Lisbon owes its beauty and charm to its past, which you can still discover as you walk along its streets or drive along its vast and grand boulevards. According to legends, Lisbon is nestled on seven hills with its downtown embracing Rossio, the Praca do Comercio found on the hills surrounding the castle of St. George, Mouraria, and Alfama, and its streets Madragoa and Alto along the Tagus riverbanks.
Lisbon’s public transportation system is reliable and efficient, allowing you to reach most of its significant districts and some surrounding areas. Still, you can use car hire in Lisbon – Av. Joao if you want to comfortably tour the city without worrying about timetables and buying tickets. A car is also convenient if you are not staying at a hotel or apartment that is not in the city centre.
The Parque das Nacoes is one notable attraction that you visit on the Avenida Dom Joao II. The street is also linked to other parts of the city through the Metro, but cheap car hire in Lisbon – Av. Joao is also useful if you want to go sightseeing in other places at the comfort of your own pace and time.
Visit the neighbourhood of Belem using car rental in Lisbon – Av. Joao to see its monuments like the Belem Tower, Alfonso de Albuquerque’s statue, and the Jeronimos Monastery. Alternatively, you can plan a trip to other local neighbourhoods like the downtown, Chiado, and Alfama.