Comments on: Driving in the Algarve, Portugal

By: Omer

Omer — Sun, 22 Aug 2021 01:12:09 +0000

Thank you, very informative

By: John

John — Tue, 24 Dec 2019 21:23:25 +0000

Hi it was a great blog full of good information regarding Algarve region. my wife and me will be arriving in Lisbon Jan 21 for 10 days of independent travel before heading to Cadiz hopefully.Planning on heading to the Algarve region, have visited cities north of Alentejo. My questions
– how are normal driving conditions in January (we live in the Pacific Northwest)
– planning on driving from Lisbon and drop car in Faro
– will it be worthwhile driving to Algarve than taking a train and rent there
Thank You

By: Lisa Bryan

Lisa Bryan — Sun, 02 Jun 2019 14:01:47 +0000

In reply to Glenda. Thanks for the information Glenda!

By: Glenda

Glenda — Sat, 01 Jun 2019 19:07:21 +0000

Actually, there are automatic tolls that can add up significantly on the A22. Your rental car will come equipped with a toll reader. If you visit other then the insanely crowded summer months, you can avoid the tolls and take the N125 with the locals It parallels the A22 and goes through a number of small towns You’ll need to enjoy driving the roundabouts, as the free route is chock full of them. I live in the Algarve in the winter. It’s a magical place on the planet! I definitely recommend going off season.

By: Lisa Bryan | Downshiftology

Lisa Bryan | Downshiftology — Fri, 24 May 2019 23:01:57 +0000

In reply to SD. Most Europeans who drive own a stick-shift car or at least know how to drive manually. In America, most people drive automatic and many never learn how to drive manual.

By: SD

SD — Fri, 24 May 2019 11:12:30 +0000

What does being American have to do with not being able to drive a car with a manual transmission?

By: Lisa Bryan

Lisa Bryan — Sun, 10 Mar 2019 16:31:20 +0000

In reply to April. Thanks April! And no, a foreign drivers license was not required.

By: April

April — Sat, 09 Mar 2019 13:26:06 +0000

Great tips and recommendations re driving in the Algarve! Did you require a foreign drivers liscence to rent your car?

By: Lisa Bryan | Downshiftology

Lisa Bryan | Downshiftology — Thu, 19 Jul 2018 16:30:09 +0000

In reply to Carrie. That's a good question and I don't remember paying any tolls in Algarve. It was super easy to rent and drive in that region (great roads as well) so don't be anxious. You'll have a wonderful time I'm sure! :) x

By: Carrie

Carrie — Tue, 17 Jul 2018 02:12:22 +0000

Thanks so much for the detailed write-up on places to visit! Did you by an chance run into issues with having to pay tolls? I’m considering renting a car with some friends to get around the Algarve from a home base in Lagos, but I’ve never rented a car in Europe before and am a little anxious!