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Portugal Car Rental
As one of the warmest countries of mainland Europe, Portugal is a great destination for anyone wishing to soak up the heat and sun. Whether driving around the cultural cities or the beautiful coastline & beaches, there is plenty to do and explore.
Roads in Portugal are generally good, there is an extensive motorway network that enables you to quickly reach your destination. All cities can reached by either motorway or good modern roads. The cities of Lisbon and Porto have an intricate road system, sometimes roads get quite narrow as they pass between buildings.
The Algarve
The Algarve is the top destination in Portugal for car renters, with fantastic coastline, hot sunny beaches, world famous golf courses and great nightlife.
You are likely to enter the Algarve from the capital of the region; the city of Faro. Here you can easily pick up your rental car and drive to your destination. The modern Faro Airport is not far from the city itself around 7km, many low-cost airlines offer cheap flights here from European cities.
A growing number of people are buying holiday homes in the warm Mediterranean climate of southern Portugal, as EU citizens can freely buy property there.
Sailing and yachting is a great activity around the coast, or just relax and soak up the sun on one of the plentiful sandy beaches. Golf is a popular attraction to the Algarve, with the investment in hundreds of golf courses to cater for every lover of the sport.
The Ria Formosa lagoon is a large nature reserve where hundreds of bird species stop during their migration between warm and cooler climates. Limestone caves are found along the coastline, offering fantastic opportunities to explore the natural geography of the region, some are only accessible by boat.
In Portugal, the car rental suppliers we use include Airauto, Auto Jardim, Auto Rent, Iberent and Budget. By combining the best of local and worldwide suppliers we can find you the best quote available.
Remember, in Portugal, drive on the right hand side of the road.
