Driving in Porto can be frustrating because there is a lot of traffic (and a lot of construction work going on at the moment) and the road is filled with impatient drivers, but it can be worth it if you are planning to do some day trips to Douro Valley (or other places in Northern Portugal) or to explore the country by car.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As it is a somewhat challenging activity, I did this list of 10 life saving tips to driving in Porto. I hope it proves useful to you! \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you already have decided that YES, you need to rent a car, then check AutoEurope<\/a>, a price aggregator that will give you the best prices of the market. If not, just hear me out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It may seem counterproductive that, in an article about the top tips 5 for driving in Porto, I am asking you to consider if you really need a car in this city. But I think it’s a question worth asking. It is not easy to drive in the center of Porto: it is a compact city, with a small historic center, full of traffic and where parking is difficult. Furthermore, the Portuguese are erm<\/em>, creative<\/em> drivers and it is challenging to share the road with them. I know it because I am one of them \ud83d\ude1b<\/p>\n\n\n\n However, renting a car in Porto<\/a> allows you much greater freedom of movement, mainly because public transport doesn’t work very well there, with the exception of the Porto metro<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Personally, I think the following rule applies:<\/p>\n\n\n\n – if your trip consists of staying in Porto for a few days, it’s not worth renting a car. <\/strong>Take the Porto metro or hire a private transfer from the airport to the city center and enjoy a few days of rest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n – If, on the contrary, you want to explore the fantastic day trips from Porto<\/a> or venture south, in the direction of Lisbon, then definitely rent a car <\/strong>as it will prove most useful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you have decided to rent a car in Porto I recommend you to use AutoEurope<\/a>, a price aggregator that will give you the best prices of the market. And, if so, keep on reading this article about the best tips for driving in Porto!<\/p>\n\n\n\n