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Location information for Portugal

Portugal is best explored by rental car. HireCars.co.uk has over 160 pick-up locations in Portugal. This means there is always a pick-up location close to your destination.

Whether it's a great beach holiday, a rural retreat, or a lively city break you're after, Portugal has many options to offer visitors. From the stunning Algarve coast to the hustle and bustle of cosmopolitan Lisbon, you can take your pick of a wide range of holiday choices that suit you, and access them all at your own pace with cheap Portugal car hire.

If you want to do a bit of exploring with your car hire in Portugal you can head to the Motesinho National Park to enjoy some of the best natural beauty Portugal has to offer. Or head out into the countryside surrounding the city of Porto to discover the country's wine region and taste the Port it's famous for.

If you fancy seeing some of old world Portugal then the stunning islands of the Azores are worth the extra effort required to get there. As well as gorgeous coastlines and fascinating Portuguese heritage, you can see majestic Mount Pico, Portugal's highest peak.

Back on the mainland the Algarve is the tourist honey pot of the region, and with plenty of reason. You can take your pick of cute little fishing towns, bustling resorts and dramatic coastline, or sandy beaches to enjoy the sparkling waters. Kids will find a wide range of organised activities to do, and will certainly be kept entertained in the main holiday areas of Albufeira, Vilamoura, and Vale do Lobo. These resorts all boast excellent golf courses too, so there is something to keep everyone happy.

The cities of Lisbon, Lagos and Faro are all worth exploration, with fine museums, wonderful Manueline architecture, and enjoyable nightlife. All are easy to find your way around if you have the freedom budget Portugal car rental creates.

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    Euro
  • Driving direction
    Right
  • City speed limit
    50 km/h
  • Freeway speed limit
    90 km/h
  • Language
    Portuguese
  • Popular car category
    Economy

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