I, II, IV 09:00 – 13:00 and 14:30 – 18:30, III 09:00 – 13:00, V 14:30 – 18:30
Keddy operates in Aveiro, central Portugal (nearest airport: Porto OPO, ~45 min). Economy cars start around €11–18/day ($12–20) in low season – but the A25 and A29 near Aveiro use electronic-only tolls that fine unprepared drivers. This guide covers what to expect from Keddy in Aveiro, the real 2026 prices, the toll and deposit rules, and the best-rated alternatives.
Keddy in Aveiro – compare the in-city desks against Porto Airport before booking.
Aveiro has central desks; most visitors collect at Porto Airport (~45 min), a competitive market that keeps prices low. Here is 2026:
Average Daily Rates in Aveiro / Central Portugal by Season
Booked in advance, EUR (USD approx.)
| Season | Manual Economy | Manual Compact | Automatic Compact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low (Nov–Feb) | €11–18 | €13–20 | €28–42 |
| Shoulder (Mar–May, Oct) | €16–26 | €20–30 | €36–50 |
| Peak (Jun–Sep) | €30–45 | €34–52 | €48–72 |
Automatics are scarce and pricier – book early. Collecting at Porto Airport usually beats the city desks on choice.
Aveiro / Central Portugal: Cheapest vs. Most Expensive Months
Average economy car rate, EUR/day, 2025–2026 data
💰 Aveiro Rental Budget Calculator
Compare live Aveiro prices →Rate prefilled with a typical off-season economy rate; change it for your dates. Desks hold €600–1,000 on a credit card. Pre-booked excess cover (~€5–10/day) beats the counter upsell.
Keddy is Europcar's value label with no standalone Aveiro branch – you collect via the Europcar Aveiro desk (which itself rates well, ~4.1/5 on Google) or at Porto Airport. It's the cheapest Europcar tier but draws the most “no car choice / extra fee” complaints (brand Trustpilot ~1.3/5). Fine if you book zero-excess and accept the budget terms.
Line Keddy up against the best-rated ways to book in Aveiro and at nearby Porto Airport before you commit.
DiscoverCars lines up the Aveiro city desks and the cheaper, larger Porto Airport fleet (~45 min) together, with all-inclusive pricing and free cancellation. Its full-coverage add-on undercuts every counter. Highest-rated rental platform on Trustpilot.
Europcar's Aveiro desk rates 4.1/5 on Google (~270 reviews) – a proper in-city counter with a decent fleet. A solid mainstream option if you want to collect in Aveiro rather than drive to Porto Airport.
If you collect at Porto Airport, Guerin (Enterprise-owned in Portugal) is the best-rated major counter there (~4.2/5 on Google). Full-service and well-located, with a smooth handover.
If you collect at Porto Airport, Goldcar shows the lowest prices but one of the lowest Trustpilot scores (1.5/5 PT): counter insurance pressure, large deposits and fuel traps. Only with pre-bought excess cover and pickup photos.
InterRent (Goldcar/Europcar group) has one of the lowest Trustpilot scores (1.2/5): cheap rates but heavy upsell and strict damage/fuel terms. Read the contract closely if you book it at OPO.
Aveiro Rental Reputation: Best vs. Worst
Google Maps (local) + Trustpilot, June 2026
Know the three options before the counter.
Basic CDW with a high excess; desks hold €600–1,000+ on a credit card.
Full excess waivers run roughly €12–22/day at the desk – often 2–3× the online price.
Pre-book standalone excess cover (~€5–10/day) – it reimburses any excess charged, so you can decline the counter cover.
Insurance Cost Comparison: Aveiro / Central PT
7-day rental, 2026 pricing
| Option | Daily Cost | 7-Day Total | Excess Covered? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic CDW (included) | €0 | €0 | No (€600–1,000 hold) |
| Counter Super CDW | €12–22 | €84–154 | Mostly |
| Third-party excess (pre-booked) | €5–10 | €35–70 | Yes (reclaim) |
Aveiro sits on the A1, which uses traditional toll booths (ticket; pay cash, card or a Via Verde lane). But the nearby A25 and A29 are electronic-only free-flow roads with no booths – a foreign car with no transponder is read by cameras and fined. Fit the rental's Via Verde transponder or register for EASYToll at pickup to be safe.
| Fuel Type | Portugal Price | Approx. USD/Litre |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol (gasolina 95) | €1.88/L | $2.03 |
| Diesel (gasóleo) | €1.78/L | $1.92 |
Most rentals are diesel; a full compact tank (~45 L) is about €80. Supermarket and independent stations undercut the motorway.
Aveiro's in-city desks are convenient, but Porto Airport (~45 min) usually has more choice and lower rates. Compare both.
November–February is cheapest; automatics are scarce and pricier – book 3–4 weeks ahead for summer.
Pre-book third-party excess cover (~€5–10/day) and turn down the €12–22/day counter policy.
Add the Via Verde device or do EASYToll for the electronic A25/A29 near Aveiro.
Aveiro, the “Portuguese Venice,” is a relaxed base for central Portugal – most sights are under an hour away.
The famous candy-striped palheiro houses on the Atlantic, plus a broad beach – the classic quick trip from Aveiro.
You won't need the car for the canals themselves – the colourful moliceiro boat rides and Art Nouveau centre are a short walk from any city desk.
The historic university city with the Joanina Library and medieval old town, an easy day south on the A1.
Ribeira, the port-wine cellars and the airport gateway – an hour north on the A1.
Both – Aveiro has central desks (Europcar, Budget, Drivalia/Sadorent on or near Av. Dr. Lourenço Peixinho), but Porto Airport (~45 min) has the widest fleet and the lowest rates.
For a city pickup, Europcar Aveiro (4.1 on Google) and Drivalia/Sadorent (3.9) rate best; DiscoverCars (4.6) is best for comparing, and Guerin leads the majors at Porto Airport.
Yes for the A25/A29, which are electronic-only with no booths. The A1 itself has booths. Take the rental's Via Verde device or register EASYToll to avoid fines.
November to February (economy from ~€11–18/day). Book early for summer and automatics.
Yes for Costa Nova (~15 min), Coimbra (~45 min) and Porto (~55 min); the Aveiro canals themselves are walkable, so you don't need the car in the centre.
Desks hold roughly €600–1,000 on a credit card. Pre-buy excess cover online (~€5–10/day), decline the counter upsell and photograph the car.
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Last updated: June 2026. Prices, tolls and policies change – always verify directly with the rental company.
