I-VII 08:00 – 20:00
Bravacar is a low-cost Porto supplier rated around 6/10 on DiscoverCars (about 6.6 on EconomyBookings), based off-airport in Perafita with a shuttle. Reviews are mixed: staff often get praise, but several customers report older, high-mileage cars and cleanliness issues. It can be among the cheapest options, but inspect the car carefully and pre-arrange insurance.
Location: R. Antero de Quental 236, 4455-586 Perafita. Cross from arrivals to the shuttle stop with the Bravacar logo. Lower ratings (DiscoverCars ~6/10) and complaints about car age – document condition thoroughly.
Bravacar – how it scores
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Rates include basic CDW with a large excess blocked on your card. The local Porto brands typically push an expensive full-cover waiver at the counter (Cael, for example, offers a ~€200 full cover against a ~€2,000 excess). Buying stand-alone excess insurance before you travel is usually far cheaper and refunds your excess directly – bring the policy and decline the counter upsell.
Northern Portugal has electronic-only tolls on motorways such as the A28, A41, A42 and A4 – there are no cash booths, so the car needs an electronic toll transponder (Via Verde). Rental cars usually include one for a daily fee plus the toll cost; confirm the daily cap and how unpaid tolls are billed, because the toll-device charge is the single most common surprise on Porto rentals. The A1 to Lisbon and A3/A28 are the main routes; Porto itself has no low-emission zone, only the camera-controlled ZAAC in the old town.
Real 7-day cost guide (economy, peak)
| Item | Typical |
|---|---|
| Economy car, 7 days | from ~€130–240 ($145–265) |
| Toll transponder | daily fee + tolls used |
| Excess (pre-booked cover) | ~€4–7/day |
It is among the cheapest Porto options but rates lower (DiscoverCars ~6/10), with mixed reviews and complaints about older, higher-mileage cars. Staff often get praise. Inspect the car carefully.
Off-airport at R. Antero de Quental 236, Perafita. From arrivals, cross to the shuttle stop marked with the Bravacar logo.
Economy cars can start around €130–240 ($145–265) for a peak week – often the cheapest tier. Compare live prices.
Photograph the car inside and out, note existing damage and tyre/mileage condition, and confirm the fuel and toll policy.
Via an electronic transponder (northern Portugal has no toll booths); expect a daily device fee plus the tolls used.
Pre-booked stand-alone excess insurance is cheaper and refunds your excess; decline the pricey counter waiver.
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Last updated: May 2026. Prices and policies change – always verify directly with the rental company.
