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Posted on September 16, 2008 by Gen Wright | Posted under   Travel and Leisure


A Guide to Car Hire in Portugal



If you'll be visiting Portugal any time soon, either on vacation or a business trip, you may find yourself in need of car hire services. There are many of these services located across Portugal, and even many cheap car hire services at airports across Portugal. There are a few things you should keep in mind before settling on your car hire service. Many services offer discounts if you book with them in advance. If you are completely sure of your itinerary and your travel dates, you should try and book as early as possible to receive a discount and even make sure you get the type of car you want. Car hire service is done on a first come first serve basis, so if you wait, you'll likely not get the type of car you want.

Budget car hire offers great deals in four of Portugal's major cities, with counters at each of their airports. Booking at least six weeks in advance could earn you up to 10% off of your total car hire bill when you prepay for the service. Budget also offers a wide variety of cars and even vans, which include theft protection and a collision damage waiver to give you peace of mind as you travel Portugal.

Both Avis and Hertz also operate in Portugal, offering pick up services and drop off services to all major airports within Portugal. Reservations can be made online, or by phone. With a wide selection of vehicles available, from small compact cars to larger SUVs, you're sure to find the type of car you'll need for traveling Portugal. In addition to the wide selection of cars available from Hertz, Hertz also offers several models of scooter for getting around, if you're environmentally conscious. Hertz and Avis also offer many great features, such as child seats and luggage racks to help you while traveling. Many of their models also feature NeverLost, a GPS Satellite navigation system which is sure to keep you on track, no matter where you go. There are also such modern comforts as satellite radio and DVD players available in some of their models.

If you're unsure of your complete travel itinerary or unsure of all the features which many car hire services offer, you should compare car hire in Portugal with Avis, Budget, Dollar, Economy, and Hertz. These are all major companies providing quality car hire service in Portugal, each with different prices, packages, and features you may or may not need. You'll find everything you need to ensure your journey across Portugal is smooth and sound. Just keep in mind the sooner you reserve with these companies, the better off you'll be in terms of discounts and receiving the type of car you want.



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For Cheap car hire at airports across Portugal, Compare car hire prices in Portugal with Avis, Budget, Dollar, Economy and Hertz before making a decision.


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