number of historical palaces, Sintra-Cascais National Park, and Cabo da Roca, the westernmost point of continental Europe.
  • Nazaré. A Central Portuguese beach town of some 15,000 inhabitants, Nazaré would be a fairly unassuming destination if not for the fact that it is home to the highest wave ever surfed by man. Ever since the American Garrett McNamara braved the 23.8 m (78 feet) high wave in 2011 (a record that was further improved by the Brazilian Rodrigo Koxa in 2017), Nazaré has attracted thousands of visitors every year – and the Portuguese government even memorialized the monumental effort by releasing a special postmark. Even if you prefer to stay dry, watching the stunning tide in Nazaré, about a 90-minute drive north of Lisbon, is a special experience.

Most popular cars

The most hired car in Lisbon is the Fiat 500, followed by the Volkswagen Polo and the Seat Ibiza. The most popular car types are mini, economy, and intermediate.

Car Hire Prices in Lisbon

  • Convertibles - starting at £ 78 per day
  • Station wagons - starting at £ 54 per day
  • Large cars - starting at £ 52 per day
  • Medium cars - starting at £ 37 per day
  • People Carriers - starting at £ 118 per day
  • Premium cars - starting at £ 82 per day
  • Small cars - starting at £ 26 per day
  • SUVs - starting at £ 54 per day

Money-saving tips

These are some good methods to save money on your car:

  • Compare rates of different car providers
  • Book your car well in advance
  • Plan your route before you go
  • Know your fuel and mileage requirements
  • Visit during the month when the rental prices are the cheapest. According to our data, visiting Lisbon is the cheapest in March.
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Top 12 Cities near Lisbon

  1. Porto Car Hire starting at £ 3.11 per day
    278.1 km / 172.8 miles away
  2. Faro Car Hire starting at £ 6.41 per day
    219.8 km / 136.6 miles away
  3. Madeira Car Hire starting at £ 47.50 per day
    964.8 km / 599.5 miles away
  4. Funchal Car Hire starting at £ 47.50 per day
    979.9 km / 608.9 miles away
  5. Albufeira Car Hire starting at £ 16.64 per day
    202.4 km / 125.7 miles away
  6. Quarteira Car Hire starting at £ 12.60 per day
    209.3 km / 130.0 miles away
  7. Vilamoura Car Hire starting at £ 26.47 per day
    208.0 km / 129.2 miles away
  8. Lagos Car Hire starting at £ 26.70 per day
    189.1 km / 117.5 miles away
  9. Coimbra Car Hire starting at £ 22.57 per day
    171.1 km / 106.3 miles away
  10. Guimaraes Car Hire starting at £ 67.91 per day
    306.3 km / 190.3 miles away
  11. Sao Joao da Madeira Car Hire starting at £ 43.39 per day
    243.0 km / 151.0 miles away
  12. Carvoeiro Car Hire starting at £ 26.70 per day
    194.8 km / 121.1 miles away

Top 5 Destinations around Lisbon

  1. Lisbon Airport Car Hire starting at £ 2.67 per day
    4.5 km / 2.8 miles away
  2. Lisbon Prior Velho Car Hire starting at £ 31.21 per day
    6.0 km / 3.7 miles away
  3. Faro Airport Car Hire starting at £ 6.41 per day
    217.0 km / 134.8 miles away
  4. Porto Airport Car Hire starting at £ 3.11 per day
    282.5 km / 175.5 miles away
  5. Madeira Airport (Funchal) Car Hire starting at £ 47.50 per day
    960.8 km / 597.0 miles away

Map of Car Hire Destinations

During which month is it most affordable to hire a car in Lisbon?

Our data shows how prices for hiring a car in Lisbon fluctuate depending on the time of year. This graph can help you find the best bargain.
Average Price for Hiring a Car in Lisbon
£ 13.77
January
£ 11.63
February
£ 15.28
March
£ 39.81
April
£ 38.76
May
£ 42.94
June
£ 62.56
July
£ 53.04
August
£ 31.00
September
£ 24.57
October
£ 14.93
November
£ 20.87
December
The cheapest month to hire a car in Lisbon is February with prices starting at £ 11.63 for an Economy class cars. The most expensive month in which to hire a car is July with prices for for a Compact class) starting at £ 62.56. The average cost over the course of the entire year is £ 31. You can use this to plan your trip at the time of year when it would be most economical to hire a car. Note that these prices are only averages. The amount of time you hire a car for and the time at which you book will influence the prices.

What is the usual period for which people keep their hire cars, on average, in Lisbon?

Hirers picking up a car in Lisbon keep them for an average of 10 days during in January, while those picking up their cars in April keep them for an average of 8.
Average Hire Length in Lisbon
10
January
9
February
9
March
8
April
8
May
9
June
9
July
9
August
9
September
9
October
8
November
10
December

What is the most favoured month for hiring a car in Lisbon?

The most popular month for hiring a car in Lisbon is August, and the least popular is January.
Popularity of Car Hire in Lisbon by Monthly Searches
53%
January
64%
February
70%
March
88%
April
97%
May
121%
June
157%
July
168%
August
142%
September
102%
October
58%
November
80%
December

Car Hire Information

Car hire locations 14
Airport locations 1
Popular suppliers BeRent, Klass Wagen, Drive on Holidays, Turisprime, Record-go
Popular car categories Small cars, SUVs, Medium cars, Station wagons
Lowest price £ 3 per day
Cheapest supplier Cheap rent

Most Popular Car Hire Models

Hire Agency Model Doors Luggage Type
BeRent Volkswagen Polo 5 2 Small cars
BeRent Fiat 500 3 1 Small cars
BeRent Renault Captur 5 3 SUVs
Klass Wagen Volkswagen Polo 5 1 Small cars
Turisprime Volkswagen Polo 4 1 Small cars
Record-go Seat Ibiza 5 2 Small cars
Klass Wagen Volkswagen Up 5 1 Small cars
CRC Car Rental Company Renault Captur 5 3 SUVs
Drive on Holidays Volkswagen Polo 4 2 Small cars
Record-go Fiat 500 3 1 Small cars

Our Customers' Reviews

Because we want to make sure each review listed here is left by a real customer, we don’t have an option to post a review here. Instead, we ask each and every customer to leave a review after they return their rental car. This way, you know that all reviews are authentic, verified, and trustworthy.

United Kingdom
Seat Ibiza
18 January 2023
Very good
United Kingdom
Volkswagen Polo
4 January 2023
My experience it's was very useful
United Kingdom
Volkswagen Polo
21 October 2022
Cascais is a beautiful city with great beaches and restaurants. The western beaches are amazing and the Sintra National park is beautiful.
United Kingdom
Renault Captur
13 October 2022
To price and cost we don't found better deals.
United Kingdom
Fiat Panda
24 September 2022
A road trip to the south of Portugal and Spain
United Kingdom
Fiat 500
19 September 2022
Coastal walks in the Algarve. Driving through cute towns and vineyards.
United Kingdom
Citro?n C4 Grand Picasso 5+2
17 September 2022
Lots of sightseeing and good food.
United Kingdom
VW Polo
10 September 2022
Tomar is a great little city in Portugal, loads of Templar history and a great castle. Same for Castelo Branco.
United Kingdom
Ford Fiesta
4 September 2022
If you're not used to Portuguese roads be very careful at junctions and don't drive at night.
United Kingdom
Renault Captur
23 August 2022
Lots of coastal exploration
United Kingdom
Fiat 500
17 August 2022
Wonderful Atlantic coastline of Portugal.
United Kingdom
Fiat Panda
15 August 2022
Had a fab trip to Portugal, lovely people and places. Havi g a car was a great benefit
United Kingdom
Ford Fiesta
29 June 2022
visited and stayed in Comporta for 1 week and then drown around Lisbon for 1 day. Comporta was chill and easy!
United Kingdom
Citro?n C3
1 June 2022
It would have been easier to flytoFaro rather than pay the tolls and the petrol so we will probably spend that money On a nights hotel stay. That said it is a pleasant road to drive with excellent service areas.
United Kingdom
Citro?n C4 Picasso
26 May 2022
Awkward to park nearby.
United Kingdom
Peugeot 308 STW
15 May 2022
Lisbon got plenty of restaurants with really good food with suitable prices so not too expensive and it's a historic city with a lot of views like a castle, museums, palaces and because its near the coast its got beaches to spend a little bit of time in the sun.
United Kingdom
Fiat 500
22 April 2022
Insist on a car with an actual spare wheel, not just a pump or a temporary wheel. I drove over 2000km around Portugal, from the Douro Valley to the Algarve. Roads are mostly easy; some, in the mountains, can be challenging - love that!
United Kingdom
VW Polo
21 April 2022
It was my first time and I love it I definitely recommend to everyone who want to rent a car using drive on holidays company.
Cyprus
Fiat 500 Lounge
28 November 2021
Obidos Christmas lights were well worth the visit,the castle lighting was fantastic never ever seen anything like it 👍👍👍👍
United Kingdom
Fiat 500 Cabrio
16 November 2021
Algarve was amazing
United Kingdom
Smart ForTwo
2 November 2021
Lagos was beautiful, definitely check out!
United Kingdom
Renault Captur
21 October 2021
Portugal - best country in Euope. Lisbon my favourite city worldwide.
United Kingdom
Volkswagen Up
7 October 2021
we travelled over 2000 km's to Cascasi, Obidos, Vilamoura and Sao Martinho Do Porto - we found having a motorway pass really useful as it meant there was not stopping at tolls. No toll roads are great if a little badly maintained
United Kingdom
Ford Fiesta
27 September 2021
we base ourselves in Ericera just north of Lisbon . Great restaurants at good prices
United Kingdom
VW Up
25 September 2021
We went to central Portugal. Fatima to be exact, which was very tranquil and quiet. Especially with all that is going on. Obviously the nearest beaches is over an hour drive which we could tolerate as we didn't plan to visit much.
United Kingdom
Peugeot 108
13 June 2021
We drove from Lisbon down to the ALgarve and back. Would highly recommed a car for doing this! Flexibility was totally worth it!
United Kingdom
Mazda CX-3
5 June 2021
Sadorent themselves are excellent, if you can go direct .. do so .. we found agents know nothing apart from how to take your cash . We had to delay and the agent charged us a fortune but the Sado rep was suprised as he’d have delayed free

Car Hire Statistics

Highest rated company
EPI Rent a Car
9.48 / 10
Lowest rated company
RightCars
6.69 / 10
Total number of reviews
659
Total rental companies
44
Average daily price
£ 28.83
Lowest daily price
£ 2.67
Total cars available
1306

Top 44 Hire Companies in Lisbon in 2023

EPI Rent a Car
EPI Rent a Car
Remarkable 9.5 / 369 reviews
1 location
£ 16 - £ 62
Cael
Cael
Remarkable 9.3 / 472 reviews
2 locations
£ 11 - £ 215
Guerin
Guerin
Remarkable 9.3 / 444 reviews
2 locations
£ 16 - £ 101
BeRent
BeRent
Remarkable 9.3 / 2286 reviews
2 locations
£ 3 - £ 473
Golfauto
Golfauto
Remarkable 9.2 / 61 reviews
1 location
£ 73 - £ 102
SIXT
SIXT
Remarkable 9.2 / 547 reviews
3 locations
£ 14 - £ 309
RENTAUTO
RENTAUTO
Remarkable 9.2 / 339 reviews
2 locations
£ 13 - £ 62
Global Rent a Car
Global Rent a Car
Remarkable 9.2 / 905 reviews
2 locations
£ 6 - £ 169
Rent-a-Star
Rent-a-Star
Remarkable 9.1 / 210 reviews
1 location
£ 7 - £ 18
ValpiRent
ValpiRent
Remarkable 9.1 / 129 reviews
1 location
£ 18 - £ 135
Drivalia
Drivalia
Remarkable 9.1 / 797 reviews
3 locations
£ 11 - £ 137
Alamo
Alamo
Remarkable 9.1 / 176 reviews
1 location
£ 14 - £ 159
CRC Car Rental Company
CRC Car Rental Company
Remarkable 9.1 / 630 reviews
1 location
£ 5 - £ 361
Enterprise
Enterprise
Remarkable 9.1 / 42 reviews
1 location
£ 15 - £ 159
Turisprime
Turisprime
Remarkable 9 / 1462 reviews
1 location
£ 3 - £ 91
Keddy
Keddy
Remarkable 9 / 277 reviews
7 locations
£ 14 - £ 114
Movyng Rent A Car
Movyng Rent A Car
Remarkable 9 / 227 reviews
2 locations
£ 40 - £ 527
Centauro
Centauro
Outstanding 8.9 / 649 reviews
1 location
£ 5 - £ 24
Drive on Holidays
Drive on Holidays
Outstanding 8.9 / 2380 reviews
1 location
£ 8 - £ 165
GreenMotion
GreenMotion
Outstanding 8.9 / 50 reviews
1 location
£ 5 - £ 16
Ok Mobility
Ok Mobility
Outstanding 8.9 / 973 reviews
2 locations
£ 6 - £ 85
Opcao Rent a Car
Opcao Rent a Car
Outstanding 8.8 / 56 reviews
1 location
£ 10 - £ 19
Record-go
Record-go
Outstanding 8.8 / 850 reviews
1 location
£ 5 - £ 87
Thrifty
Thrifty
Outstanding 8.8 / 5 reviews
4 locations
£ 14 - £ 22
Klass Wagen
Klass Wagen
Outstanding 8.7 / 1028 reviews
1 location
£ 3 - £ 22
Cheap rent
Cheap rent
Outstanding 8.7 / 326 reviews
1 location
£ 3 - £ 4
Europcar
Europcar
Outstanding 8.7 / 78 reviews
6 locations
£ 20 - £ 154
Budget
Budget
Outstanding 8.7 / 38 reviews
3 locations
£ 21 - £ 93
AUSOCAR RENT-A-CAR
AUSOCAR RENT-A-CAR
Outstanding 8.6 / 392 reviews
2 locations
£ 18 - £ 38
Carwiz
Carwiz
Outstanding 8.5 / 320 reviews
1 location
£ 29 - £ 129
National
National
Outstanding 8.5
1 location
Dollar
Dollar
Outstanding 8.5 / 42 reviews
1 location
£ 11 - £ 12
Roma Rent A Car
Roma Rent A Car
Outstanding 8.4 / 1 reviews
2 locations
Ok Rent A Car
Ok Rent A Car
Outstanding 8.4 / 1 reviews
1 location
Routes Car Rental
Routes Car Rental
Outstanding 8.4 / 2 reviews
1 location
Hertz
Hertz
Outstanding 8.4 / 28 reviews
3 locations
£ 16 - £ 58
Goldcar
Goldcar
Outstanding 8.3 / 861 reviews
1 location
£ 5 - £ 5
Avis
Avis
Outstanding 8.2 / 40 reviews
3 locations
£ 23 - £ 64
First Rent
First Rent
Great 7.8 / 41 reviews
2 locations
£ 71 - £ 344
Surprice
Surprice
Great 7.8 / 1074 reviews
2 locations
£ 11 - £ 84
Interrent
Interrent
Great 7.6 / 134 reviews
1 location
Drive&Go
Drive&Go
Great 7.5 / 5 reviews
1 location
Bravacar
Bravacar
Great 7.2 / 297 reviews
1 location
£ 4 - £ 14
RightCars
RightCars
Good 6.7 / 116 reviews
1 location
£ 14 - £ 19
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