I-VII 08:00 – 20:00
Drive&Go is a Porto-based local rental operator with a small fleet of economy and compact cars. Daily rates start at 17 euros (about 19 USD) in low season and 32 euros in July-August. The off-airport office is on Rua de Cedofeita, 8 minutes by metro from Porto Centro. This 2026 guide compares Drive&Go to other Porto local operators (Centauro, Goldcar) and the international chains (Sixt, Avis, Europcar) using fresh Trustpilot data and Discover Cars price comparisons.
Drive&Go pricing sits in the lower mid-tier of Porto operators – cheaper than Sixt or Avis but pricier than the headline rates of Goldcar or Centauro. The fleet is consistent (Renault Clio, Hyundai i20, Citroen C3) and 18-30 months old.
Drive&Go has only one office in central Porto. No airport branch.
8 minutes by Porto metro (line D, stop Aliados/Bolhão) from Porto Sé / Ribeira. Walk-in welcome 09:00-19:00 weekdays, 09:00-13:00 Saturdays. Closed Sundays.
Drive&Go offers free pickup/drop-off to hotels within central Porto on weekdays (request 24h ahead). Useful if you arrive by train at São Bento.
Drive&Go does not operate at Porto airport. From OPO, take metro line E to Trindade, then 8 minutes walking to Cedofeita – 30 minutes total, 2.20 euros.
Drive&Go is a small reputable local operator. Two larger Porto local operators offer cheaper headline rates but mixed reviews; the international chains have airport convenience.
Family-run since 2014, fleet 60 cars. No hidden fees. Excess waiver 9 euros / day at the desk (also available standalone). Trustpilot 4.4 stars from 380 reviews.
Newer Porto operator, opened 2019. Slightly newer fleet, similar prices. 4.5 stars on Google from 240 reviews. See our Movyng article for details.
Newest cars (Mercedes A, Renault Captur). At Porto airport (OPO) and city centre. 40-60% pricier than Drive&Go for similar class.
Headline rate 12 euros / day vanishes once excess waiver, full-tank charge and airport surcharge are added. Trustpilot 1.7 stars for the Porto branch.
Aggressive low headline rates and frequent disputes over pre-existing damage. Mandatory deposit hold of 1500 euros. Trustpilot 2.0 / 5.
Drive&Go offers its own zero-excess waiver at 9 euros / day – cheaper than Sixt or Avis (15+ euros / day) but more expensive than standalone third-party.
CDW with 700 euros excess. Tyres, undercarriage and windscreen are excluded.
9 euros / day – drops excess to zero and adds tyres / windscreen. 63 euros over a week.
RentalCover or iCarhireinsurance from 4-7 euros / day – identical zero-excess at half the price.
Drive&Go fleet is small (60 cars) and sells out 4-6 weeks ahead in summer. Booking earlier than 6 weeks rarely saves money.
Compares Drive&Go to other Porto operators in real time. Booking direct on driveandgo.pt sometimes costs 5-8% more.
Most Drive&Go fleet is manual. Automatic adds 6-9 euros / day.
Save 30-40 euros over a week with standalone insurance from RentalCover.
Drive&Go closes Sundays. Pick up Saturday morning or Monday morning to avoid lost rental days.
Underbody, all 4 panels, dashboard, fuel gauge. Prevents post-rental damage disputes.
Drive&Go is best paired with multi-day Northern Portugal trips.
Morning drive from Porto to Pinhão, lunch at a quinta winery, afternoon drive back via Régua. Allow 8 hours.
UNESCO Guimarães castle in the morning, Braga's baroque churches in the afternoon. Easy half-day.
Aveiro's canals, then drive 8 km to Costa Nova's striped beach houses.
Spectacular mountain park with waterfalls and granite villages. Allow full day.
NOT allowed without written cross-border permit from Drive&Go. Use Sixt or Avis if you plan Galicia.
Off-airport at Rua de Cedofeita 415, in central Porto. Metro line D to Aliados/Bolhão (8 min from Sé/Ribeira). No airport (OPO) branch.
Economy daily rates: 17-22 euros low season, 32-44 euros July-August. Booking 4-6 weeks ahead through Discover Cars secures the lowest rate.
Yes, Trustpilot 4.4 / 5 stars from 380 reviews. Family-run since 2014. No hidden fees, transparent excess waiver, fleet 18-30 months old.
Cross-border to Spain requires explicit written authorisation from Drive&Go. Italy and France are excluded. Use Sixt or Avis if you plan multi-country.
Counter Super Cover at 9 euros / day (drops excess to zero). Cheaper alternative: RentalCover or iCarhireinsurance standalone at 4-7 euros / day.
No. Drive&Go discloses all fees at booking. The full-tank policy is fair: return with full or pay 2.40 euros / litre refuelling.
No. Use metro line E from OPO airport to Trindade, then walk 8 minutes to Cedofeita – 30 minutes total, 2.20 euros.
Disclosure: Auto Jardim earns a commission when readers book through DiscoverCars at our linked rate. We never accept payment in exchange for a positive review.
Fact-checked: Rates and operator ratings verified 25 April 2026 against DiscoverCars, Trustpilot, KAYAK and the Drive&Go Porto website.
Primary sources: Drive&Go Porto, DiscoverCars, KAYAK, Trustpilot, on-site verification April 2026.
