Tips for driving a rental car in Portugal: how to survive the roads and stay alive (and especially with a smile)
- ILANITRAVEL
- Oct 21, 2024
- 3 min read
Updated: Dec 11, 2024
Tips for driving a rental car in Portugal: how to survive the roads and stay alive (and especially with a smile)
Hi, welcome to Portugal! The place where the wine flows like water, and the roads twist like the curls of a Portuguese guitar. If you plan to rent a car and get around on your own, you should be prepared for an experience that mixes an epic adventure with a scene from a romantic comedy. So take a deep breath, here are some tips for driving a rental car in Portugal and we're off!
Road conditions: a beacon of sanity and insanity - driving a rented car
As you have probably already noticed, Portugal is a country with a variety of breathtaking landscapes - and with roads that lead to them in different and strange ways.
Highways (Autoestrada)
Rural roads
Driving in cities
Tolls: bring your wallet, and also your patience
Tolls in Portugal are like the game "Where's the toll?" - Some are visible, some less so. If you received a
Remember to ask for this device when you come to the car rental company.
If not - look for the signs and the stations to pay, but don't worry either - there is something reassuring in discovering that you forgot to pay a toll halfway through the road.
Driving a rental car in Portugal can be easy as long as you choose wisely and evaluate in advance.
Rules: Because even in Portugal there are rules - driving a rented car
Seat belts
Mobile phone
Speed limit
Parking: Look for your Excalibur
Parking in cities
Rural parking
By the way... if you received a parking report it is better to pay it on the spot using the machine or when you are in Portugal through the website (don't ask how I know...) Now seriously, I found out late that entering their computer system is only possible when connected in Europe (we tried to change on a VPN computer and not Ezer) So...you received a complete report on the place!
Driving in northern Portugal: when a car becomes a character in a fantasy film
Side roads and views
Driving in the Porto area
Gas stations: fill up, breathe, smile
The gas stations in Portugal are like an oasis in the middle of the desert. They are well equipped and also offer services and restaurants. But remember - in rural areas gas stations are a rare commodity. Gas up when you can, not just when you have to.
There are gas stations that only accept cash, it is important to put before refueling (:.
If you are stuck: what to do to stay calm
Emergency numbers
Additional recommendations: smile and enjoy the road driving a rental car is fun!
GPS navigation
Advance planning
Insurance
A few words in Portuguese
So there you have it, with a little sense of humor and planning in advance, your trip to Portugal will become an unforgettable adventure! Remember, it's not just the road, it's the experience.
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