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When's the cheapest time to hire a car in Porto?

Aug
£50 per day
Sep
£39 per day
Oct
£34 per day
Nov
£65 per day
Dec
£45 per day
Jan
£45 per day
Feb
£61 per day
Mar
£61 per day
Apr
£39 per day
May
£34 per day
Jun
£38 per day
Jul
£35 per day
Our data shows that May is the cheapest month to rent a car in Porto. It’s around £34 per day in May, compared to the yearly average of £46 per day.
Cheapest month avgMay • £34
Yearly avg price£46

Select your Porto pick-up location

There are 121 car hire providers in Porto. Check out the map below to find the most convenient pick-up spot.

Car hire pick-up spots in Porto

Compare car hire prices at airports, train stations and in different neighbourhoods across Porto. You might find a better price, or the perfect pick-up point nearby. Start your journey where it suits you.
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Santo Ildefonso

65 car hire locations

From
£5
per day

Baixa

From
£5
per day

Campanha Train Station

51 car hire locations

From
£13
per day

Coimbrões

From
£17
per day

Porto Airport

65 car hire locations

From
£5
per day
These are estimated prices to help you choose from a large number of options. Each is an average based on the lowest car rental prices found for each destination over the last 15 days.

Driving in Porto: What to expect on the road

Documents you'll need
You’ll need your driving licence, passport and a credit card to rent a car in Porto.
An International Driving Permit (IDP) may be needed if your licence isn’t in English or from the EU. Rental companies also ask for matching ID and a credit card for the deposit.
Navigating city driving
Hilly roads, narrow lanes and tram tracks shape driving in Porto.
Traffic near Ribeira can be slow, and some lanes feel tight in older neighbourhoods. Signs are clear across the city. Navigation apps help you avoid restricted areas and guide you through complex junctions.
Tolls, emissions zones and charges
Portugal uses motorway tolls, including some around Porto.
Many routes use electronic tolls that rental cars handle automatically. Porto has no major emissions zones, but a few streets have access restrictions. Follow signposts to stay on permitted routes when crossing the centre.
Parking your car in Porto
Multi-storey car parks are often easier than finding a street space.
Central streets are narrow and mostly paid. Car parks near Aliados, Trindade and Santa Catarina offer simpler access. Some hotels provide parking, but availability can be limited, especially in the city centre.
Finding fuel or charging points
Fuel is common, and EV charging stations in Porto are easy to find.
Petrol stations sit on main roads and ring routes. Porto has many charging points across central and suburban areas. Apps like PlugShare or Mobi.E help you check availability and plan charging stops.
Local driving style and tips
Drivers are confident, especially on steep roads and tight corners.
Traffic can feel quick in older areas, and trams share the road in some districts. Use clear signals when merging, keep a steady speed on hills and leave space when navigating narrow lanes.
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The most popular car rental companies in Porto

Sixt
Centauro
Klass Wagen
Green Motion
TANGERINE
Goldcar

What's the most popular car to hire in Porto?

Based on recent Skyscanner data, the Volkswagen Polo is the most popular car to hire in Porto, with prices starting from £5 per day. The Fiat 500 and similar models are also popular drives in Porto.
Volkswagen Polo
Volkswagen Polo7% chose this
Fiat 500
Fiat 5006% chose this
Peugeot 208
Peugeot 2086% chose this
Peugeot 2008
Peugeot 20086% chose this
Most popular carVolkswagen Polo
Why?Small, practical, easy to park

Porto's cheapest car hire providers

Centauro has the cheapest car hire in Porto right now, with prices from £5 per day. You'll save an average of £5 per day when you book with them.
Centaurofrom £5 per day
Klass Wagenfrom £6 per day
Green Motionfrom £7 per day
OK RENT A CARfrom £17 per day
Cheapest providerCentauro
Book with them to save around£5 per day

Choose from the best car hire companies in Porto

Centauro
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£12per day
Europcar
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£18per day
Guerin
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£16per day
Goldcar
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£12per day
Interrent Car Hire
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Turisprime
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Centauro
Car condition
Car cleanliness
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Easy collection
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£12per day
Europcar
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
From
£18per day
Guerin
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
From
£16per day
Goldcar
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
From
£12per day
Interrent Car Hire
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Easy collection
Turisprime
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Easy collection

Hiring a car in Porto: Fast facts

Here's everything you need to know to hit the road happy.
Most popular car hire companySixt
Most popular carCompact, Commercial Van
Average daily price£124
Best time to book3 weeks before

How to book the best car rental deals in Porto

We’re frequently named as the most trusted travel search site out there. We scan hundreds of trusted travel providers and put it all in one place, allowing you to instantly compare car hire rates and then book with no fees. Here's how to get the most out of your Porto car rental search.

Book now, cancel later

We clearly highlight car and van hire options in Porto that have free cancellation. So you can bag the best deal with total flexibility to change your plans if you need to.

Rent a car in Porto for a whole month

Want to hire a car for almost a month? Often, car rental companies in Porto avoid costly admin in between pick-ups by hiring out cars for longer periods. So see if monthly car hire is cheaper than the three weeks you need it for by selecting 30 days.

Compare fuel policies

To save money on topping up the tank as you take off in Porto, look out for deals with a 'full to full' fuel policy, as opposed to a 'half-full to full' one.

Skip the queues

We call out keyless pick-up when you search for cars with us. No keys to pick up, means no queues. Just turn up at your preferred Porto car hire location, hop in and hit the road.

Frequently asked questions

On average, hiring a car in Porto will set you back around £124 per day or £420 per week. 

The cheapest car to rent in Porto is a compact SUV. The most popular is Compact, Commercial Van.

The cheapest car hire companies in Porto are currently Green Motion and Centauro.

Bagging the best car hire deal depends on when you book  – often, it pays to book your wheels as far in advance as possible. But according to our data, the cheapest month to rent a car in Porto is currently September.

On average, around £420. But the best price we found for car hire for a week in Porto is £30.

Based on everything we know about daily prices, the average cost to hire a car in Porto for a whole month is £1,141. 

But sometimes, you'll get a discount for booking a whole month instead of 3 and a half weeks. So play with your dates to find the best deals!

If you're looking for freedom to explore Porto, choose a car with unlimited mileage, or look for car hire deals with a ’full to full' fuel policy as opposed to a 'half-full to full' one.

We also clearly highlight car and van hire options in Porto that have free cancellation. 

Yes – you can easily find car hire companies that allow you to pick up your car in one place, and then drop it off in another. Just select ‘Return car to a different location’ when you search with us.

Public transport can only get you so far, and could be tricky to navigate with children or luggage. With your own set of wheels, you can go wherever you want, whenever you want, for as long as you want. And you'll be able to discover more outside of Porto.

Most places – Porto included – allow under 25s to rent a car as long as they provide a valid driver's license and the correct documentation. It may cost slightly more due to a higher insurance excess for young drivers. 

The cheapest price we found for an economy car is £6 per day. The average price per day is around £63.

Of course. Most major car hire companies like Sixt, Centauro and Klass Wagen offer baby and child seats as an add-on when you book.

Other travellers rated Centauro as the best overall in terms of experience.

Yes – van hire is available in Porto.

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