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KAYAK’s top tips for hiring a car in Albufeira

  • To get the most out of your visit to this tourist capital of the Algarve, car hire in Albufeira is the way to go. It will give you all the independence you need to be able to strike out on a whim for one of the many tourist spots in the city and along the coast on which it lies. You’ll want to head for the beaches first, and the pick of them is Praia dos Pescadores. You can also go further off the beaten track and visit Krazy World, which is a combination of mini zoo, reptile sanctuary and theme park, or take a 20-minute drive from Albufeira to the Castelo de Paderne ruins.
  • The only international airport in the Algarve is Faro Airport, just under 30 miles away from Albufeira. You can pre-book your car hire and pick up your vehicle at the airport very easily. All the major operators at the airport will deliver your car to the car park located outside the main terminal. It’s a very short walk from the building’s exit. With your Albufeira car hire all sorted out, you can set off on your exploration of the area, or head straight into town if you’re staying in the resort itself.
  • Being a busy tourist resort, Albufeira lends itself to walking around the entire centre of town all the way down to the beach. Naturally the implications for driving are that you need to keep a sharp eye out for pedestrians, and should watch your speed, even if you’re well within the posted speed limit. The old town centre is an area that isn’t particularly conducive to car travel, with its narrow streets lined with fisherman’s cottages. It’s better to park your car and explore this district, Largo Engenheiro Duarte Pacheco, on foot.
  • The combination of residents and tourists in Albufeira creates quite a build-up during rush hour times. These peak between 07:30 and 09:00 in the mornings and again in the late afternoons, usually from around 16:00 to 17:30. Bear in mind that this is a seasonal destination, so congestion is likely to be worse in season, which would be the during the European summer months. At this time of year, be careful during lunch times as well, as many tourists are walking to and from restaurants, particularly on the beachfront. You should also try to avoid main roads like the N125.
  • Book your rental car in Albufeira at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
  • Economy rental cars in Albufeira are around 43% more expensive than other car types, on average

FAQs about renting a car in Albufeira

  • What type of car is recommended for driving in Albufeira?

    You have plenty of choice when it comes to the type of vehicle to go for when you book car hire in Albufeira. Given that you can easily walk from the city centre to all of the beachfront attractions, you can choose a spacious car for travelling in other areas of town and for exploring the Algarve coast. An MPV will make an excellent choice, with its all-round visibility and height affording a good view of the surroundings as you drive. The weather is also conducive to hiring an open-top car and cruising around.

  • What’s the speed limit in Albufeira?

    The speed limit in the central and suburban areas of Albufeira is 50km/h (around 30mph) and on highways you can travel at 90km/h (just over 55mph). On the motorway from Faro Airport, the speed limit is 120km/h (almost 75mph). Your hire car will have a metric speedometer, so there’s no need to convert in your head every time you see a speed limit sign.

  • Where are the best places to park in Albufeira?

    Parking can present a bit of a challenge due to all the visitors that the town attracts – on the other hand it is mostly free all over the city centre. You’ll find free public parking on R. Maria Teresa Semedo de Azevedo and at Parking Puerto Albufeira, to name only two places.

  • How much is the price of fuel in Albufeira?

    The average price of fuel in Albufeira is $11.64 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of uel costs between $140 and $186, depending on the car size.

  • What is the most popular car hire in Albufeira?

    Economy (Volkswagen Polo or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Albufeira.

  • How can I find car hires near me in Albufeira?

    Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.

  • How much does an Economy car hire cost in Albufeira?

    An Economy car hire in Albufeira costs $40 per day, on average.

  • How much does a Compact car hire cost in Albufeira?

    A Compact car hire in Albufeira costs $39 per day, on average.

Albufeira car rental reviews and directory 
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Avis

10.0

Best rated

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10.0

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10.0

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10.0

Value for money

9.0

One location in Albufeira

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Rua Do Municipio Lote 31 Loja3

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10.0 Wonderful

Ken, Feb 2024

Economy

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All vehicles should be equipped with backup cameras.

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Feb 2023

Economy

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Very trouble free rental when I extended the rental for a day it was simple to arrange

1 out of 1

Europcar

9.0

Wonderful

Read 1 review

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

9.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

10.0

Value for money

9.0

3 locations in Albufeira

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Av Da Liberdade,158, Pq

+351 289 512 444

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Av Praia Da Falesia

+351 21 940 7790

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R.manuel Teixeira Gomes

+351 289 246 850

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8.0 Very Good

Oscar, Jul 2022

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Everything ok

1 out of 1

Sixt

8.0

Very Good

Read 1 review

Cleanliness

8.0

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8.0

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8.0

Value for money

8.0

One location in Albufeira

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Rua do Município 32

+351 255 788 199

Monday08:00 - 22:00
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8.0 Very Good

Anonymous, May 2022

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The staff at the Albufeira location were kind and helpful with the check-in process and picking up the car. During drop off at the Faro Airport location, the one male employee working the desk was rude and useless when I asked about a charge on my credit card from Sixt which was an amount above what I was told I would be charged.

1 out of 1

VisaCar

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

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2.0

Value for money

6.0

2 locations in Albufeira

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Rua Manuel Teixeira Gomes

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Rua do Vilageado

+351 289 514 639

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6.0 Okay

Anonymous, May 2024

Economy

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I was told the office was closed from 1-2 for lunch and that I needed to drop the car off before 1pm. I arrived at 12:40pm and the office was closed and a note on the door saying they would be back soon. No one answered the phone at the 2 numbers I was given. No one returned the email I sent. At 1:10pm the car wash guy arrives and was kind enough to help. Eventually he was able to speak to someone who said to him to just take the car keys from me. Thankfully there was no issues with the car but he and I were very uncomfortable with the whole situation.

1 out of 1

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

9.3

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One location in Albufeira

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Rua Do Municipio

+351 289 587 118

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Hertz

8.5

Very Good

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Rua Manuel Teixeira Gomes

+351 21 942 6300

Monday08:30 - 13:0015:00 - 18:00
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Budget

7.7

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One location in Albufeira

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Rua Do Municipio Lote 31 Loja3

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keddy by Europcar

2.0

Poor

4 locations in Albufeira

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Av Da Liberdade

+351 289 512 444

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Pine Cliffs Hotel, Av.Praia Da Falesia

+351 21 940 7790

Monday14:00 - 18:0009:00 - 12:00
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R.Dr.Diogo Leote,6

+351 289 512 444

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Urbanizacao Parque Da Corcovada, R. Manuel Teixeira Gomes

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AbbyCar Car Rentals

5.0

Fair

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Edificio Ondas do Mar, Estr. de Santa Eulália Loja E, 8200-269 Albufeira, Portugal

+351 289 542 160

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AIRAUTO

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3 locations in Albufeira

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Albufeira Delivery

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Delivery Service

+351 289 300 200

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Gale Delivery

+351 289 300 200

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Discovery

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Av. Sá Carneiro Nº 173

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Rua do Castelo

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Drive 4 Less

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2 locations in Albufeira

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Albufeira City Office

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Albufeira Downtown Office

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Sunnycars

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R. Manuel Teixeira Gomes 31 d

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Rue do Municipio Lote 31 Loja3

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Auto Jardim

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Av. da Liberdade, Edifício Brisa

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Auto Prudente Rent A Car

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Estrada De Santa Eulália, Edificio Ondas Do Mar Loja E

+351 289 542 160

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AV Rent

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Albufeira Downtown

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Best Deal

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Aldeia das Açoteias - Miraparque

+351 289 502 052

Monday14:30 - 18:3009:00 - 12:00
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FLIZZR

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Rua do Mediterrâneo 14

+351 255 788 199

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Guerin

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Rua do Municipio Lote 31-Loja 2

+351 289 587 118

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GUERIN DRIVE 4 LESS

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Rua do Municipio Lote 31 Loja2 serviced by Guerin

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Master Kings

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One location in Albufeira

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Albufeira

+351 289 819 960

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MillionCarHire

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Rua 25 de Abril, Centro Comercial Umbrisol, Lj1 - Olhos de Água - 8200 Albufeira

+351 289 502 204

Monday09:00 - 12:00
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6 travellers who rented a car in Albufeira gave the car agency they used an average rating of 7.7

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