Porto countryside is best explored by car, as there are many interesting areas and vineyards in hard to reach places. Most tourists arriving in the area disembark at Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport in Porto and as it is the largest airport in the northeast of the Iberian Peninsula, it offers six major car hire companies, including Avis, Budget, Europcar, Hertz, National/Alamo and Sixt.
All of the car hire firms at Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport have booking desks in the Arrivals area on the ground floor of the terminal. On-demand car hire is available, but booking ahead will secure you the right car for your needs and will help you to avoid disappointment during busy periods.
When renting a car at Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport, you will find that most cars are charged on a daily basis and that rates are usually fairly inexpensive. Prices generally include unlimited mileage and insurance cover for both theft and collision damage, although the exact details should be checked before driving away. A minimal rental age of 21 exists in Portugal, although those under 24 may be charged an additional fee.
ATOP members: Archipelago Azores Ltd, Castaways Unicorn Holidays, Destination Portugal, Keytel International, Sunvil Discovery
