I-V 09:00 – 13:00, 14:30 – 18:30 and VI 9:00 – 12:30
Key takeaway: Sixt Leiria operates at Rua Caldas da Rainha 28, Lt 57, 2415-367 Leiria, near the Estádio Municipal and about 2.2 km from the CP train station. It is one of only three majors with a confirmed Leiria counter (alongside Europcar downtown and Enterprise at Almoinha Grande). Sixt PT carries a 2.8/5 Trustpilot across about 1 832 reviews, with 80% one-star. Modern fleet, premium pricing, two-card requirement at counter. Compare on DiscoverCars and add Full Coverage at €5/day instead of Sixt's €25–€38/day counter SCDW.
| Category | Low season (Feb) | July peak | USD daily peak |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economy (Renault Clio) | ~€95–€140/week | ~€420–€520/week | $60 – $75 |
| Compact (VW Polo) | ~€140–€210/week | ~€490–€595/week | $70 – $85 |
| Compact SUV (T-Cross) | ~€220–€315/week | ~€700–€840/week | $100 – $120 |
| Premium (BMW 1-Series) | ~€385–€525/week | ~€980–€1 260/week | $140 – $180 |
Sixt sits at the top of the Leiria price range but has the most modern fleet. Re-quote on DiscoverCars before booking; LIS airport pickup is often 15–25% cheaper.
Leiria operator trust (2026)
Inside the Renault Entreposto building near the Estádio Municipal. Cleanest, most modern fleet in Leiria. Two credit cards in the main driver's name routinely required at counter. Best for premium and SUV rentals.
Downtown desk. Mid-tier prices, larger fleet of economy and compacts. 2-hour midday closure (13:00–14:00).
Smaller fleet, friendly service. Phone +351 244 814 073. Reliable fallback when Sixt and Europcar are sold out.
Listed by aggregators without a verified standalone address. Best treated as agent delivery rather than a walk-up desk.
Avis lists Leiria as a station but no public address. Pickup typically routed through a partner with delivery to the CP station.
Aggregates Sixt Leiria, Europcar, Enterprise plus LIS-with-delivery suppliers. Adds Full Coverage at €4–€7 per day. Book via auto-jardim.com/car-rental.
Sixt Leiria routinely asks for two credit cards in the main driver's name at counter — a quirk that catches out couples sharing a card or solo travellers with one card. Other recurring complaint patterns from Sixt PT Trustpilot in 2026: counter pressure to upgrade, €500+ post-rental damage charges, hidden vehicle protection added without explicit consent. Bring two cards, decline anything not on your voucher and film a 360° walkaround at pickup.
| Item | Sixt direct + counter | Sixt via DiscoverCars + Full Cover |
|---|---|---|
| Base rate | €595 ($642) | €490 ($529) |
| SCDW / Full Cover | €32/day → +€224 | €5/day → +€35 |
| Tyre + windscreen | +€42 | Included |
| Toll transponder + tolls | €2/day + tolls | €2/day + tolls |
| Additional driver | +€40 | +€0–€20 |
| Total before fuel | ~€915 ($988) | ~€555 ($599) |
Sixt Leiria's base CDW excess runs €950 for economy and €1 500 for SUV and premium. Counter “Super CDW” or zero excess sits at €25–€38 per day and excludes tyres, glass, undercarriage and roof. Buy DiscoverCars Full Coverage at €4–€7 per day — refunds excess and covers the SCDW gaps. €175–€230 cheaper per week.
| Route | Distance | Time | Class 1 toll (car) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leiria → LIS Airport (A1) | ~150 km | ~1 h 30 | ~€11–€12 |
| Leiria → OPO Airport (A1) | ~190 km | ~1 h 50 | ~€10–€11 |
| Leiria → Fátima (A1/IC9) | ~25 km | ~25 min | ~€1.50 |
| Leiria → Nazaré (A8/IC9) | ~50 km | ~40 min | ~€3.50 |
| Leiria → Lisbon Baixa (A8) | ~140 km | ~1 h 25 | €10.25 |
Petrol 95: €2.01–€2.07 per litre (US$2.17–2.23) national average. Diesel: €1.80–€1.95 per litre (US$1.94–2.11). Sources: GlobalPetrolPrices, DailyFuels. Portugal sits 10% above the EU petrol average. Cheapest: Continente, Pingo Doce Galp, Intermarché. Most expensive: BP/Galp on A1 and A8. A 50-litre tank costs about €100 petrol or €92 diesel ($108 / $99).
Rua Caldas da Rainha 28, Lt 57, 2415-367 Leiria — inside the Renault Entreposto dealership near the Estádio Municipal, about 2.2 km from the CP train station.
Low season compact: €140–€210. July peak: €490–€595. Premium models go €1 000+ in summer. With DiscoverCars Full Coverage the all-in total comes in around €555 for a July compact.
Often yes — Sixt PT routinely asks for two cards in the main driver's name for the deposit and primary charge. Solo travellers and couples sharing one card should plan ahead or book a different brand.
2.8 / 5 across about 1 832 reviews, with 80% one-star. Recurring complaint pattern: counter upsell pressure, post-rental damage charges, hidden vehicle protection.
Europcar Leiria (downtown, DiscoverCars 8/10) is mid-tier with a larger economy fleet. Enterprise Leiria at Almoinha Grande is the small-fleet friendly fallback.
Yes — Schengen, no checkpoint. Declare cross-border at booking to avoid a €30–€50 counter fee.
Only on Saturday morning. The Leiria city branch runs Monday to Friday 09:00–13:00 and 14:30–18:30, and Saturday 09:00–12:30, and is closed on Sunday. Because it also breaks for lunch, plan your pickup and return around those windows, or choose an airport branch if your flight times do not line up with the office hours.
Often the airport branches have a larger fleet, longer hours and more competitive rates, so if you are flying in it can be cheaper and more convenient to collect there. The Leiria city office makes sense when you are already in the area and want to avoid the drive to an airport — compare the all-in price plus your travel time before deciding.
