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National Car Rental is an international brand (part of the Enterprise group) at Lisbon – a dependable, business-friendly option with a consistent process and good automatic availability, with economy cars from around €13–23/day ($14–$25) in low season. This guide covers National in Lisbon, the real prices, how it compares, and the practical tips for driving in and around the capital, where the bridges and motorways still use tolls.
National, part of the Enterprise group, offers a consistent, business-friendly experience at Lisbon Airport.
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) | €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 |
Lisbon's bridges and motorways still have tolls – budget a little extra.
National Car Rental is a business-oriented international brand operated under the Enterprise group (alongside Enterprise and Alamo). At Lisbon you get a recognisable, efficient process, good automatic availability and a dependable fleet – popular with business travellers and members of its loyalty programme.
National is collected via the Enterprise-group desk at or near Lisbon Airport; confirm whether pickup is in the terminal or via a short shuttle, plus the 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 reliable international brand with an efficient process and good automatic availability at Lisbon. Compare its all-in price against Guerin and the locals. Confirm the deposit and fuel policy when booking.
A well-rated home-grown brand with transparent terms and a fair full-to-full fuel policy.
A dependable major with a broad fleet – a safe fallback for a guaranteed automatic.
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 often carry strict fuel rules and excess disputes. Read the fine print or stick with a trusted brand.
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 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.
National is efficient; compare the all-in total.
Central Lisbon is best on foot, tram and metro – rent for day trips.
Buy third-party excess cover beforehand.
Keep a card for booths and bridges.
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.
Yes – National (Enterprise group) is a dependable, business-friendly brand with an efficient process and good automatic availability. The Portuguese brand Guerin and local operators often beat it on price, so compare both.
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. Keep a card handy.
National is operated by the Enterprise group at or near Lisbon Airport (LIS). Confirm whether pickup is in the terminal or via a short shuttle, and check the 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.
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.
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.
