The most popular SUV models offered at rental locations in Lisbon are: BMW X3, Toyota Rav4, Kia Sportage, Toyota Landcruiser, BMW X5, Hyundai Santa Fe and others.
While selecting your preferred model of an off-road vehicle, please examine the rental conditions. In particular, those requirements that concern credit cards – when it comes to renting an expensive car, sometimes offices in Portugal ask information about two credit cards.
Before signing the contract in the rental office upon arrival, check that the invoice figures match with figures in your voucher.
Once the vehicle is assigned, inspect it carefully before leaving the parking. Crossovers and SUVs are often used in tough road conditions, therefore scratches and other exteriour defects are inevitable. Due to this, it is important to check and specify all existing defects in your rental documents.
If you plan to use an off-road vehicle in the mountains, it is recommended to order snow chains. This will save you from unexpected incidents. Other important equipment in Portugal are mandatory child seats for travellers with children.
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Common questions on rental process
Foreign drivers are obliged to pay the fine on the spot. Otherwise, the police have the right to seize the car or the driving license until the fine is fully paid.
It is worth noting that speeding remains one of the most common traffic violations among local drivers. Fines for speeding can be different in different cities of the country.
Local petrol stations sell unleaded petrol (95 and 98), as well as diesel fuel. Drivers, who plan to make long distance rides, should keep in mind that in Portugal it is allowed to carry petrol in cans.
