Car hire in Portugal with SIXT

You need to be at least 19 years old to hire a car in Portugal and have held your licence for at least one year. The majority of car categories are available to drivers under 25, however you will have to be over 25 to book certain cars.

When booking online or on the SIXT app you'll be able to filter which cars are available depending on your age. If you are under 25 a young driver surcharge will apply.

Having your own hire car can be extremely valuable in Portugal, especially when looking to explore more rural areas, the Douro Valley wine region as well as the popular Algarve with its many picturesque beaches. Likewise on Madeira your own hire car will allow you to explore the entre island at your will.

Yes, all major debit cards are all acceptable forms of payment. Please make sure the credit or debit card you use is in the driver's name and is present when collecting the car at the branch in Portugal.

Yes you will be able to pick your hire car up from one branch in Portugal and drop it off at another. This is only possible on the mainland as one-way bookings are not possible between the mainland and Madeira or the Azores.

In order to hire a car in Portugal you'll need a valid licence, which you've held for at lease one year, as well as a valid passport. Your UK licence continues to be valid in Portugal as a tourist. If you move to Portugal then your UK licence will only be valid for 90 days before needing to be exchanged.

You are able to use your hire car in Spain as well as many other other European countries. Please inform us of your plan to use your hire car outside of Portugal when you book as foreign usage fees may apply.