Car Rental Albufeira

The tourist town of Albufeira lies on the southern coastline of Portugal. Once a little fishing village, the rise of tourism to the country and its beaches has seen its rapid development into a city devoted to mainly summer visitors. The town is divided into two parts, the Old Town and the modern Strip.

The town is located 40kms west of Faro's airport, which hosts seasonal and year-round flights to most European destinations and is easily accessible by cheap car rental in Albufeira downtown. Albufeira is famous as a tourist resort and get very crowded in the summer high season, but its charming Old Town is often much quieter than the Strip and its nearby beaches.

In the older districts, narrow streets lined with picturesque white-painted houses and buzzing with local life are great for a walk or a search on a warm evening for a traditional local eatery. Steamed ultra-fresh locally caught shellfish, rich fish stew and grilled sardines are favourites here, served with the delicious local wines.

There's plenty to see and do in and around the city, with car rental in Albufeira downtown easily arranged at a choice of well-known and trusted companies in the city's downtown area. Hotels here can also help with renting a vehicle, enabling visitors to plan their own independent schedules.

Using car rental in Albufeira downtown and exploring the south of Portugal with a drive along the coast is a great way to discover beautiful views and charming villages hidden from the main tourist routes. Lisbon is only just under three hours' drive away, with its cosmopolitan shopping opportunities and magnificent buildings.