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Porto, Portugal
26 Mar — 2 Apr
Porto, Portugal
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Car hire insight and trends in Porto

Useful insights to help you book the perfect car hire in Porto

What is the cheapest car hire agency in Porto?

The cheapest car hire in Porto are generally found through Klass Wagen. When booking with Klass Wagen, you may be able to find car hire prices for as low as £1/day. The average price to hire a car in Porto is £12/day.

What car hire company in Porto has the most locations?

Sunnycars has the most locations of any car hire company in Porto, with 6 locations.

What car do most people hire in Porto?

Hiring the Mercedes-Benz A-Class in Porto is the most popular car hire among momondo users, followed by hiring the Volkswagen T-Cross. Our users have seen Mercedes-Benz A-Class deals in Porto for £32 per day on average, and as cheap as £3 per day. It’s an average of £15 per day to hire the Volkswagen T-Cross in Porto, though you may find prices as low as £3 per day.

Best deals found for Porto car hires

Find great deals below on a variety of popular rental car types in Porto
Economy£4/day
Compact£5/day
Intermediate£7/day
Mini£4/day
Convertible£8/day
Compact estate car£5/day
Intermediate SUV£6/day
Compact SUV£6/day
Best rates found by momondo users in the past 48 hours.

Important information about Porto car hire

Porto, Portugal is one of the oldest European centers and was named a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It’s known for its picturesque panorama and Port wine. I’m sure the famous Livraria Lello bookshop and the Luis I bridge crossing the Duoro river are on your to-do list. Finding a cheap car rental in Porto will allow you to visit the sights around the city as well. There are around 40 car hire locations in Porto and its nearby airport. They offer both the standard economy car rentals as well as luxury hired cars in Porto. Your trip will be complete with day trips like hiking in the Parque Nacional de Peneda-Gerês a little over an hour away. When in Porto, be aware that it’s famous Santa Catarina shopping street is actually a pedestrian road. Parking in Porto may be a challenge, but outside the city walls should be easier and this way you are free to walk around and explore.

While visiting, is it worthwhile to rent a car while visiting Porto?

Your trip to Porto won’t be complete without seeing all there is to see around the iconic Portuguese city. Some of the finest architecture can be found in the city of Braga. You can get to Braga with your Porto car rental in under an hour. Take a drive and go to a wine tasting in the Duoro Valley. The Venice of Portugal, Aveiro, is less than an hour away if you get a car rental in Porto. Porto itself is not known for its beaches but if you have your rental car in Porto, you can take a short drive down the Atlantic coast to sandy beaches like Praia da Granja. When in the city you can leave your car parked and walk around central. Driving your car rental in Porto through the narrow roads can get complicated. However, there’s an array of car parks throughout the city, most of them are even covered.

What different driving laws should I keep in mind while driving in Porto?

Since you’ll be driving in a new city and country, it’s always good to know any tips and laws of the road. In Portugal they use the metric system, and because of this all speed limits and distances will be indicated in kilometres. The use of seatbelts is mandatory and children under the age of 12 have to be ata certain height to sit in the front seat. There are green lanes on the highways which you aren’t allowed to use without a specific permit. When driving your car rental in Porto, make sure to always have your driving license on hand. Before driving your rental car, look up Porto’s department of motor vehicles to make sure there haven’t been any changes in the traffic laws.

Will I need a special driving license or permit to drive a rental car in Porto if I’m visiting from another country?

In order to be able to rent a car in Portugal, you have to be at least 21 years of age. Portugal does not require you have any special permit, like the International Driver’s Permit, to be able to rent a car if you have a valid European Union license or a US license. Make sure to check any other specific countries if necessary. If your driving license is in an alphabet other than English, it may be a requirement.


Porto car hire deals found on momondo

Find the car hire in Porto that's right for you

Small cars

£8 - £32

All Car Types

£19 - £62

The average price of a small car hire in Porto, Portugal is £18. The cheapest time to hire a small car in Porto, Portugal is in January. The price is 58% lower than the rest of the year at just £8 per day. A small car rental is typically 46% less expensive than the average rental car in Porto. The average price of a car hire in Porto can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire. Below are the best prices for Porto small car rentals found on momondo in the past week.

The average price of a medium car hire in Porto, Portugal is £41. The cheapest time to hire a medium car in Porto, Portugal is in March. The price is 46% lower than the rest of the year at just £23 per day. A medium car rental is typically 17% more expensive than the average rental car in Porto. The average price of a car hire in Porto can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire. Below are the best prices for Porto medium car rentals found on momondo in the past week.

The average price of a large car hire in Porto, Portugal is £78. The cheapest time to hire a large car in Porto, Portugal is in November. The price is 38% lower than the rest of the year at just £49 per day. A large car rental is typically 56% more expensive than the average rental car in Porto. The average price of a car hire in Porto can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire.

The average price of a SUV hire in Porto, Portugal is £27. The cheapest time to hire a SUV in Porto, Portugal is in January. The price is 68% lower than the rest of the year at just £9 per day. A SUV rental is typically 20% less expensive than the average rental car in Porto. The average price of a car hire in Porto can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire. Below are the best prices for Porto SUV rentals found on momondo in the past week.

The average price of a van hire in Porto, Portugal is £81. The cheapest time to hire a van in Porto, Portugal is in February. The price is 33% lower than the rest of the year at just £55 per day. A van rental is typically 58% more expensive than the average rental car in Porto. The average price of a car hire in Porto can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire.

The average price of a luxury car hire in Porto, Portugal is £99. The cheapest time to hire a luxury car in Porto, Portugal is in January. The price is 34% lower than the rest of the year at just £66 per day. A luxury car rental is typically 65% more expensive than the average rental car in Porto. The average price of a car hire in Porto can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire.

The average price of a convertible hire in Porto, Portugal is £35. The cheapest time to hire a convertible in Porto, Portugal is in November. The price is 66% lower than the rest of the year at just £12 per day. A convertible rental is typically 0% more expensive than the average rental car in Porto. The average price of a car hire in Porto can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire.

Fiat 500
or similar Mini
Up to 2 passengers

£4/day

24 Mar - 31 Mar
Fiat 500
Toyota Aygo
or similar Economy
Up to 2 passengers

£4/day

21 May - 28 May
Toyota Aygo
MG ZS
or similar Compact
Up to 4 passengers

£5/day

31 Mar - 14 Apr
MG ZS

Porto car hire directory

All major car hire suppliers in Porto

Sixt

8.5
Very Good
33 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.7

Comfort

8.9

Overall

8.4

Pick-up/drop-off

8.4

Value

8.5

SADORENT

10.0
Wonderful
1 review3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

Europcar

2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

8.0

Avis

3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.3

Comfort

10.0

Overall

8.6

Pick-up/drop-off

7.3

Value

8.0

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.9

Comfort

8.9

Overall

8.9

Pick-up/drop-off

8.9

Value

8.4

Hertz

8.4
Very Good
4 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.3

Comfort

8.8

Overall

8.4

Pick-up/drop-off

8.2

Value

8.5

keddy by Europcar

3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

8.0

Budget

7.0
Good
6 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Overall

6.8

Pick-up/drop-off

6.6

Value

6.4

Quick facts about car hire in Porto

Get the overview on great hire deals, popular car hire companies, and best car types for your visit in Porto

Most Popular Agency

Tangerine

Popular Car Types

Compact, Economy, SUV

Cheapest Hire Car

£4

Most Popular Model

Mercedes-Benz A-Class
The most popular Porto car hire agency found on momondo this month is Tangerine. Other top choices for car hire companies are Klass Wagen and Sixt
The following car types were offered at car hire companies in Porto in the past 72 hours: Compact, Economy, SUV.
The lowest price for a car hire in Porto is £4/day. For this area, you can expect average prices starting from £21/day.
The most popular car model to hire in Porto in the past 7 days is the Mercedes-Benz A-Class. Our users also prefer the Volkswagen T-Cross as an alternative.

Find popular attractions close to your car hire pick-up

Visit these must-see attractions near popular car hire locations in Porto

Nearby attractions:

Boavista Square6.8 mi
Estádio do Dragão7.8 mi
Centro Português de Fotografia7.9 mi
Praça do Infante D. Henrique8.1 mi
Ponte de D. Luís8.3 mi

Nearby attractions:

Centro Português de Fotografia0.9 mi
Ponte de D. Luís1.0 mi
Praça do Infante D. Henrique1.0 mi
Boavista Square1.1 mi
Estádio do Dragão1.2 mi

Nearby attractions:

Boavista Square5.6 mi
Estádio do Dragão6.7 mi
Centro Português de Fotografia6.8 mi
Praça do Infante D. Henrique7.0 mi
Ponte de D. Luís7.2 mi

Hire a car near one of these popular hotels in Porto

Below are the most popular hotels in Porto
Sheraton Porto Hotel & Spa

Sheraton Porto Hotel & Spa

Rua Tenente Valadim, 146, Porto, Porto, Portugal

0.6 mi from city centre

Porto Palácio Hotel by The Editory

Porto Palácio Hotel by The Editory

Avenida da Boavista, 1269, Porto, Porto, Portugal

0.5 mi from city centre

Hf Ipanema Park

Hf Ipanema Park

Rua de Serralves, 124, Porto, Porto, Portugal

1.1 mi from city centre

PortoBay Flores

PortoBay Flores

Rua Das Flores, 27, Porto, Porto, Portugal

1.3 mi from city centre

Yotel Porto

Yotel Porto

Rua de Gonçalo Cristóvão 206, Porto, Porto, Portugal

1.1 mi from city centre

Axis Porto Business & Spa Hotel

Axis Porto Business & Spa Hotel

Rua Maria Feliciana, 100, Porto, Porto, Portugal

2.6 mi from city centre

Intercontinental Porto - Palacio Das Cardosas, An IHG Hotel

Intercontinental Porto - Palacio Das Cardosas, An IHG Hotel

Praca da Liberdade 25, Porto, Porto, Portugal

1.2 mi from city centre

Hospes Infante Sagres Porto

Hospes Infante Sagres Porto

Praca D. Filipa de Lencastre 62, Porto, Porto, Portugal

1.1 mi from city centre

Crowne Plaza Porto

Crowne Plaza Porto

Avenida da Boavista, 1466, Porto, Porto, Portugal

0.6 mi from city centre

Eurostars Aliados

Eurostars Aliados

Av. Dos Aliados 195 237, Porto, Porto, Portugal

1.1 mi from city centre

Seculo Hotel

Seculo Hotel

Rua de Santa Catarina, 1256, Porto, Porto, Portugal

1.3 mi from city centre

Oca Oriental Porto

Oca Oriental Porto

Rua Do Padre António Vieira 83, Porto, Porto, Portugal

2.2 mi from city centre

Exe Essenzia Porto

Exe Essenzia Porto

Rua da Torrinha, 282, Porto, Porto, Portugal

0.5 mi from city centre

Hotel Carris Porto Ribeira

Hotel Carris Porto Ribeira

Rua do Infante D. Henrique, 1, Porto, Porto, Portugal

1.4 mi from city centre

Torel Avantgarde

Torel Avantgarde

Rua da Restauraçao, 336, Porto, Porto, Portugal

0.9 mi from city centre

Supernova - Hostel

Supernova - Hostel

Rua Guedes De Azevedo 219, Porto, Porto, Portugal

1.2 mi from city centre

Abc Hotel Porto - Boavista

Abc Hotel Porto - Boavista

Av. de França 168/178, Porto, Porto, Portugal

0.2 mi from city centre

Mercure Porto Centro Santa Catarina

Mercure Porto Centro Santa Catarina

Praca da Batalha 116, Porto, Porto, Portugal

1.4 mi from city centre


Driving with a car hire in Porto - FAQs

Learn everything there is to know about hiring a car in Porto so you can be properly prepared for your next trip

How much will it cost to hire a car in Porto, Portugal in April?

To hire a car in Porto for a weekend in April, we found prices as low as £3 with an average of £22. Deals are a little different for a week-long hire - starting at around £2, with an average price of £27.

Is there a fee to cancel my Porto, Portugal car hire?

Every car hire company in Porto has a different cancellation policy. At momondo, we will always disclose in the car hire search results whether or not an agency has a cancellation fee. Some of the top car hire companies in Porto include Hertz, SADORENT, and Europcar, so be sure to check if they offer free cancellation.

What is the best type of car to hire in Porto during April?

When travelling to Porto during the month of April, we recommend hiring an Economy car in order to be best prepared for the weather and road conditions. An Economy car can handle both the wet and dry road conditions that are often seen in Porto during April, when temperatures are around 15 °C and precipitation is 98 mm on average. Hiring a Economy in Porto will cost you £9/day on average.

What is the speed limit in Porto, Portugal?

Porto’s speed limit is 35 mph when you are driving in the city. This speed limit might also apply to surrounding towns and neighbourhoods. The suburban speed limit in Porto is 65 mph and the speed limit for motorways is 75 mph. However, be sure to look for posted signage as these speeds may vary.

What car hire company has the Fiat 500C in Porto?

What is the weather like in Porto, Portugal in March?

In March, Porto usually gets 90 mm of precipitation and has an average temperature of 12 °C. This information can be very helpful when looking at hire cars in Porto as it can help you make the best decision.

Is the weather in Porto similar to the rest of Porto?

If you’re looking for a Porto hire car for a road trip to the surrounding areas during the month of March it’s important to know that the rest of Porto typically has a temperature of 12 °C and will usually expect 90 mm of precipitation.

When did momondo last update prices for cars in Porto?

Prices for cars in Porto are updated daily.

How many operators does momondo search for cars in Porto?

How old do you have to be to hire a car in Porto?

Age requirements for drivers vary depending on the country, including Porto. In several EU countries, drivers must be 18 years old. Generally, to rent a car overseas, you must be at least 21 years old, and if you're under 25, you may be charged a young driver surcharge. It's recommended that you review the policy of your preferred rental company before booking.

What documentation or ID do you need to rent a car in Porto?

To rent a car in Porto, all drivers must present a valid full driving license. If the license is written in a language other than the language of the country of rental, an International Driving Permit may be required to avoid the risk of potential fines. If you're renting a car abroad, you may also need to provide evidence of your return travel and accommodation information during your stay. We always recommend that you verify with the specific rental company you're booking with.


Why use momondo?

Why should I use momondo to book a car hire in Porto?

Booking a car hire in Porto via momondo could save you time and money. momondo provides you with a wide selection of options and cars as we search thousands of car hire websites and locations to enable you to make the best choice for your trip.

How does momondo help me find the best car hire deal in Porto?

Once you have performed a search for a car hire in Porto, momondo will show the results and enable you to find the best deal by using our filters; here you can narrow your search down by vehicle type, price, agencies and a multitude of policies that can apply.

Does momondo show car hire deals in Porto with free cancellation?

Of course! momondo has a dedicated filter for users to specifically look at car hire in Porto which offer free cancellation.

Can I hire a car with a fair fuel policy in Porto on momondo?

momondo specifically allows you to search for car hire in Porto with fair fuel policies.

Can I find a car hire in Porto which offers enhanced cleaning on momondo?

You certainly can. momondo has a dedicated filter for enhanced cleaning services for all car hire locations including Porto.

Can I search for car hire in Porto with unlimited mileage on momondo?

Yes, momondo is capable of showing unlimited mileage car hire options in Porto.


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