Porto Airport (OPO) is the starting point for northern Portugal: the Douro Valley with its wine terraces, the green Minho region and the coast north of the city. Here a rental car truly makes the difference — the best sights lie outside town.
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The rental desks at Porto Airport are in the arrivals hall; the cars are within walking distance in the garage or on a lot a short shuttle away. Bring licence, passport or ID, voucher and a credit card in the main driver's name.
Porto's centre is about 11 km away. The Douro Valley (Peso da Régua) takes just over an hour (approx. 100 km), Guimarães — Portugal's birthplace — about 50 minutes (55 km) and seaside Viana do Castelo about 45 minutes (75 km). Lisbon is about 3 hours via the A1.
Electronic tolls apply on the motorways here too; the transponder in your rental car handles it automatically. The Douro Valley roads are winding and sometimes narrow: take your time, the views are worth it. Central Porto has steep, narrow streets — park in a garage on the edge.
Yes, it is one of Europe's finest driving routes. Expect winding roads along wine terraces; the N222 between Régua and Pinhão is famous. A compact car is the most pleasant there.
The motorways around Porto and heading south are electronic toll roads. Your rental car nearly always carries a toll device; costs are settled afterwards. Details are in your offer.
Yes, one-way rentals within Portugal are often possible for a fee. Mention it in the form and we will compare the options.
Also read: our tips for renting a car in Portugal or see everything about car rental in Portugal.
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