by Anna Belinda Brillon

Created on: August 02, 2010

As one of the most populous cities in Europe, Lisbon has become a haven for travelers from all over the world. If you’re planning to take a trip to this age-old city, then Lisbon car rentals are the easiest and most convenient mode of going around.

Perhaps you may want to know of a unique way of going around Lisbon, and that is through the Go Car rental services. This company offers mini-cars for daily rental, all of which are GPS equipped and pre-programmed with audio tours of the city. Clients can rent the vehicle for a few hours or the whole day, and drive around the city at their own leisure. They can schedule their own rest stops and drop by famous landmarks on their itinerary.

Aside from Go Car, there are other notable car rental companies in the city, all of which have high quality vehicles for rent. Examples are Turvela at Rua do Rosario, Auto Jardim on Avenida da Liberdade, and Car Hire Lisbon, which has an office at Faro Airport.

Companies that offer Lisbon car rentals have websites that can be viewed for additional information. It is fortunate that these websites are not just in Portuguese, but translated into other languages such as English and French. This makes it simpler for business travelers and tourists to be able to find the car rental services they need while on their tour of Portugal.

Keep in mind that every company that offers vehicles for rent in the city of Lisbon have their own terms and conditions that need to be followed, whether you are a local renter or a foreign traveler. The rates for these businesses also vary depending on their promos and the discounts you can avail of. Usually, if you plan to rent a car for several days, the rate will be significantly cheaper compared to one or two days only.

Among other things to take note of when hiring  a car in Lisbon: infant and baby seats are mandatory, and these are readily available upon request for additional fees. The minimum drivers’ age should be at least 23 years old. However, some companies allow 21 to 23 year old drivers as long as they pay the extra fee for young motorists.

Drivers must have a valid license that is acceptable internationally, and should be valid for at least two years. Enrolling an additional driver, who also fits the requirements, will cost extra. On top of that, clients may request insurance when renting a car, which have corresponding fees as well.

To be able to make the most out of your journey to the Portuguese capital, find reliable Lisbon car rentals near your hotel. This will make your favorite tourist attractions more accessible, giving you more time to enjoy your own itinerary! Make your trip more fun and memorable by hiring a car today.

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