Car Rental In Portugal

If you need car rental Portugal has plenty of options at the country's three main airports - Faro, Lisbon and Porto. Most of the larger and well known car rental companies are represented, as well as several smaller and local companies, and regardless of which airport you fly into, picking up your hired car, getting out of the airport and on the open road is fast and easy. Once you are on the road, driving is easy and pleasant - in fact, the country's road system is widely considered to be one of the most efficient in Europe, and one of the best in the world. Away from the resorts and larger towns, traffic jams are few and far between, and facilities for drivers are good.

It's no surprise that most visitors to Portugal head straight to the Algarve, one of the most popular vacation destinations in Europe. This area that stretches along the country's southern coast is famous for its superb beaches, resorts and excellent year round weather. Many people are understandably reluctant to leave their hotel pool, although the Algarve offers plenty to see and do, and a rental car allows you to get off the beaten track and explore the small fishing villages and secluded coves. Just about anywhere on the Algarve is an easy and pleasant drive from the airport at Faro.

If you are flying into Lisbon or Porto, Portugal's two largest cities are both well worth a visit. However, you might want to leave your rental car somewhere and explore by public transport or on foot, as both cities have compact and hilly neighbourhoods with narrow streets and squares, such as the historic Alfama district in Lisbon. Lisbon is one of the most affordable capitals in Europe and is known for its wide avenues, impressive monuments, fascinating museums and excellent fresh seafood. Porto is known for its many port houses, and also boasts some impressive architecture; the city has been voted one of Europe's best travel destinations. Regardless of your destination, driving in Portugal is safe and enjoyable, along some of the continent's most scenic and well maintained highways.

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