Praia do Carvoeiro car hire

The average price of fuel in Praia do Carvoeiro is R131,42 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between R1 577 and R2 103, depending on the car size.

Full-size (Toyota ProAce or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Praia do Carvoeiro.

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A Full Size car hire in Praia do Carvoeiro costs R1 719 per day, on average.

A Premium car hire in Praia do Carvoeiro costs R2 531 per day, on average.

A Luxury car hire in Praia do Carvoeiro costs R2 521 per day, on average.

When choosing a car hire in Praia do Carvoeiro, you should think about the type of driving you will do during your stay to pick the right vehicle for you. Larger vehicles, like SUVs or people carriers, are perfect for driving on Portugal’s spacious main roads. Choosing a larger vehicle will also give you plenty of space for hiking and camping equipment. Being high up in a larger car will also give you great views of the area’s stunning coastline. However, if you plan to spend a lot of time in nearby cities, like Faro or Lagos, you may find a smaller vehicle easier to manoeuvre in the old town areas, where the streets are narrower and turns and junctions are tighter.

Motorists should pay close attention to the speed limits when driving in Portugal as speeding fines can be extremely pricey (up to €2,500) and speed cameras are used throughout the country. When you’re driving in Praia do Carvoeiro, you should watch out for local speed limit signs, as these may differ between regions. In general, speed limits in Portugal sit at 50 km/h (30 mph) in urban areas, 90-100 km/h (55-65 mph) on rural roads, and 120 km/h (75 mph) on motorways.

Visitors to Praia do Carvoeiro will find numerous free car parks at coastal beauty spots and in the town itself. Nearby scenic attractions, like the Praia do Vale da Lapa and the Geoformas Carsicas hiking area, have free parking located just a short walk from the sites themselves. You will also find free 24h parking on Praia do Carvoeiro’s main street, located close to tourist beaches, shops, and places to eat. If you do find yourself needing to use paid parking while in Praia do Carvoeiro, you will usually pay around €5 (£4) in rural areas and up to €10 (£9) in the nearby cities. Make sure you lock your vehicle if you are leaving it parked in a remote area, and be aware that you should not camp in vans or motorhomes overnight in areas that are not official campsites.