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Car hire in Algarve

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Algarve car hire at a glance

Most popular providerGoldcar
Most popular carPremium/Luxury, 4-5 doors
Pick-up points
Cheapest price found
Cheapest month to rentDecember
Best time to book2 weeks before
To give you an idea of how much renting a car in Algarve could cost, we've pulled prices from Faro.

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Airports in Algarve

If you’re flying to Algarve it could be easier to hit the road straight from the airport.

Car hire at Faro Airport

From
£11
per day

Car hire at Faro Airport

From
£11
per day

Find the best car rental deal in Algarve

Compact cars in Faro

4-5 doors
From
£11
per day

Economy cars in Faro

4-5 doors
From
£11
per day

Mini cars in Faro

Convertible
From
£11
per day

Intermediate cars in Faro

Crossover
From
£15
per day

Premium cars in Faro

4-5 doors
From
£23
per day

Fullsize cars in Faro

Passenger van
From
£32
per day

Mini cars in Monte Negro

4-5 doors
From
£11
per day

Economy cars in Monte Negro

4-5 doors
From
£12
per day

Compact cars in Monte Negro

4-5 doors
From
£12
per day

Intermediate cars in Monte Negro

Crossover
From
£17
per day

Premium cars in Monte Negro

4-5 doors
From
£23
per day

Fullsize cars in Monte Negro

Passenger van
From
£32
per day

Compact cars in Quarteira

4-5 doors
From
£14
per day

Economy cars in Quarteira

Crossover
From
£14
per day

Mini cars in Quarteira

4-5 doors
From
£16
per day

Intermediate cars in Quarteira

Crossover
From
£27
per day

Premium cars in Quarteira

Crossover
From
£29
per day

Fullsize cars in Quarteira

4-5 doors
From
£80
per day

Compact cars in Albufeira

4-5 doors
From
£19
per day

Economy cars in Albufeira

4-5 doors
From
£19
per day

Mini cars in Albufeira

4-5 doors
From
£19
per day

Intermediate cars in Albufeira

Crossover
From
£30
per day

Fullsize cars in Albufeira

4-5 doors
From
£36
per day

Premium cars in Albufeira

Passenger van
From
£41
per day

Economy cars in Portimao

4-5 doors
From
£28
per day

Compact cars in Portimao

4-5 doors
From
£30
per day

Intermediate cars in Portimao

Crossover
From
£40
per day

Mini cars in Portimao

4-5 doors
From
£56
per day

Fullsize cars in Portimao

4-5 doors
From
£279
per day

Find the cheapest time to hire a car in Algarve

The cheapest month to rent a car in Algarve is December, when the average cost per day is £15. If that doesn’t work for you, the second cheapest month is January, when the average cost per day is £17. Keep in mind when you’re looking to book, that the most expensive month to rent a car in Algarve is February.
Apr
£38
May
£37
Jun
£20
Jul
£33
Aug
£34
Sep
£28
Oct
£26
Nov
£34
Dec
£15
Jan
£17
Feb
£57
Mar
£35
To give you an idea of how much renting a car in Algarve could cost, we've pulled prices from Faro.

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What are the best car hire companies in Algarve?

Europcar
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
Guerin
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
Goldcar
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
Keddy By Europcar
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
Surprice
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
Yorcar
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
Europcar
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
Guerin
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
Goldcar
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
Keddy By Europcar
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
Surprice
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
Yorcar
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection

All you need to know about Algarve

Side of the roadRight
CurrencyEuro
LanguagePortuguese
Motorway speed limit120kmph
Built-up area speed limit50kmph
Age to rent a car21
The information here is based on our understanding as of January 2024. For the most current and accurate information it’s recommended to check official government sources.

Getting the cheapest car rental in Algarve

Here are some tips to help you bag the best prices, and hit the road for less.

Pick the right ride

Make sure you pick the right type of car for your trip. You can easily filter by 'seats', 'transmission' and even choose only to see 'electric' or 'hybrid' vehicles. You can also filter by 'car type', so whether you're looking for a luxury car or a more modest mini, you'll find what you need fast. The most popular car type in Algarve is Luxury.

Compare across companies

The most popular car hire company in Algarve is Goldcar. We search across hundreds of companies to find you a great price with Goldcar.

Get your timing right

It can really pay to play around with your timings and compare dates for your car hire to get a great price. The best time to book a bargain is 2 weeks before. The cheapest prices we've found are £11 a day and £20 a week.

Be flexible

Not sure where in Algarve you're going to visit? There’s lots of places to pick your rental car up from. Being flexible on your pickup location can help you grab a great price, all while seeing more of Algarve. We've found that the most popular place to pick up a car in Algarve is Faro. The cheapest place to pick up your rental car is Faro.

Hire a car long term in Algarve

Looking to hire a car for more than a few weeks? It could be cheaper to rent for a full month. This can cut the admin costs for car hire companies and give you some extra time to explore too. Give it a go today and search for 30 days' worth of car hire.

Save on fuel

You can make your money go further by finding a car hire deal in Algarve with 'unlimited mileage' or a 'full to full' fuel policy. This can save you cash on topping up the tank.

Car hire in Algarve: FAQs

You will need insurance to rent a car in Algarve, but you wont necessarily need ‘extra’ insurance. Different car hire companies offer different insurance policies, so make sure you look at the details when you pick a deal.
To rent a car with most companies in Algarve you need to be at least 21 years old. Some companies may have extra fees to pay if you are under 25 years old, so make sure you check before you book.
The types of documents you’ll need to rent a car in Algarve depend on the car rental company you go with. But in general, you will need a valid drivers license, ID and passport. Once you’ve booked car hire in Algarve, you can easily get in touch with your chosen provider to find out.
It’s easy to hire a car in Algarve. First, you need to decide where in Algarve you want to pick up your car from.

Once you’ve decided where you want to go, simply enter your dates and search for the best deal for you. Once you’ve found your deal, you’ll be redirected to the provider to book with no extra fees.
You can rent a car for as long as you like, depending on availability. If you know what dates you’re needing wheels for, start searching with Skyscanner today.
You may need a credit card to rent a car in Algarve. It all depends on which car hire company you choose.
It depends where in Algarve you want to visit. The most popular place to go is Faro. On average, it costs £55 per day to rent a car there. The cheapest price we could find is £11 per day.

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