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Car hire in Sintra, Portugal

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There are 25 car hire locations in Sintra. Choose the cheapest or easiest now.

The most popular car rental companies in Sintra

Hiring a car in Sintra: Fast facts

Here's everything you need to know to hit the road happy.
Most popular car hire companySpecific Rent
Most popular carEconomy, 4-5 doors
Average daily priceR 571
Best time to book1 week before

How to book the best car rental deals in Sintra

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Book now, cancel later

We clearly highlight car and van hire options in Sintra that have free cancellation. So you can bag the best deal with total flexibility to change your plans if you need to.

Rent a car in Sintra for a whole month

Want to hire a car for almost a month? Often, car rental companies in Sintra avoid costly admin in between pick-ups by hiring out cars for longer periods. So see if monthly car hire is cheaper than the three weeks you need it for by selecting 30 days.

Book 1 week in advance

We crunched some numbers and found that most travellers bag the lowest daily rate when they book 1 week in advance. The cheapest month to hire a car in Sintra is September.

Compare fuel policies

To save money on topping up the tank as you take off in Sintra, look out for deals with a 'full to full' fuel policy, as opposed to a 'half-full to full' one.

Skip the queues

We call out keyless pick-up when you search for cars with us. No keys to pick up, means no queues. Just turn up at your preferred Sintra car hire location, hop in and hit the road.

Frequently asked questions

On average, hiring a car in Sintra will set you back around R 571 per day or R 3,991 per week. 
The cheapest car to rent in Sintra is a compact crossover (similar to SUVs). The most popular is Economy, 4-5 doors.
The cheapest car hire companies in Sintra are currently Keddy By Europcar and Specific Rent.
Bagging the best car hire deal depends on when you book  – often, it pays to book your wheels as far in advance as possible. But according to our data, the cheapest month to rent a car in Sintra is currently September.
On average, around R 3,991. But the best price we found for car hire for a week in Sintra is R 893.
Based on everything we know about daily prices, the average cost to hire a car in Sintra for a whole month is R 19,590. 

But sometimes, you'll get a discount for booking a whole month instead of 3 and a half weeks. So play with your dates to find the best deals!
If you're looking for freedom to explore Sintra, choose a car with unlimited mileage, or look for car hire deals with a ’full to full' fuel policy as opposed to a 'half-full to full' one.

We also clearly highlight car and van hire options in Sintra that have free cancellation. 
Yes – you can easily find car hire companies that allow you to pick up your car in one place, and then drop it off in another. Just select ‘Return car to a different location’ when you search with us.
Public transport can only get you so far, and could be tricky to navigate with children or luggage. With your own set of wheels, you can go wherever you want, whenever you want, for as long as you want. And you'll be able to discover more outside of Sintra.
Most places – Sintra included – allow under 25s to rent a car as long as they provide a valid driver's license and the correct documentation. It may cost slightly more due to a higher insurance excess for young drivers. 
The cheapest price we found for an economy car is R 540 per day. The average price per day is around R 571.
Of course. Most major car hire companies like Specific Rent, united rent a car and Europcar offer baby and child seats as an add-on when you book.
Other travellers rated united rent a car as the best overall in terms of experience.
Yes – van hire is available in Sintra.

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