Portugal Car Hire Fleet Options

At the most westerly point of Europe lays a small country full of sunshine, tradition and “Pastéis de Nata”. Portugal, a country of contrasts from north to south, is the perfect place for hiring a car. Collect your car hire in Portugal and drive the length of this country at ease. With a generally slower pace of life, your vehicle will afford you the time to explore properly. Auto Europe has for years worked with many car hire suppliers to bring you the best fleet selection – at the best price. Drive from the wine district of Porto in the north down through the Silver Coast to historical Lisbon. Cross the Vasco da Gama Bridge and head towards rural Alentejo and touristic Algarve. Visit Crusader castles along the way, view walled medieval towns or sit at a café overlooking the Atlantic. With a car hire, time to do as you wish is in your hands. For the perfect car type, please refer to our following guides:

Why opt for a Mini Car Hire in Portugal Century old cities await you in Portugal. With many having narrow streets, we would recommend using a Mini car for added manoeuvrability. If travelling with up to two people, these cars are economical to hire and run. Due to their size, they’re also perfect for finding parking within busy city centres such as Lisbon or Porto. Zip down the cobbled streets with a mini vehicle and you’ll enjoy every second.

Popular Mini Car Hire Models: Smart For Four, Ford KA, Hyundai i10, VW Up, Fiat Panda and many more.

Why opt for an Economy Car Hire in Portugal Some Portuguese cities are small and easy to get around. If you’re travelling with up to four passengers, then think about hiring an Economy car instead. These vehicles are slightly bigger, yet economical to run. There is enough storage for one large or two small bags and a little more legroom. Fuel consumption is also great, which means you can spend less time refuelling and more time exploring.

Popular Economy Car Hire Models: Ford Fusion, Renault Clio Estate, Audi A1, Opel Corsa, Ford Fiesta and many more.

Why opt for a Compact Car Hire in Portugal If travelling in the north of Portugal, it is advisable due to its hilly areas to hire a Compact car for your trip. The extra engine power will make going up those mountainous areas a breeze. With seating for a maximum of five people, storage for one large or two small bags and greater on-road comfort – this category is perfect for driving between local towns.

Popular Compact Car Hire Models: Renault Megane, Opel Astra, VW Golf, Ford Focus Estate, Citroen Berlingo and many more.

Why opt for a Mid-Size Car Hire in Portugal Some of us need more comfort, and for this we have our Mid-Size category. These vehicles are very popular amongst our customers because they provide the best value. The vehicles are comfortable, have storage for two large bags and adequate engine sizes. The designs are nice and contain standard on-board features. Perfect for up to five people and those wishing to travel longer distances.

Popular Mid-Size Car Hire Models: Skoda Octavia Estate, Ford C-Max, VW Touran, Peugeot 508, Nissan Qashqai, Dacia Lodgy, BMW 1 Series and many more.

Why opt for a Family Size Car Hire in Portugal If you plan to bring more bags, then our Family Size vehicles have plenty of storage. Accommodating up to four bags and with seating for a maximum of five people, this category will surely meet your needs. The cars come with standard on-board features, plenty of legroom and in modern designs. Vehicle makes include some world renowned models, guaranteeing comfort, road sturdiness and a smile on your face.

Popular Family Size Car Hire Models: Peugeot 508, Mercedes Vito, Audi Q3, VW Passat, Ford Mondeo, Renault Talisman Grandtour and many more.

Why opt for a Luxury Car Hire in Portugal Driving a Luxury car is always a pleasure. Not only because of its extensive on-board features, sleek designs and comfortable drive, but because few categories give a classier impression than our luxury fleet. By far the most popular category amongst our business travellers, these vehicles seat up to five people and contain plenty of engine power to take you around the country.

Popular luxury Car Hire Models: Opel Astra Cabrio, BMW Series 5, Audi A6, VW Beetle Cabrio, Mercedes SLC, BMW X3 and many more.

Why opt for a Convertible Car Hire in Portugal Portugal with its sunny climate and mild winters is one of Europe’s best places to hire a convertible car. Not only is driving a convertible fun, but it will no doubt bring a beam to your face. Depending on the model, cars can seat up to five people with good legroom. The designs are modern, the brands are iconic and the features plentiful - another popular category among our business travellers.

Popular Convertible Car Hire Models: BMW 7 Series, Mini Cooper Cabrio, Audi A3 Cabrio, Ford Edge and many more.

Why opt for an SUV Car Hire in Portugal There is much to explore and do in Portugal and not all of it is among the usual tracks. Drive through smaller countryside roads and you’ll be surprised what you might come across. From Neolithic monuments in Evora to plenty of coves by the sea – an SUV is the ideal vehicle to get you there. A very comfortable drive with seating for up to five people, these cars come with plenty of storage to match.

Popular SUV Car Hire Models: Nissan Juke, Opel Mokka, Jeep Renegade 4x2, Hyundai iX35, BMW X3 and many more.

Why opt for Van Hire in Portugal Travelling around Portugal in a large group is always nicer when you travel together. Forget about hiring two or more separate cars, instead consider a van from our fleet. These vehicles can seat up to seven people, yet affording plenty of legroom and storage. If snowing, why not consider taking the van with all your ski gear up to Serra da Estrela and enjoy the slopes with your friends and family.

Popular Van Car Hire Models: Opel Vivaro, VW Sharan, Seat Alhambra, Renault Espace and many more.