Algarve Car Hire

There are numerous car hire companies throughout the Algarve. They can be found in all major towns and at the international airports. In order to secure a car rental you must show proof of identity (Identity Card for EC citizens or passport for other nationals) and a current driving license. You must also have a green card and it’s always advisable to take out insurance. In Algarve, car hire is not available to those under 21 years of age.

Some useful tips for driving in Portugal

In Portugal, and throughout the Algarve all cars are driven on the right hand side of the road. Unless otherwise indicated, vehicles approaching from the right have priority at junctions. Seatbelts are obligatory and the police can fine you if you are not wearing them, this may also make your Algarve car hire insurance illegitimate. The law is strict regarding drinking and driving, so if coming back from a bar or café just take a taxi, they are extremely good value and in most areas of the Algarve your car hire will be safe. Taxis are usually beige mercedes but there are still some of the older green and black cabs around.

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You will see an illuminated taxi sign on the top of the car. In the cities you will be charged a standard metre fare and outside the cities they charge per km and can charge for the return journey. From 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. there is a surcharge of about 20%. People usually tip around 10% of the fare but it is recommended to agree a fixed cost with the driver first.

The maximum speed in towns is 50 km p/h and on main roads and highways is 90 and 120 km p/h respectively. Petrol stations are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. On highways, service stations are open 24 hours a day, if you are unsure what fuel your hire car takes the assistants in the Algarve garages are always willing to advise.

Algarve Car hire companies

Car hire companies worth contacting include:

www.algarvebestcars.com- Algarve car hire company with good variety of cars. Price range from budget to sports cars.
www.algarvecarental.com– Car hire available in Quarteira, Almancil, Albufeira and Monte Gordo. Nice selection and reasonable rates.
www.algarvecars.co.uk- Budget car hire in the algarve, pick ups available at the airport and throughout Algarve. Competitive rates.
www.autoseason.com- Car rental company in Altura and Monte Gordo deliver cars at Faro airport.
www.car-drive-algarve.com– Car rental throughout the algarve. Deliveries available to the airport or anywhere in the algarve.
www.car-hire-in-algarve.com– English, German and Dutch car hire with good rates.
www.car-rental-algarve.co.uk–A very competitive car rental in the Algarve.
www.car-rental-algarve.com– Car hire with all-inclusive insurance.
www.cheap-rental-car.co.uk– Cheap car rental in the Algarve, they claim to beat all prices!
www.portugalcars.co.uk- All-inclusive car rental in Lisbon with competitive rates.
www.myalgarvecar.com– Great selection of vehicles for car hire throughout Portugal.
www.portugalcars.co.uk– Car hire with insurance included through Algarve, Lisbon and Porto.
www.portugal-cars.com– Cars can be delivered for hire through the Algarve, Lisbon and Porto.
www.autoverhuur-algarve.com- Autoverhuur Algarve. Reservations available in Dutch.
www.best-algarve-carhire.com- Car hire throughout Portugal and the Algarve, delivering to Faro, Lisbon and Porto airports.
www.car-rental-algarve.com- Fully comprehensive car hire in the Algarve and Lisbon.
www.go-algarve-carhire.com– Lots of deals and promotions, plus cars delivered to Faro airport and throughout Algarve.
www.portugal-cars.com- Car hire throughout Algarve with special promotions for golfers.
www.portugal-cars.com- Cars delivered to all main airports: Lisbon, Faro and Porto.