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Hire a car at Lisbon Airport (LIS), Portugal

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About the Lisbon Airport (LIS), Portugal

About Lisbon Airport, Portugal

Lisbon Airport (LIS), officially known as Humberto Delgado Airport, is Portugal’s busiest international airport, located just 7 kilometres from the heart of Lisbon. It serves as a major hub for flights across Europe, North and South America, and Africa. Hiring a car at Lisbon Airport is a convenient way to explore the Portuguese capital and venture into coastal, cultural, or countryside destinations beyond the city.

Airport facilities and services

Lisbon Airport has two terminals (T1 and T2), offering a variety of services including shops, restaurants, cafés, duty-free, executive lounges, currency exchange, baby-changing areas, and free Wi-Fi. Accessibility assistance is available for passengers with reduced mobility. Nearby hotels such as the Star Inn, Radisson Blu, and TRYP Lisboa Aeroporto offer comfortable accommodation options for travellers in transit.

Transport to and from the airport

The airport is well connected to the city centre by Metro Red Line, buses, and taxis. However, for travellers looking to explore Sintra, Cascais, Évora, or the Algarve, car hire remains the most flexible and efficient option.

How to hire a car at Lisbon Airport

Car rental desks are located in the arrivals area of Terminal 1. Vehicles are collected from the nearby Car Hire Car Park, accessible by shuttle or on foot, depending on the provider. Well-known companies such as Avis, Hertz, Europcar, Sixt, Budget, Guerin and others operate at LIS. Booking in advance through Rentcars ensures the best rates, vehicle availability, and optional extras such as GPS, baby seats, and comprehensive insurance.

Driving tips from Lisbon Airport

  • Drive on the right: Like the rest of continental Europe, Portugal drives on the right-hand side.
  • Speed limits: 50 km/h in urban areas, 90–100 km/h on main roads, and 120 km/h on motorways.
  • Toll roads: Many motorways (A1, A2, etc.) charge tolls — most accept cards or offer electronic transponders.
  • Fuel stations: Open 24/7 near the airport and along motorways — both petrol and diesel are widely available.
  • Navigation: Use GPS or mobile apps like Waze to avoid traffic and find scenic routes along the coast or inland.

Why book your car hire at Lisbon Airport with Rentcars?

Rentcars allows you to compare offers from trusted car hire providers at Lisbon Airport in just a few clicks. Enjoy transparent pricing, secure booking, and multilingual customer support. Whether you're staying in Lisbon or heading off to explore Portugal’s beaches, vineyards, or historical towns, Rentcars makes your journey easier from the moment you land.

Lisbon Airport (LIS), Portugal

When to hire a car at Lisbon Airport (LIS), Portugal

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Average daily rate in the last 30 days

£ 25,54

Most popular car hire models at Lisbon Airport (LIS), Portugal

  • Mercedes-Benz V Class (Van)
  • Ford Focus SW (Full Size)
  • Toyota Hilux 4x4 (Special)

Best rated car hire companies

  • WayGo
  • Rent a Star
  • Cael

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    Car Hire Requirements in Portugal

    • Minimum Age

      In most countries, the minimum age required to hire a vehicle is 25.

    • Driving Licence

      Each driver must present a full, valid and original national driving licence, held for a minimum of 2 years. If your licence is not in a language used in your destination country, an International Driving Permit to accompany your national driving licence is highly recommended. Some rental companies and government agencies require that you present an IDP. It is the renter's responsibility to present both their IDP and Driver's License when picking up the vehicle. For more information, please reach out to the Rental Company.

    • ID and Passport

      Each driver must present a valid and original photo ID and passport.

    • International Credit Card

      The renter must present a valid and personal credit card with enough funds to be held as a security deposit. Third-party credit cards will not be accepted. The car hire company is solely responsible for approving the provided credit card. Online prepayment does not exempt the renter from providing a valid international credit card during vehicle pick-up. The hire company will place a hold in the amount of the required security deposit and, when applicable, any additional local fees not covered in the prepaid voucher will be charged to the card provided at the hire location.

    • Prepaid Booking Voucher

      You must present a printout of the Booking Confirmation Voucher at the hire location. This document officially confirms all agreed upon services, payment conditions, rates, discounts, as well as the availability of a vehicle from the selected group.

    • Important Information

      Car hire companies reserve the right to refuse service to underage or unlicensed drivers, those with poor credit history, or individuals otherwise considered liabilities by the hire company.

    What to know before hiring a car at Lisbon Airport (LIS), Portugal

    • How much is it to hire a car at Lisbon Airport (LIS), Portugal?

      The lowest price found at Lisbon Airport (LIS), Portugal is £ 2,20 per day.

    • Which car hire company is the best rated at Lisbon Airport (LIS), Portugal?

      The car hire company best rated by our customers at Lisbon Airport (LIS), Portugal is WayGo.

    • Which car hire model is the most rented at Lisbon Airport (LIS), Portugal?

      The most popular car hire model at Lisbon Airport (LIS), Portugal is the Mercedes-Benz V Class.

    • What is the average car hire daily rate at Lisbon Airport (LIS), Portugal?

      In the last 30 days, the average daily rate was £ 25,54.

    • How many car hire locations are there at Lisbon Airport (LIS), Portugal?

      at Lisbon Airport (LIS), Portugal there are 48 locations from 44 car hire companies.

    • Which car hire categories are available at Lisbon Airport (LIS), Portugal?

      Van, Full Size, Special, Midsize, Economy, Luxury, Mini, Convertible, Minivan, Premium, Compact, Standard, SUV.

    FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT CAR HIRE

    Proteções do veículo

    Vehicle protections

    Hire car protections usually have the abbreviations CDW and LDW and protect the vehicle from robbery and damage in the event of collisions or accidents.

    Proteções à terceiros

    Third party protection

    The protections against third parties have several abbreviations, such as ALI, SLI and others. In general, they protect the vehicle from third parties involved in collisions with your rental car.

    Caução

    Security deposit

    To pick up the car you must leave a security deposit, also called a pre-authorization. The amount is "blocked" on the renter's credit card and "unlocked" after the return of the car on the same conditions.

    Opcionais

    Optional items

    It is possible to add optional items to your reservation, such as GPS, child car seat or booster seat. Take advantage of those items so you don’t have to worry about it later!

    Condutor adicional

    Additional driver

    If someone else is sharing the wheel with you, they need to be added to the car hire agreement as an additional driver and meet the same documentation and minimum age requirements as the main driver or hirer.

    Quilometragem

    Mileage

    Check if your reservation has free mileage or not. Free mileage means you can ride as much as you like with the hire car and you will not pay extra depending on the ride.

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