{"id":1128,"date":"2021-02-07T16:17:08","date_gmt":"2021-02-07T16:17:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uk.sx-magazine-wp.sixt.io\/magazine\/?p=1128"},"modified":"2026-03-17T10:59:18","modified_gmt":"2026-03-17T10:59:18","slug":"driving-tips-in-portugal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sixt.co.uk\/magazine\/tips\/driving-tips-in-portugal\/","title":{"rendered":"Driving Tips in Portugal"},"content":{"rendered":"

Our new Driving Tips series gives you the need-to-know advice for driving abroad!<\/strong><\/p>\n

Driving in Portugal<\/a> is different from the UK so in order for you to travel safely, Sixt recommends that you read our guide for the rules, regulations and advice.<\/p>\n

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Speed Limits in Portugal<\/h2>\n

Motorists who have held a driving licence for less than one year must not exceed 55 mph (90 km\/h) or any lower speed limit. The standard legal limits for driving in Portugal, which may be varied by signs, for private vehicles without trailers are as follows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
In built-up areas<\/th>\n50 km\/h (31 mph)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Outside built-up areas<\/th>\n90 km\/h (55 mph) or 100 km\/h (62 mph)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
On motorways (maximum)<\/th>\n120 km\/h (74 mph)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
On motorways (minimum)<\/th>\n50 km\/h (31 mph)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Portugal Rules and Regulations<\/h2>\n

Here are some rules and driving tips that you should make yourself aware of before you start your road trip in Portugal:<\/p>\n