I-V 08:30 – 12:30 and 14:30 – 18:30
Hertz is the largest international car rental brand at Lisbon Airport (LIS) with the broadest fleet — economy, premium, sports and 9-seater vans. Daily rates start at €22 / $24 off-season and rise to €55-75 / $60-82 in peak July-August. Google rating sits at 4.0 / 5 across 5,200+ reviews in May 2026. The Hertz Lisbon experience is predictable rather than cheap: longer pickup queues, firmer counter pressure than the locals, but a wider fleet and Gold member benefits for frequent travellers.
Desk inside LIS arrivals hall (counter row near “Saída 4”). Lot accessible directly from the terminal via the airport car park structure — no shuttle. Open 06:00-00:30 daily.
Six branches across Lisbon — Saldanha, Marquês de Pombal, Alvalade, Parque das Nações, Areeiro and Algés. Useful if you're already in town and don't want to taxi to the airport.
| Class | Models | Low season | Peak Jul-Aug |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mini | Fiat 500, Hyundai i10 | €22 / $24 | €48 / $52 |
| Compact | Renault Clio, Peugeot 208 | €26 / $28 | €56 / $61 |
| Mid-size | Peugeot 308, Hyundai i30 | €32 / $35 | €66 / $72 |
| Premium sedan | Mercedes C-Class, BMW 3 Series | €55 / $60 | €110 / $120 |
| SUV | BMW X1, Mercedes GLA | €42 / $46 | €85 / $93 |
| 9-seater van | Ford Transit, Mercedes Vito | €85 / $93 | €160 / $174 |
LIS Airport — Hertz vs competitors
Trustpilot + Google review scores May 2026
Land at LIS, baggage claim, follow “Rent a Car” signs to Saída 4. Hertz counter is in the left half of the rental row. Show passport, licence and credit card. Gold members skip the desk and go directly to the lot. Standard pickup: 15-25 minutes outside peak; can stretch to 45+ minutes at peak summer afternoons. Lot is inside the airport car park, no shuttle.
Hertz Lisbon's “Super Cover” (€0 excess) runs €18-25 / $20-27 per day at the counter — significantly more than Drive on Holidays or Centauro's equivalent. Base CDW has a €1,500-2,500 / $1,635-2,720 excess. Standalone third-party (RentalCover, iCarhireinsurance) costs €4-6 / $4-7 per day — typically the best value for Hertz bookings.
| Route | Distance | Drive time | Approx. toll |
|---|---|---|---|
| LIS → Lisbon centre | 8 km | 15 min | Free |
| LIS → Cascais | 30 km | 30 min | €2 / $2.20 |
| LIS → Sintra | 30 km | 30 min | €2 / $2.20 |
| LIS → Faro (Algarve) | 280 km | 2h45 | €22 / $24 |
| LIS → Porto | 310 km | 3h00 | €22 / $24 |
Skips the queue at LIS, saves 15-30 minutes per pickup. Free signup.
Hertz is rarely the cheapest. Locals often beat it by €40-80 / $43-87 per week.
Saves €98-147 / $107-160 on a week.
Galp on the LIS exit road is cheaper than the prepaid full tank.
Push notifications for queue-skip options and fast contract signing.
Refuse dynamic currency conversion at the contract.
Top picks: Sintra and Cabo da Roca (50 min), Cascais and Estoril coast (45 min), Évora and Alentejo wine country (1h25 east), Óbidos medieval town (1h15 north), full-day Algarve excursion (2h45 south), and a Porto weekend trip (3h00 north).
Yes — 4.0 / 5 on Google across 5,200+ reviews. Predictable big-brand service, larger fleet than the locals, no major surprises. Pricier than the local champions.
15-25 minutes outside peak hours. With Gold Plus Rewards (free signup), you skip the queue entirely — 5 minutes from terminal to car.
Rarely. Hertz globally requires a credit card. Debit may be accepted at airport pickup with significant deposit (€2,500+ / $2,720+) but is not guaranteed.
No. Drive on Holidays, Sixt, Europcar and Centauro typically undercut Hertz by 15-30 %. Hertz wins on fleet breadth and Gold-member queue-skip, not on price.
Yes — Spain is included by default in most contracts.
21 with a young-driver surcharge up to age 25. Premium and 9-seater classes require 25+ and 3+ years of driving experience.
Disclosure: Auto Jardim participates in the DiscoverCars affiliate program at no extra cost to you. Information verified 19 May 2026 against Hertz official site, Hertz Gold Plus Rewards programme and current Google Maps reviews.
