I-VII 8:00-20:00
Rentauto is one of the best-rated small operators in Lisbon – about 9/10 on DiscoverCars and 9.1 on Trustpilot – with over 30 years of experience, cheap quotes and a refreshingly no-tricks process. Reviewers highlight friendly staff, no hidden charges and no big-deposit games; as a small company it has no dedicated airport desk, so confirm the exact pickup and drop-off point. Keep an eye on toll billing, which one customer found arrived very late.
Pickup at Lisbon Airport (LIS) and an office on R. Rodrigues Sampaio. Cheapest-quote reputation, friendly service, and Lisbon-to-Faro one-way reported with no extra charge. Confirm the precise drop-off point.
Rentauto Lisbon – how it scores
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Rates include basic CDW with a large excess blocked on your card. Several Lisbon local brands either hold a big deposit or push expensive full cover at the counter (commonly ~€200 cover against a ~€2,000 excess). Pre-book stand-alone excess insurance before travelling – it is cheaper and refunds your excess directly. Bring the policy, a credit card in the main driver name, and decline the upsell.
Lisbon's tolls are modest: the Ponte 25 de Abril costs about €2.25 northbound only, and the A5 to Estoril and Cascais is lightly tolled (around €1.50). Some motorways use electronic-only tolls that need a Via Verde transponder, which rentals provide for a daily fee – confirm how unpaid tolls are billed, as bills can arrive months later. Lisbon also has a small low-emission zone (ZER) in the Baixa/Avenida core; the toll-free coastal EN6 (Marginal) is the scenic route to Cascais.
Real 7-day cost guide (economy, peak)
| Item | Typical |
|---|---|
| Economy car, 7 days | from ~€140–250 ($155–275) |
| Hidden fees | none reported – transparent |
| Excess (pre-booked cover) | ~€4–7/day |
Yes – it is one of the best-rated small Lisbon operators (about 9/10 on DiscoverCars, 9.1 on Trustpilot) with over 30 years experience, cheap quotes and no hidden-fee or big-deposit tricks.
At Lisbon Airport (LIS) and an office on R. Rodrigues Sampaio. As a small company it has no dedicated airport desk, so confirm the exact meeting point in advance.
Customers report Lisbon pickup with Faro drop-off at no extra charge – confirm when booking.
Often the cheapest quote – roughly €140–250 ($155–275) for a peak week. Compare live prices.
One reviewer received a late toll bill years later, so confirm how tolls are billed and keep your contract and card statements.
Pre-booked excess insurance is cheaper and refunds your excess; Rentauto is not known for heavy upselling, but bring your own cover.
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: May 2026. Prices and policies change – always verify directly with the rental company.
