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Turisprime is a local Porto rental company – a good-value, flexible alternative to the big chains for exploring the north, with economy cars from around €12–22/day ($13–$24) in low season. Good news for 2026: the A28 coastal motorway north of Porto became toll-free, so reaching Viana do Castelo and the Costa Verde now costs nothing in tolls. This guide covers Turisprime in Porto, the real prices, how it compares, and the practical tips for driving the north.
Turisprime is a local Porto operator, often cheaper and more flexible than the chains.
Porto Airport (OPO) is a large, competitive market, keeping prices low outside peak summer. Expect roughly the following in 2026:
Average Daily Rates in Porto by Season
Booked 3–5 weeks in advance, prices in EUR
| Season | Manual Economy | Manual Compact | Automatic Compact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low (Nov–Feb) | €12–22 | €16–28 | €28–44 |
| Shoulder (Mar–May, Oct) | €20–32 | €26–40 | €40–56 |
| Peak (Jun–Sep) | €34–52 | €42–62 | €58–85 |
The A28 coast road north is now toll-free; the A1/A3 still use booths.
Estimated rental cost by trip length
from €12/day
Illustrative — daily rate × days at the lowest 2026 starting price; real prices vary by season & demand.
Porto Rental Budget Calculator
Rate prefilled with the lowest low-season rate – change it for your dates.
Turisprime is a local Porto operator. Local companies generally undercut the global chains and are flexible on deposits and add-ons, with helpful local knowledge – just check recent reviews and read the agreement.
Turisprime typically offers a meet-and-greet or short shuttle from Porto Airport to a nearby depot; confirm the exact pickup arrangement, deposit and card requirement. Read the fuel and insurance terms, decline cover you don't want, and document the car at pickup.
The subject of this guide – a local company with keen prices, flexible terms and airport meet-and-greet. Worth a direct quote; confirm pickup, deposit and insurance when booking.
A well-rated home-grown brand with transparent terms and a fair full-to-full fuel policy.
A dependable major with a broad fleet – a safe fallback for a guaranteed automatic.
The pick for a newer, higher-spec car. Pricier; decline the counter extras.
Aggressive upsells, fuel and damage disputes, and one of the lowest Trustpilot scores in the industry.
The very cheapest listings can carry strict fuel rules and excess disputes. Read the fine print or stick with a trusted local or brand.
Basic CDW with an excess of €900–€1,600, blocked on your card. Tyres, glass and underbody usually excluded.
Super CDW to zero the excess is €14–22/day – €98–154 a week.
Standalone excess insurance (€4–7/day) bought before you travel covers the excluded items and refunds any excess charged. Buy it and decline the counter upsell.
Insurance Cost Comparison: 7-Day Porto Rental
2026 pricing
| Option | Daily Cost | 7-Day Total | Covers Tyres/Glass? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic CDW (included) | €0 | €0 | No |
| Counter Super CDW | €14–22 | €98–154 | Sometimes |
| Third-party excess cover | €4–7 | €28–49 | Yes |
The A28 became toll-free in 2025, so the coastal route north of Porto now costs nothing. The A1 and A3 still use cash/card booths.
| Route from Porto | Road | Toll |
|---|---|---|
| Porto → Viana do Castelo | A28 | Free (since 2025) |
| Porto → Braga / border | A3 | ~€5–8 (booth) |
| Porto → Coimbra / Lisbon | A1 | ~€11–21 (booth) |
| Petrol / Diesel | – | ~€1.92 / €1.88 per L |
Porto fills up in summer; automatics go first.
See the market, then get a direct quote from Turisprime and Guerin.
Central Porto is hilly and best on foot/metro – rent for day trips.
Buy third-party excess cover beforehand.
Keep a card only for the A1/A3 booths.
Refuel before drop-off.
Terraced vineyards, river views and port-wine quintas.
The birthplace of Portugal and the Bom Jesus sanctuary.
Green coast, the Lima valley and the hilltop Santa Luzia basilica.
The “Portuguese Venice” with its painted boats and canals.
Portugal's only national park, with mountains and lagoons.
Yes – Turisprime is a local Porto operator offering good value and flexible terms versus the chains, with airport meet-and-greet. As with any local company, check recent reviews and get the rate, deposit and fuel policy in writing.
The A28 coast road north became toll-free in 2025, so the Costa Verde costs nothing. The A1 (to Coimbra/Lisbon) and A3 (to Braga/the border) still use cash/card booths.
Turisprime typically offers a meet-and-greet or short shuttle from Porto Airport (OPO) to a nearby depot. Confirm the exact arrangement and deposit when booking.
Not for the city itself – central Porto is steep and best on foot and metro. Rent for day trips to the Douro Valley, Guimarães, Braga or the Costa Verde.
Low-season manual economy cars start at €12–22/day ($13–$24). Shoulder season is €20–32/day and peak summer €34–52/day, with automatics more.
It's cheaper to buy standalone excess insurance (€4–7/day) before you travel than the counter Super CDW (€14–22/day). Third-party cover also includes tyres, glass and underbody.
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Last updated: June 2026. Prices and policies change – always verify directly with the rental company.
