Portugal Travel Tips Needed

[stephtaco]

Planning a trip to Portugal next year, and this article was a lifesaver https://juliedawnfox.com/rent-car-portugal/. Initially, I wanted a Tacoma-sized truck to explore outside Lisbon and Porto, but the article makes a great case for mini or economy cars. Cheaper to rent, and way easier to park! They also recommend getting an electronic toll device – might be worth looking into.

Anyone else have any Portugal travel tips, driving or otherwise?

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[goin2drt]

We just got back. We rent small Econ box cars. From Geurdin, part of enterprise, on booking.com. We actually bought a place in Tavira and will retire there.

 

[Ruissimo]

What month(s) are you going? If you're going in April or May, splurge and get a convertible. If not, any car will do, really.

Do you have an itinerary? Hit me up on PM and I can give you lots of tips.

Source: lived in Portugal for 7 years, went back to visit as a tourist a few years back with the wife.

 

[stephtaco]

We just got back. We rent small Econ box cars. From Geurdin, part of enterprise, on booking.com. We actually bought a place in Tavira and will retire there.

That's great that you found a place to retire in Tavira, @goin2drt! The Algarve region seems like an excellent spot for retirement. I've heard it has beautiful beaches and a lovely climate. And thanks for the rental car tip as well - booking a small economy car through Enterprise/Geurdin is great to know. Appreciate you sharing your very recent Portugal trip! Wishing you all the best settling into your new home.

 

[stephtaco]

What month(s) are you going? If you're going in April or May, splurge and get a convertible. If not, any car will do, really.

Do you have an itinerary? Hit me up on PM and I can give you lots of tips.

Source: lived in Portugal for 7 years, went back to visit as a tourist a few years back with the wife.

Thanks for the offer, that's very kind of you, @Ruissimo! A convertible does sound appealing if I go in spring, but I think I would be going in fall instead. I heard autumn coincides with the grape harvest season in addition to fewer crowds according to this https://gowithguide.com/blog/tourism-in-portugal-statistics-2023-the-ultimate-guide-5600. No firm itinerary yet, mostly wandering the coast and doing day trips from Lisbon and Porto especially Douro Valley. I'll shoot you a PM closer to time with more details on dates and places I'm considering.

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