Car Hire

We can arrange for a car to be waiting for you at Faro Airport upon arrival. Alternatively, if you only need a car for a few days, we can have one delivered directly to your apartment in Praia da Luz.

While there’s plenty to do and see right here, if you plan to simply relax on your private balcony or lounge on the beach throughout your entire holiday, a car may not be necessary. However, here are a few reasons why we recommend having a car during your stay in Praia da Luz:

  • The stunning West Coast beaches are a must-see, and while they’re breathtaking, you’ll need a car to get there. (Check out the picture below!)

  • If you’re planning to visit Zoomarine or the Slide and Splash water park, having your own transportation will make getting there easy.

  • Nearby attractions include Cape St. Vincent (the "end" of Europe), the historic Silves Castle, and a scenic drive up Monchique Mountain, where you can enjoy the best Chicken Piri Piri ever!

  • Lisbon and Seville are both just a 3-hour drive away, making them perfect for a day trip or a quick detour.

  • Praia da Luz is a small, unspoiled resort, but if you want to explore other charming villages and towns in the area, having a car will be incredibly useful.

Advantages of renting through us:

  • The rates are highly competitive

  • No supplement for baby seats or booster seats

  • ALL INCLUSIVE PRICE! NO HIDDEN FEES OR UNEXPECTED EXTRAS!

  • Agency is located at Faro airport or in the nearby in the town of Lagos

  • If you break down, they will come and give you another car free of charge

  • You can have the car waiting for you at Faro airport OR right in front of the Luz Beach Apartments

  • You can drive to Spain if you so wish (to visit Sevilla for example)

Important: the demand for rental cars in the summer is very high and all cars are subject to availability.  If you would like to rent a car, please do so well in advance in order to avoid surprises.

Seasons:

Low:  January, February, March, November, December
Mid:   April, May, June, October
High: July, August, September. Important: the demand for rental cars in the summer is very high and all cars are subject to availability.

 Prices for vehicle rental include:

  • Collision damage waiver (CDW)

  • Excess waiver insurance

  • Third party insurance

  • Theft insurance

  • V.A.T. at the legal rate in force

  • Unlimited mileage

  • Super CDW insurance - waives any excess

  • TWL insurance (tyres, windows and locks)

  • Baby seat (-18 Kg), by request

  • Baby seat (+18 Kg), by request

  • Additional driver

  • Insurance for Spain


Prices for vehicle rental do not include:

  • Any insurance, should the customer be under the influence of alcohol or drugs, pursuant to Portuguese law

  • Keys lost by the customer (approximate cost 250 Euros)

  • Insurance of personal belongings left inside the vehicle in the event of theft from the same, being the sole liability of the customer.

  • One time airport surcharge (if the vehicle is picked up or left at the airport or both).

General Conditions

Types of vehicles
All makes and models of motor vehicles on the website are for illustrative purposes only in relation to the characteristics of the car to be rented. We cannot guarantee that the make and model of vehicle chosen will be the same as shown on the website at the time of booking. We only guarantee the rental of a motor vehicle of the same range and with the same characteristics.

Drivers’ ages and driving licence
The minimum age for renting motor vehicles is 23 and the driver must have had their driving licence for more than 2 years. If the driving licence was not issued using the Latin alphabet (i.e. in Arabic, Greek, Russian or Chinese), an International Driving Permit (IDP) will be required attached to the original driving licence.

Additional drivers
All additional drivers included under this rental contract must comply with the rules mentioned in the preceding item.

Vehicle accidents
In the event of an accident, calling the authorities (112) and filling in the accident report is mandatory (whether or not the accident was the fault of the driver). Should it be proven that the driver was driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs, the customer shall be liable to pay all costs for damage caused to the motor vehicle.

Insurance cover
The prices include insurance against all risks (CDW, Super CDW, TDW).

Fuel policy
No fuel deposit is required.
Customers should return vehicles with the same quantity of fuel as when they were picked up.

Mileage policy
Unlimited mileage.

Border crossing policy
Only crossing the border between Portugal and Spain is permitted.

Payment methods

The rental contract will be made out at the reception or at the airport, depending on where you pick up the vehicle. Rental may be paid by credit card - American Express, MasterCard, Visa - debit card or cash (EUR).

Special Group Bookings (F,G,H)
To confirm a booking for special groups F, G and H, a deposit of 50% of the value of the booking will be necessary.
The deposit paid is non-returnable in the event of cancellation.

CAR HIRE RESERVATION FORM