Porto car hires from £5/day

To navigate through the narrow streets and find one of the scarce parking spaces within the city, travelers should choose a smaller car, if not a two-seater (depending on how much space is needed). Families can opt for a minivan, which will conveniently accommodate the whole family without being too bulky.

All the speed limit signs in Portugal are given in kilometers per hour. For driving within the Old Town and the narrow lanes, walking speed is recommended. Generally 35 kph (ca. 21 mph) is permitted in residential areas. Country roads and urban arterial roads allow between 55 and 88 kph (34-54 mph), whereas on highways drivers can speed up to 120 kph (74 mph). It is, however, always important to look out for speed limit signs and follow them.

Porto has some blue zone parking spots, which allow free on-street parking for a limited time. Obtain a cardboard disc at the local police station or ask when picking up the car. Set the clock to when you parked and ensure to return in time. Alternatively, parking lots and garages are always a good option, as on-street parking is limited and other cars may block you if parked on the side of the road.

On average a car hire in Porto costs £22 per day.

Car hire companies onsite at Porto airport include SURPRICE CAR RENTAL, DriveGO, Alamo, DRIVALIA, Hertz, GREEN MOTION, Opcao Rent A Car, Centauro, SilverRent and Autounion Car Rental.

Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Porto airport to off-airport locations include Goldcar Rental SP, SURPRICE CAR RENTAL, DriveGO, Alamo, Budget, Hertz, BRAVACAR, Dollar, OPORent and Sixt.

Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.

A Compact car hire in Porto costs £26 per day, on average.

An Economy car hire in Porto costs £26 per day, on average.

An Intermediate car hire in Porto costs £27 per day, on average.

In Porto, cars are most frequently hired at SURPRICE CAR RENTAL Rua das Farrapas, nº 13 , Fracção I, 4455-589 Perafita (5 miles from city centre).

Most car hire providers in Porto offer insurance but the level of protection can differ substantially. If you're unsure whether to get extra protection for your car hire in Porto, check out KAYAK's car hire insurance guide.

The age that you can get a cheap car hire in Porto varies from agency to agency; however, most companies require you to be 21 years of age. Some companies, like SIXT, permit drivers aged 19 and above to hire vehicles, as long as they have held their licence for over a year with no discrepancies. Larger and more powerful vehicles are normally only hired to older drivers. To hire a car you will need to provide a valid driving licence and passport, as well as a credit card in the main driver’s name.

When you’re driving with young children it’s important that you follow the road laws to ensure their safety. This means that if they are younger than 12 years of age, or smaller than 135cm, they must be in a forward-facing child seat. Children under the age of 15 months, or who weigh less than 29lbs, must be in a rear-facing seat.