Looking for a rental car in Portugal? With Sunny Cars' all-inclusive rental formula, you can hit the Portuguese roads carefree. A rental car is the ideal means of transport to find your way around beautiful Portugal. After all, there is so much to see and do! Cities like Lisbon and Porto are perfect for a fun city trip. Would you rather soak up the sun and relax on the beach? Then you better head to the Algarve in the South to find the perfect beach.
How nice is it when you know in advance that you won't have to pay any unexpected costs afterwards? With Sunny Cars' all-inclusive car rental formula, you can hit the road worry-free because there are no hidden costs. Our rental cars are optimally insured: from windows-tires-undercarriage-roof damage cover and good theft insurance to comprehensive third-party insurance. And did you know that with Sunny Cars you rent mileage free, so there is no limit to the number of kilometres you can drive? Moreover, your excess is refunded if you do get unexpected damage to your car. Which is handy in a vast country like Portugal!
Sunny Cars has more than 80 locations from where you can pick up your rental car in Portugal, both on the mainland and on the Azores and Madeira.
With our all-inclusive rental car from Sunny Cars, you can drive carefree in Portugal. But did you know that in addition to our all-inclusive rental formula, we also offer extra services? So you can customise your car hire to suit your own needs.
How can you make touring around Portugal in your rental car even more fun? By alternating the driving with your travelling companion, of course! You can easily arrange this by booking an extra driver with your reservation. That way, both of you can really enjoy the beautiful views Portugal has to offer: from the endless coastline to the vast arid areas in Alentejo. Take turns behind the wheel to get the most out of your holiday.
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Signposts in Portugal
Road signs in Portugal are mostly in Portuguese. In some tourist areas like the Algarve, you can also find road signs with English texts.
Busy days on Portuguese roads
Escape the traffic jams and plan your trip smartly; Portugal's roads are busiest in July and August, but holidays such as Dia de Portugal on 10 June and Carnival (dates vary annually, but always in February or March) can also be busy on the roads.
Toll roads in Portugal
There are 29 toll roads in Portugal, on 9 of which you can only use an electric toll box. We therefore recommend renting an electric toll box, which automatically debits the toll amount from your credit card. If you do not take such a box, you will have to pay the toll at a post office within 5 working days.
Refuelling in Portugal
Tip: In Portugal, refuelling is cheapest at petrol stations attached to large supermarkets.
Note: the Portuguese names of petrol and diesel are very similar! Gasolina is petrol and Gasóleo is diesel.
One way
Do you want to make a road trip through Portugal but then not return the rental car the starting location? With the additionally bookable one way you can drive the rental car from point A to point B. For example, you can make an unforgettable round trip starting in the North at Porto and ending in the South at Lagos. With a one way, you see all the best of Portugal's diverse landscapes and cities.
Driving rules in Portugal
Driving abroad is sometimes slightly different from driving in the Netherlands. Read more about traffic rules in Portugal here and be well prepared.
Destinations in Portugal
Definitely! Although a credit card is usually required, you can car rental in Portugal without a credit card. This can be done in two ways: rent a car with cash deposit, or a rental car with the No Deposit service where we guarantee the deposit. Read more about booking a rental car without a credit card here.
A second driver is not included as standard with our all-inclusive car hire package. You can add a second driver to your car hire by:
The minimum age to drive a rental car in Portugal is usually 25, but this can vary by location and even by category. Read the rental conditions of the rental car you want to rent to see what the minimum age is. It is often possible to lower the minimum age, by choosing a rental car with our young driver service. This lowers the minimum age from 25 to 21.
The cost of car rental in Portugal can vary a lot. It depends on supply and demand during the desired rental period. For the most accurate price information, we recommend filling in the rental period and destination on our website. That way, you can discover what the all-in rental price is for your car hire in Portugal.
You can! Sunny Cars allows you to cross the border with your rental car by requesting a cross border when booking. This allows you to cross the border hassle-free, so you can really make the most of your holiday and discover all the most beautiful places.
Portugal, a country full of stories where every drive leads you to a new chapter. Your rental car puts you at the helm of your own journey of discovery!
Portugal's road network is of good quality. It consists mainly of highways (autoestrada), whose names always begin with the letter A. Many highways are subject to tolls.
If you mainly want to make short trips to the supermarket or have a coffee at a local café, the Small or Economy category will suffice. Do you plan to cover long distances along the Portuguese coast or through the interior? Then some extra legroom is recommended and you should go for the Compact category. If you want to drive through Serra da Estrela or another mountainous area in Portugal, we recommend a rental car from the Comfort category or higher because of the higher power.
From Pastéis de Nata, grilled sardines, Bacalhau à Brás, the perfect espresso (Portuguese: café) to a Francesinha, Portuguese cuisine turns every meal into a feast. Also taste the uniquely Portuguese Vinho Verde (green wine) or a glass of Port, but park your rental car first. Safety first!
24/7 emergency number
Everything arranged and paid for in advance. You can therefore rent a car carefree! If something still goes wrong or you have an urgent question, please contact our Dutch emergency number so that we can quickly help you on your way again.
Additional third-party liability
It goes without saying that liability insurance is included when you rent a car. However, we go the extra mile with our standard (extra) liability cover of at least €10 million. We like to play it safe so that you can enjoy a carefree holiday!
Fair fuel policy
You always rent a car with us under the fuel policy full-full. This means you return the rental car with the same level of petrol it had at the handover. You therefore do not pay an expensive fuel surcharge and know exactly where you stand.
Refund of excess
If you rent a car from Sunny Cars, you do not have to pay the excess. In the case of damage to the rental car, you pay the excess up front and on site, for us to then return the sum into your bank account soonest.
Unlimited Mileage
During a holiday, doesn´t everyone want to rent a car without worries and enjoy the destination in the best possible way? That’s why we offer you unlimited mileage, so that you can explore the most beautiful spots.
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Broken window, flat tyre, knock, dent or scratch? No problem, renting an all-in car from Sunny Cars is truly all-in! The coverage for damage to glass, tyres, undercarriage (including oil sump and clutch) and roof is also included as standard.
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