I 14:30 – 18:30, III 09:00 – 13:00, IV-V 09:00 – 13:00 and 14:30 – 18:30
Europcar is a convenient, well-rated option in Aveiro: with pickup points in the city centre and near the CP train station, a wide fleet (including automatics, hybrids and EVs), and a DiscoverCars rating of 8/10 (the Esgueira branch rates 8.4/10). It is the easy mainstream choice for collecting a car in Aveiro itself rather than travelling to Porto Airport (about 70 km north). As with any major, prepay an all-inclusive rate and decline counter add-ons. This guide covers Europcar Aveiro's location, prices, the toll picture, and how it compares to the local alternatives.
Aveiro car rental rates by season
Economy/compact, EUR/day
| Season | Economy | Compact | Automatic |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low (Nov–Feb) | €9–17 | €13–24 | €22–38 |
| Shoulder (Mar–May, Oct) | €16–28 | €22–38 | €34–55 |
| Peak (Jun–Sep) | €28–45 | €36–58 | €50–80 |
Europcar has city-centre and train-station pickup points in Aveiro, so you can collect without heading to an airport. The nearest airport is Porto (OPO), about 70 km / one hour north, if you prefer to fly in and drive down.
DiscoverCars 8/10 (Esgueira branch 8.4/10), with a broad fleet and one-way options. Helpful, quality service in most reviews. Prepay and decline add-ons for the best value.
Aveiro’s cheapest economy rates often come from Sixt, Free2Move, Drivalia and local broker SADORENT (from roughly €9–17/day off-season). Compare these against Europcar before booking.
Aveiro scores (2026)
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Europcar includes CDW with an excess blocked on your card and will offer SuperCover. Stand-alone excess insurance bought beforehand (€4–7/day) is cheaper and refunds your excess directly. Read the contract and decline extras you did not request.
The A25 (Aveiro–Viseu/Guarda) is toll-free since the 2025 abolition, but the A1 and the coastal A29 toward Porto are tolled (a few euros each way, electronic gantries) – with a rental, take the Via Verde device or expect the toll plus a €25–50 admin fee. Fuel in May 2026 is about €1.90–2.00/L petrol and ~€2.00/L diesel. Confirm how electronic tolls are billed at pickup.
Sixt, Free2Move and SADORENT often undercut on economy cars.
Know whether a Via Verde device is fitted before you drive the A1/A29 to Porto.
A car opens up the colourful moliceiro canals, the striped houses and beach at Costa Nova, the lagoon villages of the Ria de Aveiro, and day trips to Porto (70 km) and the Douro. The town centre is flat and bike-friendly, so many collect the car for the wider region.
Europcar has city-centre and CP train-station pickup points in Aveiro, so you can collect in town. The nearest airport is Porto (OPO), about 70 km / one hour north.
Yes – DiscoverCars 8/10 (the Esgueira branch 8.4/10), with a wide fleet including automatics, hybrids and EVs, and helpful service in most reviews.
Not always – Sixt, Free2Move, Drivalia and local broker SADORENT often have the lowest economy rates (from ~€9–17/day off-season). Compare the all-in price before booking.
The A25 inland is toll-free since 2025, but the A1 and coastal A29 toward Porto are tolled (electronic). With a rental, take the Via Verde device or expect tolls plus a €25–50 admin fee.
Stand-alone excess insurance bought beforehand (€4–7/day) is cheaper than counter SuperCover and refunds your excess directly.
Yes – Porto is about 70 km north via the A1 or coastal A29 (both tolled), and the Douro Valley is an easy day trip. Confirm how tolls are billed at pickup.
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Last updated: May 2026. Prices and policies change – always verify directly with the rental company.
