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Turisprime Lisbon 2026 – Car Hire Reviews, Prices and Pickup

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Turisprime is a Lisbon-based independent rental operator with one main desk and shuttle service to Lisbon Airport (LIS). Daily rates start at €15-19 / $16-21 in low season and climb to €40-55 / $44-60 in July-August. Google rating sits at 4.0 / 5 across 900+ reviews in May 2026 — fair but with some counter-pressure complaints.

Turisprime Lisbon at a glance

Quick facts:
• Type: independent Portuguese operator
• Pickup: Lisbon city desk + LIS shuttle service
• Fleet size: ~150 vehicles, mostly compact and mid-size
• Starting price: €15 / $16 per day (off-season compact)
• Google rating: 4.0 / 5 (over 900 reviews)
• Best for: budget travellers, longer rentals, off-airport pickup

Where Turisprime picks up cars

Turisprime is an off-airport operator. You meet them at their depot near LIS via a free shuttle, which means lower prices but a slightly longer pickup process than on-airport competitors like Hertz or Europcar.

Turisprime depot (LIS shuttle)Cheapest LIS pickup

Outside the airport perimeter. A free shuttle runs from the LIS terminal every 15-20 minutes (call them when you land). Plan for 25-40 minutes from landing to driving off.

From €15 / $16 per dayAv. Eng. Arantes e Oliveira (LIS area)
Lisbon city deskFor non-airport pickup

Smaller office inside the city. Useful if you're already in Lisbon and decide to rent mid-trip. Limited fleet on weekends.

From €17 / $19 per dayLisbon (Avenidas Novas)

Turisprime fleet — what you'll actually drive

The fleet is dominated by Renault, Peugeot, Fiat and Hyundai compacts and mid-sizes. Fleet age averages 16 months — a little older than the on-airport big brands, but well-maintained.

ClassTypical modelsOff-season / dayPeak July-Aug / day
MiniFiat 500, Hyundai i10€15 / $16€40 / $44
CompactRenault Clio, Peugeot 208€19 / $21€48 / $52
Mid-sizeVW Golf, Renault Megane€25 / $27€55 / $60
SUVDacia Duster, Hyundai Kona€32 / $35€68 / $74
7-seaterCitroën Berlingo€45 / $49€90 / $98
Trustpilot + Google snapshot (May 2026): Turisprime does not have an active Trustpilot profile. Google reviews: 4.0 / 5 across 900+ reviews. Most-praised: free shuttle, friendly staff, transparent prices online. Most-complained: shuttle wait can hit 30 minutes at peak, counter agents push the Plus cover firmly.

Pickup process — exactly what happens

Book online with all options confirmed. On landing, call the Turisprime phone number for shuttle pickup (~15 minutes wait). Bring your passport, driver's licence and the credit card used to book. At the depot, sign the contract (5-10 minutes), do the car walk-around (5 minutes), then drive off.

Tip: the shuttle gets crowded at peak landing times (12:00-15:00). If you have an option, book a morning or late-evening pickup to avoid the wait.

Insurance — counter cover vs standalone

Standard CDW and theft cover come included, with €1,200-1,800 / $1,310-1,960 excess. Turisprime's Plus cover (zero excess) costs €13-17 / $14-18 per day. A standalone third-party policy (RentalCover, iCarHireInsurance) covers the same excess for €4-6 / $4-7 per day.

Counter pressure flag: Turisprime reviews mention firm Plus-cover upselling, especially if you arrive without proof of standalone insurance. Bring a printed copy of your standalone policy if you want to decline politely.

Tolls and routes from LIS

Portuguese motorways use electronic tolls (Via Verde). Most Turisprime rentals include a transponder for €1.50-2 / $1.65-2.20 per rental day plus actual toll costs.

RouteDistanceDrive timeApprox. toll
LIS → Cascais30 km30 min€2 / $2.20
LIS → Sintra30 km30 min€2 / $2.20
LIS → Évora135 km1h25€10 / $11
LIS → Faro / Algarve280 km2h45€22 / $24
LIS → Porto310 km3h00€22 / $24

How to get the best rate with Turisprime

1. Book online, never walk-in

Walk-in customers pay 25-40 % more for the same car. The discount comes from booking 1-6 weeks ahead.

2. Use a comparison engine first

Turisprime is competitive but not always cheapest. Drive on Holidays and Goldcar Lisbon sometimes undercut for the same dates.

3. Decline Plus cover if you have standalone insurance

Standalone covers €1,800 / $1,960 excess for half the price.

Compare Turisprime against all Lisbon Airport rentals in one search. See live prices, fleet age, ratings and exact pickup addresses:

Compare Lisbon car rental on DiscoverCars

4. Skip the prepaid fuel tank

Refuel at the BP near the airport before returning — cheaper than the prepaid full tank.

5. Always pay in EUR

Decline dynamic currency conversion at the contract step. Saves 4-7 % automatically.

6. Book a longer rental for the per-day discount

Weekly rates at Turisprime average 15-20 % below daily × 7.

Realistic 7-day budget (compact, July, with Turisprime): €290 base / $315 + €60 fuel / $65 + €10 tolls / $11 + €0 if you decline counter upgrades. Total: ~€360 / $390 for the week.

Best drives from Lisbon

Top picks: the Cascais coastal road via Estoril, the magical Sintra mountain loop with Pena and Cabo da Roca, Évora and the Alentejo wine country, the Algarve in 2h45, and Porto for a full day-trip.

Practical tips for renting with Turisprime

  • Save the shuttle phone number before you fly
  • Photograph each panel of the car at pickup AND drop-off
  • Confirm the Via Verde transponder is active before joining the A1, A2 or A22
  • Keep the contract printout in the glove box at all times
  • Refuel within 5 km of return (Galp on Av. Aeroporto)
  • Don't skip the pickup walk-around — insist on photos signed by both parties
  • Don't accept Plus cover without comparing to standalone
  • Don't drive into Lisbon's old town narrow streets (lots of one-way + bus lanes)
  • Don't return the car off the depot — the shuttle is the only valid drop-off
  • Don't underestimate the shuttle wait at peak hours (allow 30 minutes)
Common trap: some Turisprime 1-star reviews involve damage disputes weeks after drop-off. Insist on a printed Vehicle Return Inspection signed by both parties on the spot. Photograph it.

FAQ — Turisprime Lisbon

Reasonably reliable. 4.0 / 5 on Google (900+ reviews) with mostly positive shuttle and friendly-staff comments. Be firm at the counter about declining Plus cover.

Off-airport at Av. Eng. Arantes e Oliveira near LIS. Free shuttle from the airport terminal. Also a city desk in the Avenidas Novas district.

Only on selected plans and with a higher deposit (€1,800 / $1,960 vs €1,000 / $1,090 on credit). Most travellers pay with a credit card to avoid the higher hold.

25-40 minutes total: shuttle to depot (10-15 min wait + 10 min ride), then 5-10 min contract signing and 5 min walk-around.

Yes — Spain is included by default in most contracts. Other EU countries may need additional authorisation.

21 with a young-driver surcharge up to age 25. Some SUV / 7-seater classes require 23+.

Before you book — quick checklist

  • Always book online, never walk-in
  • Compare Turisprime vs other Lisbon Airport operators
  • Reduce excess via standalone insurance, not at the counter
  • Save the shuttle phone number before you fly
  • Allow 30-40 minutes for pickup at peak hours

Disclosure: we earn a commission when you book through our partner DiscoverCars — at no extra cost to you. Information verified on 19 May 2026 against Turisprime's official website, Lisbon Airport directory and current Google Maps reviews.

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