Located about 25kms east of the Portuguese coast is Pombal, a moderate sized city of less than 20,000 people. The city lies in the province of Leiria, and sits approximately 100kms north of Lisbon. Visitors wanting to see the city and its surrounds can find cheap car hire at Pombal.

There are several major roadways that pass through, around, and near the city of Pombal. Expressway 01 sits only three kilometres west of the city, and can be accessed via the N237 and IC8 highways. The N237 and N1 both travel through Pombal, as the N1 runs north-south and the N237 runs east-west.

The city boasts a number of accommodation options for guests. Most of found in Pombal’s central area, near the town’s train station. Some hotels in the city include Hotel Pombalense and Hotel Cristal Marinha. Although these hotels are quite simple, they are also comfortable and inexpensive.

With car rental at Pombal, guests can easily venture throughout the town. Some of the most fascinating sites on offer include the Church of Sao Martinho and the stunning Church of Santa Maria do Castelo. An old town castle also provides an interesting look at the city’s history, resting above the township.

Visitors wanting to get away from the city of Pombal can travel to various towns and villages around Leiria province. Car hire at Pombal provides convenient, stylish and affordable transportation for sightseers. Within a few kilometres of Pombal lay many attractive towns, including Figuerio dos Vinhos, Monte Real and Praia da Vieira.