Renting a car in Portugal
Portugal is a very popular tourist destination with visitors travelling from all over Europe to enjoy the stunning coastline on the Atlantic Ocean and the warm climate. Having your own hire car in Portugal gives you the freedom to explore areas such as the Algarve and Faro at your own pace and means you will not have to rely upon public transport. Car hire in Portugal is very popular and we recommend booking in advance to ensure availability and the cheapest prices.
It is possible to pick up your Rhino hire car from a range of points across Portugal, including Lisbon, Porto and Albufeira. If you are flying into Faro we offer car hire from Faro Airport or from the city of Faro itself. If you are looking for an economy option then we have a good range of budget cars to rent with models such as the Toyota Yaris or Ford Fiesta available. If you are looking for a little more luxury why not hire one of our convertibles, like the Mercedes SLK or the Renault Megane Cabriolet.
Portugal Mini Guide
Portugal is a spectacular country to visit and is particularly popular with the British, Irish and the Dutch because of its excellent weather and stunning scenery.
Portugal has an extensive coastline on the Atlantic Ocean and is brimming with beautiful beaches and a temperate climate whilst still offering its visitors great value for money.
There is so much to do in Portugal; it really does cater for everyone. It may be you wish to relax on the beach or take a walking tour or maybe take part in wine tasting. Golf is also an extremely popular past time with locals and visitors. With many enthuiasts claiming Portugal offers some of the best courses in Europe.
Portugal is a great place to have a hire car with the roads being in good condition, though some of these do charge a toll. The cities of Porto and Lisbon can be busy, as all major cities are, so we advise you take care and plan your journey in advance.
Make the most of your hire car by exploring the different regions of this beautiful and charming country. Visit The Algarve, Viana do Castelo, Braga, Guimarães, Coimbra, or Tomar, These plus many others can be a good bet during the high season summer months when the Algarve is at its busiest.
Portugal Car Rental - Did You Know?
- The Azores and Madeira, which are archipelagos in the Atlantic, are also part of Portugal.
- Portugal draws around 13 million visitors a year which makes it one of the 20 most visited countries in the world.
- One of the nation's best loved dishes is called 'bacalhau', a dried cod.
- Portugal is the world's leading manufacturer of cork.