Car hire Lisbon Airport

The principal gateway to Lisbon, the Portuguese capital, and Portugal is Lisbon International Airport. 12 million passengers pass through Lisbon Airport annually, arriving and departing on global carriers and charter airlines. Access to Lisbon is via the A1 motorway. Lisbon is seven kilometres from the airport. Easy access to Lisbon and beyond is car hire at Lisbon Airport Portugal (LIS).

Transport between Lisbon Airport's two passenger terminals is catered for by a frequent shuttle bus. International flights and charters are processed at the larger Terminal 1. Terminal 2 processes domestic flights. Terminal 1's upper floor houses the Arrivals and Departures sectors. Baggage carousels are on the lower floor. Several hotels in the airport's locality provide free shuttle buses to their premises.

Terminal 1 houses the majority of Lisbon Airport's facilities and services. There are disabled access and washrooms. Airport and tourist information counters, ATMs and currency exchange booths, budget car rental, a left luggage office and a children's nursery are all available. Various eateries offering sit-down dining, snacks and refreshments are located throughout the airport. Retail outlets have duty free, reading materials, souvenirs and delicious local delicacies.

The Arrivals section has international and local car rental suppliers' service desks. Cheap car hire at Lisbon Airport Portugal (LIS) is easily booked on the Internet. Well-signposted roads provide good access to Lisbon. Transport to car parks, short and long stay, is provided by a complimentary shuttle service.

Private transfer, taxis and buses are the other options for onward travel. The number 91 airport bus has services to a local train station and central Lisbon. Taxis queue near the Terminal 1 exits. Private transfers provide transport to most destinations in Portugal.