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Sixt Car Rental in Portugal
If you are planning a business trip or a holiday and need a high quality car hire in Portugal, consider the fantastic services offered by Sixt rent a car. Sixt has many years of experience providing car rental vehicles to happy customers to ensure everything goes to plan in Portugal. As well as a wide range of safe and reliable hire cars suitable for families, Sixt can also provide more specialised vehicles, whether for small or large groups of travellers.Sixt car hire Portugal also offers convertibles, 4x4s, luxury cars and even vans. Extra features can be added to your car rental package, such as cover for additional drivers and unlimited mileage. Just ask Sixt before you depart to find out what deals and extras are available with car hire in Portugal or book these upgrades with your vehicle.
Driving Tips and Laws in Portugal
Portugal has the usual driving rules and regulations you would expect from a western European country. Here are some of the main ones that you should double check before embarking on your adventure:
- In Portugal, cars drive on the right hand side of the road
- It is obligatory to wear a seatbelt in the car at all times.
- There are four speed limits to adhere to in Portugal: 31mph (50kmph) in built-up areas, 55mph (90kmph) or 62mph (100kmph) in areas outside cities and 74mph (120kmph) when driving on motorways.
- Always carry a form of photographic ID when travelling in Portugal.
These are the main road laws but there are others to consider. Make sure to do your own additional research before travelling so as to be fully informed.
What to see with your Sixt Car Hire in Portugal
Driving a car hire in Portugal is easy and stress-free, especially when you opt for Sixt rent a car. The roads and motorways are generally in very good condition thanks to an extensive road-building program in recent decades. Most of the main roads in Portugal are to be found on the eastern side of the country, linking the main coastal cities that are ready for you to discover. If you are picking up your Sixt car rental in Lisbon, you can either take the A2 motorway south to the Faro in the Algarve, or take the A1 motorway to Porto and the north of Portugal. Bear in mind that a number of roads in Portugal require a toll fee, so check before you travel to make sure you have enough spare change to pay! Sixt is looking forward to being your car hire provider and handing you the keys to your high quality vehicle in Portugal!
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Good to know when renting in Portugal
In general, the minimum age to rent a car is 19, with a license held for at least 1 year. Not all car categories are available to drivers under 25, and an underage fee applies.
You can generally book a one-way rental between our branches in mainland Portugal, depending on the tariff. One-way rentals between branches in the same city are free of charge.
We accept all major credit cards in Portugal, as well as debit cards linked to a credit card network like Visa or MasterCard. Maestro debit cards, prepaid cards and cash are not accepted.
You need a valid driver’s license held for at least 1 year to rent with SIXT. An identity card or passport must be presented. If the driver’s license is from a country that uses another alphabet (Chinese, Japanese, Cyrillic, etc.), an international driver’s license with a Portuguese translation must be presented.
Yes, Portugal has toll roads, including electronic-only motorways with no cash payment option. All SIXT vehicles in Portugal are equipped with an electronic toll device — simply add it as an extra when booking, and toll costs will be automatically billed to your credit card with no additional charges.
It is possible to travel to other countries in Europe, although additional charges may apply. It’s best to contact the station you want to rent from if you would like to take your SIXT car outside of Portugal.
Yes, additional drivers can be added to your booking as an optional extra. Requirements and fees vary by location — check the details for your specific pick-up point when booking online with SIXT.
EU licences are accepted as-is. For licences in a non-Roman alphabet (Arabic, Japanese, Cyrillic, etc.), an International Driving Permit is required. If your country is not part of the international driving licence treaty, an official Portuguese translation must accompany your original licence.
Non-EU licence holders (except Switzerland) must not have been in Europe for more than 6 months — if they have, an EU licence is required.
Always present your original licence with a passport or identity card at pick-up. Copies and digital licences are not accepted.
