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Our car rental agencies across Lisbon offer a selection of vehicles suitable for city driving, business trips and longer journeys. You can choose a practical city car perfect for navigating city streets or narrow winding routes through hilltop villages, a comfortable sedan or an SUV offering more space. Additional equipment is also available including GPS, child seats plus additional driver options.

Ahead of your Avis car rental in Lisbon, you can enjoy discounts of up to 10% on your booking plus fast-track service and exclusive offers when you join Avis Preferred, our free loyalty scheme.

Can I pick up my rental car in Lison and return it to another location?

Yes. One-way car rental with Avis makes travel easy. You can collect your rental car in Lisbon and return it to another Avis office in Portugal or elsewhere in Europe, depending on your travel plans.

What are the age requirements for hiring a car in Lisbon?

The minimum age to rent a car with Avis n Portugal is 21. A young driver surcharge may apply to drivers under 25, and certain premium vehicle groups may have higher age restrictions.

Is it worth hiring a car in Lisbon?

Hiring a rental car in Lisbon gives you complete freedom to explore the coastline and interior of the country including major cities like Porto, from the capital's central location on the West coast of Portuga without relying on public transport.

What type of vehicle should I choose to get around Lisbon?

A compact car is generally suitable for navigating city streets and winding roads and parking in towns and villages. For greater comfort on longer journeys, a sedan or SUV may be more appropriate.

What is parking like in Lisbon?

Lisbon offers mix of parking from underground car parks and metered on street parking with tiered fees the closer you park to the city centre and major attractions. On the edge of the city, there are also plenty of park and ride options at transport hubs including Campo Grande or Telheiras with direct connections to the city's metro network.

If you are driving in Lisbon and Portugal for the first time, it’s helpful to familiarise yourself with Portugal's road rules. Some key points include:

Which side of the road?

In Portugal, please drive on the right side of the road.

Country driving laws

• Mobile phones may only be used with a headset or hands-free device
• If you're caught committing a driving offence, the police can issue an on-the-spot fine
• Do not use the horn in a built up area unless in danger
• As you approach toll booths on motorways, don't use the green lanes. These are reserved for drivers using an automatic e-toll payment system. (Please speak to an Avis representative when collecting your rental car if you would like us to register you for this service)

Speed limits

All speed signs will be in km/h.

For a standard Avis rental vehicle with no trailers:

• Urban areas: 50 km/h (31 mph)
• Motorways: 120 km/h (74 mph)
• Rural areas: 90 km/h (55 mph)

Neolithic souvenirs of Lisbon’s earliest inhabitants remain on the city’s periphery. More recently, the imposing bastions of Castelo de São Jorge that tower over the city mark its time through Islamic rule in the 8th century. But it’s the scattering of decorative palaces that mark Lisbon’s historic position at the affluent core of the Portuguese Empire.

The city’s distinctive barrios – districts – form a variegated patchwork of unique flavours and cultures. One of the capital’s oldest areas is Alfama. Nudged up against the slow slide of the Tagus River, it’s where you’ll find Lisbon’s heart. Wander through its gracefully aged streets for a real sense of old-world Portugal.

Stroll Baixa’s broad boulevards and sweeping plazas and find a perch at the Praça do Comércio to gaze out across the harbour over a cup of dark-roasted bica and a cinnamon-dusted pastel de nata.

If it’s quick access to a beach you’re after, you’ll find a surfer’s paradise within a 30-minute drive west along the coast from Lisbon. Cascais has a lovely stretch of sandy shoreline alongside a bustling marina that fronts a charming medieval Old Town.

Head a little further along the coast and you’ll discover scenic walking trails through the pristine wilderness of Sintra-Cascais Natural Park. The pretty historic hill top-perched town of Sintra within the park offers some respite from the sizzling temperatures on the coast.

It’s a pretty three-hour drive from Lisbon to the bustling city of Porto set on the banks of the River Douro in the north, and the route takes you through some of Portugal’s agricultural, growing country.

For generous helpings of the country’s prime coastline, reach the glimmering Algarve along the south coast in under three hours from Lisbon.

Hire a car with Avis in Lisbon for the ultimate freedom to explore Portugal’s sprawling beaches, charming villages and rolling vineyards.

• Fully flexible
  Enjoy fee-free flexible booking with full cash refunds and no vouchers.
  
• Savings on coverage
  When you choose Avis Inclusive you can experience total peace of mind with no extras or surprises. Pay one upfront price for free Roadside Assistance Plus and 25% discount on comprehensive zero-excess cover.
  
• Loyalty benefits
  Join our free loyalty programme Avis Preferred, and benefit from priority service, discounts and more.
  
• Faster collection
  Save time at the counter by registering your details in advance with our simple and free QuickPass. You could be on the road sooner than you think.
  
• VIP treatment
  Get priority counter service on collection with Avis Preferred. At our larger locations you can use our Avis app to go straight to your car where the keys will be waiting for you.

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