Car hire Porto

The Portuguese city of Porto is a popular holiday destination for UK tourists. A mild climate, diverse architectural delights, close proximity to wonderful beaches and the chance of sampling Port wine at source are among major visitor draws. The city sits on the north side of the Douro River estuary and is in the perfect place for exploring northwest Portugal. Driving in the city and its environs is a great way of enjoying the Porto experience. The best vehicle rental deals can be found if you compare cheap car hire in Porto online with CompareCarHire.co.uk today.

Porto, often referred to as Oporto in English, dates back to the time of the Romans and was designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1996. The majestic 13th century Porto Cathedral is one of the most famous buildings in the country, while the Atlantic facing Foz neighbourhood is a vibrant year-round location packed with bars, clubs and restaurants. The most comfortable way of sightseeing is by booking Porto car hire .

Francisco de Sa Carneiro Airport is the gateway to Porto, set 15kms from the city centre. The city has a good suburban rail and bus network, while the centre itself can be explored on foot. Travelling farther afield is easiest when using a self-drive car. The arterial A20 and the Circunvalacao orbital route link to roads which go to the most interesting sites.

The 1660s Castelo do Queijo is a few kilometres up the coast from Foz, a comfortable journey with car rental in Porto. The pictorial Parque da Cidade is also nearby, while on the south bank of the Douro, Gaia is the access point for Blue Flag beaches at Granja and Espinho. Peneda-Geres National Park is 60kms drive and boasts ancient dolmens, settlers' heritage buildings and waterfalls set in bucolic vistas. Arcos de Valdevez is one of several charming towns in the area near the park.