The perfect hire car will soon be yours
The moment you arrive, we’ve got you covered at Faro Airport. Whether you fancy a sprightly compact, homely hatch or stylish saloon for a suitably stylish break, we have the perfect car for you.
Portugal’s southernmost city gives visitors to the Algarve a taste of the real Portugal. Accelerate out of Faro airport and draw into the medieval town with its narrow cobbled streets that bustle with outdoor cafés. Head to Praia de Faro beach and splash around across sea and lagoon.
Remember, you don’t have to drive full-circle: make the most of one way car hire across Portugal and beyond.
Driving rules in Portugal
Which side of the road?
In Portugal, please drive on the right side of the road.
Country driving laws
- Mobile phones may only be used with a headset or hands-free device
- Do not use the horn in a built up area unless in danger
- If you're caught committing a driving offence, the police can issue an on-the-spot fine
- As you approach toll booths on motorways, don't use the green lanes. These are reserved for drivers using an automatic e-toll payment system. (Please speak to an Avis representative when collecting your rental car if you would like us to register you for this service)
Speed limits
All speed signs will be in km/h.
For a standard Avis rental vehicle with no trailers:
- Urban areas: 50 km/h (31 mph)
- Rural areas: 90 km/h (55mph)
- Motorways: 120 km/h (74 mph)
Unless indicated by road signs.
Child safety / Seatbelt laws
- It is compulsory for the driver and all passengers to wear a seatbelt
- Children aged under 12 and less than 135cm must be seated in appropriate child restraint for their size
- Children aged under 12 are not allowed to sit in the front seat
Please note - It is the child’s parent / guardian or vehicle renter’s responsibility to fit the child seat.
This road rules information is for provided for general guidance only. We endeavour to keep the information up to date and accurate, but any reliance you place on this information is at your own risk.
Your journey starts here
Portugal’s southernmost city gives visitors to the Algarve a taste of the real Portugal. Accelerate out of Faro airport and draw into the medieval town with its narrow cobbled streets that bustle with outdoor cafés. Head to Praia de Faro beach and splash around across sea and lagoon. Back in town find alluring seafood restaurants and dozens of bars and clubs open until the small hours.
Remember, you don’t have to drive full-circle: make the most of one way car hire across Portugal and beyond.
Beyond Faro
There’s much more to explore in the Algarve. Drive through whitewashed villages, like Alte, 34 miles to the northwest of Faro, and the storied town of Lagos (a great daytrip destination, 55 miles to the west of Faro). Continue 20 miles from Alte and you’ll be deep in the Serra de Monchique mountains, hiking boots at the ready.
Especially pleasant beaches can be found on an island nature-reserve just off the town of Tavira, 24 miles to Faro’s northeast.