Car Hire Porto

Thinking of getting a car rental at Porto and you have no idea where to start? Do not worry; I have got you covered. Being the 2nd largest and one of the oldest cities, Porto boasts of a truly old heritage which was identified by UNESCO in 1996 and included in its list of World Heritage Sites. You may not know the town for its old traditional heritage though, but rather by its widely known Porto wine which has gained worldwide recognition right up there next to the wines of old vineyards in France.

Finding the best agency for car hire

With car hire agencies appearing at all airports in large numbers, you might think that finding a car for hire is as easy as walking into an office and leaving with car keys 5 minutes later; wrong. To begin with, the task is in finding the right agency that embraces the virtues of professionalism as well as customer satisfaction; so that your car hire experience in Portugal may be a memorable one. Begin by performing your research in advance to establish what kind of reputation the company has, as well as how its agents relate to the clients and compare charges so you get the most value for your money. Most of this information can be gotten easily by viewing testimonials by previous clients served by the particular agency.

Just a few things to keep in mind before hiring a car, is that in Portugal, the minimum driving age is 17 but some rental companies impose a surcharge in young renters below the age of 23; and some deny rental rights to anyone above the age of 70 though so make sure you clarify any age restrictions with your agency before finalizing on any bookings. Also, go through the insurance plan with the agency making sure that the eventual one you settle for is viable and practical. If you want any add-ons such as GPRS mapping, the dealer win throw it in for a small charge on top of the franchise charge.

What to see in Porto

Porto has a lot to offer not only the history enthusiast, but also the casual tourist; beginning with the Porto Cathedral, which is the oldest structure in the town and still standing. Or you could drive to one of the largest synagogues in Europe – the Kadoorie Synagogue. It must be this rich architectural background that makes Porto house on of the most prestigious Architecture schools in the world – the Porto School of Architecture.