What is the route?
Lisbon → Cascais → Guincho → Cabo da Roca → Lisbon. For the coastal approach to Cascais, choose the Marginal/N6. Check the route preview: navigation may offer a motorway instead. Cabo da Roca is accessible from the EN247.
Open the stops in Google Maps. Check live journey times and the selected roads before setting off.
Where should I stop?
1. Cascais
Park once and walk along the bay and through the town. This is a practical lunch stop before continuing along the coast.
2. Guincho
Stop for the beach and coastal views. Bring a layer for wind; keep swimming separate from your driving plan and follow the beach flags.
3. Cabo da Roca
Finish the outward drive at the clifftop viewpoint. Stay behind barriers and avoid exposed edges. A viewpoint stop and a lighthouse visit are different plans: check tickets and opening times if you want to enter the lighthouse.
What about parking and costs?
Choose marked visitor parking at each stop and read the signs before leaving the car. Check payment hours and maximum stay; do not assume beach or viewpoint parking is free. Keep bags out of sight.
Budget for fuel, parking and lunch, plus any tickets. If your chosen roads include tolls, check how your rental handles payment. There is no single fixed price for this day out.
Do I need to hire a car for the whole stay?
You can book it just for your driving days. Compare the total rental price, pickup hours and return time. Look for a €0 deposit and no-credit-card payment on the selected offer; check free cancellation separately.
Save Sintra’s palaces for another day if you want an unhurried coast trip. Here is the Sintra driving and parking guide.
Lisbon car rental: no deposit & no credit card
Compare available cars for your dates. Check the €0 deposit, accepted payment method, free-cancellation deadline and insurance on the selected offer.