If you are taking to the most popular part of Portugal this year while on holiday, nothing will allow you to enjoy the Algarve more and get the most out of your time on holiday as much as a car. Unfortunately, even with it's large tourist base, public transport leaves most wanting in the Algarve.

If you hire a car before you go, you can leave the airport and step right into your own vehicle. You are then free to travel wherever and whenever you feel you wish to, and do not have to rely on organised day trips or taxi's to get around.

You will be able to explore the glorious beaches and picturesque villages that are scattered in between them. So many of these little fishing towns offer an experience unmatched by the rest of the area as they still hold that old world charm that has been lost by the modern and updated tourist based majority.

Car hire will allow you easy access to Tavira, a town famous for it's very rich and evident history with it's medieval town planning and lovely old buildings. This is a very good way to soak up some Portuguese traditionalism. Another excellent choice for this is the ancient town of Loule, where you can enjoy the traditional market place and Roman relics still seen all over even today.

If you want to take advantage of the shopping and night life in Portimao, a car can allow you to walk around at your leisure and avoid the long queues for taxi's at the end of an evening.

For a more natural side of sight seeing you can take a driving tour of the dramatic and beautiful coastlines and very impressive Monchique mountains. These landscapes will certainly leave you impressed!

Aside from all of the fantastic natural offerings the Algarve has to offer, you will likely want to take advantage of the modern additions such as the large amount of water parks, zoos, marine parks and theme parks dotted all over the area. Car hire can certainly be a big help when choosing to go to one of these attractions as you do not have to leave or arrive at specific times, or rely on strangers not to make you late! Many of these attractions offer deals if you purchase tickets for several parks at once.

So, the Algarve will give you plenty to see and do, and having a car to your disposal will certainly make the pace of seeing your chosen attractions much faster and smoother. It is highly likely that with all of the deals available now it will work out cheaper than paying for Taxis and transport during your holiday.