Best Budget-Friendly Car Rental Airports in Europe this winter

From Lisbon Airport, you can not only see the charming capital of Portugal, but also go west to charming coastal towns like Cascais or Sintra with fairytale castles and lush forests. Another option is to drive south, to the Alentejo region with its hidden vineyards and natural landscapes.

Besides, the winter in Portugal is mild, so it is the best time to enjoy traveling away from mass tourism with comfortable weather.

From Faro in Portugal, the Algarve coastline waits for you with endless beaches, picturesque fishing villages and dramatic cliffs. With car hire, you can easily visit places like Lagos, Sagres and Tavira, many of which are quieter and more budget-friendly during the fall and winter season.

Read more about car rental in Faro.

Athens International Airport is your entry point to both urban and rural adventures in and around Athens. Apart from the capital’s iconic landmarks, we recommend you also road trips to Delphi, Nafplio and Kalamata, but you can also enjoy the coastline of Athens Riviera, from Piraeus Port to Sounio, which is one of the most scenic drives in Europe.

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Thessaloniki blends a vibrant food scene with rich Byzantine history, but the real magic begins when you drive out of the city. With a rental car, you can reach Mount Olympus, exotic beaches in Halkidiki and most ski resorts in northern Greece in only 1-2 hours’ drive.

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Sofia Airport is the perfect starting point for a ski holiday. In less than two hours by car, you can be in Bansko or Borovets, two of Eastern Europe’s top resorts that are also very budget-friendly.

We also recommend a road trip to Rila Monastery and Plovdiv for a cultural trip at unbeatable rates.

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From Bucharest Airport, you can drive north into Transylvania for a road trip through medieval towns like Brașov and Sibiu, and of course, the legendary Bran Castle.

The atmosphere is like stepping into a fairytale, visiting charming spots that are equally beautiful to those of central Europe but at much lower prices.

Read more about car rental in Bucharest.

Montenegro has incredible variety in only a small area. From the capital of Podgorica, you can drive to the Adriatic coast with stops in Kotor and Budva or explore inland to Durmitor National Park for breathtaking winter scenery. Rental prices here are among the lowest in Europe, making it a true hidden gem.

Learn more about road trips in Montenegro.

With Abbycar, you can find the lowest rates, but at the same time the newest and safest vehicles across Europe to make the most unforgettable road trips in these budget-friendly places, where you can live amazing days like a local!

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