SADORENT is a Portuguese rental operator headquartered in Setúbal, with a single Lisbon office on Av. do Brasil — not at the airport. Daily rates start around €16/day for a Fiat 500 in low season and €36/day in August, with an older average fleet but lower counter-upsell pressure than the Spanish chains. Below is what the Lisbon branch actually offers, real pricing checked in May 2026, and how it compares to the on-airport suppliers.
Quick verdict
- Off-airport only. Lisbon office is in Alvalade, 7 km from the terminal — add 20 minutes by taxi or 35 minutes by metro plus walking.
- €16–€55/day depending on season. Comparable to Auto Jardim or Drive On Holidays, slightly above the Spanish budget chains.
- Smaller fleet, older cars. Average vehicle age ~3 years vs ~1 year at Sixt/Hertz; fewer automatics available.
- Less aggressive counter sell. Insurance upgrade exists but staff don't push as hard as Goldcar/Centauro.
- Best for: longer rentals (5+ days) where the daily-rate saving outweighs the taxi cost to reach the office.
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About SADORENT
SADORENT (Sociedade Aluguer Diário Automóveis do Sado, Lda.) was founded in Setúbal in 1978 and remains family-owned. It operates around 800 vehicles across Portugal, with branches in Setúbal, Lisbon, Évora, Coimbra and Faro. Unlike the international chains, it does not run airport desks — all its branches are off-airport city offices.
Lisbon office at a glance
| Address | Av. do Brasil 195, 1700-067 Lisboa |
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| Neighbourhood | Alvalade — 4 km from Praça do Comércio, 7 km from Aeroporto Humberto Delgado |
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| Hours | Mon–Fri 09:00–18:00 · Sat 09:00–13:00 · closed Sun |
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| Transport from airport | Taxi/Uber ~€10 (15 min) · Metro red line + 10-min walk (~30 min) |
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| Parking on site | Yes — small private lot for customers |
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| Phone | +351 21 840 7110 (reception) |
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SADORENT Lisbon prices in 2026
Rates below were checked in May 2026 across the DiscoverCars meta-search and SADORENT's own site for 7-day rentals collected and returned at the Av. do Brasil office.
| Class | Low season | High season | Typical model |
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| Mini | €16–€22/day | €28–€38/day | Fiat 500, Kia Picanto |
| Compact | €19–€26/day | €32–€48/day | Renault Clio, Peugeot 208 |
| Compact automatic | €26–€36/day | €48–€68/day | VW T-Cross AT |
| SUV | €34–€52/day | €68–€110/day | Renault Captur, Peugeot 2008 |
| People-carrier (7 seats) | €48–€72/day | €110–€160/day | Dacia Jogger, Citroën Berlingo |
USD equivalents at €1 ≈ $1.08: a €20/day compact = roughly $22/day; a €70/day SUV in August = roughly $76/day. All rates exclude the 23% Portuguese VAT only if billed outside the EU; for most travellers, the displayed price is the final price.
What's included as standard
- Unlimited mileage on all 3+ day rentals.
- Basic CDW + theft cover with €1,500 excess — improve to zero excess for €13/day at the desk or €4–€7/day pre-bought online.
- One driver included — additional driver €6/day.
- Free cancellation up to 24h before pickup on most online bookings.
Watch-outs
- No airport pickup — taxi or metro to reach the office adds €10–€15 + 20–30 minutes.
- Limited automatic fleet — book 6–10 weeks ahead in summer for any AT vehicle.
- Drop-off network is smaller than international chains; one-way to Porto or Faro costs more.
- Older cars on entry classes — expect 60,000+ km on the mini and compact categories.
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How to reach the Lisbon office
The Av. do Brasil branch is on the red metro line in Alvalade. Three practical ways from the airport:
- Taxi or Uber — €10–€14, about 15 minutes. Easiest with luggage. Have the driver use the address “Av. do Brasil 195”.
- Metro — red line from Aeroporto to Alvalade station (5 stops, €1.85), then 700 m / 10-minute walk along Av. do Brasil.
- Hotel pickup — SADORENT can deliver to a Lisbon hotel for ~€15 one-way; arrange 24h in advance.
Should you choose SADORENT or an on-airport supplier?
Three scenarios where SADORENT actually saves money:
- Long rentals (7+ days) — daily-rate saving of €2–€5 over the airport big-brand price exceeds the €10–€15 taxi cost to reach the office.
- You're staying in central Lisbon anyway — picking up after a couple of days in the city avoids paying for parking at your hotel and the daily rate while you're not driving.
- You want a Portuguese operator — counter staff are noticeably less aggressive on insurance upsell than the Spanish chains.
When the airport suppliers are better:
- Short rentals (1–2 days) — taxi cost erodes most of the saving.
- You need an automatic at the last minute — Sixt, Hertz and Avis hold larger AT fleets at the airport.
- You're departing Lisbon by morning flight — the airport return is far simpler than dropping at Av. do Brasil and taking another taxi.
Driving from the Lisbon office
Av. do Brasil sits 5 minutes from the A1 motorway entrance (Lisbon–Porto). Key journey times in normal traffic:
- Cascais / Estoril — 30 min via A5
- Sintra — 35 min via IC19
- Évora — 1h25 via A6
- Porto — 3h via A1
- Faro — 2h45 via A2
All Portuguese motorways use electronic tolls — confirm the SADORENT car has a Via Verde transponder fitted at pickup (standard on most contracts; surcharge of €1.95/day for the device).
FAQ — SADORENT Lisbon in 2026
Does SADORENT have a desk inside Lisbon Airport?+
No. SADORENT operates from an off-airport location in Setúbal and a Lisbon city office; airport customers must arrange a shuttle pickup or take a taxi to the office. Most international travellers find this slower than the dozen on-site suppliers inside Lisbon Airport's rental block.
Where exactly is the Lisbon office?+
The Lisbon branch is on Av. do Brasil (Alvalade district), about 4 km north of the city center and 7 km from Lisbon Airport. Allow 15–20 minutes by taxi from the airport. The office is open Monday–Friday 09:00–18:00 and Saturday morning only.
Is SADORENT cheaper than the big international brands?+
Sometimes, but rarely. SADORENT's headline daily rate can undercut Goldcar or Centauro by €2–€4/day in shoulder season, but their fleet is older (average vehicle age ~3 years vs ~1 year at Sixt) and one-way rentals incur higher fees. For 3+ days, compare the total cost on a meta-search before booking.
What fleet does SADORENT operate?+
Mostly Portuguese-market compacts: Fiat 500, Renault Clio, Peugeot 208, plus a handful of Dacia Sandero and small SUVs (Renault Captur, Peugeot 2008). Automatic transmissions are limited and book up 8+ weeks ahead in summer.
What documents do I need at pickup?+
Valid driver's license held for at least 1 year, passport or EU ID card, and a credit card (not debit, not prepaid) in the main driver's name. A €1,000–€1,800 deposit is held on the credit card until return.
Can I drop off the SADORENT car in Faro or Porto?+
Yes, but it costs extra: roughly €80 one-way to Faro and €120 one-way to Porto. SADORENT's office network is smaller than Europcar or Hertz, so check the drop-off location is staffed before booking.
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