Cheap Car Rental Portugal
Portugal's independency
Portugal became independent in 1139 during the Reconquista period. In the early modern era the country grew into to the Portuguese Empire, a world power with territories in Africa, Asia and South America. Travelling by car rental in Portugal helps you discover the country's rich history.
Iberian Peninsula
Situated in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula, Portugal is the westernmost country of Europe, and is bordered by
Spain to the North and East and by the Atlantic Ocean to the West and South. The Atlantic archipelagos of the Azores and Madeira are part of Portugal. Car rental in Portugal is safe, easy and economical. If you plan to rent a car in Portugal, why not compare the rates of car hire Portugal at holidaycars.com and arrange it in advance?
Fado
Fado is the traditional music genre in Portugal that can be traced to the 1820s. Amalia Rodrigues and Christana Branco are two of the most famous performers of such melancholy music. Fado was inscribed in the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage Lists on November 27, 2011.
Make a trip to Lisbon while you make use of car rental
Legend has it that Lisbon was founded by the Greek hero Odysseus. Around 1200 BC there was a Phoenician trading post. Around 200 BC the city was conquered by the Romans. Lisbon is one of the rare Western European cities that face the ocean, attracting travelers with its white bleached limestone buildings, intimate alleyways, and an easy going atmosphere. A rental car in Portugal offers great convenience for traveling in Lisbon, but at least try the city's vintage tram once.
A touristic paradise: Algarve
The Algarve stretches across the entire width of southern Portugal. From the Roman period, there are several bridges and ruins. The eastern section from Faro to the Spanish border radiates a serene tranquility. The coastline has many dreamy lagoons and miles of beaches. To the west of Faro are ocher cliffs interspersed with small sandy beaches. Car rental in Portugal is the best way to admire region at your own leisure.
Rent a car in Portugal to visit Coimbra
The University of Coimbra is one of the oldest in Europe. Already in the Roman period there was habitation in and around Coimbra. In the late Middle Ages, Coimbra had been the capital of Portugal for more than a century. Car hire in Portugal is ideal to discover the city and its surroundings at your own pace.
The birth place of port wines: Porto
Porto on the north bank of the Douro River is the second largest city of Portugal. The city was named the cultural capital of Europe in 2001. Vila Nova de Gaia is a city in Porto district of Northern Portugal, also home of cellars of port wine. Visiting Porto by car is highly recommended both for scenic drives and a relaxing holiday.
