Car hire Lisbon

As the capital and the cultural heart of Portugal, the magnificent city of Lisbon is packed with landmarks and has been a popular year-round holiday destination for centuries. Hanging on the rim of the Atlantic Ocean on the northern side of the River Tejo, the city is well served by major roads, making touring with self-drive effortless. There are a vast amount of acclaimed car rental companies around, so be sure to compare cheap car hire in Lisbon with CompareCarHire.co.uk for the lowest rates online.

The Lisbon region, dominated by the capital city, is the most visited in the country. Known for its seven hills, bleached limestone buildings and cosy alleyways, it is extremely beautiful, and rich in both culture and history. The locals are easy going and helpful, and its central location makes Lisbon a fantastic base for taking daytrips to other areas, with self-drive being the most comfortable way to do this.

Lisbon Portela Airport, situated just on the outskirts of the city, is the country's largest international air hub and its main port of entry. While the city can be explored by metro, bicycle or on foot, organising Lisbon car hire is the easiest way to travel around the rest of the region. A vehicle will allow tourists to see much more than the city's historic laneways; it is the most comfortable way to reach the historic settlement of Sintra and the picturesque beach town of Cascais.

With car rental in Lisbon, visitors can easily take a daytrip across the Atlantic to the historic city of Almada. A drive east along the Estoril Coast will take motorists to the charming town of Cacscais, a former royal residence, a mere 40 minutes' scenic drive away. The Moorish castle and Pena Palace that make Sintra a UNESCO World Heritage site can be reached in just 30 minutes, while just over an hour's drive northeast is the magnificent Mafra National Palace, the most beautiful Baroque building in the country.