Car Rental in Porto
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Cheapest Car Rental Rates
Porto Airport
Economy
Nissan Micra
or similar
$3.95
per day
Porto Airport
Economy Elite
Seat Ibiza
or similar
$4.84
per day
Porto Airport
Mini
Fiat 500
or similar
$4.93
per day
Porto Airport
Full-size
Peugeot 308 STW
or similar
$6.44
per day
Most Popular Car Rental Deals
Porto Airport
Compact SUV
Renault Captur
or similar
$7.21
per day
Porto Airport
Mini Elite Convertible
Fiat 500 Cabrio
or similar
$8.99
per day
Porto Airport
Compact Elite
Citroen C4
or similar
$12.98
per day
Porto Airport
Intermediate
Peugeot 308 SW Estate
or similar
$17.21
per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 10:16 AM on 9/14/24. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
Travel Information
Languages
Portuguese
Currency
EUR
Drive on
Right-hand side
Country code
+351
Average car rental price
$8 per day
Average car rental length
9 days
Speed limit within town
20 - 50 km/h or 12 - 31 mph
Speed limit out of town
90 - 120 km/h or 56 - 75 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.05%
Average gas price
$2.01 per liter or $7.61 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$1.82 per liter or $6.89 per gallon
Highest gas price
$2.21 per liter or $8.37 per gallon
Why rent a car in Porto?
Porto is a great place to rent a car. Full of history, landmarks, and atmosphere, some visitors even prefer it to Lisbon! An awesome destination in its own right, the city also serves as a base from where to explore the rest of Northern Portugal.
One-Way Car Rentals in Porto
The most popular one-way rental options for pick up in Porto and drop off in another city include:
- From Porto to Lisbon - 785 offers from $10.51 per day
- From Porto to Faro - 370 offers from $10.51 per day
- From Porto to Albufeira - 141 offers from $24.24 per day
- From Porto to Viseu - 43 offers from $21.89 per day
- From Porto to Braga - 53 offers from $15.30 per day
Top ways to enter Porto
- Porto Airport: Second busiest in Portugal, Porto Airport serves many destinations all across Europe, as well as some in North Africa and North America.
- Vigo Airport: The city of Vigo in the Spanish region of Galicia is just next door to Portugal. Porto can be reached in about two hours. Note that if you’re coming from Vigo to Porto, you’ll have to cross a national border, so check with your car rental provider first to make sure they allow it.
- Santiago de Compostela Airport: Another Galician airport, located in the famous pilgrimage center Santiago, is about three hour ride from Porto. Note that if you’re coming from Vigo to Porto, you’ll have to cross a national border, so check with your car rental provider first to make sure they allow it.
- Lisbon Airport: Portugal’s busiest airport in the nation’s capital has connections to all the world continents and is just about three hour ride south of Porto.
City facts
- The second largest city in Portugal, Porto has a population of just 237,000 within city limits, but 1.7 million people live in the city’s metropolitan area.
- Located on the coast of the Atlantic Ocean, Porto has warm, dry summers and mild, rainy winters. The average high temperature is 13.8 °C (56.8 °F) in January, the coldest month, and 25.7 °C (78.3 °F) in August, the warmest, with individual summer days getting significantly hotter than that.
Top sights and activities
- The Stock Exchange Palace. Perhaps the most famous Porto landmark, Palácio da Bolsa has everything from the fabled Arab room to a port-wine tasting hall and artefacts of Portugal’s glorious trading and maritime past.
- Porto Cathedral. First built in the 13th century, this cathedral is a mix of architectural styles and an important place in the city’s history. Thanks to its location, it provides an amazing view of the rest of Porto.
- Livraria Lello. This old bookshop has often been called the most beautiful in Europe. Visitors admire its spiral staircase and unique design, but the book collection is not too shabby, either. You’ll have to buy a €5 voucher to enter, but you can spend in on books once you’re in.
- Portuguese Center of Photography. Situated in one of the most beautiful buildings in the city, this museum is dedicated to the beginnings of photography in Portugal, as well as the works of the most important contemporary photographers. A lot of the exhibition material is documentary, providing insight not just into the photography itself, but also into various pages of Portuguese history. The museum website is only available in Portuguese but provides some info about what to expect.
- Museum of Sacred Art and Archaeology. Another notable institution in another stunning building, this museum has found a home in the northern wing of São Lourenço Church. As suggested by the name, many of the artifacts are of religious nature, though there are also some that date back all the way to the Roman days of Portugal. The museum is very near the Douro riverfront and many other notable Porto landmarks.
- Dom Luís I Bridge. The Dom Luís I Bridge is a metal arch bridge that spans the Douro River and connects the city center to Vila Nova de Gaia, where many of Porto's famous port wine cellars are located. Completed in 1886, this 272 meters long (894 feet) bridge has become an icon of Porto. Walking across it should be on every Porto bucket list!
- This is just a small sample — check out this Porto guide for more things to see and do there.
Traffic and parking
- The speed limit inside the city is 50 km/h, although in certain areas it may be reduced to 30 km/h. Unlike with inter-city roads, the urban speed limit isn't lowered during bad weather.
- Outside of the city the speed limit depends on the type of the road. Highways are limited to 130 km/h, 4-lane expressways to 110 km/h, and 2- or 3-lane roads to 90 km/h. During the rain the limits are respectively lowered to 110 km/h, 100 km/h, and 80 km/h. The general speed limit is lowered to 50 km/h during heavy fog or other cases of bad visibility.
- The insurance and car documentation needs to be in the car whenever you’re driving.
- If you’re the driver, you need to have your passport or ID card with you at all times.
- Using the mobile phone while driving is banned in Portugal, even with a hands-free system.
- The legal alcohol limit is 0.05% for experienced drivers and 0.02% for novice drivers.
- The emergency number, like elsewhere in the European Union, is 112.
Toll roads
A lot of motorways in Portugal are subject to toll fees. See Portugal's official toll road website site for maps and fees.
Ideas for day trips
- Braga. About an hour’s drive northeast, Braga justifies its reputation as a religious center with many beautiful churches and cathedrals. However, there’s also a more hip element to it, as the city recently had the title of European Youth Capital for a year.
- Beaches. Driving further down the coast will get you to beautiful secluded spots or surfing centers like Nazaré, but even in the near vicinity of Porto you can find great beaches like Foz do Douro, Praia de Matosinhos, Praia da Granja, Praia dos Ingleses.
- Peneda-Gerês National Park. About an hour’s drive north of Porto, this nature park is home to such diverse wildlife as wolves, emerald lizards and honey buzzards, and is a beautiful green area to explore and relax in.
- Viana do Castelo. Located an hour’s drive north of Porto, very close to the border with Spain, Viana is best known for the Basilica of Santa Luzia. Impressive in its own right, the mountaintop church provides amazing views of the Lima River and the Atlantic Ocean below. There are other reasons to visit, too, not least the Gil Eanes Naval Museum near the city’s docks and the city’s several blue flag beaches.
- Douro Valley. This famous wine region is a must-visit from Porto and is only a little over an hour away. It can be reached by car, train, boat, or tour. They are renowned for their port wine production and cute villages along the way.
Most popular cars
The most popular rental car in Portugal is the VW Polo, followed by the Ford Fiesta and the Fiat 500. The most popular rental car types are economy, mini, and compact.
Further destinations
For more about traveling around Portugal with a rental car, check out our complete guide.
- Lisbon. Nation’s capital and Porto’s great rival is just as charming, but different in lifestyle, architecture, and atmosphere. Some travelers prefer Porto, while others fall in love with Lisbon, but you can say you’ve truly been to Portugal only if you’ve visited them both.
- Coimbra. First settled by the Romans and important during the medieval times, Coimbra boasts one of the world’s oldest universities and an impressively delicious local cuisine.
- Galicia. Just north of Porto, Spain’s westernmost region is home to wild nature more similar to Scotland than Barcelona, distinct local character, and beautiful cities like Santiago de Compostela, Vigo, and A Coruña. You'll have to cross the international border to visit Galicia, so ask your rental car provider in advance if they permit it.
Car rental prices in Porto
- Convertibles - from $9 per day
- Station wagons - from $6 per day
- Large cars - from $19 per day
- Medium cars - from $7 per day
- Vans - from $30 per day
- Premium cars - from $24 per day
- Small cars - from $4 per day
- SUVs - from $6 per day
Money-saving and other tips
There are things you can do to get a good rental car deal in Porto:
- Compare rates of different rental car providers
- Book your rental car well in advance
- Plan your route before you go
- Know your fuel and mileage requirements
- Visit on the month when the rental prices are the cheapest. According to our data, visiting Porto is the cheapest in March when renting a car is about 48% cheaper than the yearly average.
- Check out our list of the best rental companies in Porto.
Fact checked by
Megan Starr & Aram Vardanyan
Megan & Aram is a travel blog run by two friends that have been helping people travel the world since 2010. They have visited well over 100 countries together and share a special passion for lesser-known destinations, as well as the Nordics. Megan is currently based in Germany and Aram is based in Armenia. They run 4 destination-specific websites in addition to Megan & Aram.
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Map of Car Rental Locations
What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Porto?
Car rental prices in Porto vary by time of year. This graph shows the average prices per month to help you find the best time of year to rent.
Average rental costs per day in Porto
The cheapest month to rent a car in Porto is January (when prices average $9.39 per day). This is 51% cheaper than the yearly average and 76% cheaper than renting in August (when prices average $39.94).
This information can help you identify the low season. But these are only average numbers. How much your car rental will cost will depend on the type of vehicle you rent, how long you’ll rent it for, and how far ahead you book. Simply enter your dates in the form at the top of the page to see the exact prices.
This information can help you identify the low season. But these are only average numbers. How much your car rental will cost will depend on the type of vehicle you rent, how long you’ll rent it for, and how far ahead you book. Simply enter your dates in the form at the top of the page to see the exact prices.
What’s the usual rental length in Porto?
How long travelers keep their rental cars for varies from month to month: in July, the average renter keeps their car for 11 days, and in November, they keep their car for 7 days.
Average number of rental days in Porto
What's the most popular month to rent a car in Porto?
Based on the number of searches by our customers, the most popular month for renting a car in Porto is August, and the least popular is January.
Monthly searches in Porto by pick-up date relative to the average
Car rental information
| Car rental locations | 6 |
| Airport locations | 1 |
| Popular suppliers | Drive on Holidays, Drive&Go, Rent-a-Star, Goldcar, Record-go |
| Popular car categories | Small cars, SUVs, Medium cars, Large cars |
| Lowest price | $4 per day |
| Cheapest supplier | Ok Mobility |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rent-a-Star | Mercedes Benz A Class | 5 | 2 | Large cars |
| Drive&Go | Seat Ibiza | 4 | 1 | Small cars |
| Drive on Holidays | Volkswagen Polo | 4 | 2 | Small cars |
| Drive on Holidays | Renault Captur | 5 | 2 | SUVs |
| Goldcar | Fiat Panda | 3 | 2 | Small cars |
| Drive&Go | Peugeot 308 | 5 | 3 | Medium cars |
| Record-go | Seat Ibiza | 5 | 2 | Small cars |
| Klass Wagen | Volkswagen Polo | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
| Goldcar | Opel Corsa | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
| Record-go | Fiat 500 | 3 | 1 | Small cars |
Our customers' reviews
Because we want to make sure each review listed here is left by a real customer, we don’t have the option to post a review here. Instead, we ask each and every customer to leave a review after they return their rental car. This way, you know that all reviews are authentic.
AD
United States of America (USA)
Peugeot 308
9/5/24
AK
United Kingdom
Hyundai Ioniq
9/3/24
JM
Canada
BMW X1
8/17/24
MA
Canada
Mercedes Benz A Class
8/1/24
SW
Netherlands
Peugeot 308
7/5/24
We wend to Nationaal park Peneda-Geres, it was beautyful
TC
Canada
Nissan Qashqai
6/29/24
Very much everything
PB
Spain
Renault Megane
6/24/24
Portugal is a country worth visiting. Everything was perfect
PM
Iceland
Citroen C4 Cactus
6/23/24
VB
Czech Republic
Seat Ibiza
6/16/24
Business trip.
ED
Canada
Mercedes Benz A Class
6/13/24
NB
Italy
Volkswagen T7 Multivan
6/2/24
KH
United States of America (USA)
Nissan Leaf
5/27/24
Drove from Porto to Duoro region. Highly recommend!
LM
United Kingdom
Peugeot 2008
5/3/24
Golf!
JM
United States of America (USA)
Seat Ibiza
4/18/24
Unfortunately, this time around, was for 2 funerals.
KW
Sweden
Mercedes Benz A Class
3/28/24
HAPPY TO BE BACK IN PORTUGAL SINCE NOT BEEN THERE FOR MORE THEN TEN YEARS, SAME GOOD OLD NICE COUNTRY
GS
Netherlands
Citro?n C3
2/26/24
SD
France
Ford Puma Aut.
2/22/24
We had a Fiat 500x Hybrid which is not very pleasant to drive as the car is not getting a smooth switch when going from electric to standard thermic. However in terms of space and comfort it was good enough. I would have liked to have more choice between cars when picking up from Sixt. Otherwise we enjoyed the back roads in Portugal which are quite empty (but not in very good shape) and the scenery as well as the sun, food and wine
AC
Canada
Mercedes Benz CLA
2/19/24
It was mostly visiting family
SH
United Kingdom
Fiat Panda
12/13/23
Visiting family
HD
Netherlands
Volkswagen T-Roc
11/19/23
Had a wonderfull time in the inland of portugal, in the Serra de Estrela area. Nice friendly people. Nice local restaurants, like Figo Preto in Midões.
AD
Belgium
Peugeot 2008
11/9/23
We visit family and Chaves
MC
South Africa
Peugeot 308
11/9/23
Working trip so no time for other activities.
DV
Portugal
Volkswagen Polo
11/8/23
Majorly working. Comfortable driving no incident. Car sleeping always in garage
VB
Lithuania
Seat Ibiza
11/5/23
I've got everything I planned and car did not broke down. All good! :)
CD
Portugal
Peugeot 308
10/27/23
Fantastic Douro Wine Route
BL
France
Hyundai i30
10/19/23
All was good
JF
United States of America (USA)
Volkswagen Polo
10/19/23
Great time
CH
Canada
Toyota Auris
10/18/23
Very easy to drive in Portugal. We stayed away from the big cities. We loved having a car to explore the beaches on the west coast of Portugal.
RD
Luxembourg
Seat Ibiza
10/18/23
Marriage
AV
United States of America (USA)
Mini One
10/14/23
The highways were great. The scenery, food and wine were wonderful. Loved Portugal.
AB
United States of America (USA)
Renault Clio
10/13/23
We drove all over Portugal and some areas were a little tricky. Glad we opted for a small vehicle.
CV
Canada
Renault Clio
10/11/23
We had the car for the full month. We lived driving the car we were given. Great experience dealing with the car agents.
MA
United States of America (USA)
BMW X1
10/3/23
Trip was great overall. Portugal is a great country to visit. We had a computer related problem with the car which was not handled well by the offices outside of Drivalia’s main office in Lisbon.
NA
Portugal
Fiat 500
9/28/23
I rented a small car in northern Portugal to find parking is much easier and to drive in older towns and cities. I find highways are in great condition and that why you are paying a tolls. I loved northern Portugal the landscape, history, food and the people. I will definitely come back again and again. Obrigada Portugal 🇵🇹
JR
Canada
Volkswagen Polo
9/24/23
LOVE PORTUGAL!!
AB
Canada
Volkswagen Polo
9/20/23
Visited Peniche and the Berlengas Island. Amazing!
DS
United States of America (USA)
Fiat 500 Hybrid
9/18/23
The service!! Fast lines easy checking easy return!
NG
Netherlands
Renault Captur
9/16/23
We toured a large portion of the north of Portugal going up and down the mountains and valleys and because we stayed off the highways and ventured onto the n-routes we saw amazing views and sights! On the way we made new friends, experienced lovely meals and saw a beautiful side of Portugal!
MN
Slovakia
Fiat 500
9/9/23
Great, coastal trip. Portugal is beautiful.
LC
United States of America (USA)
Peugeot 3008
9/7/23
Traveling through Portugal was a great experience , the roads are excellent , some streets are narrow in the cities but we were able to manage them , loved Portugal
SB
United States of America (USA)
Nissan Qashqai
9/3/23
Portugal easy to get around, better highways than the US.
FT
Ireland
Audi A3
9/3/23
Porto is a fantastic city. So much to do.well worth a visit
PC
United Kingdom
Fiat Panda
8/30/23
Porto is livery as is the Douro valley. Lots to do in both areas. Lovely people too
RB
Italy
Volkswagen Polo
8/22/23
We made a Portugal tour from Porto to Porto, we go South until Faro and North to Braga….nice cities and the Algarve natural scenarios are amazing.
AT
United States of America (USA)
Renault Twingo
8/22/23
Portugal was amazing not enough time!
BZ
United Kingdom
Mercedes-Benz B Class
8/15/23
Wedding trip.
SD
Ireland
Audi A3
8/14/23
Duaro Valley ....beautiful
AV
Belgium
Seat Arona
8/3/23
Nice roads all over Portugal and amazing country to visit on a road trip mode
DF
United Kingdom
Seat Ibiza
8/1/23
SZ
Netherlands
Volkswagen T-Roc
7/30/23
Overall good service, discovery cars is a broker but very responsive to any enquiries
JK
United States of America (USA)
Fiat 500 Cabrio
7/27/23
We had a great trip up into the Douro Valley!
JD
United States of America (USA)
Fiat 500
7/22/23
Definitely worth to take the smallest car In Portugal to be able to park almost anywhere, the inconvenience of a small car there is the lack of power when you go up hills.
For 2 person with small luggage it is fine.
Porto and Lisbon we took the free guided tour and it was great and interesting.
LS
Canada
Volkswagen Polo
7/18/23
HD
Brazil
Volkswagen Polo
7/9/23
The best was to participate the São João Party also São Pedro Party. São João was amazing. Many balons in the sky, all the people very happy with their families. Unforgettable!!!
DA
United Kingdom
Smart ForFour
7/3/23
We followed the 2 main routes along the Douro river. Fantastic scenery, plenty places to stop along the way, pretty villages, slow pace, National Park worth a visit too.
LD
United Arab Emirates
Hyundai Kauai
7/2/23
Great car with big boot for the luggages
AO
United States of America (USA)
Volvo XC90
6/24/23
Portugal is beautiful. People are friendly.
AB
United States of America (USA)
Fiat 500
6/18/23
Great value lunches and dinners
PS
Netherlands
Citroen C4 Cactus
6/16/23
Great and fast service
CS
United Kingdom
Renault Captur
6/16/23
Two days short due to French Air Traffic control strike, so didn't do as much as hopped, but got around well with mix of metro and car. Could probably have left off car rental for time in Porto, but used it to see a bit extra. Gorgeous white sand beaches with good facilities. Mountains very nice.
SS
Canada
BMW 1-series
6/15/23
Drive to Douro Valley was excellent.
ET
United Kingdom
Renault Captur
6/14/23
WK
Isle of Man
Renault Clio
6/12/23
Great time exploring the Duoro Valley and Porto
BA
Australia
Citroen C4 Cactus
6/2/23
There were several days we didn’t need to use the car at all but having a car and driving around the Douro Valley was a must and also the Algarve region.
HM
United States of America (USA)
Mercedes-Benz C-Class Wagon
5/30/23
History and Art
AL
Canada
Ford Focus
5/25/23
Grutas de Maie, Sauropod tracks in limestone surface. My laundry was done in Estremoz for a very reasonable price.
RN
Portugal
Mercedes Benz A Class
5/23/23
During the 4 days, we've discovered Lisbon and its surroundings (Sintra and Cascais), the coast to the North (with a fantastic spot North of Figuera da Foz) and the Douro Valley. Portugal is a fantastic country...
ES
United States of America (USA)
Peugeot 2008
5/22/23
After our first week in northern Portugal we went to Galacia. We rented Airbnbs as we traveled and every home ended up being awesome. Not many owners spoke English but with Google Translate we got on well. This allowed us to see places we didn’t know existed. We hired guides in a few places for very reasonable fees and had some amazing hikes and tours of villages off the beaten track. Our 3 weeks were awesome.
MD
United States of America (USA)
Renault Clio
5/18/23
Wine tasting and seeing Evora.
JA
United States of America (USA)
Volkswagen Polo
5/16/23
Exploring Portugal
HP
South Korea
BMW 3 Series
5/9/23
Costa Nova's coastal visit was so impressive, and Braga's Jesus Cathedral was beautiful.
JN
United States of America (USA)
Renault Clio
4/18/23
Beautiful driving through the countryside of Portugal and Spain!
MB
Portugal
Volkswagen Polo
4/18/23
It is just a trip to be with family
CB
Netherlands
MB A-Class Aut.
4/17/23
Nice experiences about the city Porto, good environment, really enjoyed the food. Weather conditions could be better but that was it.
AJ
United States of America (USA)
Renault Clio
4/16/23
The car handled well with no issues
MS
Brazil
Jeep Renegade
4/14/23
Portugal os amazing!
GJ
United States of America (USA)
Ford Puma
4/9/23
Beautiful amazing Portugal
FV
Netherlands
Seat Ibiza
4/1/23
Good
LM
Canada
Volkswagen Golf STW
3/30/23
Visited Porto Aveiro Coimbra Nazaré Fátima all great places people must see. Watched a Ronaldo game in Lisbon. Good experience not enough time
AP
France
Renault Kadjar
3/2/23
Porto is just SUBLIM.
JB
Australia
Renault Clio
3/1/23
Great time
WB
South Africa
Peugeot 308 SW
1/7/23
Drove to Guimarães and averio sand also around Porto. All lovely has amazing food
RD
United States of America (USA)
Volkswagen Up
12/2/22
Exploring Schist villages in central Portugual.
YN
Malaysia
Mercedes Benz V Class
11/20/22
It would be much better by renting the auto toll machine as the post office is close during the weekends.
MP
Germany
VW Polo
11/17/22
I picked up the car at Porto to go for a short trip to attend a friend's wedding not so far from Lisbon. The car was great and I was positively surprised also by the quality of the roads in Portugal. I will for sure get back to Portugal to some next road trips ;)
JD
Canada
Renault Clio
11/1/22
Everything was good, just found the restaurant prices have double since we were there (Covid) happened. Cost of gas and road tolls were more also. Cost of living has happened worldwide
LM
Canada
Mercedes CLA
10/27/22
Just back home
MP
United States of America (USA)
Renault Clio
10/26/22
Great restaurants nature waterfalls futebol stadiums and beautiful friendly people.
SM
Canada
Audi A1
10/24/22
Portugal is a great country with beautiful cities to explore and magnificent cathedrals, natural parks to spend the time. As well great hotels and very tasty restaurants!
JS
United States of America (USA)
Hyundai i30
10/18/22
Portugal is a beautiful country with calm, kind and and generous people. 2+ week trip visiting: Lisbon, Porto, the Douro Valley (wine tasting and natural beauty) and the Algarve.
MM
United States of America (USA)
BMW 3 Series STW
10/17/22
Travel up the Duoro River Valley to discover the quintas that produce delicious Port wine an you observe the magnificent scenery.
MC
Canada
Peugeot 3008
10/12/22
No comment
AG
United States of America (USA)
Seat Alhambra
10/11/22
Portugal is a beautiful country! People are friendly, food was delicious, and all our accommodations were great. Highly recommend a trip to this country.
KH
United States of America (USA)
Fiat 500 Convertible
10/7/22
The beaches are beautiful. The road can be a bit difficult to drive since it’s super hilly and many one way streets. Parking in town can be difficult.
AP
Canada
Fiat 500
10/7/22
Spent most time in mountains.
VD
France
Volkswagen Up
9/30/22
JA
United States of America (USA)
Seat Arona
9/26/22
Drove from Porto to Salema. The car was perfect for that drive!
WM
United States of America (USA)
Opel Corsa
9/17/22
Finding return location was a challenge but that could have been my GPS.
PA
Spain
Renault Clio
8/29/22
I was surprised to have to pay a fee for going across the border but otherwise I am satisfied with the experience.
AB
Canada
Seat Ibiza
8/10/22
I recommend this place for car rental, easy and helpful, very busy so need to be patient
KB
United Kingdom
VW Polo
7/20/22
Agueira Da Beira is a great place to visit
BN
Canada
VW Polo
7/1/22
Via Verde is a must in Portugal
RS
United States of America (USA)
Citro?n C3
6/26/22
Easy to rent
MR
United States of America (USA)
Seat Arona
6/23/22
Super friendly staff and very helpful.
MB
United States of America (USA)
VW Polo
6/19/22
Portugal by car is a good choice. We were able to visit Porto, Sintra, Coimbra, Lisbon and the Algarve, among other places. We stayed at different b&bs, including a house boat! The Biblioteca at the University in Coimbra and botanical gardens. Roman ruins, Moors castle...
CE
United States of America (USA)
Seat Arona
6/8/22
Driving down the western coast to the Algarve region, having the car was a must.
HG
United States of America (USA)
BMW X1 SUV
6/4/22
Very easy to drive in Portugal and Spain. It’s worth it since both countries have awesome little towns and beautiful landscapes. The roads are impeccable.
RS
United States of America (USA)
Seat Alhambra
5/11/22
If you can - plan a weekend in Spain. It's an easy drive from Portugal and so much to see on the way and once you arrive.
JP
Portugal
Seat Leon
5/5/22
Very good
RM
Canada
Toyota Yaris
11/29/21
Car died on me the night before departing flight. Guerin dealt with this efficiently.
LM
Canada
Volkswagen Up
11/11/21
Tyres on first car were not road worthy No problem switching to another car
Hopefully they were changed out for the next client
BK
Hungary
Kia Stonic
11/2/21
Travelling by car make it possible to visit places between Port and Lisbon like Fatima, Guimares (not in the same direction actually) , Cabo da Roca or Capela do Senhor da Pedra.
PD
Canada
Ford Fiesta
9/13/21
It was very easy driving the highways in Portugal, the narrow city streets were a bit tricky, but not impossible! Picking up and returning our car was very easy, the car we got was in excellent shape and a very smooth ride.
HC
Belgium
Renault Clio
9/12/21
Route N222
AO
Portugal
VW Polo
8/19/21
I visited Alcobaça, approximately 2h (200km) from Porto and fell in love with the city.
TM
Portugal
Fiat Panda
10/13/20
Porto is spectacular
ER
Canada
Peugeot 308 SW
10/8/20
Beautiful country top to bottom.
JD
Belgium
Fiat Panda
8/24/20
Visiting Portugal is always like heaven.
MS
Netherlands
VW Polo
2/25/20
Did not visit Porto
MF
United States of America (USA)
Mercedes Benz E
2/24/20
Beautiful old city
JO
United States of America (USA)
Fiat Panda
2/14/20
WE rented two cars, each for a week. Both rentals with Discover Cars were fast, easy and the agents give excellent nservice
CE
Iceland
Peugeot 308 SW
2/6/20
There's traffic at some times, normal like in all urban city's. Car allows you to Explore and travel freely in the town and country.
LM
Canada
Volkswagen Up
11/7/19
We flew into Porto and used the rental car to tour Portugal. The highways are amazing but most are tolled so it can be pricey.
UR
Canada
Mini Cooper
10/9/19
The whole country of Portugal is beautiful and a must on the bucket list. Portugal's road sytem is modern, fast and far reaching. It is the only way to explore the country. Forget the tours, bues and trains. Rent a car!
FG
Canada
VW Polo
10/5/19
We took a taxi from downtown to the store and the cost was 11 euros to guet there. You pay less because the store is located 15 minutes from the center town but it worth it
EG
United Kingdom
Ford Fiesta
9/21/19
Drove to Serra da Estrela hence I rented a car. Wonderful views, nice and polite locals, good food, plenty of nature to be seen. Will definitely do it again.
SD
United Kingdom
Citroen C1 2d
8/19/19
We travelled around Portugal and you certainly need a car but the driving was easy.
SC
United Kingdom
Toyota Yaris
7/29/19
Porto is nice. So are most places in Portugal,... go and explore.
DK
United Kingdom
Citroen C1 2d
7/23/19
We tend to travel around and the motorways and main roads were quiet and excellent. There are frequent tolls but they are not too expensive. We did not use the car in Porto itself but this is normal for us wherever we are we prefer to use public transport to cities to not have to worry about parking.
JS
United Kingdom
Fiat Panda
7/12/19
No need for a car in the city of Porto. But if you are venturing further afield a rented car is essential and the motorways are great and easy to use. Some of the roads in rural towns are VERY narrow so a small car is an advantage.
SM
United Kingdom
Peugeot 108
5/24/19
You only need a car if you are leaving Porto. Driving in the city is hectic; but the mountains an hour away are amazing.
BZ
Latvia
Renault Captur
5/23/19
If going for mountains and high speed roads, diesel + automatic gear should be considered. But not all fuel tanks in small villages offer diesel.
AD
United Kingdom
Peugeot 108
5/18/19
Porto is the neighbour town where I’ve born and i’ve enjoyed the weekend nights in Porto in my twenties. Worked in Porto almost for ten years, and still, it is the city that I can call home. I’m living abroad and when I return to Porto for the holidays, a car is essential. And this was my first on car hiring.
NP
Portugal
Seat Ibiza
3/13/19
Best town to saty
HR
United Kingdom
Renault Megane
1/12/19
We were driving direct to Spain, we were pre-warned of cross border charge. Appeared that the only way to pay for tolls in portugal was to purchase a transponder for use in the car as the option of paying tolls at a shop within 48 hours of accruing the charges was impossible as we were traveling back to porto on day of flying back home.
GP
United Kingdom
Renault Clio
1/9/19
Definitely one of the best combinations of City and Beach break across Europe.
Food is cheap and very tasty...
Pleasant sight seeing experience all around
AD
United Kingdom
Chevrolet Spark
11/7/18
We loved the Douro valley region and a car was a necessity for sure!
JW
United Kingdom
VW Transporter
10/30/18
Take the coast roads when you can , will find great little beaches bars and towns etc
MA
Canada
Ford Fiesta
10/9/18
Do rent a car and travel the country, it is very beautiful and lots of history and great beaches. People are friendly, helpful and all young people speak English.
Make sure you have a GPS and a transponder.
As for rental car agencies, there are some that rent cheap but get you in other ways. Do your home work. I have dealt with drive on holidays before and so far I am pleased. Hope it stays that way.
HC
Canada
Ford Fiesta
10/4/18
I was very impressed how the city is layed out
LP
United States of America (USA)
Ford Focus
9/30/18
I would recommend the toll reader for any car. Also a GPS was a great tool.
RW
United Kingdom
VW Golf
9/30/18
Porto is relatively cheap to drive a car around particular as parking costs are low. If you're visiting Portugal as a whole, certainly drive around to the smaller cities for a real immersive experience with the locals. Also I would recommend paying the set "Via Verde" autotoll as it saves going to the post office to pay the toll fees. If the ViaVerde is activated, do not worry about using the tolls all the time, quickest way to get around the country!
KM
Bulgaria
VW Polo
9/29/18
Very nice city. Liked more than Lisbon. Watching the sunset from the bridge was probably the best part. Don't miss out the bridge climbing attraction (at a different bridge)
SB
Canada
Citroen C3
9/28/18
We did over 1600 kms of driving through Porto, Douro Region, Cambria, Nazare, Sintra, Lisbon, Lagos, Albufeira, Carvoeira, Evora and Obidos. Renting a car with Android Auto or Apple Car Play is very useful but it is important to know in advance if the car has such features. We had a Garmin GPS for backup but found that it was not accurate enough in smaller towns like Evora or Obidos. It also did not offer the shortest routest that Waze provided. We got a Vodafon Sim card and data plan to help make the navigation in the very narrow old streets less stressful.
KD
Croatia
VW Up!
9/18/18
if you are going to drive all around Portugal then I recommend that you hire a car, but If you are staying in Lisbon or Porto I would not recommend you to hire a car, becouse those two cities have excellent public transport, metro, tram,bus,taxi,uber, and parking is not easy in Lisbon. But if you go on a trip like I did, and you travel 1700km from Porto to Lisbon, to Faro and all other places. I would highly recommend that you pick a rent a car.
AD
United Kingdom
VW Golf
9/10/18
Porto is a great city to visit and very economical to eat and stay and you will not need a car to get around.
We only hired a car as we left Porto to go north to Villa and tour the northern coastal towns and Spain.
TC
United States of America (USA)
Fiat 500
9/5/18
It is great to have the freedom of having a car even though so many told me it is impossible to get around in the cities. It was true for the most part but I liked the flexibility to park it or use it depending on where I was going at any given time. It is by far safe to drive in Portugal and if you stay away from the historical streets and use public transportation for those areas you will be glad you did.
CP
United States of America (USA)
Mercedes Benz A Class 5d
8/27/18
Beautiful city, amazing people
MS
United States of America (USA)
Mitsubishi Space Star
8/27/18
Porto itself you don’t really need a car but being able to travel out into the Duoro wine region is great and having a car make it pretty easy.
MD
Canada
Renault Clio
8/5/18
Great for visiting,I go every year.
MD
Canada
Ford Fiesta
8/4/18
Wonderful city for tourism.
LP
Canada
Renault Megane Sports Tourer
6/6/18
I didn't drive in Porto, I picked up the car when leaving to Lisbon and Faro
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