Portugal is a great country to be explored by car. The well-developed motorways system allows to travel comfortably between the capital, Lisbon and the sunny Algarve in the south in just around 2.5 h time. Porto in the north, considere [...]
Porto-Campanha train station – car hire in city location (Oporto) when arriving by train
When arriving to Porto in Northern Portugal by train from the south, you are bound to reach your destination in the eastern part of the city. Check rental car rates from Porto train station The train from Lisbon will arrive at Porto-Ca [...]
How to calculate your free mileage when renting a car – unlimited vs limited mileage?
In the majority of countries there are unlimited mileages (free mileage) and there are no restrictions to how many kilometers you can cover during your rental period. On the tourist and holiday destinations such as Mallorca, Rhodes, Te [...]
Electronic jamming makes checking doors are locked important when leaving your rental car
Electronic jamming devices have become cheap and accessible. Unfortunately, thieves at tourist destinations have spotted this opportunity. When leaving your car, it is important to check your vehicle to make sure that the doors are in [...]
Airport fees – expect €15 fee for off-site car hire in Portugal
The car rental companies have seen new regulations in the airports of Faro, Porto and Lisbon. The airport authorities of Portugal - ANA Aeroportos de Portugal have come up with new rules that apply to the off-site car rental companies [...]
Shuttle Bus or Meet and Greet service at Porto Airport rental car companies (RAC’s)
The logistics of Porto airport rental car companies is slightly different than in most European airport, but rather similar to that of many large American Airports. Meet a representative or go by shuttle bus to obtain your rental car S [...]
Car rental companies in Porto Airport – cheap deals, but watch out for extra charges
The second largest international Airport in Portugal after Lisbon-Humberto Delgado Airport in the Portuguese capital is Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport - OPO approx. 10 km north of Porto centre. The Europcar rental car office at the airp [...]
