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"bob and john" (bobandjohn) 02/04/2015 at 14:36 • Filed to: None

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how old do you have to be to rent a car in europe?

I'm planing a trip to portugal and I need to get from lisbon to faro one day...its about a 5 hour drive. Any ideas? I'd LOVE to rent a car and rip it down the coast, but IDK if i'm old enough (or if insurance will be nuts)

otherwise I'm looking at a train. thoughts?

have a funny for your time

MonkeePuzzle > bob and john 02/04/2015 at 14:40

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planing a trip to portugal sounds like a good way to get there, boating can be slow

:P

djmt1 > bob and john 02/04/2015 at 14:40

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18 but you have to pay an under 25 tax.

E. Julius > bob and john 02/04/2015 at 14:42

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I'm 20 years old and rented a car in Switzerland last month. I paid the normal rate plus a 20€/day young driver surcharge with Europcar. I think the absolute lower limit is 18, but I'm not sure about that.

Svend > bob and john 02/04/2015 at 14:44

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If Portugal is similar to the U.K. concerning rental cars I believe you can get one at 18 but the choice is limited on engine size and a premium is levied if under 22 years old.

505Turbeaux > bob and john 02/04/2015 at 14:44

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portugal I dont remember if you need supplemental insurance (supplemental fee though, 30-40/day), but I will check. How old are you again? Have your own credit card?

Snuze: Needs another Swede > bob and john 02/04/2015 at 14:48

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I don't know about age, seems like people have got that covered, but one tip, look for deals. When I was in France 2 years ago, I rented a Peugeot 206CC from Hertz through my credit union, and they cut me a heck of a deal. It was expensive because that car is in the "fun line", but they managed to knock about 20% off.

E. Julius > 505Turbeaux 02/04/2015 at 14:49

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Love getting the insurance through a credit card

bob and john > 505Turbeaux 02/04/2015 at 14:53

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will be 20,. yes on the credit card

505Turbeaux > bob and john 02/04/2015 at 14:58

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Ill get at you off oppo, but I think Europcar will do it. Portugal is cheap though

bob and john > 505Turbeaux 02/04/2015 at 15:02

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thanks a bunch man...I owe you a beer.

UnderSTeerEnthusiast - Triumph Fanboy > bob and john 02/04/2015 at 15:24

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As stated, I'm pretty sure it's 18 although a young driver surcharge applies. I am planning a trip in Germany for the spring and have to pay a fee for being 21.

bob and john > UnderSTeerEnthusiast - Triumph Fanboy 02/04/2015 at 15:29

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as long as the fee isnt stupid i'm fine with it.

UnderSTeerEnthusiast - Triumph Fanboy > bob and john 02/04/2015 at 15:31

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Depends on the car. I rented a Polo with my dad in 2012 and enjoyed it so much I'm doing it again. It was about 50-60 bucks including taxes. Not incredibly bad when the car is a necessity.

bob and john > UnderSTeerEnthusiast - Triumph Fanboy 02/04/2015 at 15:33

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50$ was the insurance or the rental?

UnderSTeerEnthusiast - Triumph Fanboy > bob and john 02/04/2015 at 15:35

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The young driver surcharge. However, right after posting I re-read and noticed that you are renting for one day, no? I think it was a per day charge, and I'll be there 8 days. So it would be less for you. I am reserving officially tonight so I can get back to you on that.

Textured Soy Protein > bob and john 02/04/2015 at 16:15

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Before you rent a car in Europe, double check with your credit card(s) and insurance company on what exactly is covered for overseas car rentals. A friend of mine went on a trip across Germany and some other places, and his rental car got dinged up while he had it parked somewhere. It turned into a nightmare of insurance coverage or the lack thereof figuring out who was responsible for what between the rental company, credit card, insurance company, etc.

Zipppy, Mazdurp builder, Probeski owner and former ricerboy > bob and john 02/06/2015 at 01:34

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Just saw your post. I was just in Lisbon in September, dad is there right now. Can't say anything about rentals, since we borrowed a car. I can tell you one thing, tolls are expensive, and you might pass by the VW factory depending on which highway you take. Which "Faro" is this? google maps says it's a 37 hour drive to Faro, Sweden.

bob and john > Zipppy, Mazdurp builder, Probeski owner and former ricerboy 02/06/2015 at 09:18

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I know tolls are a lot (thanks itlay)

Faro portugal.. its on the southern coast