Car hire in Porto

Our Porto car rental desks can be found across this vibrant Portuguese city. Find us as soon as you land at Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport as well as at Campanhã and São Bento train stations. Wherever you decide to start your journey with us, our efficient teams are waiting to check you in so you can get on and enjoy your trip.

Our car rental agencies in Porto offer a wide selection of vehicles suitable for city driving, business trips and longer journeys. You can choose a practical city car perfect for navigating city streets or narrow winding routes through hilltop villages, a comfortable sedan or an SUV offering more space if you're going on a longer road trip. Additional equipment is also available including GPS, child seats plus additional driver options.

Ahead of your Avis car rental in Porto, you can enjoy discounts of up to 10% on your booking plus fast-track service and exclusive offers when you join Avis Preferred, our free loyalty scheme.

Can I pick up my rental car in Porto and return it at another location?

Yes, with the Avis one-way rental that's not a problem. You can pick up your one-way rental car from one of our Porto car rental locations and return it at another rental location at the end of your trip.

Is Porto worth visiting?

The birthplace of Port, Porto is one of Europe’s top destinations to visit, full of beautiful architecture, historic sights, mouthwatering food and a beautiful riverside that runs through the city. You’ll find a variety of exciting things to visit during a break in Porto.

How many days do you need for Porto?

In 2-3 days, you can comfortably see the highlights of Porto. If you can tag on an extra day or two, you’ll also have time to relax on the city’s nearby powdery soft beaches or discover the countryside of the Douro Valley.

How far is Porto from the beach?

The centre of Porto is about a 10-15 minute drive from the nearest beaches around Foz do Douro.

We’ve unlocked Portugal’s driving rules and regulations for your journey to help keep you safe and avoid the unexpected. Familiarise yourself with our comprehensive guide.

An ancient European centre, Porto dates back to 300 BC, when it was a Celtic settlement. Souvenirs from this era as well as later Roman and Baroque relics, remain. The city’s medieval core is a UNESCO-protected site, hemmed by ancient walls and watched over by Porto Cathedral’s soaring twin towers.

The river-hugging restaurants thrum with lively groups and families enjoying the city’s temperate climes.Stop off at a pavement cafés here and watch daily life in Porto unfold over a coffee served with a cinnamon-sprinkled pastel de nata.

Porto to Coimbra
90 minutes from Porto lies one of the oldest university towns in Europe, the riverside town of Coimbra.

Head into town and you’ll be greeted its two beautiful cathedrals; the 'new' cathedral built in the Baroque fashion and the 'old' cathedral, which is more Romanesque in style.

Porto to Caminha
Just over an hours’ drive from Porto is the sleepy riverside town of Caminha, one of the most beautiful and scenic towns in Portugal.

There’s so much to see and do once you arrive in Caminha, we’d recommend starting with the main square where you’ll get a real taste of the old town. Visit the Misericórdia church, with its stunning ornate interior and the Casa dos Pitas, a 17th century house, built in the late Manueline style.

If you’re seeking something a little more active then head to the beach popular for watersports including boating and windsurfing.

Porto to the Douro Valley
The Douro Valley is one of the most breathtaking and majestic drives in the whole of Portugal.  

The valley is famed for its wine production but there’s so much more to see on this route. Follow the river and you’ll see the vineyards covering the hillsides, as well as towns and villages offering a true taste of Portuguese life and culture.