Car Hire at Porto airport (OPO)

List of car rental agencies that operate within the Porto airport (OPO)

Renting a car is one of the best ways to discover Porto, the Douro Valley, and northern Portugal. To ensure the best rates and availability of the vehicle you want, it is highly recommended to compare prices online and make your reservation in advance.

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Rental Process at the Airport

The process for renting a car at Porto Airport is straightforward:

Contract at the Terminal: First, you must go to the rental agency counters, located on level 0, in the arrivals area.
Vehicle Pickup: Once the contract is completed, you should follow the signs to the "Rent-a-Car" area, a facility near the terminal where the vehicles are parked for pickup. It can be easily reached on foot.

Requirements and Tips for Renting

Minimum Age: Generally 21 years old, and drivers under 25 are usually subject to an additional fee.
Driver's License: You must present a valid driver's license. If it is not from the European Union, it is recommended to have an International Driving Permit (IDP).
Credit Card: It is essential to have a credit card in the name of the main driver to leave a security deposit.
Electronic Tolls: Many highways in Portugal have exclusively electronic tolls. To avoid fines, request the rental of the "Via Verde" toll device at the counter.

Available Rental Agencies

The following companies have official counters within the terminal. You can visit their websites for a direct reservation:

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Latest updates: September 11, 2025

5 tips for renting a car abroad

What to consider:

Certify that you have a valid driver's license to drive in the destination country. If you are a foreigner, check if you need to validate your license in your country of origin. It should be noted that the International permit is NOT valid by itself, it must always be accompanied by the National Driver's License.

Documentation and vehicle insurance required according to current traffic regulations.

Take into account the traffic rules that currently apply in the destination country. Maximum speeds allowed on highways, avenues and streets, priorities of passage at intersections without traffic lights, tolerance of allowed blood alcohol, etc.

Direction of movement and the way in which cars should be driven on the streets. If the side where the steering wheel is located in the cars of your country matches the vehicles in the destination country.