Sintra car hire

The average price of fuel in Sintra is R128,37 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between R1 540 and R2 054, depending on the car size.

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

Car hire companies onsite at Humberto Delgado airport include Centauro, Record Go, Klass Wagen, Ok Mobility, SURPRICE CAR RENTAL, DRIVEONHOLIDAYS and Tangerine.

Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Humberto Delgado airport to off-airport locations include Centauro, SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and DRIVEONHOLIDAYS.

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

An Economy car hire in Sintra costs R459 per day, on average.

A Mini car hire in Sintra costs R537 per day, on average.

A Compact car hire in Sintra costs R405 per day, on average.

Since you'll be driving in an area with very narrow roads, opting for a compact hire car is a better option. These are easier to find parking for and easier to navigate the streets with. If you're travelling with a large group of people, consider hiring multiple cars rather than a big SUV or 4x4. If you need to hire a sedan, look into the slimmer models, just to make it easier on yourself and others. Regardless of the car you have, try to avoid heading into the city centre.

Speed limits in Sintra are often strictly enforced, especially for non-local drivers, so it's good to be aware of what these are in different areas. When driving in the city and other urban areas, the speed limit is 50 km/h, while the surrounding highways and expressways are usually capped at 100 km/h. There are a few expressways that have a limit of 120 km/h. These limits will all be displayed on road signs, so look out for them and adhere to them.

Finding parking in Sintra is known to be difficult because of the narrow roads and amount of traffic. There used to be free parking available in and around the city centre, but that's fallen away. Most of the parking available is in private car parks, which charge you per hour or in 15min increments. There are several car parks close to the Portela de Sintra train station, in the city centre.