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Car rental offers in Portugal

Whether you're looking for a small rental car or a station wagon for the entire family, we will always have a suitable vehicle for the lowest price. Below are some examples from our selection in Portugal.

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Mini
Economy
Compact
Intermediate
Standard
Full-size
Luxury
Station wagon
Passenger van
Convertible
SUV
Electric
Fiat 500
Or similar
For example: Fiat 500
Our best deals
  1. Klass Wagen
    From £ 3 /day
  2. Drive On Holidays
    From £ 3 /day
  3. BeRent
    From £ 3 /day
Toyota Aygo
Or similar
For example: Toyota Aygo
Our best deals
  1. Klass Wagen
    From £ 3 /day
  2. OK Mobility
    From £ 5 /day
Fiat 500
Or similar
Worry Free
For example: Fiat 500
Our best deals
  1. Centauro
    From £ 5 /day
  2. BeRent
    From £ 6 /day
  3. Drive On Holidays
    From £ 7 /day
Volkswagen Up
Or similar
For example: Volkswagen Up
Our best deals
  1. Klass Wagen
    From £ 3 /day
  2. Drive On Holidays
    From £ 3 /day
  3. Turisprime
    From £ 5 /day
Volkswagen Up!
Or similar
For example: Volkswagen Up!
Our best deals
  1. Klass Wagen
    From £ 3 /day
  2. SurPrice car rentals
    From £ 4 /day
  3. Drive On Holidays
    From £ 4 /day
Fiat Panda
Or similar
Worry Free
For example: Fiat Panda
Our best deals
  1. Centauro
    From £ 6 /day
  2. Drive On Holidays
    From £ 6 /day
  3. BeRent
    From £ 6 /day
Fiat Panda
Or similar
For example: Fiat Panda
Our best deals
  1. Drive On Holidays
    From £ 3 /day
  2. BeRent
    From £ 3 /day
  3. Goldcar
    From £ 5 /day
Ford Fiesta
Or similar
For example: Ford Fiesta
Our best deals
  1. Drive On Holidays
    From £ 3 /day
Volkswagen Up
Or similar
Worry Free
For example: Volkswagen Up
Our best deals
  1. Turisprime
    From £ 6 /day
  2. Drive On Holidays
    From £ 6 /day
  3. Guerin
    From £ 14 /day
More rental cars? This is only a small selection of the rental options. Want to see more?
Volkswagen Polo
Or similar
For example: Volkswagen Polo
Our best deals
  1. Klass Wagen
    From £ 3 /day
  2. Drive On Holidays
    From £ 4 /day
  3. BeRent
    From £ 5 /day
Fiat Punto
Or similar
For example: Fiat Punto
Our best deals
  1. Drive On Holidays
    From £ 4 /day
  2. Bravacar
    From £ 13 /day
  3. Budget
    From £ 16 /day
Seat Ibiza
Or similar
Worry Free
For example: Seat Ibiza
Our best deals
  1. Centauro
    From £ 6 /day
  2. Record Rent a Car
    From £ 8 /day
  3. SurPrice car rentals
    From £ 9 /day
Smart For Four
Or similar
For example: Smart For Four
Our best deals
  1. Rent a star
    From £ 4 /day
Peugeot 208
Or similar
For example: Peugeot 208
Our best deals
  1. SurPrice car rentals
    From £ 4 /day
  2. CRC car rental company
    From £ 4 /day
  3. Green Motion
    From £ 5 /day
VW Polo
Or similar
Worry Free
For example: VW Polo
Our best deals
  1. Turisprime
    From £ 7 /day
  2. Drivalia
    From £ 8 /day
  3. Europcar
    From £ 14 /day
Fiat 500
Or similar
For example: Fiat 500
Our best deals
  1. Drive On Holidays
    From £ 4 /day
  2. CRC car rental company
    From £ 5 /day
  3. Centauro
    From £ 7 /day
Volkswagen Taigo
Or similar
For example: Volkswagen Taigo
Our best deals
  1. Klass Wagen
    From £ 4 /day
Fiat 500e
Or similar
Worry Free
For example: Fiat 500e
Our best deals
  1. Centauro
    From £ 7 /day
More rental cars? This is only a small selection of the rental options. Want to see more?
Mercedes-Benz A-Class
Or similar
For example: Mercedes-Benz A-Class
Our best deals
  1. Rent a star
    From £ 3 /day
  2. Drive On Holidays
    From £ 9 /day
  3. BeRent
    From £ 19 /day
Skoda Scala
Or similar
For example: Skoda Scala
Our best deals
  1. Klass Wagen
    From £ 4 /day
  2. FireFly Car Rental
    From £ 8 /day
Audi A3
Or similar
Worry Free
For example: Audi A3
Our best deals
  1. Drivalia
    From £ 8 /day
  2. Hertz
    From £ 18 /day
  3. BeRent
    From £ 24 /day
Volkswagen Golf
Or similar
For example: Volkswagen Golf
Our best deals
  1. Klass Wagen
    From £ 4 /day
  2. Drive On Holidays
    From £ 5 /day
  3. BeRent
    From £ 5 /day
Volkswagen Taigo
Or similar
For example: Volkswagen Taigo
Our best deals
  1. Klass Wagen
    From £ 4 /day
Fiat Tipo
Or similar
Worry Free
For example: Fiat Tipo
Our best deals
  1. BeRent
    From £ 8 /day
  2. YorCar
    From £ 19 /day
  3. Europcar
    From £ 61 /day
Renault Megane
Or similar
For example: Renault Megane
Our best deals
  1. SurPrice car rentals
    From £ 5 /day
  2. Green Motion
    From £ 7 /day
  3. Guerin
    From £ 9 /day
Seat Arona
Or similar
For example: Seat Arona
Our best deals
  1. SurPrice car rentals
    From £ 5 /day
  2. Record Rent a Car
    From £ 5 /day
  3. Green Motion
    From £ 6 /day
Ford Puma
Or similar
Worry Free
For example: Ford Puma
Our best deals
  1. BeRent
    From £ 8 /day
  2. Drivalia
    From £ 9 /day
  3. Sixt
    From £ 15 /day
More rental cars? This is only a small selection of the rental options. Want to see more?
Volkswagen T-Roc
Or similar
For example: Volkswagen T-Roc
Our best deals
  1. Klass Wagen
    From £ 5 /day
  2. Drive On Holidays
    From £ 7 /day
  3. Guerin
    From £ 13 /day
Nissan Qashqai
Or similar
For example: Nissan Qashqai
Our best deals
  1. Drive On Holidays
    From £ 7 /day
  2. OK Mobility
    From £ 11 /day
  3. Guerin
    From £ 13 /day
Hyundai Tucson
Or similar
Worry Free
For example: Hyundai Tucson
Our best deals
  1. Record Rent a Car
    From £ 9 /day
  2. Ilha Verde Rent a Car
    From £ 56 /day
Nissan Juke
Or similar
For example: Nissan Juke
Our best deals
  1. Drive On Holidays
    From £ 7 /day
  2. Global Rent a Car
    From £ 22 /day
Audi A3
Or similar
For example: Audi A3
Our best deals
  1. Drive On Holidays
    From £ 7 /day
  2. Guerin
    From £ 13 /day
  3. Record Rent a Car
    From £ 18 /day
Nissan Qashqai
Or similar
Worry Free
For example: Nissan Qashqai
Our best deals
  1. Drive On Holidays
    From £ 11 /day
  2. OK Mobility
    From £ 11 /day
  3. Guerin
    From £ 16 /day
Kia Xceed
Or similar
For example: Kia Xceed
Our best deals
  1. Drive On Holidays
    From £ 7 /day
Toyota C-HR
Or similar
For example: Toyota C-HR
Our best deals
  1. Drive On Holidays
    From £ 8 /day
  2. Alamo
    From £ 19 /day
  3. Budget
    From £ 22 /day
Nissan Juke
Or similar
Worry Free
For example: Nissan Juke
Our best deals
  1. Drive On Holidays
    From £ 11 /day
More rental cars? This is only a small selection of the rental options. Want to see more?
Volkswagen T-Roc
Or similar
For example: Volkswagen T-Roc
Our best deals
  1. Klass Wagen
    From £ 5 /day
  2. CRC car rental company
    From £ 9 /day
Mazda CX-3
Or similar
For example: Mazda CX-3
Our best deals
  1. YorCar
    From £ 8 /day
Fiat 500
Or similar
Worry Free
For example: Fiat 500
Our best deals
  1. CRC car rental company
    From £ 9 /day
Peugeot 2008
Or similar
For example: Peugeot 2008
Our best deals
  1. Klass Wagen
    From £ 9 /day
Fiat 500
Or similar
For example: Fiat 500
Our best deals
  1. CRC car rental company
    From £ 9 /day
Volkswagen Passat
Or similar
Worry Free
For example: Volkswagen Passat
Our best deals
  1. Turisprime
    From £ 14 /day
  2. Europcar
    From £ 31 /day
  3. Alamo
    From £ 84 /day
Kia XCeed
Or similar
For example: Kia XCeed
Our best deals
  1. Drive On Holidays
    From £ 10 /day
Peugeot 3008
Or similar
Worry Free
For example: Peugeot 3008
Our best deals
  1. Centauro
    From £ 15 /day
  2. OK Mobility
    From £ 15 /day
  3. SurPrice car rentals
    From £ 24 /day
Volkswagen Passat
Or similar
For example: Volkswagen Passat
Our best deals
  1. Turisprime
    From £ 10 /day
  2. Europcar
    From £ 38 /day
  3. Alamo
    From £ 75 /day
More rental cars? This is only a small selection of the rental options. Want to see more?
Mercedes-Benz CLA
Or similar
For example: Mercedes-Benz CLA
Our best deals
  1. Drive On Holidays
    From £ 20 /day
Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake
Or similar
For example: Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake
Our best deals
  1. Drive On Holidays
    From £ 20 /day
Mercedes-Benz CLA
Or similar
Worry Free
For example: Mercedes-Benz CLA
Our best deals
  1. Drive On Holidays
    From £ 27 /day
Volkswagen Caddy Maxi
Or similar
For example: Volkswagen Caddy Maxi
Our best deals
  1. Record Rent a Car
    From £ 26 /day
Mercedes-Benz C-Class
Or similar
For example: Mercedes-Benz C-Class
Our best deals
  1. Rent a star
    From £ 26 /day
  2. Drive On Holidays
    From £ 31 /day
  3. Guerin
    From £ 32 /day
BMW 2-Series
Or similar
Worry Free
For example: BMW 2-Series
Our best deals
  1. Guerin
    From £ 28 /day
  2. Drivalia
    From £ 50 /day
Volkswagen Caddy Maxi
Or similar
Worry Free
For example: Volkswagen Caddy Maxi
Our best deals
  1. Record Rent a Car
    From £ 28 /day
BMW 2-Series
Or similar
For example: BMW 2-Series
Our best deals
  1. Guerin
    From £ 28 /day
  2. Drivalia
    From £ 35 /day
BMW 3-Series
Or similar
Worry Free
For example: BMW 3-Series
Our best deals
  1. Guerin
    From £ 28 /day
  2. Sixt
    From £ 33 /day
  3. Budget
    From £ 62 /day
More rental cars? This is only a small selection of the rental options. Want to see more?
Citroen DS4
Or similar
For example: Citroen DS4
Our best deals
  1. Drive On Holidays
    From £ 16 /day
Mercedes-Benz C-Class
Or similar
For example: Mercedes-Benz C-Class
Our best deals
  1. Drive On Holidays
    From £ 16 /day
  2. SurPrice car rentals
    From £ 25 /day
  3. Guerin
    From £ 28 /day
Citroen DS4
Or similar
Worry Free
For example: Citroen DS4
Our best deals
  1. Drive On Holidays
    From £ 18 /day
Polestar 2
Or similar
For example: Polestar 2
Our best deals
  1. Hertz
    From £ 20 /day
Mercedes-Benz C-Class
Or similar
Worry Free
For example: Mercedes-Benz C-Class
Our best deals
  1. Drive On Holidays
    From £ 22 /day
  2. Guerin
    From £ 27 /day
  3. SurPrice car rentals
    From £ 30 /day
Volvo V60
Or similar
For example: Volvo V60
Our best deals
  1. Drive On Holidays
    From £ 21 /day
  2. Europcar
    From £ 36 /day
  3. Avis
    From £ 51 /day
Volvo V60
Or similar
Worry Free
For example: Volvo V60
Our best deals
  1. Drive On Holidays
    From £ 24 /day
  2. Europcar
    From £ 42 /day
  3. Avis
    From £ 54 /day
Mercedes-Benz GLA
Or similar
For example: Mercedes-Benz GLA
Our best deals
  1. Drive On Holidays
    From £ 23 /day
Polestar 2
Or similar
Worry Free
For example: Polestar 2
Our best deals
  1. Hertz
    From £ 25 /day
More rental cars? This is only a small selection of the rental options. Want to see more?
Kia Ceed
Or similar
For example: Kia Ceed
Our best deals
  1. Klass Wagen
    From £ 5 /day
Skoda Scala
Or similar
For example: Skoda Scala
Our best deals
  1. SurPrice car rentals
    From £ 5 /day
  2. FireFly Car Rental
    From £ 8 /day
Seat Arona
Or similar
Worry Free
For example: Seat Arona
Our best deals
  1. Drivalia
    From £ 7 /day
Opel Astra
Or similar
For example: Opel Astra
Our best deals
  1. Drive On Holidays
    From £ 5 /day
  2. Bravacar
    From £ 13 /day
  3. Europcar
    From £ 15 /day
Renault Clio
Or similar
For example: Renault Clio
Our best deals
  1. Drive On Holidays
    From £ 5 /day
  2. Ilha Verde Rent a Car
    From £ 9 /day
  3. Turisprime
    From £ 22 /day
Seat Leon
Or similar
Worry Free
For example: Seat Leon
Our best deals
  1. Record Rent a Car
    From £ 10 /day
  2. Dollar Rent a Car
    From £ 15 /day
  3. Thrifty
    From £ 15 /day
Ford Focus
Or similar
For example: Ford Focus
Our best deals
  1. Goldcar
    From £ 6 /day
  2. Europcar
    From £ 15 /day
  3. Ilha Verde Rent a Car
    From £ 15 /day
Volkswagen Golf
Or similar
For example: Volkswagen Golf
Our best deals
  1. Drive On Holidays
    From £ 6 /day
  2. Enterprise
    From £ 15 /day
  3. Europcar
    From £ 16 /day
Volkswagen Golf
Or similar
Worry Free
For example: Volkswagen Golf
Our best deals
  1. Drive On Holidays
    From £ 11 /day
  2. Enterprise
    From £ 19 /day
  3. Europcar
    From £ 19 /day
More rental cars? This is only a small selection of the rental options. Want to see more?
Ford Transit Custom
Or similar
For example: Ford Transit Custom
Our best deals
  1. Green Motion
    From £ 26 /day
Mercedes-Benz Vito
Or similar
For example: Mercedes-Benz Vito
Our best deals
  1. Drive On Holidays
    From £ 29 /day
  2. Avis
    From £ 36 /day
  3. Thrifty
    From £ 52 /day
Mercedes-Benz Vito
Or similar
Worry Free
For example: Mercedes-Benz Vito
Our best deals
  1. Drive On Holidays
    From £ 37 /day
  2. Thrifty
    From £ 52 /day
  3. Dollar Rent a Car
    From £ 64 /day
Peugeot Expert
Or similar
For example: Peugeot Expert
Our best deals
  1. Guerin
    From £ 30 /day
  2. Drivalia
    From £ 82 /day
Toyota Proace
Or similar
For example: Toyota Proace
Our best deals
  1. SurPrice car rentals
    From £ 35 /day
Toyota Proace
Or similar
Worry Free
For example: Toyota Proace
Our best deals
  1. SurPrice car rentals
    From £ 39 /day
Ford Transit
Or similar
For example: Ford Transit
Our best deals
  1. Budget
    From £ 38 /day
  2. Ilha Verde Rent a Car
    From £ 64 /day
  3. BeRent
    From £ 73 /day
Renault Traffic
Or similar
Worry Free
For example: Renault Traffic
Our best deals
  1. Sixt
    From £ 43 /day
  2. Ilha Verde Rent a Car
    From £ 57 /day
Renault Traffic
Or similar
For example: Renault Traffic
Our best deals
  1. Sixt
    From £ 39 /day
  2. Ilha Verde Rent a Car
    From £ 53 /day
More rental cars? This is only a small selection of the rental options. Want to see more?
Fiat 500
Or similar
For example: Fiat 500
Our best deals
  1. Drive On Holidays
    From £ 5 /day
  2. CRC car rental company
    From £ 5 /day
  3. Centauro
    From £ 6 /day
Fiat 500C
Or similar
For example: Fiat 500C
Our best deals
  1. Drive On Holidays
    From £ 5 /day
  2. YorCar
    From £ 13 /day
  3. Keddy By Europcar
    From £ 14 /day
Fiat 500
Or similar
Worry Free
For example: Fiat 500
Our best deals
  1. CRC car rental company
    From £ 9 /day
  2. Sixt
    From £ 10 /day
  3. Centauro
    From £ 11 /day
Fiat 500C
Or similar
Worry Free
For example: Fiat 500C
Our best deals
  1. Keddy By Europcar
    From £ 13 /day
  2. Europcar
    From £ 47 /day
Mini Cooper
Or similar
For example: Mini Cooper
Our best deals
  1. Sixt
    From £ 16 /day
  2. Drive On Holidays
    From £ 20 /day
  3. Europcar
    From £ 21 /day
Mini Cooper
Or similar
Worry Free
For example: Mini Cooper
Our best deals
  1. Sixt
    From £ 20 /day
  2. Europcar
    From £ 25 /day
  3. Drive On Holidays
    From £ 25 /day
Volkswagen Beetle
Or similar
For example: Volkswagen Beetle
Our best deals
  1. YorCar
    From £ 24 /day
BMW 2-Series
Or similar
For example: BMW 2-Series
Our best deals
  1. Sixt
    From £ 24 /day
  2. Europcar
    From £ 44 /day
  3. Drivalia
    From £ 65 /day
BMW 2-Series
Or similar
Worry Free
For example: BMW 2-Series
Our best deals
  1. Europcar
    From £ 24 /day
  2. Sixt
    From £ 25 /day
  3. Drivalia
    From £ 80 /day
More rental cars? This is only a small selection of the rental options. Want to see more?
Volkswagen Taigo
Or similar
For example: Volkswagen Taigo
Our best deals
  1. Klass Wagen
    From £ 4 /day
Seat Arona
Or similar
For example: Seat Arona
Our best deals
  1. SurPrice car rentals
    From £ 5 /day
  2. Record Rent a Car
    From £ 5 /day
  3. Green Motion
    From £ 6 /day
Renault Captur
Or similar
Worry Free
For example: Renault Captur
Our best deals
  1. BeRent
    From £ 8 /day
  2. Drive On Holidays
    From £ 10 /day
  3. Turisprime
    From £ 10 /day
Renault Captur
Or similar
For example: Renault Captur
Our best deals
  1. Drive On Holidays
    From £ 5 /day
  2. BeRent
    From £ 5 /day
  3. Goldcar
    From £ 6 /day
Volkswagen T-Roc
Or similar
For example: Volkswagen T-Roc
Our best deals
  1. Drive On Holidays
    From £ 5 /day
  2. Klass Wagen
    From £ 5 /day
  3. CRC car rental company
    From £ 9 /day
Ford Puma
Or similar
Worry Free
For example: Ford Puma
Our best deals
  1. BeRent
    From £ 8 /day
  2. Drivalia
    From £ 9 /day
  3. Sixt
    From £ 15 /day
Ford Puma
Or similar
For example: Ford Puma
Our best deals
  1. BeRent
    From £ 5 /day
  2. Green Motion
    From £ 8 /day
  3. Drivalia
    From £ 8 /day
Nissan Juke
Or similar
For example: Nissan Juke
Our best deals
  1. Goldcar
    From £ 6 /day
  2. Drive On Holidays
    From £ 7 /day
  3. Ilha Verde Rent a Car
    From £ 22 /day
Seat Arona
Or similar
Worry Free
For example: Seat Arona
Our best deals
  1. Record Rent a Car
    From £ 9 /day
  2. FireFly Car Rental
    From £ 10 /day
  3. SurPrice car rentals
    From £ 10 /day
More rental cars? This is only a small selection of the rental options. Want to see more?
Fiat 500e
Or similar
For example: Fiat 500e
Our best deals
  1. Centauro
    From £ 5 /day
Kia e-Niro
Or similar
For example: Kia e-Niro
Our best deals
  1. Goldcar
    From £ 6 /day
Fiat 500e
Or similar
Worry Free
For example: Fiat 500e
Our best deals
  1. Centauro
    From £ 7 /day
Dacia Spring
Or similar
For example: Dacia Spring
Our best deals
  1. Goldcar
    From £ 6 /day
  2. Europcar
    From £ 24 /day
Fiat 500
Or similar
For example: Fiat 500
Our best deals
  1. Centauro
    From £ 7 /day
Fiat 500
Or similar
Worry Free
For example: Fiat 500
Our best deals
  1. Centauro
    From £ 11 /day
Peugeot e-2008
Or similar
For example: Peugeot e-2008
Our best deals
  1. Centauro
    From £ 7 /day
Dacia Spring
Or similar
Worry Free
For example: Dacia Spring
Our best deals
  1. Goldcar
    From £ 11 /day
  2. Goldcar Key'n Go
    From £ 16 /day
  3. Europcar
    From £ 28 /day
Opel Mokka-e
Or similar
For example: Opel Mokka-e
Our best deals
  1. Centauro
    From £ 8 /day
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Customer experience
Good and reliable company for renting a car abroad
Easy website, easy phone contact when I had questions. Everything well-organized. Friendly staff. Have rented a car through this company several times and have always been very satisfied.

Recent reviews

Our customers rate us a 8.6/10 out of 409

Efficient service

Very good overall. Easy paperwork and simple collection. Car was as booked and clean, reliable and economical.
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GavynGallagher19
Faro Airport

Chepest car hire ever.

I booked with great ease on the net. The price was so wonderful. I collected the car late at night in Portugal, but there were no hiccups, and the site is right next door to the airport. We had a brand new car with only 1000 kms on the clock. We used it very little, as I don't go on holiday in order to drive, but it was there for us to use for shopping and going to the beach. I delivered the car back, and this was a totally hassle -free experience. I would certainly book car hire again this way..thank you.
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Maldonadofj29
Faro Airport

Faro car hire

Picked Renault Clio up at Faro Airport. Car was about 3 years old with a number of bodywork scratches. These were noted on the sign-off form. Staff provided a break-down phone number, which made us a bit nervous, but the car had no mechanical problems during the 11 days we had it. One thing to note, we used the A22 toll road to Albufeira which should have cost around 2 Euro, but when I went to pay at a local petrol station, I was told the road toll system had 15 Euros outstanding against our reg number. When I presented the 15 Euro receipt at the airport, the car hire rep said the toll was against whoever had the car before me and I should not have paid it. I think 121 should have settled all tolls before supplying the car to me - they did not accept responsibility.
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Andrew2805
Faro Airport

Beat the queue

Apart from the long wait to get my car at Faro (there were a lot of incoming flights at the time) everything was great. Nice car (Seat Ibiza). On my return everything went very smoothly and my credit card blanks were handed back without my asking.
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chrisjoy
Faro Airport

Untold hidden extras!

The general price was very cheap and I have used the company before. Easy to book and very clear, easy pick up and drop off. Car small but OK for basic price paid. HOWEVER this year they had added extra costs that I wash;t aware of and couldn't get out of on pick up. 20 Euros for toll costs. Had to pay 90 Euros up front for a full tank of petrol and told tank is full but bring back empty. I would never have used a full tank and then feel doubly ripped off at paying full price for petrol not used! So with another 110 Euros on top my cheap car hire price didn't feel so cheap anymore and on further website investigation I could have got a better car through another company
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familyhols
Faro Airport

Cael - very impressive car hire experience

The rep met me in the coffee shop at Faro airport as arranged. I was given an upgraded at no extra cost to a higher spec vehicle than ordered. Full tank of fuel and absolutely no issues. Would definitely use this company again.
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robslogic
Faro Airport

great experience

We picked up the car late at Faro airport, the staff were very helpful. The VW Polo was a great car and seemed to run for ever on the tank of diesel. The staff were pleasant and efficient on the drop off.
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StephenA
Faro Airport

A very positive experience!

The booking process was easy and clear, and confirmation text and emails followed quickly. At Madeira Airport we were obviously expected and the pick up was quick and we were on our way to our hotel in no time. The car performed much better than the same model we hired differently last year in the same venue but with another company, so well done Rodavante. Drop off was just as easy, quick and friendly.
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tsloman
Madeira Airport

Could be better

No indication until booking completed of where car will be collected or returned. I like this to be at the airport not a remote location which is what happened. Getting shuttle buses takes time. Fuel policy is a bit of a rip off. Instead of taking and returning car full you get charged for a full tank as an extra and expected to return the car empty. Last twice I have reurned the car half full who his am extra 50 euro. This is a hidden extra which I hate . Read the small print
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Erobell1
Faro Airport

The Good and Bad Bits

I was very impressed with the standard of car I rented. It was in excellent condition and the price was probably the best on the market for value. I was not impressed with the service on arrival at Faro Airport as it took me over half an hour to find the Interent representative and when I did and was finally transported to collect the car I found that I was in a queue of about 15 waiting for a car. My turn took just on 2 hours before I was at the head of the queue which I was not very happy about as I had left my wife and disabled son at the airport as he cannot walkand is wheelchair bound and could not use the transport provided to take us to collect the car. One other item I am very unhappy about is that if you are hiring a car in excess of 5days the you are charged for a full tank of fuel and expected to return the car empty. As it was I returned the car with half tank as my mileage was not great during my stay, hence I was out of pocket by approximately £50. Therefore, I will have to take that into account next time I hire and it may be cheaper for me to hire from another company. I frequently go to Faro so although the original costs are low with 121 taking the fuel into account it may not be so in the longer term.
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gcf1
Faro Airport

Airauto Portugal

Booked a car through 121carhire.com for my trip to Portugal and received a voucher for Airauto, the pick up was quite a trek from arrivals to P4 and there was only 1 person serving so a very long line formed with no seats or shade from the 35deg. Quite a variance in car quality mine had 63,000k on the clock and was a little damaged, saying this it ran well and i had no issues during my 600k travelled. A note to the wise is that when returning Airauto operate out the back of a van and do not arrive on site until 8am, there is also now the toll charge on the A22 which needs to be paid at the post office which would prove difficult if using the A22 to return the car early on a Saturday, this applies to all rental companies not just airauto. All in all the experience was fine, good price, no annoying extras and no over the top charge for a tank of fuel, you returned with as much fuel as was in the tank when you picked it up.
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Chopper20
Faro Airport

Good value for money

Good value for money, good car, great price and no problems apart from charging me for excess insurance when I stated I did not require it. Was refunded when I figured out how to complain.
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Skinnyrog
Faro Airport

Simple to book, simple to pick up, simple to drive away

It was just simple, nothing more to add...
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med44
Lisbon Airport

Cheap but did the job!

We rented a vehicle through 121carhire but in my naivety I was shocked when I saw that our actual rental was through a company called Travel Rent based in car park 4 of Faro airport. Reviews were mixed and so I was somewhat nervous, this being my first time hiring a car. My fears were unfounded, while we had to wait about 40 minutes to collect the car (due to a long queue) the car itself was satisfactory and we were able to return it without any problems or delay. Given the extraordinary cheap price I would say it was a great experience.
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hazmandoo
Faro Airport

Does what it says on the tin but beware M/Way tolls!

Bit of a walk but Faro airport is being refurbished. Painless check, in car was excellent. Return equally painless. Point of note is that Portugal has a crazy Motorwat toll system. There are ANPR points which automatically charge your journey to the car, these tolls then need to be paid at a post office or paper shop within 5 days BUT they can only be paid 2 days after the journey! Hire cars should be exempt of have some other system in place as if you use the motorway to the airport there is no way to pay! Equally if you go to to pay your fees you may well get hit for the previous rental toll charges, therefore ensure you give your date of arrival when you pay initially. Non of of this was clearly explained at collection. Otherwise a good experience.
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T-Good
Faro Airport

When to book a rental car in Portugal

Car rental locations in Portugal

CompareCarHire.co.uk compares rental car prices at the following destinations

Madeira
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Car hire Portugal

Location information for Portugal

Portugal is best explored by rental car. CompareCarHire.co.uk has over 147 pick-up locations in Portugal. This means there is always a pick-up location close to your destination.

Car hire in Portugal

Portugal's great city builders shaped their country in Baroque, medieval and Gothic style architecture, and much ancient culture remains in this land of discoverers today. The country is well known for its lively celebrations, as well as its coffee culture and its dedication to protecting its natural habitats and wildlife.

Major airports and ports

Lisbon and Faro international airports, situated on the main island, are Portugal's main hubs for international carriers. Santa Maria Airport manages domestic carriers off the south coast on Azores Island. UK passengers and vehicles can also travel to Portugal on ferries from France or Spain, although ferries via the latter are more economical. Domestic ferryboats take visitors to Delgado, Santa Maria and Angra.

Transport

Bus routes connect large cities and towns, while trains transport travellers from Lisbon to Faro. A sizeable network of railways moves visitors through to intercity and regional areas, and the capital offers an underground metro system. Taxis are another way of getting around, but nothing compares to the freedom of travelling by car. Portugal car hire suppliers like Avis, Budget and Hertz offer good deals if booked in advance.

Driving tips

Driving licences, called carta or titulo de conducao in Portugal, are accepted in any EU form, but non-EU permits must be supported by an International licence. Tourists must be at least 21 years old to drive a car rental in Portugal. Drive on the right-hand side of the road and avoid talking on the phone while driving. Third party car insurance is expected, so compare cheap car hire in Portugal with CompareCarHire.co.uk in advance to ensure all the paperwork is in order.

Places to visit

Step back in time and visit historic villages such as the medieval Castelo Mendo. Romantic couples might want to bask in the clear waters of the golden beaches of Porto Santo, while mysterious monastic retreats hidden within the Buçaco Forest will fascinate cultural-inclined visitors. Catch the European Rally Cup at SATA Rally Azores to feed your inner race car driver.

Practical information

  • Currency
    Euro
  • Driving direction
    Right
  • City speed limit
    50 km/h
  • Freeway speed limit
    90 km/h
  • Language
    Portuguese
  • Popular car category
    Economy

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