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Once you've reserved or made an online quote, you can always come back to your Client Space to modify or cancel your reservation (and much more!).

Set off on an adventure in Portugal with your rental car and explore the country's picturesque charms in complete freedom on your next road trip to Portugal.

Authentik's price comparator for car rental in Portugal seamlessly includes applicable taxes and basic insurance. Take advantage of our exclusive cancellation protection for worry-free travel.

Pick up your rental car directly at the airport or in the city center of several destinations in Portugal, such as Lisbon, Porto, Faro and many others. Authentik also offers RV rental services in Portugal for maximum flexibility.

Whether you want to explore the sunny Algarve coastline, the Douro vineyards or historic cities like Lisbon and Porto, we guarantee you the best price available for your car rental in Portugal.

Expand your travel horizons with Authentik, which also offers car rental services in the USA and Canada. Book your car and discover Portugal at your own pace.

The answer is yes! You can cancel your car hire free of charge up to 2 working days before pick-up.

It is also possible to modify your reservation up to 48 working hours before pick-up. Be careful, the price will be updated if you make any changes to your reservation. 

It is unfortunately not possible to cancel or modify your reservation less than 48h before the pick up. 

To rent a car in Portugal , you must present a valid driver's license from your home country that obtained at least 12 months ago, your passport or an identity card with a picture, and your credit card.

If your driver's license is European, it is valid for car rentals in Italy. Nonetheless, for more assurance, obtaining an international driver's license may be compelling, especially if yours is not written in English. Watch out! The international license does not replace your original driver’s license, it only complements it. You must have both documents with you at all times.

In Europe, the majority of rental vehicles are equipped with a manual transmission and those with an automatic transmission are generally more expensive.

In some countries, foreign drivers must have an International Driving Permit (IDP), which is valid for 1 to 3 years. It's an official translation of your driver's license in a dozen languages and you can use it in over 150 countries! 

It can be required or simply recommended depending on the country. In Italy, it is required for all non-European travelers.

All over the world, age conditions and restrictions are applied for car rentals.

An increase in the price of the rented vehicle can therefore be induced. The minimum age required for a car rental varies according to the country of destination. In addition, each rental company can decide for themself whether to maintain this minimum age or to increase the minimum age limit for car rentals.

In Portugal, the minimum age required to rent a car is 21 years old. Certain rental agencies also set a maximum age!

Car seat regulations vary from country to country. You must always check the road safety regulations, for your child's safety, for the country that you reside in and/or for the countries you are visiting. 

In Portugal, a child seat is mandatory if the child is under 135 cm tall or less than 12 years old.

If your seat meets these standards, bring it with you! It's free to bring with most airlines and your child will be comfortable and feeling right at home.

Otherwise, you will have to consider renting a child seat with your vehicle. This option will be payable in advance or at the counter, depending on the rental companies.

Please note that not all rental companies offer this option.

Planning a road trip also means having to budget for fuel.

Keep an eye on fluctuating gas prices. Finding the right balance between comfort and vehicle consumption could help you save a lot of money.

You can find the fuel prices for your destinations in real time online. Click on "find out more" to discover them.

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Did you know that most rental companies offer the possibility to rent an electric vehicle? This is a good alternative for the planet.. and your wallet!

You can consult all of our car rental Questions & Answers if you would like to learn more.

Authentik also offers car rentals in the United Kingdom, Spain, Italy, Iceland, Norway,  Canada, and the United States.