The Lisbon Portela Airport is the gateway to the Portuguese capital of Lisbon. This international airport is located seven kilometers from the city, particularly near the Sao Jorge Castle. The airport is considered one of the largest airports throughout Southern Europe. It has reported to have served 13 million passengers in 2007.

The Lisbon Portela Airport opened in 1942 during World War II. Since its creation, the airport has constantly undergone several renovations and improvements. Today, the airport has new terminals, additional baggage carriers, and leisure options like customer lounges, shops, and restaurants. There is also a car rental at Lisbon Airport available.

A cheap car hire at Lisbon Airport will take tourists right to the heart of Lisbon. The city is a major economic and financial hub in the country. The city is filled with various kinds of architecture from various ages. The streets are filled with Romanesque, post-Modern and Modern buildings. The city also has tons of monuments.

A car hire at Lisbon airport is famous for being the home of Lisbon Opera House, or the Teatro Nacional de São Carlos. This opera house is the venue for a good number of cultural events, concerts and other performances. Lisbon is also the place for the annual Gay and Lesbian Film Festival, the Lisbon Book Fair, and the Lisbon International Horror Film Festival.

The oldest district in Lisbon is Alfama. Found in this district is the old Lisbon Castle and the scenic Tejo River. The city has tons of old architecture, including the Monastery of São Vicente de Fora, the Church of Santo António, the Santa Luzia Belvedere, and the Largo das Portas ao Sol, among others.