Car Hire Faro
You can either hire a car at the airport or in Faro. Whatever you decide to do, I would strongly suggest that you book in advance as it can be a lengthy process and the last thing you want to do after you get off the plane is be delayed getting to your destination by filling in paperwork and standing in a queue.
This is a very easy process which can done by telephone, fax or on line on one of the websites listed below.
Car hire companies at Faro Airport are very competitive offering an excellent range of vehicles at good prices. The eight main companies shown below are Alamo, Autojardim, Avis, Europcar, Hertz, National, Rentauto and Sixt.
They can be found by the back wall in the arrivals hall. It is worth taking a moment to do a cost comparison on any quotations. You can get an online free competitive quote for your car hire in Portugal here
Listed below are the main companies at Faro Airport, together with their address and contact number in Faro itself if they have offices there. Click on the link for further information or to make a reservation.
Alamo Car Hire In Faro
An established company operating for over thirty years with offices in 43 different countries.
They offer a wide range of cars including Peugeot 106, Renault Clio, Opel Astra, Toyota Corolla, Ford Focus Estate, Toyota Avensis, Audi A4, Toyota Hiace Mini Van, Peugeot 607, Ford Galaxy, Toyota Land Cruiser and Celia.
Contact www.alamo.co.uk for further information.
Autojardim In Faro
A Portuguese company with offices throughout Portugal . If you are a frequent traveller or own a home here it is worth applying for a “Friends” card which entitles you to a 5% discount in future car hire.
The range of vehicles offered include Nissan Micra, Fiat Punto, various Renault models including Clio, Twingo, Modus, Minibus, Scenic, Laguna, Espace and Megane Cabriolet and Estate, Ford Fiesta and Focus, Opel Astra Cabriolet, Ford Galaxy, Suzuki Vitara, BMW 525 and Mercedes E220.
Contact www.autojardim.com.
Autojardim Faro: Estrada do Aeroporto, Montenegro, 8000-124 Faro.
Telephone: 00351 289 818 491
Avis Faro
One of the largest car hire companies in the world, Avis offer special deals to some airline customers.
Avis have a selection of the following vehicles: Kia Picante, Opel Corsa, VW Polo, Honda Civic, Opel Astra Estate, Opel Vectra, Mercedes 200, Opel Zafira, Renault Megane and VW Transporter.
Contact www.avis.com.pt
Avis at Faro Airport telephone 00351 289 889 456
Europcar Faro
Contact www.europcar.pt.
Faro Airport telephone 00351 289 81 8726 (fax 00351 289 817 322).
Faro Montenegro: Codigo de Estacao, Faro
Telephone: 00351 289 818 777
Faro City: Av de Republica 2, Codigo de Estacao, Faro
Telephone: 00351 289 823 778
Hertz Faro
Contact: www.hertz-europe.com
Faro airport telephone: 00351 289 818 248 (fax 00351 289 818 194)
Faro City: Rua Infante d´Henrique, Faro 8000
Telephone: 00351 289 803 956 / Fax: 00351 289 803 957
Rentauto are a Portuguese company offering a range of Renault, Ford and Chrysler cars as well as the Alfa Romeo 166.
You can also hire baby seats and roof racks from them at an additional charge.
Please note that Rentauto will only hire vehicles to drivers over 23 years of age who have held a full driving licence for at least one year.
Contact: www.rentauto.pt
Faro Airport telephone: 00351 289 818 718 (fax 00351 289 818 189).
