Have you ever thought about taking a road trip through Portugal? The landscapes are many and varied. A glance over a mountain range, the hustle and bustle of a city or a village filled with heritage. This is what traveling in Portugal is like. Each place is rich in its own way, wisdom, culture and, above all, for having authentic people. To travel Portugal from one end to the other by car means to get to know all this. There is no way to say no to a road trip through Portugal, much less in the company of Guerin. 

Before accepting this invitation and slowing down, the road trip needs to be minimally planned. Therefore, Guerin brings you some tips to prepare this road trip with everything you need to know. Shall we go together? 

 

Road trips, as a rule, take completely different paths than initially planned. And that's part of it, it shouldn't be a reason for stress. After all, road maps for a road trip only serve as a base, so you don't feel lost. You may be planning to spend only one night in a place, but the good thing is that you have the flexibility to extend your visit or even stay overnight in a place that was not even on the itinerary. 

The car, and a good mood, are a fundamental part of the road trip. When you rent  a car, it is necessary to take into consideration the type of trip you are going to make, the number of people and, consequently, luggage. Guerin provides different types of cars for different types of trips. With Guerin's wide fleet of cars it will not be difficult to find the ideal companion for your trip. When making your choice, don't forget that it is inside the car that you will spend most of your time, so make the right decision. Rent a car in Portugal at Guerin. Feel at home.

It seems like it doesn't really matter that much, but this tip will be extremely useful for when you are on an isolated road, where you don't even have the company of the radio. And unlike the radio, a good playlist can keep up with every stage of your journey. Take into account all the moments you will go through during your road trip when creating your playlist, there will be calm and reflective moments, and others that are more agitated and exciting. The rhythm is yours. 

Before you set off, make sure you have all your documents in order. We don't want your road trip to cost too much. Organize your documents and those of the car in a folder: 

- your legal personal identification document

- valid driver's license

- valid insurance certificate

- the tax identification document.

On a road trip we do not lack time. We are not looking for the speed that highways provide, but the peace and quiet of national and secondary roads.  To get to know Portugal, the latter are the best options, allowing you to stop and enjoy the country's charms whenever you feel like it and, who knows, taking you to the destination of your next stay. Something essential for a road trip is a GPS. You may want to drive around aimlessly, but not lost, right? For paper fans, take a map with you or, for the more technological, a good GPS is the solution. When you go on an adventure with Guerin, you can add GPS as a complementary product when you book your vehicle online.

As we first mentioned, a road trip itinerary serves only as a base. To take a road trip you need to go with an open mind and a willingness to explore. You can't be afraid to take detours, see places that were not planned, and take risks. Usually, the result is quite positive. After all, these are unique trips that stay in your memory.

The hustle and bustle of hitting the road does not take the place of tranquility. There is room for everything. There will be quieter moments that will allow you to think and reflect on some pending issues. Who knows, maybe an important decision in your life will take place during this road trip. Make a list of resolutions that you want to see achieved in the short or long term. This road trip will allow you to have fun and relax, but it will also give you time to think and talk.

Driving along the N2 will introduce you to a new, never before explored country. There are 739,26 km, 35 municipalities, 11 mountains and 13 rivers to discover in an experience that will certainly be unique. Let yourself be carried away by the traditions, landscapes, and senses. You will not only travel over asphalt, the portuguese tables are also waiting for you, so go over them all. There is no reason not to live this experience. 

To know Portugal from one side to the other, is through the N16. Starting in Aveiro and ending in Vilar formoso, there are 224Km to absorb a bit of the best that each region has to offer.  14 municipalities of Guarda, Viseu and Aveiro can see their roads being discovered by tourists or portuguese. The N16 gives to know an interior of experiences that involve the 5 senses. What are you waiting for? Rent a car in Portugal at Guerin and hit the road.