Because the Algarve is such a beautiful place to explore and there are numerous out of the way places which cannot be reached by public transport, many travellers opt for hiring their own transport. You may prefer to lease your vehicle at the airport as this will cut out the expense of any transfers to your accommodation.
Because of their popularity, car hire companies are very competitive and offer an excellent range of vehicles are good prices. The seven main companies at Faro Airport are Alamo, Autojardim, Avis, Europcar, National, Rentauto and Sixt. Most of them can be found by the back wall in the arrivals hall, and further details are listed below.
Also listed are details for Albufeira where applicable. Any quotes that you obtain are worth comparing with www.holidayautos.co.uk who are brokers generally offering the best deals.
An established company who have been operating for
over thirty years with offices in 43 different countries. They offer a wide
range of cars including Peugeot 106, Renault Clio, Opel Astra, Toyota Corolla,
Ford Focus Estate, Toyota Avensis, Audi A4, Toyota Hiace Mini Van, Peugeot
607, Ford Galaxy, Toyota Land Cruiser and Celia.
Contact www.alamo.co.uk for further information.
Are a Portuguese company with offices all over
the country and in Madeira. If you are a frequent travellers or own a home
in Portugal it is worth applying for a “Friends” card which entitles
you to a 5% discount in future car hire.
The range of vehicles offered include Nissan Micra, Fiat Punto, various Renault models including Clio, Twingo, Modus, Minibus, Scenic, Laguna, Espace and Megane Cabriolet and Estate, Ford Fiesta and Focus, Opel Astra Cabriolet, Ford Galaxy, Suzuki Vitara, BMW 525 and Mercedes E220.
Contact www.autojardim.com.
Faro Airport Telephone: 289 800 881
Albufeira Telephone: 289 580 500
Fax: 289 587 780
One of the largest car hire companies in the world,
Avis offer special deals to some airline customers. Avis have a selection of
the following vehicles: Kia Picante, Opel Corsa, VW Polo, Honda Civic, Opel
Astra Estate, Opel Vectra, Mercedes 200, Opel Zafira, Renault Megane and VW
Transporter.
Contact www.avis.com.pt
They have desks at Faro Airport (telephone 289 889 456) and in Albufeira.
Contact www.europcar.pt
Faro Airport telephone 289 81 8726 (fax 289 817 322).
Albufeira telephone 289 512 444 (fax 289 586 400).
National Car Hire are one of the largest companies
in the world offering a wide selection of vehicles.
Faro Airport Telephone: 289 895 760.
Albufeira Telephone:
289 587 118.
Rentauto are a Portuguese company offering a range
of Renault, Ford and Chrysler cars as well as the Alfa Romeo 166. You can also
hire baby seats and roof racks from them at an additional charge. Please note
that Rentauto will only hire vehicles to drivers over 23 years of age who have
held a full driving licence for at least one year.
Contact: www.rentauto.pt
Faro Airport Telephone: 289 818 718
Fax: 289 818 189
A car hire company with 16 different offices in Portugal
offering an excellent range of vehicles.
Contact: www.e-sixt.co.uk
Telephone
Faro Airport: 289 889 452 / 289 818 441
Telephone Albufeira: 289 514 568
Fax:
289 5414 903.
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