Planning to visit Portugal this xmas break, arriving on the 23rd in Porto, stay for 3 nights, then Lisbon, another 3 nights then Faro for 2 nights. If we rent a van for family of 8, is it doable to drive around these cities? Can we drive and park a van around Porto and also in Lisbon? How easy is it to find parking in these cities?
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We parked our rental car in Villa Novi de Gaia at train station, then used Uber to get to our hotel. Cost was 6 euro per day. Garages closer to river and in Porto Costs for parking were 18-30 euro per day.
Lots of one way tight streets in both Porto and Lisbon.
I would skip Faro and add those 2 nights to Lisbon. But perhaps you already booked your airfare? Into Porto and out of Faro.
Happy travels!
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I would never want a car in either Porto or Lisbon. Parking is difficult to find and driving is not for the faint of heart. The streets are quite narrow in places, especially for a van. Even with 8 people, a train or long distance bus would likely be as cheap as a van, or less.
And, I agree to not go to Faro for only two nights. There is plenty to go in Lisbon to fill your time. But, if you really want a third destination, stop in Coimbra on the way between Porto and Lisbon. Much more quintessential Portugal.