Tavira Car Rental Guide
On this page, you will find information about car rental in Tavira as well as an overview of the main car rental and driving restrictions valid in Portugal.
Rental Restrictions
To rent a car in Portugal, you must be at least 21 years old (age may vary by car category) and have held your license for 1 year. Drivers under the age of 25 may incur a young driver surcharge.
Cars rented in Portugal are not allowed into the following countries: Albania, Belarus, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Estonia, Greece, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Russia, Turkey, Ukraine and the former Yugoslavian republics.
Driving Restrictions
In Portugal, driving is on the right and passing on the left. The minimum driving age is 17 years. Children must be at least 12 to sit in the front. The maximum blood alcohol limit is 0.5‰ and drunk driving is subject to very severe fines.
Roads are often three lanes wide – use the middle lane for passing in both directions. At the junction of two roads of equal importance, traffic coming from the right has priority.
You may only use the horn in case of extreme and immediate danger. Do not flash your headlights – it is illegal.
You must park in the direction of traffic, except where parking is allowed on one side of the road only. Illegally parked vehicles will be confiscated. In many towns, Blue Zones exist; for parking in this zone, you have to obtain a parking disc.
The police are authorised to collect fines on the spot.
Speed limits:| Area | Speed |
| City | 50KM/H |
| Main roads | 90KM/H |
| Motorways | 120KM/H |
Emergency Numbers
Police/fire/ambulance: 112
Road Tolls
In Portugal, many motorways and several bridges and tunnels are tolled. You can pay for the ticket with a card, but it is advised you carry cash. The tolls are rather expensive.
Some useful expressions for tourists visiting Portugal
Car rental agency – agencia de aluguer de carros
Parking – estacionamento
About Tavira
Tavira is considered one of the most architecturally attractive towns of the Algarve province. There are over 30 churches in the town, adding to the character of the place. The Church of Santa Maria do Castelo is a beautiful sight. Another impressive building is the Town Hall with its mediaeval arcades. The Roman bridge and the Moorish walls reflect the long history of Tavira, but from the Tavira Castle, only the walls have remained.
The town has a calm and pleasant pace of life, a few festivals and celebrations still taking place from time to time. You can visit the museums or just lie on the beach. Tavira also offers you several sports facilities, cafes and restaurants.
Population: 13,200
Country: Republic of Portugal
Time Zone: GMT/UTC 0 (+1 in summer)
Area Code: 81
Monetary Unit: Euro
