Lisbon Airport (LIS) sits practically in the city. You don't need a car for Lisbon itself, but with a rental car you discover Sintra, Cascais and the surf coast within the hour — and you are set for a road trip to Porto or the Algarve.
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The rental desks are by the arrivals hall of Terminal 1; the cars are in the nearby garage or on a lot a short shuttle away. Bring licence, passport or ID, voucher and a credit card in the main driver's name.
Sintra and its palaces are about 30 km away, coastal Cascais about 30 km and the surf beaches of Ericeira about 50 km. Porto is about 3 hours via the A1 (315 km, tolled), the Algarve about 2.5 hours via the A2 (280 km, tolled).
Portuguese motorways largely use electronic tolls; rental cars usually carry a transponder that registers everything automatically. Avoid driving in Lisbon's old centre (narrow streets, trams, emission zone) — park on the edge. Your offer explains exactly how tolls work with your rental company.
Most rental cars carry an electronic toll device (Via Verde); the tolls you drive are charged to your credit card afterwards. Your offer states how it is arranged with your company.
Not in the city — trams, metro and taxis work fine and parking is difficult. Rent the car for the days you head out to Sintra, the coast or beyond.
About 2.5 hours via the A2 (approx. 280 km, tolled). The Alentejo coast with its quiet beaches and white villages makes a beautiful stopover.
Also read: our tips for renting a car in Portugal or see everything about car rental in Portugal.
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