The best way to travel in Portugal depends entirely on where you’re going and what your interests are. These are some of the options as well as their pros and cons.
1. Travel in Portugal with a Rental Car
Whether you’re going around the corner or across the country, a rental car can’t be beaten in terms of flexibility and convenience.
You can pick up and drop off your rental car at major airports like Porto and Faro, as well as the smaller ones at Lisbon, Ponta Delgada, Santa Cruz, Horta, and Lajes.
Many car hire agencies can arrange alternative collection points to suit your needs too.
With a hire car at your disposal, you’re free to go where you want to, any time of day or night. You can stop off at lesser-known places along the way, make your own schedule and explore the freedom of roads less traveled.
These freedoms come with a price though, and hiring a car for the duration of your trip is one of the more expensive options. However, if you value freedom and independence it’s worth every extra cent.
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2. See the Sights on Foot
Most places in Portugal are safe and easy to navigate on foot.
3. Go By Bus
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4. Taxi!
5. Fly Around Portugal
Airplanes always outpace any other mode of transport if you want to go far, fast. However, the view isn’t much to write home about.
Air travel can be costly, especially if you’re traveling in a group, and you’ll miss out on enjoying the lie of the land along the way. There’s also the issue of baggage limitations, the possibility of long queues at airports in Portugal, and the hassle of negotiating security checks.
If time is your number one priority you can’t beat flights for as-the-crow-flies convenience. However, it’s seriously lacking if you want to make the journey a part of your adventures in Portugal.
6. Trundle Along in a Tram
Although it falls into the category of transport, tram travel is more a novelty than an efficient way to get around. This type of conveyance is only available in Porto or Lisbon.
The tram is great for a unique experience but the routes are severely restricted and basic.
That said, taking the tram from point A to B is one for the bucket list and well worth including in your travel plans for visiting interesting city sights. Some of the top hits along the tram routes include
You can use your metro ticket to travel on the tram, so it’s easy to swap out with an alternative form of public transport when you want to.
7. Board a Boat or Ferry
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