Lagos Getting there & around

Getting around

Boat

In summer, ferries run to and fro across the estuary to the Meia Praia side from a landing just north of Praça do Infante.

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Car & motorcycle

Car, motorcycle & bicycle

Auto Jardim and Luzcar are local agencies offering competitive car-rental rates.

Auto Jardim (282 769 486; Rua Victor Costa e Silva 18a; 8.30am-noon & 2.30-7pm)

Luzcar (282 761 016; www.luzcar.com; Largo das Portas de Portugal 10; 9am-1pm & 3-6pm)

Motoride (282 761 720; Rua José Afonso 23) Hires out bikes, scooters and motorcycles.

Scooterent (282 769 716; Rua Victor Costa e Silva) You can hire, you’ve guessed it, scooters (50/125cc per three days from €50/65).

Drivers are advised to leave their cars on the riverfront Avenida dos Descobrimentos, or head for a free car park on the outskirts. Close to the centre, parking spaces are metered.

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Local transport

Taxi

You can call for taxis (282 763 587) or find them on Rua das Portas de Portugal.

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