BUDGET Rental Cars at Lisbon Airport

Lisbon Airport is one of the larger airports found in Europe, with over 29 million passengers a year. It is located approximately 7 km from Lisboa, Portugal’s capital city, and is also alongside the areas of Lumiar, Musgueira and Campo Grande. The airport is hub for certain major airline companies, and is the main international air gateway to Portugal. Due to its location, it is also know as the Portela Airport, and has the official airport code of LIS. Facilities at this large airport are extensive, and include several Lisbon Airport car rental agents. Budget is one of the car hire companies available, and are well known by most around the world for their ‘budget’ rental rates.

Passengers will arrive on the ground floor levels of the Lisbon Airport terminal buildings, and will find the car rental companies nearby the main public arrivals area. Budget have their rental counters in this convenient location for their customers, and are open from 06:00 to 01:00, with no exception hours. Passengers are however recommended to reserve their vehicle from Budget in advance of their flight to Lisbon Airport, as car hire can be in high demand throughout most times of the year. From the airport, drivers can easily reach many popular destinations for tourism and business, but a rented car is most ideal for driving on the outskirts of Lisboa, perhaps to the nearby beach resorts. Driving in the city center can be difficult, as traffic is often congested, and parking is limited.

Similar to most other car hire companies, Budget Lisbon Airport has several rental terms and conditions which need to be understood by all primary renters and additional drivers. However, Budget’s terms are quite simple to understand, and are considered as reasonable. All additional drivers must meet the same requirements as the primary renters, with a minimum age of 23 for most car groups, and a valid drivers license which must be presented in person at the time of vehicle collection. Driving licenses in English from Canada, the United States of America and other European Union countries are accepted. Drivers from other areas of the world may require an International Driving Permit. A higher age (25) is required for the car groups of D, F, G, I, K, M, N and O, while all drivers must be at least 30 years of age or older in order to choose the categories of E and P. Although Budget offers rentals to customers under the age of 25, these individuals are subject to an underage fees, applicable to each day of their car rental.

Budget customers at Lisbon Airport must have a major credit card in their name, which will be used to pay for the vehicle, and it is the renter’s responsibility to arrange adequate insurance for the rented car, such as collision damage waiver and theft protection. Third party liability insurance is usually included in the rental quote. Budget accepts the credit cards of American Express, Diners Club, Mastercard/Eurocard, Visa and Budget Charge Cards.

The Lisbon Airport car hire companies offer a large variety of cars for hire, and Budget is no exception. Budget also offers services for disabled customers, such as vehicles equipped with hand controls, or free additional drivers to accompany a person who is unable to drive due to a disability. At Lisbon Airport, hand controls from Budget are also rented free of charge, and are available on certain types of automatic vehicles. Customers must book this type of equipment at least 24 hours before their arrival at the airport. Another useful service offered by Budget is a one way hire from Lisbon Airport. A one way hire allows the customer to have a different return location to the pick-up location, and is ideal for those who do not wish to drive back to the airport. Depending on the final destination of the vehicle, additional charges may be applicable.

Budget’s vehicles at Lisbon Airport include the small and practical Chevrolet Spark, with a manual transmission and air conditioning, as well as the fuel efficient Volkswagen Polo 1.2 found in the Economy category. An Economy Special vehicle is the Renault Clio, ideal for four passengers, while the Ford Focus is a good example of a four-door Compact vehicle. Smaller cars always come with the best rental rates, and are a great choice for driving in and around the city of Lisboa. They are also very light on fuel, which will help those with a budget save on petrol costs. Customers should just ensure that they know which type of fuel to use for their Budget vehicle, as it could be petrol or diesel. All vehicles from Budget are also cleaned and checked for safety before every rental, therefore customers can feel rest assured that their car will be in good mechanical and overall condition.

Larger Budget cars include the Opel Astra 1.4 STW, a Compact Wagon/Estate vehicle, and the Renault Laguna, a sedan ideal for up to five passengers. Business clients at Budget Lisbon Airport, will also find a range of more luxurious vehicles for hire, in the Premium categories. These cars are ideal for more prestigious occasions, and include the Mercedes C220 with a manual or automatic transmission.

The Lisbon Airport Budget location offers Fastbreak rental services, therefore, all Fastbreak Budget Customers will receive preferential service, and faster rentals, reservations and returns. Further enquiries can be made to Budget, at Lisbon Airport.

Address:
Budget Car Rental
Airport Da Portela
Lisbon International Airport
Lisbon, 1700-008 PT

Telephone Number: +351 218 435 550