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Travel Information
Language
Portuguese
Currency
EUR
Country code
351
Average car rental length
2 days
Economy car rental price
$9.98 / per day
Traffic direction
Right-hand
Speed limit out of town
90 - 100 km/h
56 - 62 mi/h
Speed limit within town
50 km/h
31 mi/h
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.05%
Why rent a car in Porto?
Porto is a great place to rent a car. Full of history, landmarks, and atmosphere, some visitors even prefer it to Lisbon! An awesome destination in its own right, the city also serves as a base from where to explore the rest of Northern Portugal.
One-Way Car Rentals in Porto
The most popular one-way rental options for pick up in Porto and drop off in another city include:
- From Porto to Lisbon - 785 offers from US$ 11.09 per day
- From Porto to Faro - 370 offers from US$ 11.09 per day
- From Porto to Albufeira - 141 offers from US$ 25.56 per day
- From Porto to Braga - 53 offers from US$ 16.13 per day
- From Porto to Viseu - 43 offers from US$ 23.08 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.
Useful city facts
- The second largest city in Portugal, Porto has the population of just 237,000 within city limits, but almost 2 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 destinations 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.
Traffic and parking tips
- 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 a day-trip
- 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 Granja, Miramar, and Aguda.
- 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.
Most popular rental types and 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 $98 per day
- Station wagons - from $43 per day
- Large cars - from $42 per day
- Medium cars - from $30 per day
- People Carriers/Vans - from $72 per day
- Premium cars - from $97 per day
- Small cars - from $19 per day
- SUVs - from $33 per day
How can I save money on my rental car?
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.
Top 20 Cities near Porto
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Lisbon Car Rentals from $2.23 per day278.1 km / 172.8 miles away
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Faro Car Rentals from $6.49 per day474.3 km / 294.7 miles away
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Almada Car Rentals from $8.85 per day289.9 km / 180.1 miles away
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Benfica Car Rentals from $14.62 per day281.6 km / 175.0 miles away
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Coimbra Car Rentals from $6.80 per day117.4 km / 73.0 miles away
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Vilamoura Car Rentals from $10.16 per day466.1 km / 289.6 miles away
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Quarteira Car Rentals from $7.19 per day467.1 km / 290.2 miles away
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Albufeira Car Rentals from $10.16 per day463.8 km / 288.2 miles away
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Portimao Car Rentals from $13.54 per day457.3 km / 284.2 miles away
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Cascais Car Rentals from $8.85 per day290.3 km / 180.4 miles away
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Setubal Car Rentals from $9.71 per day302.5 km / 188.0 miles away
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Braga Car Rentals from $8.57 per day40.6 km / 25.2 miles away
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Lisboa Car Rentals from $8.85 per day283.5 km / 176.2 miles away
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Lagos Car Rentals from $10.16 per day460.5 km / 286.1 miles away
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Estoril Car Rentals from $14.53 per day288.4 km / 179.2 miles away
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Aveiro Car Rentals from $8.57 per day67.7 km / 42.1 miles away
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Parede Car Rentals from $14.62 per day290.2 km / 180.3 miles away
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Leiria Car Rentals from $9.71 per day166.8 km / 103.7 miles away
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Viseu Car Rentals from $8.57 per day92.4 km / 57.4 miles away
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Armacao de Pera Car Rentals from $10.16 per day462.1 km / 287.1 miles away
Top 20 Locations near Porto
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Downtown Car Rentals from $5.94 per day
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Porto Sao Bento Railway station Car Rentals from $12.26 per day1.3 km / 0.8 miles away
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Porto Boavista Car Rentals from $12.26 per day1.8 km / 1.1 miles away
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Porto Campanha Railway Station Car Rentals from $7.85 per day2.5 km / 1.5 miles away
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Porto Airport Car Rentals from $3.54 per day11.6 km / 7.2 miles away
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Downtown Car Rentals from $8.57 per day47.2 km / 29.3 miles away
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Downtown Car Rentals from $8.57 per day57.6 km / 35.8 miles away
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Downtown Car Rentals from $8.57 per day81.3 km / 50.5 miles away
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Downtown Car Rentals from $8.57 per day106.3 km / 66.0 miles away
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Coimbra Train Station Car Rentals from $6.80 per day106.6 km / 66.2 miles away
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Downtown Car Rentals from $9.71 per day157.3 km / 97.7 miles away
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Downtown Car Rentals from $8.57 per day171.2 km / 106.4 miles away
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Lisbon Prior Velho Car Rentals from $9.95 per day267.5 km / 166.2 miles away
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Oriente Train Station Car Rentals from $8.85 per day268.9 km / 167.1 miles away
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Lisbon Airport Car Rentals from $2.23 per day269.0 km / 167.2 miles away
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Downtown Car Rentals from $14.62 per day272.7 km / 169.4 miles away
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Lisbon Alameda Car Rentals from $8.85 per day272.7 km / 169.5 miles away
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Downtown Car Rentals from $6.23 per day273.4 km / 169.9 miles away
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Lisbon R. Castilho Car Rentals from $8.85 per day274.5 km / 170.5 miles away
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Lisbon Hotel Tivoli Car Rentals from $10.17 per day274.7 km / 170.7 miles away
Map of Car Rental Locations
Which is the cheapest month to rent a car in Porto?
Car rental prices in Porto vary a lot according to the time of year. This graph compares month-to-month price changes to help you find the best offer.
Average Rental Price in Porto
The best month to rent a car in Porto is March (when prices for an Economy class start from $19.37). This is 52% cheaper than the yearly average and 71% cheaper than renting in January (when rental prices start at $66.40 for a Compact class). Knowing this can help you find the best price.
What’s the usual rental length in Porto?
Travel lengths vary from month to month: in January, travelers rent a car for an average of 10 days in September, the average rental period is 4 days.
Average Rental Length in Porto
What's the most popular month to rent a car in Porto?
While travelers visit Porto year-round, the most popular month for renting a car is February, and the least popular is October.
Popularity of Car Rental in Porto by Monthly Searches
Most Popular Car Models of Rental Suppliers
| Rental Agency | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Opo rent | Volkswagen Polo | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
| Drive on Holidays | VW Polo | 4 | 2 | Small cars |
| Ok Rent A Car | Renault Clio | 4 | 2 | Small cars |
| Ok Rent A Car | Fiat 500 | 3 | 1 | Small cars |
| Record-go | Seat Ibiza | 5 | 2 | Small cars |
| Surprice | Peugeot 108 | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
| Turisprime | VW Polo | 4 | 1 | Small cars |
| Ok Rent A Car | Nissan Juke | 5 | 2 | Small cars |
| Record-go | Fiat 500 Lounge | 4 | 1 | Small cars |
| Drive on Holidays | Volkswagen Up | 5 | 2 | Small cars |
Our Customers Reviews
TM
Portugal
Fiat Panda
October 13, 2020
Porto is spectacular
ER
Canada
Peugeot 308 SW
October 8, 2020
Beautiful country top to bottom.
JD
Belgium
Fiat Panda
August 24, 2020
Visiting Portugal is always like heaven.
MF
United States of America (USA)
Mercedes Benz E
February 24, 2020
Beautiful old city
JO
United States of America (USA)
Fiat Panda
February 14, 2020
WE rented two cars, each for a week. Both rentals with Discover Cars were fast, easy and the agents give excellent nservice
LM
Canada
Volkswagen Up
November 7, 2019
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.
MC
Canada
Peugeot 308 SW
October 11, 2019
Very nice airport
UR
Canada
Mini Cooper
October 9, 2019
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!
EG
United Kingdom
Ford Fiesta
September 21, 2019
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
August 19, 2019
We travelled around Portugal and you certainly need a car but the driving was easy.
SC
United Kingdom
Toyota Yaris
July 29, 2019
Porto is nice. So are most places in Portugal,... go and explore.
DK
United Kingdom
Citroen C1 2d
July 23, 2019
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
July 12, 2019
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
May 24, 2019
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
May 23, 2019
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
May 18, 2019
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
March 13, 2019
Best town to saty
HR
United Kingdom
Renault Megane
January 12, 2019
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
January 9, 2019
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
November 7, 2018
We loved the Douro valley region and a car was a necessity for sure!
Top 23 Suppliers in Porto in 2020
Interrent
+351229406124 / +351965038792 / +351211451381
Aeroporto Francisco Sá Carneiro (EN-107), s/n, 4470-558 Maia
Working hours
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Alamo
+351229415939
INTL APT FRANCISCO SA CARNEIRO,
Europcar
+351229482452
AEROPORTO DO PORTO
Working hours
Mon:06:30-23:59
Tue:06:30-23:59
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SADORENT
+351938559950 / +351938559949 / +351229448686
Rua de Julieta Ulbaldina Miranda, Lt.5, Maia
SIXT
+351255788199
Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport, 4470-558 Maia
Guerin
+351229415939
Aeroporto Internacional Francisco Sa Carneiro, 4470-558 Maia,
Working hours
Mon:08:00-20:00
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Keddy
+351229482452
AEROPORTO DO PORTO
Working hours
Mon:06:30-23:59
Tue:06:30-23:59
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Avis
+351229436900
Aeroporto Porto Francisco Sa Carneiro, 4470-558 Maia, Portugal
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Mon:08:00-22:00
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Budget
+351229436900
Porto Francisco Sá Carniero AeroportoFrancisco Sa Carneiro
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Alamo
+351229415939
Intl Apt Francisco Sa Carneiro
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Mon:07:00-23:59
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Cael
+351927815770
Avª Arq. Fernando Távora, 2021, 4470-628 Maia
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Mon:09:00-19:00
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Enterprise
+351229415939
INTL APT FRANCISCO SA CARNEIRO, MOREIRA MAIA
Ace Rent a car
+351961192943 / +18778223872
Avenida do Rent-a-Car, 4470-995 Moreira
Centauro
+351223160385 / +351308810777
Joaquim Alves de Sousa Moreira,148, 4470-573 Maia
Turisprime
+351210410376
Rua do Barreiro, 583
4470-583 Maia
Record-go
+351211357424
R. Óscar da Silva 3131, 4455-520 Perafita
Working hours
Mon:07:00-23:00
Tue:07:00-23:00
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Ok Rent A Car
+34902360636 / +351962739091
Avenida Mario Brito 4055, Perafita, 4455-496
Working hours
Mon:09:00-17:00
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Drive on Holidays
+351212697488
Drive on Holidays,Portugal, R. do Barreiro 583
Rhodium
+351211451595
Avenida do Rent-a-Car, 4470-995
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Mon:07:00-23:00
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GreenMotion
+351910601068
R. Manuel Pinto de Azevedo 301, Porto, 4100-321
Working hours
Mon:09:00-18:00
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Opo rent
+351961761966
Av. do Aeroporto 541, 4470-222 Moreira
Surprice
+351300509199
Junto ao Aeroporto do Porto, R. do Barreiro 492 Armazém D, 4470-573, 4470-573 Maia
Working hours
Mon:08:00-20:00
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Goldcar
+351211451595
On-Airport. Avenida Francisco Sá Carneiro (EN-107), s/n
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