Avis Car Rental. Do your homework before you pickup car at airport…read more
Arrived at the airport only a few minutes wait and chose Avis as the office was in the airport itself..
Very friendly staff at both pickup and drop off.
We paid £48 for 4 days hire thru British Airways. Of course, when you get to the airport, they try and sell you all the extra's but it was not a hard sell. I already expected this and politely declined.
If you need a child booster cushion only, best to take one with you otherwise it is around 10 euro's per day.
Just a word of warning when considering insurance. I am a very experienced driver, driving both coaches and buses in Europe. The driving in Lisbon is very chaotic and busy. The driving standards are not like in the UK. If you are not used to driving on the left hand side of the road, I would advise you to take out insurance before you go as it will be cheaper.
We then went to the car park to pick up the car. VERY IMPORTANT. Check the car thoroughly. There was a lot of minor damage not listed on the sheet you have to sign. Luckily, I know what to look out for so made sure all the damage was properly listed on the document you sign. They are not looking to stitch you up, but spend a few extra minutes doing a proper inspection of your car as it will save you time (and money) later.
In conclusion, would recommend but make sure to follow the points I have raised. You will be glad you did.