Car rental in Lisbon & Portugal

Where in Lisbon there is a car rental near me ?

Benefits of having a rental car in Lisbon :

If you visit Lisbon in 6 days, you will have ants in your pants after 3 or 4 days. During our private tours, our local guides like to give you expert advice on what you can see around Lisbon. It’s enough to make your mouth water and opt for a car rental in Lisbon. There are plenty of ideas for travelling from Lisbon, as you can see from our post on road trips in Portugal :

1- Visit the Sintra Natural Park and the entire north coast of Lisbon, discover Lisbon’s incredible vineyards with our guide Sylvain.

2- Cross the river Tagus, be amazed by the Serra da Arrabida and enjoy the many activities that can be found near Lisbon, in the middle of nature. Not forgetting the magnificent beaches of Caparica and Sesimbra.

3- Discover the mythical cities around Lisbon such as Obidos or Evora. And why not make a loop with Andalusia by choosing a car rental between Lisbon and Spain with the cities of Seville or Malaga.

4- Make the choice to visit Lisbon without choosing to sleep there. Even if the public transport network is well developed, a car hire near Lisbon will save you time.

5- Make the choice to try the best restaurants near Lisbon by renting a car. And yes, even if we have some very good restaurant tips in Lisbon, we are convinced that you will find your happiness in the countryside, whether it be in terms of fish or meat restaurants.

 

The advantages of renting a car in Lisbon

On the other hand, what are the disadvantages of renting a car in Lisbon ?

Nevertheless, the negative points for a rental car in Lisbon are not negligible and it is good to take them into account when making a decision :

1- Lisbon is a city that is difficult to reach by car as it is very concentrated with narrow streets. There are not many parking spaces but you can always park cheaply in private car parks. The other tip ? Opt for a compact car or find accommodation in Lisbon with parking included.

2- Renting a car in Lisbon at the beginning of your stay is not necessarily relevant. Because the visit to the historic centre is easy to do on foot and the taxi/Uber option does not affect your budget. Do you only plan to visit Lisbon and Belem, the Sintra palaces and push your discovery as far as Cascais in your itinerary ? Honestly, car rental is a plan B. For a long stay (more than 4 days), we therefore recommend that you rent after you have fully enjoyed Lisbon.

3- Lisbon City Hall’s medium-term plan is to limit car traffic in its city centre as much as possible. Parking spaces in the streets are disappearing more and more.

4- Renting a car is like booking a flight ticket. The longer you book in advance, the better the deal. Summer periods are the most popular. We therefore recommend that you plan ahead to save more money. Check out the different rental options below :

It will become increasingly difficult to park in Lisbon in the near future with a rental car

Where are the car rental agencies in Lisbon airport ?

Welcome to Lisbon ! You’ve just arrived in the Portuguese capital, but you’re not planning to visit it (too bad !). The aim is to explore the country by opting for a car rental (which is undoubtedly the best solution).

No need to drive miles, the main car rental agencies in Lisbon are located at the airport. They are located just after the metro station.

Among those on site, we recommend Budget, which offers good prices when you book in advance and above all renews its fleet of cars every year. A guarantee of safety when travelling in Portugal.

Cheap car rental in Lisbon and without deposit : let's compare with AutoEurope !

When it comes to finding the best car hire deals in Lisbon, nothing beats price comparators. This business being a real jungle, I personally trust experts like AutoEurope. This company has been known for optimal service since 1954! I like the ease of consulting prices and their transparency. There are no credit card charges and you can cancel up to 48 hours before the vehicle is picked up ! Last but not least, the most important point is their very efficient customer service.

You may also be wondering if there is a car rental in Lisbon with no deposit ? Yes, with the Interrent key’n’go system that saves you precious time. No more waiting because you don’t have to go through the counter, no deposit, you get your keys from an automatic distributor. Interrent key’n’go prices can be consulted directly on the AutoEurope website.

Car hire in Lisbon with Budget or Alamo

Car rental deals in Lisbon centre : here is the map of the main car rental agencies in Lisbon downtown.

Car hire in the centre of Lisbon means you don't have to go back to Lisbon airport and, above all, you don't have to wait in queues. It is the ideal option for all those who have decided to leave Lisbon during their stay to explore the country. Car rental agencies in Lisbon are all over the city and you should have one nearby within 5 minutes by taxi. N.B : there is no car rental agency in the district of Belem, you have to go back to Lisbon historic center in order to get a car.

Europcar Lisbon has 6 car rental offices in the city centre :

In the Marques de Pombal and Avenidas Novas area, Europcar has four car hire offices. It is in this area that you have the main hotels for seminars and business meetings in Lisbon :

1- Castilho office (open between 9am and 6pm) : R. Castilho 201 A.

2- El Corte Ingles office (open between 10h & 20h) : Av. António Augusto de Aguiar 31 basement -1.

3- Office next to Parque metro station (open between 08h & midnight) : Av. António Augusto de Aguiar 24 C D.

4- Downtown City Center office (open between 08h & 20h) : R. Rodrigues Sampaio 142/150.

An office near the Arroios and Penha de França districts :

5- Alameda office (open between 9am & 1pm and 2pm & 6pm. Closed on Saturdays & Sundays) : Parking Empark, Alameda Dom Afonso Henriques.

An office close to the historic districts, a stone’s throw from Alfama and Graça :

6- Santa Apolonia Station office (open between 9h & 13h then between 14h & 18h. Closed on Saturday & Sunday) : Av. Infante Dom Henrique.

Car hire in Lisbon centre with Hertz :

Hertz Lisbon (Rua Castilho 72) opens between 8.30 am and 6.30 pm on weekdays. On Saturdays, the agency opens at 9 am and closes at 1 pm. On Sundays, it opens at 9am and closes at 6.30pm with a lunch break at 1pm. Its car rental office is the closest to the Amoreiras, Rato and Principe Real districts. And just a short walk from the Marquês de Pombal square.

Sixt Lisbon has two car rental agencies in the city centre :

As you can see on the Sixt booking platform, there are two car hire offices in the centre of Lisbon :

1- The first office (Rua Andrade Corvo 31) is located near the PICOAS metro station, between the Saldanha district and the Marques de Pombal business district. It is open every day between 8:00 am and 8:00 pm.

2- The second office is located in the heart of the most prestigious avenue in Lisbon : Avenida da Liberdade (number 185). A good location if you live in the Bairro Alto, Principe Real, Sant’ana districts. It is open on weekdays between 8am and 8pm.

Car hire in Lisbon centre with Avis :

Finally, to conclude on this topic, Avis has two car rental offices in the centre. The first one in Marques de Pombal. Located on rua Castilho 167E, it is open on weekdays between 8am and 12.30pm and 2.30pm and 6pm. On Saturdays and Sundays it is open between 9am and 1pm.

The second office is located in Praça martim Moniz, within the Hotel Mundial. This is the best possible location in the heart of the historic centre. If you are staying in Mouraria, Intendente, Graça, Baixa or Chiado, you will only be a few minutes walk away. The only drawback is that it is only open during the week between 9am & 1pm and 4pm & 6pm.

And why not a VW camper van rental for a road trip in Portugal ?

Exploring Portugal with a camper van has become more than a trend in recent years, it has become a new way of travelling. With a vintage VW camper van, you can easily explore around Lisbon and sleep in a scenery that even a 5-star hotel customer can’t imagine. Surfing, exploring, dining in front of a sunset with no crowd… This is the magic recipe for a unique holiday. Of course there are the new VW models for long road trips in Portugal. Whether you are a couple or a young family, we offer you a wide range of VW camper vans. From only 50 € per night !

Are you planning to take the motorway ? Don't forget to subscribe to the "VIA VERDE" option when you plan to cross the country.

Many motorways in Portugal have automatic electronic tolls, there are no toll stations, especially in Algarve. When you book your car, ask for your « VIA VERDE » box, which will allow you to drive with complete peace of mind. Because without this box, you are flashed and you have to go to a payment office. A step that you want to avoid when you want to make the best of a well-deserved holiday.

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