Car Hire Lisbon

Filed Under (Lisbon) by cleare on 02-12-2008

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Those in search of sunshine but also some city life to go with it may wish to consider a holiday in Lisbon.  Aer Lingus offer flights to Lisbon from Dublin Airport and Cork Airport. Sign up for the Aer Lingus email list or keep an eye on the national press as Aer Lingus offer regular sales. Lisbon Airport is located about 7km from the city.

Lisbon has a population of over six hundred thousand with another two million in the surrounding areas of Lisbon which covers both sides of the Tejo River. There are lots of golden beaches nearby to enjoy. Natives of Lisbon head for the beach at every available opportunity. There is no shortage of sun to enjoy in Lisbon for the pale skinned Irish to soak up ;-)

There is much to see and do in Lisbon. Whether it’s stopping off for some excellent local fare in one of the cities many wonderful restaurants or nearby local villages, enjoying some great shopping opportunities or visiting the many tourist attractions on offer.

One place definitely worth a visit is the Saint George Castle. The castle was built in the fifth century. The castle is situated on the tallest hill in Lisbon and offers some splendid views of the city. It’s also a nice peaceful place to relax.

The Monastery of Jeronimos was constructed as a tribute to the Portuguese navigator Vasco de Gama. It became a place where sailors would go to pray before leaving on sea missions. Here you will find many statues of sailing symbols as well as sea monsters.

A hire car is a useful way of getting about Lisbon and its surrounding areas. Our car hire Portugal service offers cheap car hire deals all year round. Our service includes car hire in Lisbon Airport as well as car hire Lisbon downtown and car hire in Lisbon Oriente Train Station.

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