Hamburg, 25.01.2011 – www.carhiremarket.com, the independent price comparison website for car hire is giving its customers a special of one week rental for the price of five days in Portugal this month.

(TRAVPR.COM) GERMANY - January 25th, 2011 - Portugal lies with Spain on the Iberian Peninsula, and like its neighbouring country it is a hotspot European destination. Though Spain may be more popular with its grand cities such as Barcelona and Madrid, it is very difficult to overlook the charm and magnificent beaches of Portugal, especially in the Algarve region.

The Algarve region has one of those special characteristics one searches for in a holiday destination– variety. The region is home to some of the world’s best beaches and a breathtaking coastline with amazing rock formations, but can also offer so much more for an all round holiday. With a car hire, one can drive the whole region and fall onto some lovely little villages and market towns. Take your rental car to Lagos for its paved promenades, or head east to Tavira for some stunning Roman buildings. Alternatively for a longer car journey, go north to Monchique. Hidden in a valley, this quaint town has managed to retain its traditional Portuguese culture and remains untouched by the tourist resorts of the south.

For under a three hour drive, one can take a hire car from Faro up to Lisbon and experience a totally unique capital city. Located in the hills overlooking the Rio Tejo, Lisbon provides so much for a tourist. From its quaint layout with little squares and cafes, to the beautiful beaches and Moorish castles, Lisbon is a capital city that offers a lot and in an a relaxed manner.

To experience the whole of Portugal in one’s own time, a car hire is necessary to provide full flexibility. It is a myth that car hire is expensive. For a one week car rental in February, only five days need to be paid. On top of that, this car hire special includes unlimited mileage. This is an exclusive special for carhiremarket.com customers via the car hire supplier Auto Rent. Rental period is from 26/01/2010 to 28/02/2011.

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