I-VII 07:00 – 23:00
Record Go is a Spanish budget brand at Porto Airport: off-airport, with a free shuttle that reaches its office in under 10 minutes, and DiscoverCars rates the Porto desk 8/10. Cars are generally newish and the headline prices low, but the recurring 2025–2026 complaints centre on deposits – incorrect amounts, fuel deposits not refunded promptly (or at all), and slow customer service. Workable if you book full cover, photograph the fuel gauge and odometer at pickup and return, and keep a credit card with headroom.
Average daily rates at Porto Airport (OPO) by season
Economy/compact, booked ~4 weeks ahead, EUR
| Season | Economy | Compact | Automatic |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low (Nov–Feb) | €8–18 | €12–24 | €22–38 |
| Shoulder (Mar–May, Oct) | €16–30 | €22–40 | €35–60 |
| Peak (Jun–Sep) | €30–50 | €40–65 | €55–95 |
No terminal desk: after arrivals you take the free Record Go shuttle to the off-airport office (under 10 minutes), where the contract and car check happen. Allow 20–30 minutes in total at busy times.
DiscoverCars 8/10 and decent cars, but watch the deposit: renters report incorrect holds and slow or missing fuel-deposit refunds. Document everything and chase refunds in writing.
A 100% Portuguese company and the official Enterprise Rent-A-Car franchisee, in-terminal at OPO with DiscoverCars 8/10 – the dependable, no-drama alternative to a budget brand.
Trustpilot around 1.6/5 with upsell and damage-charge complaints – not worth the small saving.
DiscoverCars verified scores at Porto (2026)
/10, verified-rental ratings
Record Go blocks an excess deposit on your credit card; the desk will push full cover to reduce it. A cheaper route is stand-alone excess insurance (€4–7/day) bought before travel, but expect the hold regardless. Given the refund complaints, photograph the fuel gauge and odometer at pickup and return and keep timestamps.
Porto's toll picture changed in 2025: the A28 coastal motorway north to Viana do Castelo is now toll-free, along with the A24/A25. The A1 (south to Aveiro, Coimbra and Lisbon), A3 (north to Braga and the Spanish border) and parts of the A4 remain tolled, mostly via electronic gantries. With a rental you either take the company's Via Verde transponder (small daily fee) or the tolls plus an admin fee (typically €25–50) are billed to your card afterwards. Fuel in May 2026 is about €1.95/L petrol and ~€2.00/L diesel; supermarket pumps are cheapest. Always return the car full.
The cheapest daily rate often hides the biggest hold.
Photograph the gauge and odometer to defend your deposit refund.
What a week at Porto really costs
Economy car, shoulder season
| Cost item | All-inclusive local | Typical Record Go |
|---|---|---|
| Base (7 days) | €170 (all-in) | €90 headline |
| Insurance | €0 / €35 excess | €110 desk full cover |
| Deposit hold | Moderate | Large, slow refund |
| Tolls/fuel | €45 | €55 + admin fee |
| Total | €215 (~$234) | €255+ (~$278) + held cash |
No – it is off-airport. A free shuttle takes you from the terminal to the office in under 10 minutes for the contract and car check.
Deposit-related: incorrect hold amounts, fuel deposits refunded slowly or not at all, and unresponsive customer service. Cars themselves are generally newish.
Photograph the fuel gauge and odometer at pickup and return, keep timestamped images and your contract, and chase any missing refund in writing.
Yes – a credit card in the main driver’s name with enough available limit. Debit/prepaid cards are usually only accepted with full coverage.
The A28 north is toll-free since 2025; the A1 (south) and A3 (north to Braga/Spain) are tolled, mostly electronic. With a rental, take the Via Verde device or expect tolls plus a €25–50 admin fee billed later.
For confident renters who document everything and pre-book cover, yes. If you want a quieter experience, Guerin (Enterprise franchisee, 8/10) is the safer in-terminal alternative.
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Last updated: May 2026. Prices and policies change – always verify directly with the rental company.
