Things to know before getting started
Once you select and book a car using our search or button, you will receive a conformation mail instantly to the email address that has been provided. In case, the car hire company is not confirming the availability of the requested car then you will receive an email regarding this and temporarily block the money on your payment card. Once the car has been confirmed, payment will be accepted and email will be sent with all details. Until the car is confirmed and booked, you can cancel booking at any time.
As soon as the car is booked, you need to deposit certain amount to cover liability charges, fuel, etc. For making the deposit, you should present a valid credit card with available funds, which is in your name. When you return the car, the deposit will be refunded to the same credit card in accordance with the fuel and renting policy.
Some car hire companies do not offer 24-hours rental services. So, if you are booking a pick-up car service from Portugal airport during the non-working hours, then you will receive an email at the time of booking. Mostly, car hire companies provide such services for an additional fee. Also, if your flight has been delayed due to some reasons, you might be charged extra for it.
Every country that you travel, you need to check the minimum age requirement for driving. For renting a car and driving in Portugal, you should be 18 years and above. Some basic driving etiquettes that you should follow is to wear seatbelts, use only hand-free mobile phones, do not drive under the influence of alcohol and do not use headphones.
At the time of booking for car rental Portugal, you will be charged for a 24-hour period. In case, you wish to extend the time after picking up the car, then you will have to pay additional fees to the car hiring company. Late drop-offs will also be charged extra. So, it is advisable to always stick to the pick-up and drop-off timings that are mentioned on your eVoucher. In case, you are dropping the car early or picking it up late then you will not receive any refund for the same.
Extra items like child seats, roof racks, etc. can be easily selected. However, please note that such items will be charged additionally depending on the car hire company’s policies. Also, the counter staff may refuse to hand over the car to you if you do not arrive on time, do not provide valid documents, are not eligible to rent the car, and do not provide credit card details.
