Is it easy to park in Portugal?

Fortunately for me, Portugal doesn't require you to squeeze into one designated space marked with white lines or clearly marked signs. Nope…you can pretty much park anywhere your heart desires! In the middle of a two-way street?



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The average cost to rent a car in Portugal is $211 per day.

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On the other hand, if you plan to spend all your time in Lisbon and/or Porto, I suggest you not rent a car. Parking is nearly impossible, streets (especially in Lisbon but also in older sections of Porto) are narrow, winding, poorly marked, and usually one way. They love traffic circles — do you?

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U.S. Citizens are entitled to drive in Portugal with their U.S. issued driver's license for a period no to exceed 185 days, provided they are not legal residents.

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Driving in Portugal is generally easy. There are a lot of recent roads and they are mostly well maintained. Some villages on hills will have very narrow roads, so park outside and explore on foot. The most tension I felt was in the Algarve, because this is the place with the most tourists.

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General Portugal driving laws rules and regulations:
  • Driving in Portugal is on the right hand side of the road.
  • Overtaking is on the left hand side of the road.
  • Drivers must yield to disembarking tram passengers.
  • Seat belts when driving a hired car in Portugal are mandatory.


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In a diagonal or angle parking lot/street, the spaces are arranged at a 45-degree angle to the direction of traffic. It makes it easier for drivers to pull into the spot quickly. Getting your car into a diagonal space requires less steering than parallel or perpendicular parking.

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International Driving Permit (if you have one) Passport. Car documents (like the registration, proof of ownership, and vehicle inspection report) Proof of insurance (in Portugal this is represented by a sticker on the lower right corner of the windshield as well as a certificate of insurance)

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