Portugal car rentals

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FAQs about renting a car in Portugal

• How much does it cost to rent a car in Portugal?

  On average a rental car in Portugal costs $36 per day.

• What is the most popular rental car in Portugal?

  Compact (Ford Focus or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in Portugal.

• What is the cheapest car rental company in Portugal?

  In the past 72 hours, the cheapest rental cars were found at SURPRICE CAR RENTAL ($6/day), Klass Wagen ($8/day) and DRIVEONHOLIDAYS ($16/day).

• What is the best rental car company in Portugal?

  Based on ratings and reviews from real users on KAYAK, the best car rental companies in Portugal are Sixt (7.6, 185 reviews), Avis (7.6, 74 reviews), and Hertz (7.5, 108 reviews).

• How can I find car rentals near me in Portugal?

  Take a look at our extensive car rental location map to find the best rental cars near you.

• Where should I rent a car in Portugal?

  Based on car searches on KAYAK, the most popular cities to rent a car in Portugal are Lisbon (61% of total searches of users looking to rent a car in Portugal), Porto (18%) and Ponta Delgada (Açores) (10%).

• How much does it cost to rent a car for a week in Portugal?

  On average a rental car in Portugal costs $272 per week ($39 per day).

• How much does it cost to rent a car long term for a month in Portugal?

  On average a rental car in Portugal costs $1164 per month ($39 per day).

• What is driving like in Portugal?

  When you rent a car in Portugal, you will need to drive on the right-hand side of the road and overtake on the left. You will find that the country has a brilliant network of highways and that traffic in Porto and Lisbon’s city centers is light. Most highways are toll roads, so they require payment by cash or credit card. On the Algarve highway, an electronic toll pass is required.

• How old do you have to be to rent a car in Portugal?

  If you plan to rent a car in Poland, the minimum age for drivers is 19 years old, although this varies according to car size. Drivers must have held a license for at least a year, and those younger than 25 years old will incur a surcharge. Both EU licenses and international driving licenses are accepted.

• How are gas prices in Portugal?

  When you fill up your rental car’s tank in Poland, you will find that the average price of gas is 1.52 € ($1.72) per liter, which equates to $6.50 a gallon. You will find a good choice of gas stations around the country, which are open from 7:00 am to 10:00 pm. Some gas stations on highways and in major cities are open 24h.

• What are the speed limits in Portugal?

  Before you drive in Portugal, you will need to know the speed limits. In residential areas, the speed limit is between 30 km/h (18 mph) and 50 km/h (31 mph), and on national roads, you can travel up to 90 km/h (56 mph). On highways, the maximum speed limit is 120 km/h (74 mph), with a minimum speed of 50 km/h (31 mph).