{"id":24049,"date":"2020-04-06T13:20:24","date_gmt":"2020-04-06T12:20:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.zestcarrental.com\/blog\/?p=24049"},"modified":"2025-06-24T13:36:27","modified_gmt":"2025-06-24T12:36:27","slug":"everything-you-need-when-hiring-a-car-in-faro","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.zestcarrental.com\/blog\/everything-you-need-when-hiring-a-car-in-faro\/","title":{"rendered":"Everything you need when hiring a car in Portugal"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>\n.highlight-box {<br \/>background:#ececec;<br \/>padding:20px;<br \/>border-radius:6px;<br \/>border-left:5px solid #2fec87;<br \/>}<br \/><\/style>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>*Updated for 2025*<\/em><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/portugal\/\">Hiring a car in Portugal <\/a>is the quickest and easiest way to enjoy everything the country has to offer. Stunning beaches, roaring sunshine and so much to do. Whether you\u2019re looking for a relaxing long holiday or a short sharp weekend filled with fun, Portugal has everything you could want from a sunny getaway. With all this in mind, <strong>here\u2019s everything you need to know about hiring a car in Portugal.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2>Driving licence requirements<\/h2>\n<p><strong>It is essential that you have a full valid driving licence to hire a car.<\/strong> This is a unanimous requirement from every provider for obvious reasons. It is also essential that you\u2019ve had this licence for 1 full year. The length required does vary between providers though so be sure to check the specifics with the car hire provider you choose.<\/p>\n<p>If your licence is from a non-EU country, then you may also need to obtain an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zestcarrental.com\/blog\/recent-changes-to-international-driving-permits-idp\/\">IDP (International Driving Permit)<\/a> and present this upon collection. This IDP simply formats your non-EU driving licence in a way that\u2019s acceptable for the car hire provider. If you do need an IDP, you still need to bring your normal driving licence too.<\/p>\n<div class=\"highlight-box\">\n<p><strong>Along with your valid driving licence (and IDP if required), you\u2019ll also need to present your valid passport for identification when collecting your car.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Security deposit &amp; credit card requirements<\/h2>\n<p>Most car hire providers in Portugal will require you to leave a security deposit when collecting your car. This security deposit is to simply ensure that the vehicle is returned safely with no damage. Security deposits must be left on a valid credit card in the name of the main driver.<\/p>\n<p>Security deposit amounts can range from 300 EUR to over 1000 EUR, be sure to check the amount before booking and that your credit card has sufficient available funds to cover the amount. The amount normally isn\u2019t deducted from the card it\u2019s simply placed on hold so it can\u2019t be spent, this block is then removed when you return the car safely with no damage. If you want to know more about how security deposits work, read our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zestcarrental.com\/blog\/car-hire-security-deposits-explained\/\">security deposits explained<\/a> blog.<\/p>\n<div class=\"highlight-box\">\n<h3>Car hire credit card essentials<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"icon\" src=\"\/images\/icons\/tick_green.svg\" alt=\"Yes\" loading=\"lazy\" \/> You must know the PIN number of the card<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"icon\" src=\"\/images\/icons\/tick_green.svg\" alt=\"Yes\" loading=\"lazy\" \/> The card must be valid with sufficient funds<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"icon\" src=\"\/images\/icons\/tick_green.svg\" alt=\"Yes\" loading=\"lazy\" \/> The card MUST be in the name of the main driver<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"icon\" src=\"\/images\/icons\/tick_green.svg\" alt=\"Yes\" loading=\"lazy\" \/> The card should be functioning and not blocked<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"icon\" src=\"\/images\/icons\/tick_green.svg\" alt=\"Yes\" loading=\"lazy\" \/> You must have the physical card, just having card details isn&#8217;t enough<\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re worried about any of these requirements, give our team a call or speak to us on live chat from the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zestcarrental.com\/help\/\">FAQs page<\/a> or during the booking process.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h3 style=\"margin-top: 15px;\">Can I hire a car in Portugal with no security deposit?<\/h3>\n<p>Yes, some of our car hire providers will allow you to book a car with no security deposit. You\u2019ll still need to bring a valid credit card in the name of the main driver, however. The details of this card will be taken but no amount will be blocked.<\/p>\n<h2>Age requirements<\/h2>\n<p>You must be at least 21 years old at the time of collection to hire a car in Portugal. The minimum age requirement does vary between provider so be sure to check with your provider. The upper minimum age requirement across our providers is 25 so if you\u2019re between 21 and 25, it\u2019s always worth checking that you\u2019re old enough for your particular provider.<\/p>\n<p>Some car hire providers also operate an upper age limit for hiring a car too. This age limit starts at 74 with our providers but it can vary. If you\u2019re older than 74 it\u2019s best to double check with your provider to find their specific age limit.<\/p>\n<h2>Toll transponders<\/h2>\n<p>Toll transponders are devices that are fitted to hire cars in Portugal in order to make paying for toll roads easier. Different providers work differently when it comes to toll transponders so it\u2019s always best to check with your particular provider. The gist of it however, is that you\u2019ll pay a small extra fee to pre-load your car\u2019s toll transponder, this is to essentially pre-pay for your use of the toll roads. Unused credit left of the transponder cannot normally be refunded. Some car hire providers also require you to leave an additional deposit to cover potential charges. Again, make sure to double check with the provider you book with to confirm their requirements.<\/p>\n<h3>Recent toll road update (2025)<\/h3>\n<p>We\u2019ve written a full blog on the recent changes to some of the major Portuguese toll roads which you can read here: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zestcarrental.com\/blog\/whats-new-with-portugal-toll-roads\/\">What\u2019s new with Portugal toll roads?<\/a>. But to summarise, many key motorways across the country no longer require tolls as of early 2025. This includes the A22 \u2013 the Algarve\u2019s main motorway!<\/p>\n<h2>Essential requirements summary<\/h2>\n<p>Based on your age and where you\u2019re from, here\u2019s the essentials that you\u2019ll need. Please make sure to always read the rental requirements and details before booking though!<\/p>\n<style>\ndetails.blog {<br \/>background-color:#ececec;<br \/>font-size:1em;<br \/>cursor:pointer;<br \/>padding:10px;<br \/>margin-bottom:10px!important;<br \/>border-radius:6px;<br \/>border-left:5px solid #2d294d;<br \/>}<br \/>details.blog:hover {<br \/>border-bottom:1px solid #2d294d;<br \/>}<br \/>details.blog summary p::before {<br \/>content:\"+ \";<br \/>}<br \/><\/style>\n<details class=\"blog\">\n<summary>Between 21 and 24 with an EU or UK driving licence<\/summary>\n<p><strong>You will need:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Valid passport<\/li>\n<li>A valid driving licence that you&#8217;ve had for one year<\/li>\n<li>A valid credit card in the name of the main driver<\/li>\n<li>To check with your provider for their minimum age<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n<details class=\"blog\">\n<summary>Between 21 and 24 with a non-EU driving licence<\/summary>\n<p><strong>You will need:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Valid passport<\/li>\n<li>A valid driving licence that you&#8217;ve had for one year<\/li>\n<li>A valid credit card in the name of the main driver<\/li>\n<li>A valid International Drivers Permit (IDP)<\/li>\n<li>To check with your provider for their minimum age<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n<details class=\"blog\">\n<summary>25 years or older with an EU or UK driving licence<\/summary>\n<p><strong>You will need:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Valid passport<\/li>\n<li>A valid driving licence that you&#8217;ve had for one year<\/li>\n<li>A valid credit card in the name of the main driver<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n<details class=\"blog\">\n<summary>25 years or older with a non-EU driving licence<\/summary>\n<p><strong>You will need:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Valid passport<\/li>\n<li>A valid driving licence that you&#8217;ve had for one year<\/li>\n<li>A valid credit card in the name of the main driver<\/li>\n<li>A valid International Drivers Permit (IDP)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n<details class=\"blog\">\n<summary>70 years or older with an EU or UK driving licence<\/summary>\n<p><strong>You will need:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Valid passport<\/li>\n<li>A valid driving licence that you&#8217;ve had for one year<\/li>\n<li>A valid credit card in the name of the main driver<\/li>\n<li>Check with your provider for their maximum age<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n<details class=\"blog\">\n<summary>70 years or older with a non-EU driving licence<\/summary>\n<p><strong>You will need:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Valid passport<\/li>\n<li>A valid driving licence that you&#8217;ve had for one year<\/li>\n<li>A valid International Drivers Permit (IDP)<\/li>\n<li>A valid credit card in the name of the main driver<\/li>\n<li>Check with your provider for their maximum age<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Reading Time: 4 Minutes. 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