Lisbon car hire: Best cheap options for Man United fans

Manchester United will take on Sporting Lisbon in the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday, 25 November, in what will now be Mauricio Pochettino's first European match as the United manager.

While most United fans travelling to Lisbon for the match will navigate the city on foot and with the help of public transport, some will hire a car, particularly those who are planning on staying for more than a couple of days.

Below, we run through the cheapest and best options for Lisbon car hire.

Lisbon car hire: Best cheap options for Man Utd fans

First things first, those considering car hire for a trip to Lisbon should book in advance, as you can often get cheaper rates this way than sorting it out on arrival.

The most logical place to hire a car in Lisbon is at the airport. All car hire desks can be found in Terminal 1, so if you are flying into Terminal 2, you will need to either walk across to Terminal 1 to get your car or use the free shuttle bus.

There are several car companies based inside Terminal 1 at Lisbon Airport, including Hertz, Avis, Budget, Europcar, Sixt and Guerin.

November is statistically the cheapest month to hire a car and, according to Kayak, fans will be able to hire a decent-sized car for as little as £8 from Monday, 23 November to Friday, 27 November. Slightly bigger and more ‘premium' cars are also cheap, at around the £40 mark.

Parking for Man Utd fans in Lisbon

Parking on the streets is risky in any city centre, as permit holder rules and time limits usually apply. There are several 24-hour, covered car parks in Lisbon that you should use instead if you're hiring a car. Below are some of the best places to park in and around the city centre, each open 24 hours.

• Parking Campo das Cebolas – Rua da Alfandega, 1100-135 Lisboa, Portugal (€1.50/hour, €25/day)
• Estacionamento Saba Praca do Municipio – (€2.60/hour)
• Parque Camoes Telpark – (€27.90/day)
• Parque Restauradores Telpark – (€29.90/day)

FGG Verdict: Should Man Utd fans hire a car in Lisbon?

Given the prices on offer, it seems like a no-brainer to hire a car in Lisbon, particularly if you are staying at an apartment that offers free parking.

At the same time, if you need to use any of the above car parks, the hire car can very quickly become expensive and a bit of a nuisance.

If you are planning on sticking around for the full week, we would recommend hiring a car, but if you are only going for a few days, you will be able to get by with public transport.