All-inclusive car rental in Lagos

Lagos is the jewel of the western Algarve, famous for the golden cliffs and sea caves of Ponta da Piedade and a lively historic centre. The west coast’s wild surf beaches and the Costa Vicentina are within easy reach by car.

Rentals are collected at Faro Airport, roughly an hour east. A Cardamar all-inclusive booking includes comprehensive zero-excess cover, unlimited mileage and free cancellation.

Good to know before you drive in Lagos

Pick-up point	Faro Airport (FAO), ~1 hour away
Highlights	Ponta da Piedade, Meia Praia, Sagres
Key motorway	A22 - electronic tolls
Best months	May–June, September

Exploring the western Algarve

From Lagos, the cliffs of Ponta da Piedade are a short hop, while Sagres and the dramatic Cape St Vincent - mainland Europe’s south-western tip - make a classic day trip. The west-coast surf beaches around the Costa Vicentina are wilder and quieter.

The drive from Faro takes about an hour on the A22; arrange a toll device for the electronic tolls.

Practical tips

Lagos’ old town is partly pedestrianised - use a car park and walk in. Zero-excess cover removes the worry of tight streets and busy beach car parks.

The all-inclusive price already includes full insurance, unlimited mileage and airport fees.

Collecting your car at Faro Airport

Lagos rentals are collected at Faro Airport (FAO), roughly an hour east along the A22. In the busy summer months, completing the online check-in beforehand helps you skip most of the desk queue and start the drive west sooner; an all-inclusive Cardamar booking avoids a deposit at most pick-up points.

Bring your driving licence, passport or ID and the lead driver’s card. Child seats and extra drivers can be added when you book.

All-inclusive vs. a cheap basic rate plus counter insurance

Two cars on the same lot in Lagos can advertise very different prices. The gap is almost always insurance: an all-inclusive rate settles it up front, while a "basic" rate leaves you to buy excess cover at the desk. Here is what each really means.

	All-inclusive (Cardamar)	Basic rate + counter insurance
Damage & theft excess	✓€0 – fully covered	✕High excess (often €800–2,000) blocked on your card
When you insure	✓Before you travel, at a fixed price	✕At the desk, under time pressure, price varies
Tyres, glass & undercarriage	✓Included	✕Usually excluded or charged extra
Deposit / card hold	✓None or low at most stations	✕Large hold blocked for the whole trip
Cancellation	✓Free cancellation	✕Often non-refundable
What you pay in total	✓Known the moment you book	✕Can climb sharply at the counter

A basic rate can look cheaper online, but once you add proper excess cover at the desk it usually costs more than an all-inclusive booking - with none of the certainty.