Hiring a car in Sintra
SIXT branches in Sintra ⚑Your pick-up point is Sintra, the town's only branch. | Speed limits in Sintra ⚠The urban limit is 50 km/h (31 mph); rural roads allow 90 km/h (56 mph) and motorways up to 120 km/h (75 mph). A high-visibility vest must be carried inside the cabin, not the boot. |
Tolls around Sintra £Tolls apply on the A16 and A5 motorways linking Sintra with Lisbon, Cascais, and Estoril, collected through the electronic Via Verde system. | Parking in Sintra ⓅThe historic centre has very limited space for cars, so use the Portela de Sintra Park and Ride or P1 Norte Parking and take the shuttle in. |
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| Car categories in Sintra ⚙Sintra bookings cover SUVs, convertibles, and luxury cars. Luxury cars are the most popular choice among our Sintra customers. |
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Whether you’re stopping over on a holiday tour of the region or spending more time in this historic town, you can hire a car in Sintra for however long suits you, from a one-day rental to a long-term rental. We offer a range of bookable extras, so if you need a child seat or a sat nav unit simply let us know when you make your reservation. If you want to splash out, we can even provide sports models and powerful convertibles. If luxury cruising is more your style you can hire a saloon, and families or tour groups can choose a multi-seater like a minibus.
What to do while in Sintra
The tourist hub of the town is the cobbled square of cafes, bars and shops outside the Palácio Nacional de Sintra. It’s in the old district of Sintra Vila and the palace itself has the unique conical twin chimneys that are the town’s hallmark. From there, make your way up to Castelo dos Muoros, the 8th-century Moorish castle on a craggy hill behind the old town area. Then take a drive into the foothills of Serre de Sintra to visit another local showpiece, the gardens of Monserrate.
Summer 2026 in Sintra
Sintra car hire in summer will give you the chance to explore more of the surrounding countryside. Make sure to drive out to Convento dos Capuchos, a fascinating set of Franciscan monastic cells hewn into the Sintra hillside in the mid-1500s. If you want to hit the beach, Praia Grande (the Big Beach) is about a 20min drive from Sintra. Return in time for afternoon tea at the Palácio de Seteais, on a terrace overlooking the Atlantic.
SIXT Car Hire Sintra
SIXT car hire in Sintra is tailored towards the enjoyment of the town and its surrounding areas. Set on the lower slopes of the Sintra Mountains in Portugal, there are plenty of opportunities to hire something like an MPV and explore attractions off the beaten track above the town. Otherwise, a compact car will help around the older parts with streets built before cars were imagined. We carry premium vehicles with brands like Mercedes, BMW and Audi at accessible prices – with SIXT you get affordable luxury. Language won’t be a problem either, as all our branch agents speak fluent English. We’re conveniently situated near the main transport centre of Sintra.
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Good to know when hiring in Sintra
In Sintra, the minimum age is 19 years old for standard, smaller vehicles, though be aware you must hold a valid licence for at least a year. For certain vehicles, exceptions apply.
We understand the journey can change so if you ‘pay later’ during booking cancellation is free up to the pickup date.
We can provide child seats for little ones and extra divers to share the load, as well as extra protection packages and added miles.