Car rental at Porto Airport (OPO)
Porto Airport (OPO), also known as Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport, is the main gateway to northern Portugal. Renting a car directly at the airport is the most convenient way to start your trip, especially if you plan to explore beyond the city.
With a rental car from Porto Airport, you can easily reach the city of Porto, as well as destinations such as the Douro Valley, Braga, and the Atlantic coast. Having your own car gives you the flexibility to discover vineyards, historic towns, and coastal landscapes at your own pace.
MarSoleil offers car rental at Porto Airport without a credit card, including full insurance and zero excess. This means no hidden costs and a smooth, hassle-free pickup right after arrival.
Picking up your rental car at Porto Airport
About Porto Airport (OPO)
Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (IATA: OPO) is Portugal’s second largest airport and the main gateway to northern Portugal. The airport operates from a single modern terminal and handles flights from across Europe and beyond. Car rental desks are located in the arrivals hall on the ground floor. Vehicle collection takes place in the rental car building adjacent to the terminal, accessible by a short covered walkway. The airport is well organised and the rental pickup process is typically efficient outside of peak summer weekend arrivals.
Getting on the road from Porto Airport
The airport is located approximately 11 km northwest of Porto city centre. From the rental car building, the VCI ring road is directly accessible and connects to all major motorways without passing through the city. For the Douro Valley, join the A4 motorway eastbound from the ring road, which follows the river valley toward Amarante and Régua. For Braga and the Minho region, take the A3 motorway northbound. For Lisbon and destinations south, follow the A1 motorway southbound from the ring road. Portuguese motorways use electronic tolling throughout. Confirm that your rental car includes a tolling device when collecting the vehicle, as manual toll payment is only available at some booths.
Why pick up at the airport rather than in the city
Porto Airport’s position on the ring road makes it an excellent starting point for driving directly to the Douro Valley, the Minho region or southward along the coast without entering the city. Porto’s hilly terrain and limited central parking make city driving less straightforward than in flatter cities, so collecting the car at the airport and using the ring road to bypass the centre is the recommended approach for most visitors. If you plan to spend time in Porto first and collect the car on the day you leave, city-centre pickup is also available. See car rental in Porto for city pickup details and car rental in Portugal for a full overview.
Car rental price at Porto Airport
The table below shows the lowest all-inclusive weekly rate for renting a car at Porto Airport, with full insurance and zero excess included. What you actually pay depends on the supplier, availability and how far ahead you book. Check the current price in the search above.
| Car type | Estimated weekly price (May 2026) |
|---|---|
| Small car (economy) | €210 – €320 |
| Mid-size car | €280 – €400 |
| Large car / SUV | €380 – €560 |
These prices typically include full insurance and zero excess when booking an all-inclusive rental. Prices can vary significantly between providers. If you want to avoid hidden costs, it’s worth taking a moment to compare car rental companies and rental conditions before booking. At MarSoleil, you can also find options without a credit card and no deposit.
