AVIS Rental Cars at Lisbon Airport

Lisbon Airport is one of the largest airports in Southern Europe, and is also known as the Portela Airport, due to its location nearby this area of Lisbon. The airport handles over 29 million passengers per year, and is a hub for airline companies such as TAP Portugal and White Airways. From the airport, buses take passengers to many districts found in Lisboa city, and taxis are available to all destinations, near and far. However, many passengers prefer to rent a car, from one of the Lisbon Airport car hire companies, such as Avis. Avis is one of the most well known car rental companies in the world, and has been offering their reliable services for many years.

Lisbon Airport is found towards the western coastline of Portugal, and between Loures and Lisboa, the capital city of the country. The airport is also nearby many popular beach resort areas, for example, Almada, Cascais and Estoril, and renting a car is therefore a common way for tourists to travel. Although renting a car may not be as recommended for driving in the city center, due to heavy traffic conditions, a car from Avis is ideal for travelling the outskirts of Lisbon, and to get to many of the nearby towns and cities. Avis Lisbon Airport is located in the arrivals area of the two terminals, and is open from 06:00 to 01:00. Cars rented from the airport are recommended to be arranged in advance, as car hire can be in high demand. Avis vehicles are available from certain online websites, or customers can contact them over the telephone.

Similar to all the car rental companies at the airport, Avis has several rules and regulations which will need to followed and understood by all customers. For this rental location, the minimum age required for primary renters and additional drivers is 21, and a Young Driver Fee is applicable to all customers under the age of 25. The additional fee is due to young drivers insurance, and is a small amount added per day of rental, and per underage driver registered on the rental agreement. Every person who will be driving the vehicle from Avis must be present at the time of collection, and be able to show a valid drivers license from their country of residence. Avis will accept most local licenses, provided that they are printed in English, but in some cases, an International Driving Permit will be required.

A major credit card in the name of the primary renter will also be needed, and requested from the customer when the vehicle is collected. This card will be used for payment of the rental period, as debit cards are not accepted. Avis renters can use the following credit cards for payments: American Express, Diners Club, Mastercard, Visa and the Avis Charge Cards. It is also imperative that adequate insurance is arranged for the vehicle, and it is recommended to purchase additional insurance coverage locally, from Avis, in order to reduce, or even remove, the insurance excess. The most popular types of insurance taken are collision damage waiver and theft protection.

The Lisbon Airport car rental companies, including Avis, take excellent care of their customers, and offer a wide range of services. At Avis, customers have the opportunity to become an Avis Preferred member, and receive many time and money saving benefits, each time they rent a vehicle. At most Avis locations, these members are offered pre-prepared paperwork, service at the Priority Avis Preferred counters and will have their vehicles parked in the most convenient spaces, while at other Avis offices, customers enjoy a dedicated cabin in the car park, and will be able to bypass the rental counters, as their keys will be waiting for them in their vehicle.

Additional services offered at Lisbon Airport include one way hires, hand controls for disabled drivers and the rental of additional equipment, such as child seats and satellite navigation systems. It is advised to request all these services in advance, especially when it comes to additional equipment required, as all items are subject to availability. At Lisbon Airport, hand controls are hired free of charge, but a one way hire may have additional costs. One way hires allow the customer to return the vehicle to another rental location, and is ideal for those not planning to drive back to the airport.

In Portugal, Avis manages a large fleet of high quality vehicles, which are all arranged into certain vehicle categories. Customers arriving at Lisbon Airport can choose from categories such as Mini, Economy, Compact, Luxury, Intermediate and 4 Wheel Drive, and will also find larger vans available, similar to the Seat Alhambra, for seven passengers, and the Mercedes Vito, with room for up to nine people. Vans also offer a large space for luggage items. Mini and Economy cars include the Toyota Aygo, Nissan Micra, Volkswagen Polo and Seat Ibiza, and are all considered as very fuel efficient. These are also cars which are offered at the lowest rental rates. Compact vehicles are bit larger, with room for five passengers, and a sedan model ideal for families is the Citroen C5. Business passengers arriving at Lisbon Airport may need a more elegant vehicle, such as the Mercedes E Class or Mercedes C220 found in the Luxury and Premium vehicle categories.

All further enquiries can be made to Avis, at Lisbon Airport.

Address:
Aeroporto De Portela
Lisboa
Lisbon, 1700 008, PT

Telephone Number: +351 218 435 550