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InterRent is the deep-value brand of the Europcar group – the cheapest way into a major's fleet at Lisbon, with economy cars from around €12–22/day ($13–$24) in low season. You trade a leaner, self-service process for a low base price. This guide covers InterRent in Lisbon, the real prices, how it compares, and the practical tips for driving in and around the capital, where the city's bridges and motorways still use tolls.
InterRent is the Europcar group's deep-value brand – low rates with a bare-bones process.
Lisbon Airport (LIS) is a large, competitive market, keeping prices low outside peak summer. Expect roughly the following in 2026:
Average Daily Rates in Lisbon by Season
Booked 3–5 weeks in advance, prices in EUR
| Season | Manual Economy | Manual Compact | Automatic Compact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low (Nov–Feb) | €12–22 | €16–28 | €28–44 |
| Shoulder (Mar–May, Oct) | €20–32 | €26–40 | €40–56 |
| Peak (Jun–Sep) | €34–52 | €42–62 | €58–85 |
Lisbon's bridges and motorways still have tolls – budget a little extra.
InterRent offers the Europcar group's lowest rates with a stripped-back, online-first process. You get cars from the group fleet at a budget price – in exchange for a leaner counter, stricter fuel rules (often full-to-empty) and larger deposit holds.
InterRent is collected via the Europcar group desk/shuttle at Lisbon Airport; confirm the exact pickup point, deposit and card requirement. Read the fuel and insurance terms carefully, decline cover you don't want, and document the car thoroughly at pickup.
The subject of this guide – the cheapest route into the Europcar fleet at Lisbon. Best for a low price if you don't mind a bare-bones process. Check the fuel policy and deposit when booking.
A well-rated home-grown brand with transparent terms and a fair full-to-full fuel policy – often the best balance of price and ease.
The full-service parent – a bit more per day but a smoother counter and clearer terms. Compare it against InterRent's all-in price.
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 listings can carry strict fuel rules and excess disputes. Read the fine print or stick with a trusted brand.
Basic CDW with an excess of €1,000–€1,800, blocked on your card (value brands often block more). 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 Lisbon 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 |
Lisbon keeps its tolls. The motorways out of the city use cash/card booths, and the two Tagus bridges charge to enter from the south bank.
| Route | Road | Toll |
|---|---|---|
| Lisbon → Cascais / Estoril | A5 | ~€1.5 (booth) |
| Lisbon → Porto | A1 | ~€21 (booth) |
| Lisbon → Algarve | A2 | ~€22 (booth) |
| 25 de Abril / Vasco da Gama bridge | – | ~€2 (entering from south) |
| Petrol / Diesel | – | ~€2.02 / €1.96 per L |
Lisbon fills up in summer; automatics go first.
InterRent's base is lower – compare the total with insurance and fuel rules.
Central Lisbon is best on foot, tram and metro – rent for day trips, not the city itself.
Buy third-party excess cover beforehand.
Value brands more often use full-to-empty.
Refuel before drop-off.
Fairy-tale palaces in misty hills – go early and park at the edge.
The elegant coast just west of the city.
A stunning natural park, beaches and dolphin-watching across the bridge.
A perfectly preserved walled town north of the capital.
The Alentejo's UNESCO-listed historic city.
InterRent is the deep-value brand of the Europcar group. You get cars from the group fleet at the lowest base price, in exchange for a bare-bones process and stricter fuel and deposit terms.
Yes, if you want the cheapest base rate and don't mind a self-service counter. Compare its all-in cost (with insurance and fuel rules) against Guerin or standard Europcar – sometimes they're barely more for a smoother experience.
Yes – the A5, A1 and A2 use cash/card booths, and the 25 de Abril and Vasco da Gama bridges charge a toll when entering the city from the south bank. Budget a few euros and keep a card handy.
Via the Europcar group desk/shuttle at Lisbon Airport (LIS). Confirm the exact pickup point and deposit when booking.
Not for the city itself – central Lisbon is best on foot, tram and metro. Rent for day trips to Sintra, Cascais, Setúbal or Óbidos, ideally collecting and returning around those days.
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 – useful with value brands.
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Last updated: June 2026. Prices and policies change – always verify directly with the rental company.
