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Alamo is a strong mainstream value pick at Lisbon Airport: in-airport pickup, newer cars, and a DiscoverCars rating of 8/10, with reviewers praising fast pickup and (mostly) no-pressure service. Set against that, the LIS desk itself scores 3.0 / 5 across 56 Google reviews and the global alamo.com Trustpilot profile 1.8 / 5 across 3,367 reviews (both checked 12 September 2026) – the DiscoverCars figure covers verified renters only. In Portugal Alamo is run through the Enterprise/Guerin operation, so you book Alamo but get Enterprise-standard service – one reason the cars and counter experience are consistent. Two things to know: the electronic check-in can be slow, and a minority of renters report being asked to buy insurance again at the desk despite booking cover – keep your policy documents handy.
Average daily rates at Lisbon Airport (LIS) by season
Economy/compact, booked ~4 weeks ahead, EUR
| Season | Economy | Compact | Automatic |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low (Nov–Feb) | €10–20 | €14–28 | €25–42 |
| Shoulder (Mar–May, Oct) | €18–32 | €24–42 | €38–62 |
| Peak (Jun–Sep) | €32–55 | €42–70 | €58–100 |
Estimated rental cost by trip length
from €10/day
Illustrative — daily rate × days at the lowest 2026 starting price; real prices vary by season & demand.
Lisbon Rental Budget Calculator
Rate prefilled with the lowest available low-season price; change it for your dates.
Alamo's pickup is within Lisbon Airport (LIS), so there is no long off-airport shuttle – an easy start. The onsite electronic check-in can freeze or run slow at busy times, so allow a few extra minutes.
DiscoverCars 8/10, good prices and new cars, helpful staff, mostly no-pressure. Operated by the Enterprise/Guerin network in Portugal. Decline duplicate insurance if you already have cover.
DiscoverCars 8/10 at LIS, another solid in-airport option if Alamo’s price is higher on your dates.
Cheaper headline rates but bigger deposits, shuttle waits and slower refunds. Alamo’s in-airport convenience is often worth the small premium.
DiscoverCars verified scores at Lisbon (2026)
/10, verified-rental ratings
Alamo includes CDW with an excess blocked on your card. If you booked full cover, keep the documents and decline the desk’s offer to sell it again. Otherwise, stand-alone excess insurance (€4–7/day) is cheaper than the counter waiver.
From Lisbon you meet tolls on the bridges and motorways: the Ponte 25 de Abril charges southbound only, the Ponte Vasco da Gama and the A5 to Cascais (about €1.50, up to ~€3 end-to-end) are tolled, and the A1/A2 use Via Verde gantries; rentals add a €25–50 admin fee unless you take the transponder. Central Lisbon also has a ZER low-emission zone (Baixa/Avenida/Chiado) restricting older cars – rental fleets are new, so you are fine. Fuel in September 2026 is about €2.10/L petrol and €2.13/L diesel (DGEG national medians, 12 September) – diesel is now the dearer of the two; supermarket pumps are still cheapest. Size your own trip with the fuel cost calculator and the Portugal toll calculator, and see parking in Lisbon if you are staying in the centre.
In-airport majors are often only slightly dearer than off-airport budget brands once deposits and cover are added.
Avoids paying twice at the desk.
Sintra, Cascais (toll-free coastal EN6 or the lightly-tolled A5), the Arrábida coast and Évora are all easy day trips. Central Lisbon is walkable and has the ZER low-emission zone, so many visitors collect the car when leaving the city.
In-airport – pickup is within Lisbon Airport (LIS), so there is no long off-airport shuttle. The onsite electronic check-in can be slow at busy times.
Alamo is an Enterprise Holdings brand, and in Portugal it is run through the Enterprise/Guerin operation – so you may see Guerin on the paperwork, with Enterprise-standard cars and service.
Yes – DiscoverCars 8/10 with good prices, new cars and helpful, mostly no-pressure service. A strong mainstream pick.
A minority report being asked to buy insurance again at the desk despite booking cover, and the electronic check-in freezing. Keep your insurance documents and allow a few extra minutes.
Bridges and the A5/A1/A2 are tolled (rentals add a €25–50 admin fee unless you take the Via Verde device). Central Lisbon’s ZER restricts older cars, but rental fleets are new so you are unaffected.
Yes, a credit card in the main driver’s name for the security deposit, blocked at pickup.
Disclosure: Auto Jardim participates in the DiscoverCars affiliate program. Reviews are based on Trustpilot, Google Maps, traveller forums and direct experience. We only recommend companies we would use ourselves.
Last updated: 12 September 2026. Prices and policies change – always verify directly with the rental company.
