Leasing your own car cuts down on transfer costs from the airport to your holiday destination and offers
you total freedom to explore Portimao and the beautiful surrounding area.
Make sure you know the driving regulations for Portugal before setting out in your car. It uses international traffic regulations and road signs driving on the right hand side.
Traffic therefore keeps to the right while overtaking is done on the left hand side.The left hand side of the vehicle lane is used when making a left hand turn.
General speed limits are 60km in built up areas; 90km outside built up areas and 120km on the motorways.
Car hire companies at Faro Airport are very competitive offering an excellent range of vehicles at good prices. The seven main companies shown below are Alamo, Autojardim, Avis, Europcar, National, Rentauto and Sixt. They can be found by the back wall in the arrivals hall.
To save time checking individual quotes at car hire firms you might like to use a company called Cartrawler who hold a central database of car hire companies in the Algarve which they match your requirements against and come up with a very competitive quote. You can get a free online quote for car hire in Portimao by clicking on this link.
An established company who have been operating for
over thirty years with offices in 43 different countries. They offer a wide
range of cars including Peugeot 106, Renault Clio, Opel Astra, Toyota Corolla,
Ford Focus Estate, Toyota Avensis, Audi A4, Toyota Hiace Mini Van, Peugeot
607, Ford Galaxy, Toyota Land Cruiser and Celia.
Contact www.alamo.co.uk for further information.
A
Portuguese company with offices throughout Portugal . If you are a frequent
traveller or own a home here it is worth applying for a “Friends” card
which entitles you to a 5% discount in future car hire.
The range of vehicles offered include: Nissan Micra, Fiat Punto, Renault models including Clio, Twingo, Modus, Minibus, Scenic, Laguna, Espace and Megane , Ford Fiesta and Focus, Opel Astra Cabriolet, Ford Galaxy, Suzuki Vitara, BMW 525 and Mercedes E220.
Contact www.autojardim.com
Faro Airport Telephone: 00351 289 800881
One of the largest car hire companies in the world,
Avis offer special deals to some airline customers. Avis have a selection of
the following vehicles: Kia Picante, Opel Corsa, VW Polo, Honda Civic, Opel
Astra Estate, Opel Vectra, Mercedes 200, Opel Zafira, Renault Megane and VW
Transporter.
Contact www.avis.com.pt
Faro Airport Telephone: 00351 289 889 456
Europcar offer only new rental cars at all inclusive prices. They offer 24 hour roadside assistance and operate 24 hours a day 7 days a week in most airports.
Contact www.europcar.pt
Faro Airport Telephone: 00351 289 81 8726
Fax: 00351 289 817 322
After you land at Faro Airport you will go through to the baggage collection area, and eventually head for the main arrivals hall where you will find the Hertz desk along the wall in front of you.
The cars they have on offer at Faro Airport generally include Peugeot 106, Renault Clio, Opel Astra, Toyota Corolla, Ford Focus Estate, Toyota Avensis, Audi A4, Toyota Hiace 9 Seater Mini Van, Peugeot 607, Ford Galaxy, Toyota Land Cruiser and a Toyota Celica. You may find that the cars on offer vary slightly but there will always be an alternative vehicle available.
Faro Airport Telephone: 00351 289 818248
National Car Hire are one of the largest companies
in the world offering a wide selection of vehicles.
Faro Airport Telephone: 289 895 760
Rentauto are a Portuguese company offering a range
of Renault, Ford and Chrysler cars as well as the Alfa Romeo 166. You can also
hire baby seats and roof racks from them at an additional charge. Please note
that Rentauto will only hire vehicles to drivers over 23 years of age who have
held a full driving licence for at least one year.
Contact: www.rentauto.pt
Faro Airport Telephone: 00351 289 818 718
Fax: 00351 289 818 189
A car hire company with 16 different offices in Portugal
offering an excellent range of vehicles.
Contact: www.e-sixt.co.uk
Telephone Faro Airport: 00351 289 889 452 / 00351 289 818 441
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