Holiday Car Hire in Portugal
Use a Hire Car to Tour Portugal
Once upon a time, Portuguese explorers traveled the world; today, travelers from all parts of the globe come here to explore the country. Portugal forms a portion of Europe's western shore and keeps a constant look-out over the Atlantic Ocean. This favored location made Portugal a hub for global communications for centuries and more. See Portugal at ground level from your hire car.
Mountains in the north, grass-covered rolling hills in the south, the river Tagus in between - Portugal offers a varied landscape that is perfect for a driving tour. The landscape extends from the sea level coastline to the peak of Serra de Estrela, and you can see it all with a hire car. And the mild climate makes it a perfect destination year round.
A succession of civilizations made their mark on Portugal, including the Roman Empire, the Moors and northern Europeans. Regional attractions abound. Travel to the Alentejo and see the remains of Roman culture. Knock around Lisbon, a modern city with a past that spans 20 centuries. Or get off the beaten path at one of Portugal's nature preserves.
A huge variety of activities in every region of the country beckon the adventurous. Go sailing, go snorkeling, go windsurfing - enjoy the water in your own way. Ride a horse across the countryside. Visit one, or more, of Portugal's wineries. Play a round or two of golf, hit the tennis courts.
A driving tour of Portugal might include a tour of the romantic Douro Valley. Or perhaps you'll enjoy fishing or white water rafting on one of the rivers of the Minho. Or maybe you want to take a tour along the coast of the Algarve. It's your decision, and your hire car will help make it all possible.
Pick up your Portugal car hire from any of a number of locations, and choose your ride from the large fleet of rental cars.
Portugal is served by two primary airports. Faro Airport (FAO) is located 7.5kms (4.7 miles) west of Faro on the coast. Airlines serving Faro from UK include easyJet, Thomson flights, ryanair, flythomascook.com, British Airways, Aer Lingus, bmibaby, flyglobespan,Flybe, Monarch, and Jet2. Find car hire desks in the Arrivals hall.
Lisbon Airport (LIS), 8.5kms (5.3 miles) north of Lisbon, is served by a number of airlines from UK: easyJet, British Airways, TAP, and bmibaby. Car hire companies are located in the Arrivals hall.The car hire agency can make your experience in Portugal an enjoyable one, whether you need a car for business or you have plans to visit the far-flung corners of the country. Here are a few tips:
- Before you leave home, review your car hire reservation and confirm the name of the company you're working with (Europcar, Avis, Hertz).
- Make sure you can provide a valid passport, credit card, driver's license and rental voucher. You may need an International Driving Permit; check local regulations.
- Go over the details of your car hire agreement with the hire company before you get on the road; you do not want any unpleasant surprises along the way. For example, make certain your agreement allows you to drive into a different country.
- Make a detailed inspection of the car and note any pre-existing damage, including scratches and dings, on your car hire agreement.
- Ensure that your hire car has appropriate safety equipment for any country you may be driving the car through.
- Before you drive off, know the company's policy for refueling the vehicle. Usually, you must return the hire car with a full fuel tank or the company will refill it for you and charge you a premium.
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