Buying a car in France and import it in Portugal

Member since 22 October 2020

Onelove007Member11 December 2020 05:30:49

Hello everyone,

Last topic about this has more than 3 years so I was curious if there are any changes, restrictions or anything that could help me take my decision.
I am living in the country side near Lagos, (Odiáxere) and renting a car a the moment for 240€ per month will full insurance included..
I went through the process of finding a second hand car SUV , but most of them affordable around 3/5000€ are sold after 200000km. It is very expensive here compared to the French market (the only one I know..) I am afraid to spend my money on reparations in a long run..
So I was thinking of buying a car in France and import it in Algarve and see if the taxes are worth it but doesn't seem the case when I read the previous post .. I don't have the plan to buy a house this next coming year, I am expecting a baby for this summer and for now only a safe and affordable car would be great!! In fact I am not even sure I will stay in Portugal for a living in the next 2 years.
I have my residancy and NIF since September.
I'll appreciate any recommandation, or just discussing with like minded fellows about that
Best

Wilsonz Member

Member since 30 November 2020

WilsonzMember11 December 2020 05:50:23

Hi do you mind me asking where you rent your car from? I’m looking for affordable car rental

LorieAnneC Contributor

Member since 07 October 2020

LorieAnneCContributor11 December 2020 07:12:23

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I would also like to know where you are renting a car 🙂. Have you looked into buying in Spain?

Lorie

slugsurmamates Serial expat

Member since 10 February 2019

slugsurmamatesSerial expat11 December 2020 08:22:03

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I rent a car every month for around half that cost.
In fact, tomorrow, I take back my rental car that I have had since 15 November, and take another one until 09 January.
The cost of last month was £120 (Pounds Sterling), this month is £100.12.
I rent through Holidayautos.com. There is an App from Playstore too.
I am in Albufeira so I need to return and pick up to/from Faro Airport each month.
Their website allows you to choose other locations.
My stay in Portugal is usually only 6 months per year. Dec-June.
The costs do increase after March , maybe even up to 200Euro a month but I do not NEED a car in town so I don't rent if too expensive.
If you book more than 28-30 days a time then your prices go far higher.
I do not take the Intercity-Motorway option and although I have insurance included, I do not take the Waiver option which is very expensive
Cover for annual waver insurance is very cheap if you buy online. I think I pay around ,£50 a year for that annual cover and I recommend doing that in case of small accidents as company will retain your 900-1200 Euro deposit.
Hope this is helpful to some
If there is a lesser cost to rental or car ownership then please let me know....