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Introduction to Porto

Porto, known for its incredible Luís I Bridge, Gardens of the Crystal Palace, and Porto Cathedral, is a travel destination everyone should visit once in their lifetime. This municipality and city in Portugal, has plenty of experiences to offer curious travelers. Home to a variety of natural beauty and architecture, a unique historical background, and a culture as rich as its population of more than 237.6 thousand people, Porto is truly one of the main highlights of Portugal.

Easily accessible from the Porto airport, Porto is the perfect base for a memorable and unique vacation in Portugal. Travelers looking to experience the best of Portugal often choose to stay in Porto.

Get ready to explore and learn more about the city of Porto below!

Top services in Porto

Here on this page, you'll find all the top travel services in Porto, Portugal. Check out the cheapest and most popular flights offered by 379 airlines that fly to Portugal. Browse the 689 top-rated tours available to you in Porto. Compare the rates and services of the 7 types of places to stay in Porto and the 13 car rental companies offering CDW insurance coverage. We make it easy for you to find and book the top services in Porto.

Enjoy the convenience of planning and booking every detail of your trip to Porto, including flights, accommodations, activities, and more, in one place. Book with Guide to Europe to get an expertly-curated and fully-customizable itinerary and experience the best of Porto on your vacation in Portugal.

Get answers to questions about the routes and services offered in Porto from our free 24/7 customer support. Continue reading to learn how you can enjoy a stress-free and memorable vacation in the city of Porto!

Learn more about Portugal

There are many reasons to visit the city of Porto, but a trip to Portugal needs no explanation.

Exploring Portugal, which spans 92,212 square kilometers, is an adventure of a lifetime. Portugal offers an abundance of truly magical places to discover, including cultural, historic, and scenic sites of significant value to both locals and travelers.

As the home country of many world-famous attractions like the spectacular Luís I Bridge, Gardens of the Crystal Palace, and the Porto Cathedral, you’re all set for a unique and memorable travel experience in Portugal.

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What to see in Porto

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Porto has something for everyone. Regardless of age and interest, travelers have the best time exploring every corner of the city.

Read on to discover the best places to visit and find out what to expect from the city of Porto.

Top attractions in Porto

Home to plenty of top attractions, Porto is more than just a wonderful city in Portugal. Porto is a travel hotspot and a great place to experience a mix of the traditional and modern culture of Portugal.

One fascinating sight in Porto is the unforgettable Luís I Bridge. Considered one of the most well-known attractions in the city, a visit to this spectacular travel destination is something you shouldn’t miss on your trip to Porto.

For more information about what you can expect during a vacation in Portugal, check out our list of top attractions in Porto below. Discover the best places to visit in Porto, including the fascinating Luís I Bridge, Gardens of the Crystal Palace, Porto Cathedral, Parque da Cidade do Porto, and Casa da Música.

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Things to do in Porto

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Enrich your travel experience in Porto by joining tours and activities. Porto offers an exciting selection of top-rated tours and it's easy for every traveler to find something to their liking. Take the opportunity to catch the top attractions on a tour, stay active with an adventurous excursion, or learn something new about the local history or culture of the city.

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Most popular experiences in Porto

Traveling is all about gaining new experiences. You can have that and more in the city of Porto.

Porto offers numerous tours and activities for travelers to choose from. Historical Tours, Bus Tours, and Private Day Trips are only a few of the many experiences you can book for your holiday in Portugal.

Explore the most popular experiences you can join in Porto by clicking on one of the top-rated tour categories below.

Top tours & tickets starting in Porto

Travelers in Porto can choose from 19 categories of top-rated tours and tickets. If you're curious about what the most frequently recommended experiences in the city are, Shore Excursions is the answer.

The most popular tour in Porto is the fantastic Douro Valley Premium Private. By joining this highly recommended tour, travelers get to learn more about what makes Porto one of the best travel destinations in Portugal.

Porto also offers plenty of budget-friendly tours and activities that promise travelers a unique experience in the city. The affordable Porto Walking Tour - The Perfect Introduction to the City is the cheapest tour in the city. This experience costs around 1 EUR and allows travelers a great time in Porto. Around 206 travelers have given this activity an average rating of 5 stars out of 5.

Secure an unforgettable experience for your upcoming trip to Porto and book a top-rated tour in the city. Discover the best tours, activities, and tickets in Porto below.

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Discover the best things to do in Porto. Choose from 689 fantastic tours and activities available in the city.

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Vacation packages in Porto

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The best and easiest way to visit Porto is by booking a vacation package. A vacation package includes everything you need for a worry-free and perfectly planned holiday in Portugal.

Booking a vacation package to Porto means spending less time planning and more time enjoying your vacation. A vacation package includes everything from flight tickets, accomodation, and a rental car, to 24/7 personal travel support and a carefully planned travel itinerary. You can also take your vacation in Porto to the next level by adding tours, tickets, and activities to each day of your trip.

Apart from providing you with everything you need to travel comfortably, your vacation package to Porto is also fully customizable. In other words, you can add or remove services at your own convenience, to create the perfect vacation for you and your travel companions.

On our website, you will find 203 unique vacation packages to Porto, including flight tickets, hotel reservations, and recommendations for the best sightseeing spots, restaurants, bars, and activities.

Continue to the next section to learn more about what types of vacations you can book in the city of Porto.

Popular types of vacations in Porto

The most popular way to experience Porto is by visiting the city as part of a road trip across multiple destinations in Portugal. However, it is also common for travelers to go to Porto on both shorter and longer getaways, to get a break from everyday life, relax, and experience something new.

With Guide to Europe you can find road trips, city breaks, and weekend getaways in Portugal, ranging from budget to luxury. Whether you’re planning a multi-day road trip across Portugal, or you just want to enjoy a few days exploring Porto, there is a vacation package for you.

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Top vacation packages in Porto

Travelers have a great selection of vacation packages to choose from in Portugal. In fact, you can choose from as many as 203 different top-rated vacation packages to take you to Porto, and even more if you expand your search to include a bigger area of Portugal.

To help narrow your choices down, here are some of the best vacation packages for exploring the city of Porto.

For an epic vacation, discover Porto and other top destinations in Portugal on a top-rated holiday like the 10-Day Portugal Road Trip from Porto traveling north to Viana do Castelo and Braga. This vacation package provides travelers with tons of opportunities to experience not only the most popular attractions in Porto, but also in other top places to visit in Portugal. If Monument Church Of St Francis, Luís I Bridge, Jardins do Palácio de Cristal, Clérigos Tower, and Porto Cathedral are on your bucket list, this is the perfect vacation package for you.

If you would like to go on a budget vacation in Porto, book the popular Cheap 3-Day Portugal City Break in Porto and spend as little as 214 EUR. This vacation will take you on a journey to experience some of the most incredible attractions and sights in Porto, including the fantastic Luís I Bridge, Parque de Serralves, Jardins do Palácio de Cristal, Clérigos Tower, and Porto Cathedral.

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Discover and compare 203 vacation packages that take you to the wonderful city of Porto.

The best flights, hotels, and activities in Porto get fully booked quickly. Use the search tool below to find the best vacation packages in Portugal. Your customized holiday package to Porto is only a few clicks away!

How to get to Porto

To get to the city of Porto the fastest way possible, travelers from outside Portugal can travel by plane. International travelers can fly to Porto by booking flights with any of the 59 airlines that offer direct flights to Porto airport. Some airlines that operate flights to Porto airport are Ryanair, United Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Lufthansa, and Azul. Go to this page to compare all flights to Porto.

To reach the city of Porto, travelers can choose from various airport transfer options available at Porto airport.

If you're looking for the best flight ticket deals to Porto, knowing the cheapest travel time and which airlines offer the most affordable flights is helpful. Luckily, we have this information for you. Discover more about the cheapest and most popular flights to Porto airport and Porto below.

Find cheap flights to Porto

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Over the years, more airlines have started offering flexible and direct flights to Porto, making it one of the most accessible travel destinations in Portugal. However, it is usually cheaper to fly to Porto, Portugal, in May.

The cheapest one-way flight to Porto costs around 16 EUR and is offered by the airline Vueling.

The cheapest round-trip flights to Porto cost approximately 30 EUR in total. The departure flight leaves on January 25 and the return flight is scheduled on January 28. The flight time is around 2 hours per way.

The return flight is operated by Cristiano Ronaldo International.

Use the search tool below to find the cheapest flights to Portugal and the city of Porto from your city of departure.

Popular flights to Porto

Travelers visiting Porto in Portugal can fly to Porto airport directly from 2100 destinations worldwide.

The three most popular routes to Porto airport and the city of Porto in Portugal depart from Porto airport in Porto, Portugal, Albany airport in Albany, Australia, and Greenville–Spartanburg International airport in Greenville, the United States.

Travelers can fly to Portugal by choosing from from 1 weekly flight(s) from Porto; from 1 weekly flight(s) from Albany; and from 3 weekly flight(s) from Greenville.

The airline that operates most flights to Portugal is Finnair. Finnair offers 57 scheduled flight routes to Portugal.

Discover the most popular flights to Porto below. Click to view flights to Porto, Portugal from destinations all across the globe.

Where to stay in Porto

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An essential factor to consider when traveling to a new place or country is accommodation. While visiting a city as fantastic as Porto is always exciting, any avid traveler knows that accommodations often make or break the vacation experience.

The best place to stay in Porto usually depends on travelers' needs and preferences. However, booking accommodation in downtown Porto offers a ton of benefits.

Staying at the heart of the city allows you to easily walk to many of the top sights and dining areas in Porto and cut down on your travel expenses. Centrally-located accommodations are also an excellent choice for travelers in Porto planning to go on a quick tour or drive to the neighboring regions.

In Porto, you'll find 7 different types of places to stay catering to every taste, budget, and reason for travel. For example, honeymooners or travelers on a romantic getaway in Portugal can experience the ultimate relaxation at one of the 5-star or 4-star hotels in Porto. Travelers whose purpose is sightseeing can also find plenty of mid-range hotels to budget-friendly accommodations in the city, allowing access to many of the top attractions in Porto.

Learn more about the most popular places to stay and the top-rated hotels in Porto in the next sections.

Popular types of accommodation in Porto

A trip to the fascinating Porto, Portugal, means opportunities to relax at any of the 7 different types of places to stay in the city. Overall, travelers can choose from the following: 2317 vacation rental apartments, 1341 hotels, 80 cottages, 30 guesthouses, 9 hostels, 5 bed & breakfasts and 1 castle. While each type offers varying amenities and rates, there is no denying that Porto provides a great selection of lodging options ready to cater to every kind of guest.

Among all these choices available in the city, Spot Family Suites is one of the top picks of travelers in Porto.

The hotel is located at Rua Do Bolhao 85, 5 floor and boasts many great utilities, including 24-hour front desk, Air conditioning, and Airport shuttle.

Budget accommodations are also incredibly popular among travelers in Porto. Cheaper alternatives allow travelers to save on accommodation costs and have more to spend on other experiences.

In Porto, travelers looking for an economical yet top-rated place to stay usually choose Nice Way Porto Hostel. For approximately 15 EUR, guests can book a comfortable Unknown at this popular hotel.

Below is a list of all 7 different types of places to stay in Porto. Select the type you prefer to compare options under each category and find the best accommodation.

Top hotels in Porto

Hotels are travelers' go-to accommodations in Porto for the unique experience they provide. So if you're the kind of traveler who prefers staying at hotels, you'll be glad to know that the city is home to around 3,784 hotels.

Besides offering basic amenities, many hotels in Porto provide meals and extras, such as shuttle services, spa facilities, tour desks, and other services. But because not all hotels in Porto are created equal, finding the best in the city often requires careful research. For your convenience, we've done all the research to make it easier for you to check out all the top hotels in Porto.

Eurostars Aliados offers the most luxurious rooms and is perfect for travelers looking for the ultimate 5-star hotel experience in Porto. If comfort, convenience, and affordability are your non-negotiables, check out Hotel Carris Porto Ribeira, the top 4-star hotel in the city. When all you need is a pleasant place to rest and sleep in between your activities in Porto, the highest-rated 3-star hotel, Hotel Sao Jose Porto, is for you.

Below is our hand-picked list of the best hotels in the Porto. Travelers are encouraged to book early as these hotels quickly reach capacity.

Click the arrows or swipe the list to see each hotel's ratings, reviews, locations, rates, and more. You can read detailed descriptions of each hotel by clicking the cards.

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Use the Accommodation Search tool below to find available stays in the city of Porto on specific dates. This handy feature also allows you to compare prices and amenities.

Enter the preferred check-in and check-out dates. Then, select the number of guests and rooms. Click the Search button to find all the available hotels and places to stay in the city of Porto that match the information provided.

Car rental in Porto

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Experience the freedom and convenience of a self-drive vacation by renting a car for your adventures in Porto. Porto has 13 car rental companies ready to provide you with the perfect vehicle for your travels.

Automatic cars for rent in Porto start from 24.64 EUR per day or 172.48 EUR per week. The cheapest automatic rental car is a Toyota Corolla.

If you prefer driving a manual car, you’ll find multiple options for rent in Porto, starting from 7.43 EUR per day or 52 EUR per week. The cheapest manual rental car is a Fiat 500.

Learn more about the different types of cars you can rent in Porto, Portugal, below.

Popular types of car rental in Porto

Discover and choose from our broad range of popular car rental options in the city of Porto to find the best car for your travel plans. Travelers in Porto can choose from small cars, medium cars, large cars, estate cars, mini vans, SUVs, convertibles, premium cars, camper vans, mini campers, vans, cars. All car rentals come with CDW insurance for added protection throughout your trip.

Renting a car is a popular choice among travelers who want to explore Portugal at their own pace. The most popular type of car rental among small groups of travelers in Porto is a TopLevel.

Another very popular type of car to rent in Porto is a TopLevel. This car is particularly popular among couples and solo travelers touring the city of Porto.

Check out all options available in Porto and book the car rental for your upcoming adventures in Portugal below.

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Get ready to hit the road and explore the beautiful city of Porto. Find the best deals on a variety of popular car rentals in Porto, Portugal, or any other destination in Europe by using the search tool below.

Enter your pick-up and drop-off location, driver's age, and dates. Click the green button to view your options.

Popular destinations to visit after Porto

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The city of Porto is just one of the many unique and scenic destinations you can visit in Portugal. So if you're itching for another cultural adventure, a relaxing road trip, an action-filled city break, or a memorable weekend getaway, know that Portugal has it all.

Portugal is calling, and the country is asking you to experience its culture and diversity to the fullest! Take the opportunity to visit other captivating places in Portugal that are as magical as the city of Porto. The most popular travel destinations in Portugal are listed below. Click on the name of the place you want to explore next to learn more about it.

All the best destinations in Portugal

When unsure of where to go next, use the map below. This map shows the locations of all the best destinations in Portugal. Use the map to plan your trip and find the best routes.

Domestic flights from Porto

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A taste of Portugal through a visit to Porto can often reignite a traveler's passion for adventure. When this happens, the best way to satisfy this wanderlust is to book a domestic flight from Porto to another remarkable destination in Portugal.

To begin your search for the best or cheapest flights from the city of Porto to other spectacular locations in Portugal, jump to the last section of this travel guide.

Popular domestic flights from Porto

Travelers in Portugal can catch flights to domestic airports in Faro, Lisbon, Terceira Island, Ponta Delgada, and Funchal. Domestic flights in Portugal are operated by 3 airlines: Ryanair, TAP Portugal, and easyJet. There are around 6 scheduled flight routes operating to Porto on a weekly basis.

From Porto, travelers can book scheduled flights to 6 domestic destinations. The most popular flights from Porto depart to many top-rated destinations in Portugal and are offered by Ryanair, TAP Portugal, and easyJet.

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Traveling to another city or region in Portugal? Use the flight search tool below to quickly find the cheapest one-way or round-trip flights from Porto to different local destinations.

Enter all the necessary information and click or tap on the Search button to see a list of the available domestic flights in Portugal on the selected dates.

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