Portugal Travel

Renting a car in Portugal is probably one of the cheapest ways to visit and explore the country’s many tourist spots and other beautiful places. It is also one of the most flexible ways to travel. You will have greater control of your time and you don’t need to rush to the train or bus stations for fear that you might miss out your ride. Renting a car in Portugal also gives you the freedom to choose your own itineraries instead of following the schedule of a Portugal Tour company.

Most of the roads in Portugal are relatively in good condition. It is also possible to reach many of Portugal’s main cities by car. You can travel the length of the country from North to South or vice verse via paid toll high ways. These high ways are well maintained and is a better option than the secondary roads in terms of safety.

There are also some car ferries that can carry your car to some of the most famous beaches and islands in Portugal like Madeira.

There are just some things that you should know when you plan to rent a car and drive to various Portugal cities such as Lisbon, Sintra, Coimbra and Fatima. For one, you must have an International Driving License. A UK driving license is also valid in Portugal. The minimum age for drivers in Portugal is 18.

The first thing that you will notice about driving a car in Portugal is that you drive on the right, as compared to UK’s left hand-drive cars. You must carry at all times your car insurance policy as well as other documents such as the vehicle’s log book and rental contract.

The Portuguese government places strict fines to traffic offenders. The police are authorized to collect traffic fines on the spot. The police are also strict about their seat belt law. You must always wear your seat belts, and only children above 12 years old are allowed to seat at the front of the car.

Parking is also a bit tricky in Portugal. You are only allowed to park your car in the direction of the traffic. Ask for help from locals when you are unsure about the parking rules as you travel from city to city in Portugal.

And as a rule of thumb, renting your car in an airport is expensive. It is better to rent a car for your Portugal vacation via online. And if you book early, you can have the best Portugal car rental deal.

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