Portimão car rentals from C$ 14/day

On average a rental car in Portimão costs C$ 56 per day.

Yes, automatic cars are available in most car renting companies in Portimão. As cars with manual transmission are more common in many countries, you might have to pay an additional charge for renting an automatic car.

Car rental companies onsite at Faro airport include Klass Wagen, SURPRICE CAR RENTAL, AIRAUTO, Autorent Car Rental, Centauro, Drive4Fun, Yes Car Hire, International Car, Budget and Drive4Move.

Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Faro airport to off-airport locations include SURPRICE CAR RENTAL, AIRAUTO, Autorent Car Rental, Centauro, Drive4Fun, Yes Car Hire, Budget, Avis, Alamo and Europcar.

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A Compact car rental in Portimão costs C$ 55 per day, on average.

An Intermediate car rental in Portimão costs C$ 150 per day, on average.

A Mini car rental in Portimão costs C$ 31 per day, on average.

In Portimão, cars are most frequently rented at Autorent Car Rental Av Tomás Cabreira, Edif Vista Mar, Loja-I, Praia (2 km from city centre ).

For solo travelers or couples with limited luggage, an economy rental like a compact car would be suitable for city exploration. If you're traveling with a larger group or have more luggage, consider booking a minivan rental to accommodate everyone comfortably. For those planning to explore off-road destinations like Barragem da Bravura, an SUV rental is recommended to easily handle the diverse terrains.

For car rentals in Portimão, speed limits on highways, including the A22 (Via do Infante), a toll highway, is 120 km/h (75 mph). Within the city, urban roads generally have a speed limit of 50 km/h (31 mph), while on some urban roads, it might increase to 90 km/h (56 mph). In the outskirts and rural areas, such as Mexilhoeira Grande, speed limits could reach up to 100 km/h (62 mph).

The best places to park car rentals in Portimão vary depending on your destination within the city. Public parking options include the Parque da Juventude, a large public parking lot near the riverfront, and the Parque de Estacionamento do Parchal, a spacious public parking area on the outskirts. On-street parking is available throughout the city but may be limited to busy areas. Private parking garages like Parking Centro Portimão offer convenience, but fees can be higher than public options. Parking in Portimão costs around €1-2 ($1.2-2.2) per hour.  However, parking outside the city center, especially in areas like Alvor or Ferragudo, is a good idea as it is economical and hassle-free.