Miraflores is a good spot in suburban Lisbon to pick up car rental in Miraflores. It is a satellite town of the Portugal capital about 15kms to the west along the river and is worth spending a bit of time in.

There is a harbour here as well as many pleasant parks and squares to stroll and it is a lot more laid-back than bustling Lisbon. It is also easy to get to, being directly connected to central Lisbon by road and rail and you can also get in from Lisbon Airport, via downtown Lisbon.

The best way of securing cheap car hire in Miraflores is to book online before you leave. There is a vast choice of vehicles available for rent and the depot is near to hotels and shops, to boot. With car rental in Miraflores be sure to explore the Tagus road and in particular the Portuguese Riviera.

There are many resorts along here with some of the best accessible beaches in the country. Estoril and Cascais are both within reach with car hire in Miraflores and boast fun towns and nice beaches. You are also right next to the resort town of Oeiras as well being close to the crossing for Almada district in south Lisbon.

Farther afield is the ancient town of Sintra in the Sintra Mountains – a fascinating area – while north is the old town of Mafra, which is known for its fine palace and grounds. You can visit with car rental in Miraflores and then perhaps head inland for some of the famous wineries.