Porto travel guide
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You're Going to Love Porto
With a population of 249.633, Porto is the largest city in Porto, Portugal by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Porto has to offer.
Where to Eat in Porto
If you’re looking for affordable options, Vinum (Rua do Agro nº 141 (Caves Graham's)) and soMos Restaurant & Lounge (Avenida da Boavista 1466) are great picks.
When to visit Porto
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Porto in July, when the average temperature is 20 °C, and the highest can go up to 25 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 5 °C, with an average temperature of 9 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in December, when precipitation is around 195 mm. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Porto, with an average rainfall of 18 mm.
How to Get to Porto
Plane
When flying to Porto, you’ll arrive at Porto Airport (OPO), which is located 11 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Porto from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 34h 30m.
Train
Comboios de Portugal is the most popular train carrier serving Porto, followed by Renfe. The train journey from Porto to Vigo takes 2h 22m and costs around $13 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Lisbon, expect to pay about $44 for a 2h 49m trip. The train station in Porto is called Porto Sao Bento, and is located 2.1 km from the city centre.
Car
Another option to get to Porto is to pick up a car hire from Lisbon, which is about 275 km from Porto. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Klass Wagen, among others, in Lisbon.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Porto, including FlixBus, Bus and Gipsyy. From Lisbon, the bus ride to Porto takes 312 km and will cost you around $12. From Madrid, the ticket costs about $19 for a journey of 772 km. The most popular bus station is Porto Campanha, located 4 km from the city centre of Porto. Porto Casa da Música is also a commonly used station, and is 0.3 km from the city centre.
Airports near Porto
Airlines serving Porto
Where to stay in Porto
From 5-star hotels such as the Renaissance Porto Lapa Hotel to great affordable options like the Porto Antas Hotel, Porto offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $164 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $265 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Lusitana Hotel and Nice Way Porto Hostel. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Porto, with prices from $49 to $593 per night. Centro / Baixa is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Porto are about 22% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Porto
Most booked hotels in Porto
Hiring a car in Porto
Hiring a car in Porto costs $111 per day, on average, or $445 if you want to hire it for 4 days. Sixt, Hertz and Budget are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to hire a car in Porto is the Klass Wagen branch at R. Cidres 1526, 4455-442 Perafita, Porto, which is 8 km from the city centre.
Expect to pay $3.29 per litre in Porto (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $39.40 and $52.53. The most frequently booked car type in Porto is Economy (Volkswagen Polo or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Peugeot 2008 or similar) is, on average, 84% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.