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Car rental in Portugal

 

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Europcar in Portugal

There has never been a better time to visit Portugal by car. Regularly topping travel polls, Portugal is a multifaceted country to visit. While beach and golf breaks in the Algarve are still popular during the high summer months, cities like Porto and Lisbon are fashionable city break options. Choose Europcar for your Portugal car rental to uncover the layers behind this vibrant holiday destination. 

Collect your rental car or van from one of Europcar’s 88 rental stations across Portugal. The most frequented locations include Lisbon, Faro, Porto, as well as Ponta Delgada - a stunning island in the Portuguese archipelago of the Azores.

Europcar car rental specific offers and benefits in Portugal

You can use Europcar mobile site and App to make your next car booking, only 5 steps and you're on the road! Explore other Europcar's mobile solutions by downloading the Europcar App for iPhone, Android and iPad to enjoy the various functionalities: fast booking, locating the closest branch and managing any of your Europcar car reservations

Introducing Europcar Privilege program, our free international loyalty scheme with four tier levels: Privilege Club, Privilege Executive, Privilege Elite and Privilege Elite VIP. Earn rewards by renting with us in over 140 countries worldwide. Once 3 car rentals are made on public rates, Privilege membership allow you to get a free weekend rental.

Driving in Portugal

Cars drive on the right hand side of the road and overtake on the left in Portugal. Overtaking on the right can incur immediate and heavy fines.

To rent a car in Portugal, you just need an EU driving licence.

Be aware when paying for petrol using a credit card that a charge of €0.50 is often incurred.

The national speed limit in Portugal is 120 km/h on motorways, 90 km/h on main roads and 50 km/h in urban areas. Be aware that an on-the-spot fine will be issued if you get caught committing a driving offence. Remember to keep your passport with you when driving, as the police often check the ID of foreign drivers. 

If there are trams on the road, ensure you give way for passengers getting on and off.

Parking spaces in Portugal are indicated by blue road markings. For some paid parking zones, you need to obtain a blue parking disc from police stations, otherwise you can pay using a public machine.

In Portugal with Europcar

Vehicles in this location

Car and van rental is stress-free with Europcar Portugal. Whether you’re looking for a smaller rental like a Renault Twingo or Fiat 500 or to van hire with a Mercedes Vito. Or perhaps you’re looking to hire one of our luxury models from our fleet which includes Audi A3 Cabrio and Volvo XC90.

What not to miss while driving in Portugal

Portugal is a melting pot of different cultures that have influenced the country over the last millennia. Bordered with Spain and the Atlantic Ocean in southwestern Europe, specific strains of Baroque and Gothic architecture have given the country spectacular buildings, including the Santa Maria de Alcobaça monastery, Lisbon’s Palácio Nacional de Sintra and the Jardim do Palácio de Cristal – the enchanting botanical gardens with an unrivalled view of Porto. There is also a thriving food and drink scene especially in the major cities with Michelin-starred restaurants and food markets such as Lisbon’s Mercado da Ribeira.

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Car and van hire at Portugal is made easy with Europcar.

Friendly service, new cars and low prices are part of our every day offer. Whether you are hiring a car for business or pleasure, or you need a car or van, Europcar has the right hire car at Portugal for you.

Europcar is looking forward to serving you at its car hire branch: Portugal. Remember to always bring your driving license, valid credit card and additional proof of identity (such as a passport if you are hiring abroad).

Europcar’s Green Programme: At Europcar, we understand the environmental impact of car hire. That’s why we have wholeheartedly embraced a sustainable development programme and are proud to be the first car hire company at Portugal with certified commitments.