Thrifty, Albufeira - Downtown Car hire

Address
Pick-up
Drop-off
Opening Hours
Deposit policy
Accepted Cards
E-voucher
Age requirements
Driver's License Requirements
Additional Extras
Cross Border
Cross Islands
Distances to Landmarks

Thrifty - Albufeira - Downtown Information, Car hire Instructions & Policies

Address

Rua Manuel Teixeira Gomes Urbanização Parque da CorcovadaLote 31 - Loja D - 8200-664 Urbanização Parque da Corcovada, Lote 31 – Loja D,Albufeira,8200-664,PT

Telephone

+351219426300 / +351210413301

Pick-up Instructions

Due to severe drought in Algarve, we prioritize the washing of our vehicles based on the levels of exterior dirt. However, we ensure the complete sanitization of the vehicle’s interior.

Drop-off Instructions

Return instruction is being collected.

Opening Hours

Days of Week	Sunday	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday
Opening hours	CLOSED	08:30 -12:59 15:00 -18:29	08:30 -12:59 15:00 -18:29	08:30 -12:59 15:00 -18:29	08:30 -12:59 15:00 -18:29	08:30 -12:59 15:00 -18:29	08:30 -12:59 15:00 -18:29

Deposit policy

Deposits are depending on which car type your rental car falls into, and can be paid with credit cards (pre-authorization)

Representative Car Models	Deposit Amount(approx.)	Business Days Required for Refund
Applicable to all car types，incl. Compact，Suv，Economy，Mini and others. Pack up ^	USD300-5000	30-60

Accepted Cards

Credit cards issued by the following companies qualify a car hire from this store: Visa, Master

E-voucher

Yes. E-voucher is accepted. Show the digital voucher on your mobile instead of a print-out is good enough.

Age requirements

21 - 80 years old

Driver's License Requirements

The main driver and any additional drivers will need to provide a physical full driving license in their name with no major endorsements. The license should be held for at least 1 year(s).

For foreign renters, you need to bring:

Original driving licence + International Driving Permit (IDP)

Please note that an International Driving Permit (IDP) is only a translation. You must present your original driving licence together with the original IDP at the counter — photocopies or scanned copies are not accepted.

EU/EEA Driving License

EU/EEA driving licenses are valid for car rental across the EU/EEA, as well as in Switzerland and the United Kingdom.

For local renters, you need to bring:

Full Driving License issued in Portugal

Additional Extras

To be updated

Cross Border

Paid:

Depending on which countries to bring the rental cars to, policies differ:

Countries	Charges
Norway Switzerland Austria France Malta Belgium Germany Netherlands Ireland Show More Norway Switzerland Austria France Malta Belgium Germany Netherlands Ireland Italy Denmark Spain Finland Luxembourg Sweden	EUR 30.75 per rental

Must-not:

Taking rental cars to following countries is not allowed:
Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Cyprus, Egypt, Estonia, Georgia, Greece, Hungary, Israel, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Latvia, Lithuania, North Macedonia, Moldova, Montenegro, Morocco, Poland, Russia, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Tajikistan, Tunisia, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, United Kingdom, Uzbekistan

Cross Islands

To be updated

Excess

Collision Damage Waiver Excess differs by car model:

EUR 10500 for Ford Expedition,

EUR 11500 for Ford Mustang Gt Cabrio O Similar,

EUR 12000 for Mercedes Clase A,

EUR 1300 for Chevrolet Spark,Toyota Aygo,Fiat 500,Suzuki Swift,

EUR 1400 for Fiat Doblo Cargo Maxi,Volkswagen Caddy,

EUR 1700 for Vw Polo Diesel 5 Doors,Hyundai I10,

EUR 2100 for Fiat 500x,Peugeot Expert 5m3,Peugeot 308,

EUR 2500 for Volkswagen Golf,Volkswagen Golf,Volkswagen T-cross,Jeep Renegade,Ford Courier,Volkswagen Golf,Mercedes A Class,Seat Ateca,Dacia Spring Electric,Fiat 500c,

EUR 3100 for Daily 35c20 20m3,Ford Tourneo Custom,Intermediate,Nissan Qashqai,Volkswagen Transporter,Boxer 6 9m3,Volkswagen Transporter 9 Seater,Ford Transit Custom Combi,Opel Insignia, Volvo S60 Or Similar,Iveco Daily 12m3,

EUR 3500 for Hyundai Ioniq,Seat Ateca-diesel,Peugeot 107,Kuga Winter Tyres,

EUR 4500 for Nissan X Trail,

EUR 5000 for Fiat 500,Carnival 6 Seater,Bmw 320d-diesel,Hybrid Plug In,Tesla Model S-4wd,

EUR 5500 for Bmw 5 Series,Audi A4,Volvo Xc60,Audi A5 4x4 Convertible Gps,Mercedes C-class,

EUR 6000 for Mercedes Eqc 400 Amg,Mercedes Gls,

EUR 6150 for Mercedes Clase V 8 Pax,

EUR 7000 for Fiat Abarth Cabrio,Volvo Xc40,

EUR 8000 for Mercedes S-class,

EUR 2500 for Volkswagen Golf,

EUR 2100 for Fiat 500x,

EUR 2500 for Volkswagen T-cross,

EUR 2500 for Jeep Renegade,

EUR 2100 for Peugeot Expert 5m3,

EUR 2500 for Ford Courier,

EUR 2100 for Peugeot 308,

EUR 5000 for Fiat 500,

EUR 2500 for Mercedes A Class,

EUR 3500 for Hyundai Ioniq,

EUR 1700 for Vauxhall Corsa,

EUR 1700 for Vw Polo Diesel 5 Doors,

EUR 1300 for Chevrolet Spark,

EUR 1400 for Fiat Doblo Cargo Maxi,

EUR 1400 for Volkswagen Caddy,

EUR 3100 for Daily 35c20 20m3,

EUR 3100 for Ford Tourneo Custom,

EUR 3100 for Intermediate,

EUR 3500 for Seat Ateca-diesel,

EUR 3100 for Nissan Qashqai,

EUR 3100 for Volkswagen Transporter,

EUR 3100 for Boxer 6 9m3,

EUR 3100 for Volkswagen Transporter 9 Seater,

EUR 2500 for Seat Ateca,

EUR 5500 for Bmw 5 Series,

EUR 5500 for Audi A4,

EUR 1300 for Toyota Aygo,

EUR 1300 for Fiat 500,

EUR 2500 for Dacia Spring Electric,

EUR 1300 for Suzuki Swift,

EUR 2500 for Fiat 500c,

EUR 3500 for Peugeot 107,

EUR 5000 for E Class,

EUR 5000 for Bmw 320d-diesel,

EUR 5500 for Volvo Xc60,

EUR 5500 for Audi A5 4x4 Convertible Gps,

EUR 7000 for Fiat Abarth Cabrio,

EUR 5500 for Mercedes C-class,

EUR 3100 for Ford Transit Custom Combi,

EUR 3100 for Opel Insignia, Volvo S60 Or Similar,

EUR 5000 for Hybrid Plug In,

EUR 3500 for Kuga Winter Tyres,

EUR 3100 for Iveco Daily 12m3,

EUR 5000 for Tesla Model S-4wd,

EUR 6000 for Mercedes Eqc 400 Amg,

EUR 6000 for Mercedes Gls,

EUR 7500 for Volvo Xc40,

Theft Insurance Excess differs by car model:

EUR 10500 for Ford Expedition,

EUR 11500 for Ford Mustang Gt Cabrio O Similar,

EUR 12000 for Mercedes Clase A,

EUR 1300 for Chevrolet Spark,Toyota Aygo,Fiat 500,Suzuki Swift,

EUR 1400 for Fiat Doblo Cargo Maxi,Volkswagen Caddy,

EUR 1700 for Vw Polo Diesel 5 Doors,Hyundai I10,

EUR 2100 for Fiat 500x,Peugeot Expert 5m3,Peugeot 308,

EUR 2500 for Volkswagen Golf,Volkswagen Golf,Volkswagen T-cross,Jeep Renegade,Ford Courier,Volkswagen Golf,Mercedes A Class,Seat Ateca,Dacia Spring Electric,Fiat 500c,

EUR 3500 for Hyundai Ioniq,Seat Ateca-diesel,Peugeot 107,Kuga Winter Tyres,

EUR 4500 for Nissan X Trail,

EUR 5000 for Fiat 500,Carnival 6 Seater,Bmw 320d-diesel,Hybrid Plug In,Tesla Model S-4wd,

EUR 5500 for Bmw 5 Series,Audi A4,Volvo Xc60,Audi A5 4x4 Convertible Gps,Mercedes C-class,

EUR 6000 for Mercedes Eqc 400 Amg,Mercedes Gls,

EUR 6150 for Mercedes Clase V 8 Pax,

EUR 7000 for Fiat Abarth Cabrio,Volvo Xc40,

EUR 8000 for Mercedes S-class,

EUR 2500 for Volkswagen Golf,

EUR 2100 for Fiat 500x,

EUR 2500 for Volkswagen T-cross,

EUR 2500 for Jeep Renegade,

EUR 2100 for Peugeot Expert 5m3,

EUR 2500 for Ford Courier,

EUR 2100 for Peugeot 308,

EUR 5000 for Fiat 500,

EUR 2500 for Mercedes A Class,

EUR 3500 for Hyundai Ioniq,

EUR 1700 for Vauxhall Corsa,

EUR 1700 for Vw Polo Diesel 5 Doors,

EUR 1300 for Chevrolet Spark,

EUR 1400 for Fiat Doblo Cargo Maxi,

EUR 1400 for Volkswagen Caddy,

EUR 3100 for Daily 35c20 20m3,

EUR 3100 for Ford Tourneo Custom,

EUR 3100 for Intermediate,

EUR 3500 for Seat Ateca-diesel,

EUR 3100 for Nissan Qashqai,

EUR 3100 for Volkswagen Transporter,

EUR 3100 for Boxer 6 9m3,

EUR 3100 for Volkswagen Transporter 9 Seater,

EUR 2500 for Seat Ateca,

EUR 5500 for Bmw 5 Series,

EUR 5500 for Audi A4,

EUR 1300 for Toyota Aygo,

EUR 1300 for Fiat 500,

EUR 2500 for Dacia Spring Electric,

EUR 1300 for Suzuki Swift,

EUR 2500 for Fiat 500c,

EUR 3500 for Peugeot 107,

EUR 5000 for E Class,

EUR 5000 for Bmw 320d-diesel,

EUR 5500 for Volvo Xc60,

EUR 5500 for Audi A5 4x4 Convertible Gps,

EUR 7000 for Fiat Abarth Cabrio,

EUR 5500 for Mercedes C-class,

EUR 3100 for Ford Transit Custom Combi,

EUR 3100 for Opel Insignia, Volvo S60 Or Similar,

EUR 5000 for Hybrid Plug In,

EUR 3500 for Kuga Winter Tyres,

EUR 3100 for Iveco Daily 12m3,

EUR 5000 for Tesla Model S-4wd,

EUR 6000 for Mercedes Eqc 400 Amg,

EUR 6000 for Mercedes Gls,

EUR 7500 for Volvo Xc40,

Fuel Policy (what does it mean)

To be updated

Distances to Airports | Railway Stations | Hotels | Other Landmarks

Railway Stations

3.6 km from Albufeira - Ferreiras

Hotels

1.5 km from Apartment With 3 Bedrooms in Olhos de Água, With Pool Access, Furnished Garden and Wifi - 800 m From the Beach

Other Landmarks

2 km from Albufeira Main Bus Station

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Map view of Thrifty Store Location

coordinates: 37.096652 -8.224086

Guest Reviews

Total points： 10.0 / 10 Excellent

Vehicle condition: 10.0
Vehicle cleanliness: 10.0
Spaciousness: 10.0
Counter staff: 10.0
Pick-up location: 10.0
Drop-off location: 10.0
Pick-up time: 10-30 mins
Drop-off time: 0-10 mins

gdub86
Albufeira
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Friday, June 5, 2026
Car as expected. Great value for money. Welcoming and helpful staff. No issues.
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Thrifty, Albufeira - Downtown Car hire

Thrifty - Albufeira - Downtown Information, Car hire Instructions & Policies

Address

Telephone

Pick-up Instructions

Drop-off Instructions

Opening Hours

Deposit policy

Accepted Cards

E-voucher

Age requirements

Driver's License Requirements

Additional Extras

Cross Border

Paid:

Must-not:

Cross Islands

Excess

Fuel Policy (what does it mean)

Distances to Airports | Railway Stations | Hotels | Other Landmarks

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Where is the Car hire Store Location?

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What are the Driver Age Requirements for this Car hire Store?

What are the Driving Licence Requirements to Rent a Car from this Car hire Store?

For foreign renters, you need to bring:

For local renters, you need to bring:

Additional Extras

What are the Distances to Airports | Railway Stations | Hotels | Other Landmarks from this Store?

Railway Stations

Hotels

Other Landmarks

Thrifty, Albufeira - Downtown Car hire

Thrifty - Albufeira - Downtown Information, Car hire Instructions & Policies

Address

Telephone

Pick-up Instructions

Drop-off Instructions

Opening Hours

Deposit policy

Accepted Cards

E-voucher

Age requirements

Driver's License Requirements

Additional Extras

Cross Border

Paid:

Must-not:

Cross Islands

Excess

Fuel Policy (what does it mean)

Distances to Airports | Railway Stations | Hotels | Other Landmarks

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More Thrifty Car hire Locations in Albufeira

Where is the Car hire Store Location?

What is the Telephone Number?

What are the Accepted Cards as Payment Methods for this Car hire Store?

Can I Pick up Rental Cars with a E-voucher?

What are the Driver Age Requirements for this Car hire Store?

What are the Driving Licence Requirements to Rent a Car from this Car hire Store?

For foreign renters, you need to bring:

For local renters, you need to bring:

Additional Extras

What are the Distances to Airports | Railway Stations | Hotels | Other Landmarks from this Store?

Railway Stations

Hotels

Other Landmarks