Question 1

Where is the Lisbon Airport car rental?

Accepted Answer

Let's start by explaining where to find all car rental companies at Humberto Delgado Airport Fortunately, that’s pretty easy. As soon as you pass the luggage belts and walk out of the arrivals hall, turn to your right. From there it is a 20-second walk to the meeting point where you’ll find rental companies that are not located at the airport itself. Did you book with one of the rental companies at the airport? Walk on a bit and follow the signs for “car rental” (if you can’t find the signs, walk around the restaurant on the corner into the hallway behind it), Within a minute you’ll be at all the counters of the companies that have their offices and vehicles at the airport itself.

Question 2

Which companies are at the airport?

Accepted Answer

At the airport itself you’ll find a handful of rental companies. When booking through an intermediary, they are usually indicated as "in the terminal". Here’s the list:

If you’ve booked with these companies you report at the appropriate counter just next to the arrivals hall. After all the obligatory forms and signatures you can pick up your car a hundred meters away. In less than 5 minutes you’ll be walking outside to the elevator of a parking garage. This is also where you return your car at the end of your trip.

Question 3

Are there also agencies outside of the airport?

Accepted Answer

Yes, there are more car rental companies that are located outside the terminal. Usually they’ll pick you up and take you to their parking lot via shuttle bus. On average these guys are a bit cheaper, but with two kids we always opt for the convenience of a car rental company right next to the arrivals hall.

Question 4

Can you rent a car in Lisbon’s city centre?

Accepted Answer

We understand if you want to enjoy the city for a few days before exploring the area with a rental car. So, should you go all the way back to the airport for a rental car?

Fortunately not. Avis, Guerin, Hertz, Sixt and Europcar all have an office in downtown Lisbon.

Question 5

How much is a rental car in Lisbon?

Accepted Answer

The only correct answer to this is: it depends:

For how long do you want to rent the car?
What kind of car do you want?
Which company will you use?
In what period do you plan to rent?
How long in advance do you book?

Some examples. We usually rent from Goldcar (why Goldcar? We’ll address this later). This is generally an economical choice. For two weeks in February or March, a rental price of around £150 is no exception. For two weeks in mid-August on the other hand, the costs can be as steep as £350. Same car, same company, same duration, but different season.

Question 6

Should I get one of those toll boxes?

Accepted Answer

Yes, always do this. It’ll probably set you back around € 15 for a week or two, but you’ll know for sure that you'll never face any surprises. Almost all main roads around Lisbon are toll roads. If you want to navigate all of them without toll, you’ll be spending more time figuring out what turn to take than enjoying the city and the surrounding area. In addition, with a toll box you can take the Via Verde lane at the toll gates. Just pass through these at a speed of 60 kilometers per hour and you save all the hassle with stopping, paying money and so on.

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