Car hire Oporto

The city of Oporto, also known as Porto, is considered to be the second capital of Portugal. It is located at the north of Portugal. The city gathers the Douro River waters, channeling them into the Atlantic Ocean. Oporto is the second biggest city all over Portugal and one of the biggest in terms of population all over the Iberian Peninsula. The city is considered as one of the oldest city from Europe.

Thanks to Pepecar, you can book a rental car in Oporto to move with total freedom all over the city and its surroundings. Take advantage of the best deals on our search engine! In fact, Pepecar offers a rent a car comparison tool that will allow you to find the car that best meets your needs.

Oporto is considered by UNESCO a World Heritage Site, thanks to its historic center. Its origins date back to some hundreds years B.C. with the occupation of Celtic tribes. Years later, the Roman Empire transformed this city into one of the major commercial ports in Europe. After many conquests and reconquests, Oporto was governed by John I of Portugal and his wife Philippa of Lancaster, a British woman from the Royal Family in the United Kingdom, whose union helped start an alliance between Portugal and England.

From the 14^th and 15^th century, Porto became an important port of Europe, utilized to send ships all over Africa to conquer and explore new territories. Thanks to the aforementioned alliance between Portugal and England, in the 18^th century both countries made a new treaty to establish new trade relations in regards to the exportation of Portuguese wine to the island. From that moment onwards, Porto has held an important position in the economy of Portugal thanks to its port. In fact, the city became the capital of the kingdom restoration of the 20^th century, though it lasted less than a month. Nowadays, Oporto is one of the motors of the country, and, for sure, one of the most beautiful areas in the Iberian Peninsula.

In case you want to travel to Oporto, Pepecar wants to recommend a short guide of places to visit in the city. The Clerics Tower is one of the most beautiful towers all over Europe and is located at the historic center of the city. The House of Music, designed by Rem Koolhaas, is considered as a real wonder of architecture all over the world. The Cathedral of Oporto, located at the historic center, is one of the most prominent buildings in Portugal and one of the oldest ones. Lello e Irmᾶo Bookstore (or simply Lello Bookstore) is one of the most beautiful bookstores all over the world, as its façade, inside and location makes it unique. And, the Serralves Foundation is a Contemporary Art Museum converted into the most visited gallery all over Portugal.