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Guerin is one of Portugal's best-known home-grown rental brands – transparent, good value and well-rated – making it a strong choice for Portimão and the western-central Algarve, with economy cars from around €13–23/day ($14–$25) in low season. The 2026 plus: the A22 Via do Infante is now toll-free, so driving the Algarve from Portimão costs nothing in tolls. This guide covers Guerin in Portimão, the real prices, how it compares, and the practical tips for driving the Algarve.
Guerin is a major Portuguese brand, known for transparent terms and fair prices.
Most visitors collect at Faro Airport (FAO, ~45 minutes east via the free A22) or at a Portimão-area desk. Faro is a big, competitive market, keeping prices low outside peak summer. Expect roughly the following in 2026:
Average Daily Rates (Faro / Portimão) by Season
Booked 4–6 weeks in advance, prices in EUR
| Season | Manual Economy | Manual Compact | Automatic Compact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low (Nov–Feb) | €13–23 | €17–29 | €30–44 |
| Shoulder (Mar–May, Oct) | €21–33 | €27–41 | €42–58 |
| Peak (Jun–Sep) | €34–52 | €42–62 | €58–85 |
With the A22 now toll-free, your only running cost around the Algarve is fuel.
Guerin is a major Portuguese rental brand with a wide national network and a strong reputation for clear terms and fair prices. As a home-grown company it often undercuts the global chains while keeping a full-service counter experience.
Guerin operates at Faro Airport and has Algarve branches; confirm whether you're collecting at FAO or a Portimão-area office, plus the branch hours, deposit and card requirement. Read the fuel and insurance terms, decline cover you don't want, and document the car at pickup.
The subject of this guide – a well-rated home-grown brand with a wide network, clear terms and fair prices. A strong all-round choice for Portimão. Confirm the pickup point and deposit when booking.
A dependable major with a broad fleet – a safe fallback for a guaranteed automatic.
Reliable majors with Faro presence – compare their all-in price against Guerin.
The pick for a newer, higher-spec car. Pricier; decline the counter extras.
Aggressive upsells, fuel and damage disputes, and one of the lowest Trustpilot scores in the industry.
The very cheapest online listings at Faro often carry strict fuel rules and excess disputes. Read the fine print or stick with a trusted brand like Guerin.
Basic CDW with an excess of €900–€1,600, blocked on your card. Tyres, glass and underbody usually excluded.
Super CDW to zero the excess is €14–22/day – €98–154 a week.
Standalone excess insurance (€4–7/day) bought before you travel covers the excluded items and refunds any excess charged. Buy it and decline the counter upsell.
Insurance Cost Comparison: 7-Day Algarve Rental
2026 pricing
| Option | Daily Cost | 7-Day Total | Covers Tyres/Glass? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic CDW (included) | €0 | €0 | No |
| Counter Super CDW | €14–22 | €98–154 | Sometimes |
| Third-party excess cover | €4–7 | €28–49 | Yes |
The A22 Via do Infante became toll-free in 2025, so the Algarve's main motorway now costs nothing. The N125 coast road is also free but slower. You'd only pay tolls on the A2 toward Lisbon.
| Route from Portimão | Road | Toll |
|---|---|---|
| Portimão → Faro / Lagos | A22 | Free (since 2025) |
| Portimão → Albufeira | A22 | Free (since 2025) |
| Algarve → Lisbon | A2 | ~€22 (booth) |
| Petrol / Diesel | – | ~€2.02 / €1.96 per L |
The Algarve fills up in summer; automatics go first.
See the market, then check Guerin's own rate – it's often very competitive.
Cheaper and more available than automatics.
Buy third-party excess cover beforehand.
The A22 is free now.
Refuel before drop-off.
Portimão's famous beach, with its golden cliffs and long boardwalk.
Dramatic cliffs, grottoes and the best boat trips in the west.
The pretty cove town and the Algarve's most famous sea cave.
The Moorish castle town and the cool green mountains above the coast.
The wild south-western tip of Europe.
Yes – Guerin is a major Portuguese brand known for transparent terms, fair prices and a full-service counter, often undercutting the global chains. It's one of the easiest brands to deal with in Portugal.
No longer on the main motorway. The A22 became toll-free in 2025, so Algarve driving costs nothing in tolls. You'd only pay on the A2 if you drive up to Lisbon.
Guerin operates at Faro Airport (about 45 minutes east on the free A22) and has Algarve branches. Confirm whether you're collecting at FAO or a Portimão-area office, plus the hours, when booking.
Low-season manual economy cars start at €13–23/day ($14–$25). Shoulder season is €21–33/day and peak summer €34–52/day, with automatics more.
Guerin generally uses a full-to-full policy, which is the fairest – you collect and return the car full and only pay for the fuel you use. Always confirm on your specific booking.
It's cheaper to buy standalone excess insurance (€4–7/day) before you travel than the counter Super CDW (€14–22/day). Third-party cover also includes tyres, glass and underbody.
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Last updated: June 2026. Prices and policies change – always verify directly with the rental company.
