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Cheapest Car Rental Rates

Porto Airport Car Rental
Mini
Chevrolet Spark or similar
Chevrolet Spark
  • 5
  • 1
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Man.
Drive&Go
$5.71 per day
Porto Airport Car Rental
Mini Elite
Fiat 500 or similar
Fiat 500
  • 4
  • 1
  • 3
  • A/C
  • Man.
Klass Wagen
$6.29 per day
Porto Airport Car Rental
Economy
Peugeot 108 or similar
Peugeot 108
  • 4
  • 1
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
Ok Mobility
$7.11 per day
Porto Airport Car Rental
Compact
Seat Leon or similar
Seat Leon
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
Record-go
$9.70 per day

Most Popular Car Rental Deals

Porto Airport Car Rental
Standard Elite SUV
BMW X1 or similar
BMW X1
  • 5
  • 3
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
SilverRent
$11.42 / per day
Porto Airport Car Rental
Compact Elite
Seat Leon or similar
Seat Leon
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Man.
GreenMotion
$11.96 / per day
Porto Airport Car Rental
Economy Elite
Seat Ibiza or similar
Seat Ibiza
  • 5
  • 1
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
Surprice
$12.22 / per day
Porto Airport Car Rental
Intermediate
Renault Clio Break or similar
Renault Clio Break
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
Bravacar
$18.65 / per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 22:34 on 2023-05-29. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Travel Information

Language
Portuguese
Currency
EUR
Drive on
Right-hand side
Country code
+351
Average car rental price
$10.38 / per day
Average car rental length
8 days
Speed limit within town
20 - 50 km/h
12 - 31 mph
Speed limit out of town
90 - 120 km/h
56 - 75 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.05%
Rating
9.2
Average gasoline price
$1.99 per liter
Highest gasoline price
$2.16 per liter
Lowest gasoline price
$1.76 per liter

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.
Porto Car Rental

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 $10.07 per day
  • From Porto to Faro - 370 offers from $10.07 per day
  • From Porto to Albufeira - 141 offers from $23.23 per day
  • From Porto to Viseu - 43 offers from $20.97 per day
  • From Porto to Braga - 53 offers from $14.66 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 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.
  • 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 $13 per day
  • Large cars - from $19 per day
  • Medium cars - from $9 per day
  • Vans - from $50 per day
  • Premium cars - from $55 per day
  • Small cars - from $6 per day
  • SUVs - from $10 per day

Money-saving 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.
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What travel writers say

Enjoy the view of Porto from Miradouro da Vitoria. Miradouro da Vitoria is one of the best lookout viewpoints in Porto. Not too far from the Clérigos Church, you can stroll down the small alleyway of the city and until you approach an opening with the view of the Port below and all the Wine Cellar hill-side signs scattered around the other side of the river. It is one of the best photo spot out there.
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Pete R.
I'm Pete R., a solo traveler, a travel blogger, and a third-world passport holder from Thailand with over 8 years of travel experiences
One of the first things we did at Day 2 in Porto was to climb up the (super narrow) spiral staircase at the city’s landmark “Torre dos Clérigos”. Once we made it to the top we enjoyed a 360 degree panorama of Porto. Be aware, that this isn’t for people who are afraid of heights or narrow spaces, as the staircase is a bit adventurous. The view makes it worth the climb though!
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Marion & Raffael Payr
The founders of THETRAVELBLOG.at are Marion & Raffael Payr, who became a couple long before blogs or Instagram existed 😉 Marion’s background in journalism & media management and Raffael’s background in fashion & design didn’t intersect until they both signed up on Instagram in 2011.
Often dubbed the ‘Venice of Portugal’ due to its small network of picturesque canals (you absolutely must take a short ride on one of the moliceiros, the brightly painted gondola-like boats that ferry tourists along the water), colourful Aveiro has become increasingly popular in the last year or so, due in no small part to its bright and vibrant buildings and backdrops that make excellent instagram fodder!
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Andrew & Emily
Along Dusty Roads brings you the beauty of a life of travel, personally curated by us, Andrew & Emily.

Top 20 Cities near Porto

  1. Vila Nova de Gaia Car Rentals from $32.52 per day
    15.0 km / 9.3 miles away
  2. Guimaraes Car Rentals from $12.07 per day
    39.3 km / 24.4 miles away
  3. Braga Car Rentals from $12.07 per day
    40.6 km / 25.2 miles away
  4. Aveiro Car Rentals from $12.07 per day
    67.7 km / 42.1 miles away
  5. Vila Real Car Rentals from $12.07 per day
    79.3 km / 49.3 miles away
  6. Viseu Car Rentals from $12.08 per day
    92.4 km / 57.4 miles away
  7. Coimbra Car Rentals from $12.08 per day
    117.2 km / 72.8 miles away
  8. Leiria Car Rentals from $18.44 per day
    166.8 km / 103.6 miles away
  9. Caldas da Rainha Car Rentals from $20.73 per day
    208.2 km / 129.4 miles away
  10. Santa Cruz Car Rentals from $47.13 per day
    242.5 km / 150.7 miles away
  11. Lisbon Car Rentals from $5.03 per day
    278.1 km / 172.8 miles away
  12. Sintra Car Rentals from $14.04 per day
    279.2 km / 173.5 miles away
  13. Estoril Car Rentals from $19.98 per day
    288.4 km / 179.2 miles away
  14. Almada Car Rentals from $12.07 per day
    289.9 km / 180.1 miles away
  15. Parede Car Rentals from $12.07 per day
    290.2 km / 180.3 miles away
  16. Cascais Car Rentals from $18.44 per day
    290.3 km / 180.4 miles away
  17. Setubal Car Rentals from $12.07 per day
    302.5 km / 188.0 miles away
  18. Evora Car Rentals from $18.44 per day
    306.1 km / 190.2 miles away
  19. Portimao Car Rentals from $23.48 per day
    457.3 km / 284.2 miles away
  20. Alvor Car Rentals from $23.16 per day
    459.0 km / 285.2 miles away

Top 16 Locations near Porto

  1. Porto Airport Car Rentals from $5.71 per day
  2. Porto Boavista Car Rentals from $33.51 per day
    10.6 km / 6.6 miles away
  3. Downtown Car Rentals from $12.07 per day
    11.6 km / 7.2 miles away
  4. Porto Sao Bento Railway station Car Rentals
    12.8 km / 8.0 miles away
  5. Porto Campanha Railway Station Car Rentals from $33.51 per day
    13.6 km / 8.5 miles away
  6. Lisbon Prior Velho Car Rentals from $7.56 per day
    276.6 km / 171.9 miles away
  7. Oriente Train Station Car Rentals from $20.73 per day
    278.0 km / 172.7 miles away
  8. Lisbon Airport Car Rentals from $5.03 per day
    278.1 km / 172.8 miles away
  9. Lisbon Alameda Car Rentals from $20.73 per day
    281.8 km / 175.1 miles away
  10. Downtown Car Rentals from $7.23 per day
    282.5 km / 175.5 miles away
  11. Lisbon Hotel Tivoli Car Rentals
    283.8 km / 176.3 miles away
  12. Lisbon Santa Apolonia Car Rentals
    284.2 km / 176.6 miles away
  13. Downtown Car Rentals from $17.36 per day
    463.8 km / 288.2 miles away
  14. Faro Airport Car Rentals from $7.16 per day
    474.3 km / 294.7 miles away
  15. Porto Santo Airport (Madeira) Car Rentals from $80.47 per day
    1133.9 km / 704.6 miles away
  16. Madeira Airport (Funchal) Car Rentals from $42.43 per day
    1190.8 km / 739.9 miles away

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
$12.38
January
$12.06
February
$14.24
March
$29.40
April
$25.47
May
$47.28
June
$73.97
July
$71.43
August
$39.01
September
$32.56
October
$20.18
November
$24.64
December
The cheapest month to rent a car in Porto is February (when prices average $12.06 per day). This is 64% cheaper than the yearly average and 84% cheaper than renting in July (when prices average $73.97).

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 10 days, and in November, they keep their car for 7 days.
Average rental length in Porto
8
January
8
February
8
March
8
April
8
May
8
June
10
July
10
August
9
September
8
October
7
November
10
December

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 November.
Monthly searches in Porto by pick-up date relative to the average
58%
January
67%
February
81%
March
118%
April
131%
May
113%
June
137%
July
149%
August
117%
September
100%
October
48%
November
83%
December

Car Rental Information

Car rental locations 5
Airport locations 1
Popular suppliers Drive on Holidays, Record-go, Turisprime, SIXT, Opo rent
Popular car categories Small cars, SUVs, Medium cars, Large cars
Lowest price $6 per day
Cheapest supplier Drive&Go

Most Popular Car Models of Rental Suppliers

Rental Supplier Model Doors Luggage Type
Record-go Seat Ibiza 5 2 Small cars
Drive on Holidays Volkswagen Polo 4 2 Small cars
Turisprime Volkswagen Polo 4 1 Small cars
Opo rent Volkswagen Polo 5 1 Small cars
Goldcar Fiat Panda 3 2 Small cars
Record-go Fiat 500 3 1 Small cars
Drive on Holidays Renault Captur 5 2 SUVs
Turisprime Renault Captur 5 2 SUVs
Turisprime Volkswagen Up 5 1 Small cars
First Rent Renault Clio 5 2 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 an 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, verified, and trustworthy.

United States of America (USA)
Renault Clio
April 18, 2023
Beautiful driving through the countryside of Portugal and Spain!
Portugal
Volkswagen Polo
April 18, 2023
It is just a trip to be with family
Netherlands
MB A-Class Aut.
April 17, 2023
Nice experiences about the city Porto, good environment, really enjoyed the food. Weather conditions could be better but that was it.
United States of America (USA)
Renault Clio
April 16, 2023
The car handled well with no issues
Brazil
Jeep Renegade
April 14, 2023
Portugal os amazing!
United States of America (USA)
Ford Puma
April 9, 2023
Beautiful amazing Portugal
Canada
Volkswagen Golf STW
March 30, 2023
Visited Porto Aveiro Coimbra Nazaré Fátima all great places people must see. Watched a Ronaldo game in Lisbon. Good experience not enough time
France
Renault Kadjar
March 2, 2023
Porto is just SUBLIM.
Australia
Renault Clio
March 1, 2023
Great time
South Africa
Peugeot 308 SW
January 7, 2023
Drove to Guimarães and averio sand also around Porto. All lovely has amazing food
United States of America (USA)
Volkswagen Up
December 2, 2022
Exploring Schist villages in central Portugual.
Malaysia
Mercedes Benz V Class
November 20, 2022
It would be much better by renting the auto toll machine as the post office is close during the weekends.
Germany
VW Polo
November 17, 2022
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 ;)
Canada
Renault Clio
November 1, 2022
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
Canada
Mercedes CLA
October 27, 2022
Just back home
United States of America (USA)
Renault Clio
October 26, 2022
Great restaurants nature waterfalls futebol stadiums and beautiful friendly people.
Canada
Audi A1
October 24, 2022
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!
United States of America (USA)
Hyundai i30
October 18, 2022
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.
United States of America (USA)
BMW 3 Series STW
October 17, 2022
Travel up the Duoro River Valley to discover the quintas that produce delicious Port wine an you observe the magnificent scenery.
Canada
Peugeot 3008
October 12, 2022
No comment
United States of America (USA)
Seat Alhambra
October 11, 2022
Portugal is a beautiful country! People are friendly, food was delicious, and all our accommodations were great. Highly recommend a trip to this country.
United States of America (USA)
Fiat 500 Convertible
October 7, 2022
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.
Canada
Fiat 500
October 7, 2022
Spent most time in mountains.
United States of America (USA)
Seat Arona
September 26, 2022
Drove from Porto to Salema. The car was perfect for that drive!
United States of America (USA)
Opel Corsa
September 17, 2022
Finding return location was a challenge but that could have been my GPS.
Canada
VW Polo
July 1, 2022
Via Verde is a must in Portugal
United States of America (USA)
Citro?n C3
June 26, 2022
Easy to rent
United States of America (USA)
Seat Arona
June 23, 2022
Super friendly staff and very helpful.
United States of America (USA)
VW Polo
June 19, 2022
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...
United States of America (USA)
Seat Arona
June 8, 2022
Driving down the western coast to the Algarve region, having the car was a must.
United States of America (USA)
BMW X1 SUV
June 4, 2022
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.
United States of America (USA)
Seat Alhambra
May 11, 2022
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.
Canada
Toyota Yaris
November 29, 2021
Car died on me the night before departing flight. Guerin dealt with this efficiently.
Canada
Volkswagen Up
November 11, 2021
Tyres on first car were not road worthy No problem switching to another car Hopefully they were changed out for the next client
Hungary
Kia Stonic
November 2, 2021
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.
Canada
Ford Fiesta
September 13, 2021
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.
Portugal
VW Polo
August 19, 2021
I visited Alcobaça, approximately 2h (200km) from Porto and fell in love with the city.
Portugal
Fiat Panda
October 13, 2020
Porto is spectacular
Canada
Peugeot 308 SW
October 8, 2020
Beautiful country top to bottom.
Belgium
Fiat Panda
August 24, 2020
Visiting Portugal is always like heaven.
Netherlands
VW Polo
February 25, 2020
Did not visit Porto
United States of America (USA)
Mercedes Benz E
February 24, 2020
Beautiful old city
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
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.
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!
Canada
VW Polo
October 5, 2019
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
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.
United Kingdom
Citroen C1 2d
August 19, 2019
We travelled around Portugal and you certainly need a car but the driving was easy.
United Kingdom
Toyota Yaris
July 29, 2019
Porto is nice. So are most places in Portugal,... go and explore.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Portugal
Seat Ibiza
March 13, 2019
Best town to saty
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.
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
United Kingdom
Chevrolet Spark
November 7, 2018
We loved the Douro valley region and a car was a necessity for sure!
United Kingdom
VW Transporter
October 30, 2018
Take the coast roads when you can , will find great little beaches bars and towns etc
Canada
Ford Fiesta
October 9, 2018
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.
Canada
Ford Fiesta
October 4, 2018
I was very impressed how the city is layed out
United States of America (USA)
Ford Focus
September 30, 2018
I would recommend the toll reader for any car. Also a GPS was a great tool.
United Kingdom
VW Golf
September 30, 2018
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!
Bulgaria
VW Polo
September 29, 2018
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)
Canada
Citroen C3
September 28, 2018
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.
Croatia
VW Up!
September 18, 2018
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.
United Kingdom
VW Golf
September 10, 2018
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.
United States of America (USA)
Fiat 500
September 5, 2018
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.
United States of America (USA)
Mercedes Benz A Class 5d
August 27, 2018
Beautiful city, amazing people
United States of America (USA)
Mitsubishi Space Star
August 27, 2018
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.
Canada
Renault Clio
August 5, 2018
Great for visiting,I go every year.
Canada
Ford Fiesta
August 4, 2018
Wonderful city for tourism.
Canada
Renault Megane Sports Tourer
June 6, 2018
I didn't drive in Porto, I picked up the car when leaving to Lisbon and Faro
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Car Rental Statistics

Highest rated company
Guerin
9.5 / 10
Lowest rated company
Bravacar
7.4 / 10
Total number of reviews
321
Total rental companies
41
Average daily price
$10.38
Lowest daily price
$6.60
Total cars available
840

Top 41 Suppliers in Porto in 2023

Guerin
Guerin
Exceptional 9.5 / 239 reviews
2 locations
$27 - $178
Rent-a-Star
Rent-a-Star
Exceptional 9.5 / 929 reviews
1 location
$14 - $57
Enterprise
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Exceptional 9.4 / 59 reviews
1 location
$24 - $76
Cael
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Exceptional 9.3 / 282 reviews
1 location
$15 - $299
Alamo
Alamo
Exceptional 9.3 / 163 reviews
1 location
$25 - $73
Drivalia
Drivalia
Exceptional 9.3 / 484 reviews
2 locations
$12 - $179
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Exceptional 9.2 / 758 reviews
1 location
$15 - $50
Budget
Budget
Exceptional 9.1 / 25 reviews
3 locations
$32 - $150
Thrifty
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Exceptional 9.1 / 13 reviews
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$26 - $59
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Exceptional 9.1 / 1048 reviews
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$10 - $279
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Exceptional 9.1 / 248 reviews
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First Rent
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Exceptional 9.1 / 423 reviews
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$72 - $406
SIXT
SIXT
Exceptional 9.1 / 533 reviews
3 locations
$20 - $144
Ok Mobility
Ok Mobility
Exceptional 9.1 / 677 reviews
1 location
$7 - $102
Centauro
Centauro
Exceptional 9 / 344 reviews
1 location
$9 - $14
Carwiz
Carwiz
Exceptional 9 / 18 reviews
1 location
$31 - $150
Drive on Holidays
Drive on Holidays
Excellent 8.9 / 2163 reviews
1 location
$11 - $259
GreenMotion
GreenMotion
Excellent 8.8
1 location
$12 - $25
KeynGo
KeynGo
Excellent 8.7 / 8 reviews
1 location
$25 - $28
Dollar
Dollar
Excellent 8.7 / 22 reviews
1 location
$23 - $23
Keddy
Keddy
Excellent 8.6 / 163 reviews
3 locations
$20 - $147
Record-go
Record-go
Excellent 8.6 / 982 reviews
1 location
$8 - $55
Europcar
Europcar
Excellent 8.6 / 60 reviews
3 locations
$41 - $150
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Opcao Rent a Car
Excellent 8.6 / 258 reviews
1 location
$10 - $17
National
National
Excellent 8.5
1 location
Ok Rent A Car
Ok Rent A Car
Excellent 8.4
1 location
Avis
Avis
Excellent 8.4 / 18 reviews
2 locations
$35 - $79
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Autocunha Car Rental
Excellent 8.4
1 location
International Car
International Car
Excellent 8.4
1 location
Drive4Move
Drive4Move
Excellent 8.4
1 location
Hertz
Hertz
Excellent 8.3 / 15 reviews
3 locations
$27 - $62
United Rent A Car
United Rent A Car
Excellent 8.3
1 location
$42 - $1048
ValpiRent
ValpiRent
Excellent 8.2 / 276 reviews
1 location
$21 - $140
Interrent
Interrent
Excellent 8.2 / 100 reviews
1 location
SilverRent
SilverRent
Excellent 8.2 / 30 reviews
2 locations
$7 - $91
Goldcar
Goldcar
Excellent 8 / 616 reviews
1 location
$7 - $10
Firefly
Firefly
Very good 7.8 / 23 reviews
1 location
$20 - $25
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Klass Wagen
Very good 7.7 / 151 reviews
1 location
$6 - $23
Surprice
Surprice
Very good 7.6 / 795 reviews
1 location
$9 - $72
Drive&Go
Drive&Go
Very good 7.5 / 187 reviews
1 location
$6 - $10
Bravacar
Bravacar
Very good 7.4 / 139 reviews
1 location
$8 - $8

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