Car rental in Portugal

The price is dependent on the type of car and other parameters. The minimum price for a week’s rental is 133 euros.

The minimum price per day is 31 euros. The cost of hiring a car in Portugal is calculated based on the selected type of car and a number of other conditions.

In Portugal, the minimum age for renting a car is typically 25 years old. A number of companies may permit car hire to drivers over the age of 21, provided they have a minimum of one year’s driving experience and have obtained additional insurance or paid a young driver fee.

The standard age limit for renting a car in Portugal is 70 years. However, a number of private companies may also rent cars to drivers over 70 years of age, subject to additional conditions or insurance.

In the vast majority of cases, it is sufficient to carry your national driving licence, especially if you are planning a short trip. However, if you are planning a longer stay or wish to avoid any potential issues, it is recommended that you carry an International Driving Licence.

• Valid driver’s license
• Valid passport or ID card for identification
• International Driver’s Permit (IDP) if relevant
• Credit card issued on driver’s name (debit cards and another holder’s cards can’t be accepted)

Wayrent offers the following types of cars for rent: Luxury, economy, SUV, van, electric, hybrid.

Yes, you can rent a car on a one-way rental model by leaving it at another location in the same city or in another city.

This information is specific to the individual car supplier. Most of car rental companies offer insurance packages during the booking process, however some additional insurance options may be offered at pick-up.

Each car rental company  offers a number of additional services, such as vehicle delivery to the location of your choice, extra equipment like baby seats and boosters, GPS navigation, extra driver, rentals for young/senior driver, 24/7 roadside assistance etc. More information is available on the rental page of every vehicle.

We accept the majority of credit and debit cards for advanced payment. The remaining amount payable at the pick up location in Portugal can be paid by any method accepted by each car rental provider. But in most cases you will still need a credit card for the deposit.

Yes, you can cancel or modify your booking. Free cancellation with full refund and modifications are possible if they are done not early than 48 hours prior to pick up time.

We offer rentals from 1 day and up to 3 month. However some car rental companies set up 3 days as a minimum rental period. Rentals for more than  3 month are available upon request.

The terms and conditions for returning the rented car are outlined in the contract. In the event of any deviation from these terms, contact your manager to discuss the specific situation.

Most companies have a 29-59 minutes grace period when the rental is over, please check the “important info” of your rental. The conditions and amount of fines for late return, leaving the permitted zone, damaging a car, speeding, eating and smoking inside the car  are specified in the terms of the contract.

We accept the majority of credit and debit cards for advanced payment. The remaining amount payable at the pick up location in Portugal can be paid by method accepted by each car rental provider, but in most cases you will still need a credit card for the deposit.

When booking a car in Portugal, you will see the list of additional services and goods you need. Most often a GPS navigator, baby seats and boosters, extra driver or additional insurance coverage are offered.