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From $56/dayRated #1
Sixt
Best rated
7.8 Good (42 reviews)
2 locations in Porto
Sixt
Locations in Porto
Avenida da Boavista, 1203+351 255 788 199
Monday
08:00 - 20:00
Tuesday
08:00 - 20:00
Wednesday
08:00 - 20:00
Thursday
08:00 - 20:00
Friday
08:00 - 20:00
Saturday
08:00 - 20:00
Sunday
08:00 - 20:00
Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport+351 255 788 199
Monday
07:00 - 23:59
Tuesday
07:00 - 23:59
Wednesday
07:00 - 23:59
Thursday
07:00 - 23:59
Friday
07:00 - 23:59
Saturday
07:00 - 23:59
Sunday
07:00 - 23:59
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Recent reviews
10.0 ExcellentMay 13 2022
Due the computer network crush in Germany, the process took little bit more time. The staff politeness and courtesy were an excellent otherwise. Really great experience!
10.0 ExcellentMay 7 2022
I was very pleased with the car. Everything was super easy.
9.2 ExcellentJan 29 2020
The two Sixt associates we dealt with, Ms. Cristiana Frene (Porto Airport) and Ms Silvia Tavares (central Porto), were absolutely wonderful -- very genuinely friendly and professional. Ms. Frene in particular spent considerable time giving me tips on how to make the most of our long weekend in the city. Absolutely fabulous experience, please do pass on the positive feedback!!!At drop-off, a number of nicks in the car were noted which were most certainly present when we had picked up the vehicle. We know this because we took detailed photos at the time of pick-up; however, as is usually the case in these circumstances with car hire companies, no Sixt associate was present at pickup to document on paper before driving off, but there was of course Ms. Tavares there at dropoff to note the damage. Ms. Tavares was clear that we would not be held responsible, as we had purchased extra insurance. However, this is an ethical issue of principle: Sixt's own insurance should pay for this, not mine. In any other context the approach taken would be considered insurance fraud. Again, we have the photos to show the damages pre-dated our rental.
10.0 ExcellentJan 2 2020
Staff very professional and really willing to address customer expectations.Shuttles could be quicker, but I understand this is more an issue from the airport authorities, the traffic is chaotic on the arrivals area!
10.0 ExcellentDec 18 2019
The check in and check out process with Sr. Ramos and Silvia Taranes was very quick and seamless. They both were very good at giving me the necessary information for my rental and spoke english very well which was great. Would highly recommend both of these staff!Nothing - everything was great. Thank you!
10.0 ExcellentOct 16 2019
Convenience and professionalismBusy at the counter to receive our car.. very busy on that day .. everyone was very nice and professional Cristina was great
4.0 OkayAug 15 2019
Ground personnel was very helpful and courteous!Don’t have time to read the fine print in buying maximum insurance for the vehicle. Not clearly explained, for the amount of insurance that we pay there are too many things not covered! It took a few days for them to bill my credit card, never received a clearance. No operators manual in the Car.
4.0 OkayJul 13 2019
Faster pick-up and drop-off. That process was very slow, with just 1 or 2 employees checking in. There appeared to be at least 3-4 other employees standing around without much to do who could have helped. Add-on fees for insurance seemed excessive.
2.0 MediocreNov 28 2018
Stay awayI rented a Mercedes or BMW and paid extra for that. They gave me a 3 year old Opel which was dirty inside and outside. The car had a ton of scratches on the outside when I picked it up. Upon return they sent me a bill for a scratch repair and are attempting to charge me for it. Avoid
2.8 MediocreNov 18 2018
NothingSixt had no clue about what was agreed witn carrentals.com. I had asked to pick up at city center location and the address was at the airport, and they couldn’t help. I had asked for a child seat, at the beginning the atendent said she didn’t have the information and had no seats available, after 10 minutes she found the reservation and a (very dirty) seat. I had ordered for insurance on carrentals.com but the atendent had no information on her system to confirm it. I had to do an international call to carrentals.com to confirm it, but on the system I had no insurance included and, because Sixt had started my process, carrentals.com couldn’t sell the insurance anymore. Carrentals.com asked me to call allianz insurance to buy directly from them. I called Allianz (another international call) and they couldn’t sell the insurance because I was not an US resident ;(. After more than one hour to pick up a car, the Sixt atendent sold me a very expensive insurance - more than 4 times of carrental.com ‘ price. A real nightmare to rent a car.
Great service in the officeThe friendliness and efficiency of the staff.It is difficult to find the exact address of the "Downtown Porto" office on the Internet.
From $38/dayRated #3
Centauro
10 Excellent (2 reviews)
1 location in Porto
Centauro
Locations in Porto
Porto Airport Meet At Car Rental Area In Arrival Hall+351 211 303 540
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From $33/dayRated #4
Turisprime
8.8 Excellent (1 review)
1 location in Porto
Turisprime
Locations in Porto
Porto Airport+351 913 065 621
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Recent reviews
From $47/dayRated #5
Rent a Star
8.4 Excellent (1 review)
1 location in Porto
Rent a Star
Locations in Porto
Porto airport+351 229 400 400
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From $79/dayRated #6
Hertz
8.4 Excellent (14 reviews)
5 locations in Porto
Hertz
Locations in Porto
Francisco Sa Carneiro+351 21 942 6300
Monday
06:00 - 23:59
Tuesday
06:00 - 23:59
Wednesday
06:00 - 23:59
Thursday
06:00 - 23:59
Friday
06:00 - 23:59
Saturday
06:00 - 23:59
Sunday
06:00 - 23:59
Rua Do Barreiro 492, Armazem A+351 21 041 3385
Monday
08:30 - 13:0014:30 - 18:30
Tuesday
14:30 - 18:3008:30 - 13:00
Wednesday
08:30 - 13:0014:30 - 18:30
Thursday
08:30 - 13:0014:30 - 18:30
Friday
08:30 - 13:0014:30 - 18:30
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Rua Do Barreiro, 492
Monday
06:00 - 23:59
Tuesday
06:00 - 23:59
Wednesday
06:00 - 23:59
Thursday
06:00 - 23:59
Friday
06:00 - 23:59
Saturday
06:00 - 23:59
Sunday
06:00 - 23:59
Rua Eng. Ferreria Dias 805-807+351 21 041 3385
Monday
14:30 - 18:3008:30 - 13:00
Tuesday
08:30 - 13:0014:30 - 18:30
Wednesday
08:30 - 13:0014:30 - 18:30
Thursday
08:30 - 13:0014:30 - 18:30
Friday
14:30 - 18:3008:30 - 13:00
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Rua Santa Catarina 899+351 21 942 6300
Monday
08:30 - 13:0014:30 - 18:30
Tuesday
14:30 - 18:3008:30 - 13:00
Wednesday
08:30 - 13:0014:30 - 18:30
Thursday
14:30 - 18:3008:30 - 13:00
Friday
08:30 - 13:0014:30 - 18:30
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14:00 - 18:0009:00 - 13:00
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Recent reviews
10.0 ExcellentMar 5 2017
Communication was good. Staff was friendly and helpful.
7.6 GoodDec 31 2016
Easy, problem free dropoffQuick service, nice staff
10.0 ExcellentNov 11 2016
No hassle rentalNo problems getting type of car ordered. Business was clean and orderly. Car was clean and in good working order.Nothing...no complaints.
Excellent n easy pick up n drop off.Reserved full size sedan automatic, as cheap as manual when rented. They subbed a luxury automatic sedan. Nice....just large for narrow streets.
5.2 OkaySep 28 2017
Extremely poor customer service. The wait was about 90 minutes to pick up the car; it took them about 15 minutes to process each customer, mostly because of extremely high-pressure attempts to sell expensive CDW. Staff were thoroughly rude and unhelpful.
The staff was accommodating for a late car.Our car reservation was made for 10am and was not ready until noon. The staff were not transparent at all with their pricing. They charged us for an additional toll service when we very specifically declined it and they were very vague and evasive when asked about such fees. Very poor experience.
3.6 MediocreAug 1 2019
Overcharged us, drop off was a pain (confusing where to drop the car, waited forever for someone to help us).
2.0 MediocreJul 23 2019
Not much. The front desk folks were nice. Thats about it.With in the first 30 minutes of the rental we had to pull in to a service station because we got a tire pressure warning light. The next day the car broke down in the middle of the street. It took an hour to get a tow truck and the taxi they said they ordered for us never came.
8.0 ExcellentJul 23 2019
Friendly, helpful staff. Car was as requested. Good location in Lisbon near a metro stop. Not too hard to get to or from.Long line for pick up and seemingly slow rental process.
10.0 ExcellentJul 16 2019
they made everything simple, great experience. Would definitely do the toll control again too.the tank size of the hybrid do not allow for long distances per tank.
6.4 GoodMay 15 2019
Overall the experience was good. Picked up and dropped off just fine.No place to park car when picking up/dropping off. You have to kind of pull the car up on the side walk. It would have been nice to have been told about the tolls and speed traps in a little more detail.
2.0 MediocreAug 24 2017
No carsNo cars available when we arrived had to wait 1 hr for a vehicle to be dropped off before we were processed
10.0 ExcellentJul 18 2017
Very professional service! Great car, we were given a diesel for the price of a petrol due to availability and it proved a real benefit as the low end torque was very useful in the hilly terrain of Portugal. I would recommend paying the extra for a diesel.I bought full coverage primary insurance from Kayak, but this wasn't recognized by the rental agency. I fault Kayak for this as it was not made clear at the time of booking that I would have to provide a deposit anyway. Poor and misleading service by Kayak
Conveniently explore the second-biggest city in Portugal by booking a rental car. Don’t bother with public transport, timetables, or adhering to schedules, but discover the beauty of Porto in your own time and pace. By using a rental car on your trip, you can also easily reach the scenic coast, which is about 15 minutes by car from the center. The Estádio do Dragao is also over 8 miles from the center and can be reached in under 15 minutes by car.
Start your trip to Porto with a rental car at the International Airport Porto, which is about 9 miles away from Porto’s center. Companies like Hertz, Sixt, or Europcar are housed here and, for travelers who book in advance, the car will be provided in front of the airport. Otherwise, signs will direct travelers to the rental car service desk within the airport.
The Old Town in Porto has narrow streets and many one-way roads, so it is crucial to stay focused and ensure not to drive in the wrong way. Some of the older streets are also cobblestone, which may not be the best for the car, so parking the vehicle outside the Old Town and then venturing into the historic center of Porto on foot is worth considering. Also bear in mind that, while turn signals are often not used by Portuguese drivers, it should still be done. Passing on the right lane is strictly prohibited and can lead to a fine of up to €600 ($675).
During rush hours, Porto can be congested and, since many streets are narrow, this may lead to longer waiting times. Morning traffic is usually the worst between 8 and 9 AM, and in the evenings between 5 and 7 PM. The highways A20 and A41 can have especially heavy traffic during weekdays at these times and should be avoided if possible.
25% of our users found rental cars in Porto for $47 or less
Book your rental car in Porto at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
Off-airport rental car locations in Porto are around 15% more expensive than airport locations on average
Economy rental cars in Porto are around 49% cheaper than other car types, on average
FAQs about renting a car in Porto
Some car rental companies in Porto which have updated their car rental health and safety policies due to COVID-19 to make sure vehicles are clean and disinfected include Europcar, Hertz and Budget
On average a rental car in Porto costs $62 per day.
In the past 72 hours, the cheapest rental cars were found at SADORENT ($30/day), Alamo ($47/day) and Valpi Rent ($48/day). In the last 72 hours the cheapest rental car price was found at Sixt Avenida da Boavista, 1203 4100-130 (1 miles from city center).
Yes, automatic cars are available in most car renting companies in Porto. As cars with manual transmission are more common in many countries, you might have to pay an additional charge for renting an automatic car.
The average gas price in Porto is $7.64 per gallon over the past 30 days. Filling up a gas tank costs between $92 and $122, depending on the car size.
Economy (Fiat Panda or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in Porto.
A Economy car rental in Porto costs $33 per day, on average.
A Mini car rental in Porto costs $207 per day, on average.
A Standard car rental in Porto costs $134 per day, on average.
In Porto, cars are most frequently rented at SADORENT Avenida Fontes Pereira De Melo, 192 Porto (2 miles from city center).
On average a rental car in Porto costs $435 per week ($62 per day).
On average a rental car in Porto costs $1,866 per month ($62 per 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.
Finding the right price, understanding the add-ons and staying up to date with policy changes can be a challenge. That’s why KAYAK has produced the ultimate guide to renting a car to help you cut though the jargon and make the right choice for your rental car. Find tips and insights for how to book your rental, what car rental insurance you’ll need, how to deal with a car rental agency and what extra fees to expect (and avoid!).