Car Hire at Porto Campanhã Train Station - Enjoying the best of Portugal

Porto Campanhã Train Station is one of two main train stations in the city of Porto, together with Porto São Bento Train Station. All CP (Comboios de Portugal) services stop at Campanhã station, including the high-speed Alfa Pendular trains (many of which arrive from the Portuguese capital, Lisbon) and the more regular suburban trains known locally as the Intercidades services. Inaugurated in 1877, the station is located in the heart of an old district of Porto and is easily recognisable by its elegant façade featuring an impressive clock and charming windows designed in the neo-Romanesque style. Conveniently situated in the eastern part of Porto, not far from the River Douro, Porto Campanhã Train Station is part of a larger complex consisting of numerous passenger amenities as well as various support facilities, including toilets and waiting rooms.

Porto Campanhã Train Station is also very well located for passengers looking to explore one of southern Europe's oldest and most fascinating cities. Full of architectural treasures, some of them truly unique, the station is a short distance away from the UNESCO-classified historic centre known as Ribeira, declared a World Heritage Site in 1996. Once in Porto, no visitor can miss the old Church of São Francisco with its interior inlaid in gold or Clérigos Tower, one of the city's most iconic sites. With a car rental from Porto Campanhã Train Station you can cross the impressive two-level D. Luís I Bridge built by none other than Gustave Eiffel (yes, the same engineer who built the Eiffel Tower) for a memorable visit to the world-famous port wine cellars located on the south bank of the River Douro. From there you can head south to relax on the golden sand of the beaches of Madalena, Espinho and many other popular seaside resorts on Portugal's long, idyllic Atlantic coast.

With Auto Europe you can enjoy the very best of Porto and northern Portugal as a whole at the best rates! Book online today and you'll be able to pick up your vehicle cheaply at Porto Campanhã Train Station as well as many other convenient collection points around the city, where you can get your car quickly and be on your way in just a few minutes. No other company offers the same level of service and widest choice of vehicles for car hire at Porto Campanhã Train Station and elsewhere in Portugal, including Lisbon and Faro in the sunny Algarve.

Station Information

Porto Campanhã Train Station is the main station in the north of Portugal and acts as an interface to receive rail traffic arriving in the centre of Porto from all over the Minho, Douro and other regions in the north of the country, as well as a large proportion of commuters coming in from the city's suburbs. Located within the city but just outside the Old Town, it is an important hub for services travelling further afield, such as to Lisbon and the province of Galicia in north-western Spain, most notably the city of Vigo.

Where to pick up a car rental at Porto Campanhã Train Station

There's plenty of choice for travellers looking to book a car hire at Porto Campanhã Train Station and enjoy a leisurely visit to the city and its wonderful environs. Some of the world's most prestigious car hire companies operate near the station, including Avis and Europcar. Make sure you have all the necessary (and valid) documentation with you when you arrive to collect your affordable car rental at Porto Campanhã Train Station. In particular, don't forget your driving licence, ID/passport and credit card in the main driver's name (two credit cards if it's a high performance or luxury-category vehicle you have booked). Please also make sure you have a copy of your Auto Europe voucher with you, including the terms and conditions which you should read very carefully beforehand so that you know all the details of the booking in order to avoid any mishaps when you arrive at the rental car counter. If you have any questions about any of these points, please do not hesitate to contact Auto Europe's team of rental specialists so that they can provide you with all the assistance you need prior to your trip.

	Avis at Porto Campanhã Train Station Rua da Estação Porto, Portugal 4300 +351 22 539 0274	Opening Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-1pm and 3-7pm (closed Sat & Sun)
	Budget at Porto Campanhã Train Station Rua da Estação Porto, Portugal 4300 +351 22 539 0274	Opening Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-1pm and 3-7pm (closed Sat & Sun)
	Europcar at Porto Campanhã Train Station Rua da Estação Porto, Portugal 4300 +351 22 518 0723	Opening Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-1pm and 3-6.30pm, Sat 10am-12.30pm (closed Sun)

Station facilities

As one of the largest railway stations in Portugal, passengers will find a wide range of services and amenities for people of all ages. There are toilets, a large waiting area, luggage-storage facilities, ATMs, a decent restaurant, bar and café. The station also has a number of other regular conveniences such as lifts and escalators to and from the station platforms, as well as automatic vending machines for tickets, snacks and drinks. Passengers with reduced mobility are particularly well catered for at Porto Campanhã Train Station.

How to get to and from Porto Campanhã Train Station

Although it isn't located within the historic or commercial centre of the city, you won't have any problems getting around when you rent a car at Porto Campanhã Train Station. Situated just off the A43 motorway, which is also linked to the Freixo Bridge across the River Douro, you can pick up your vehicle and head straight south to the capital Lisbon or even further south to Faro in the Algarve. Along with Porto Airport, Porto Campanhã Train Station is also well connected to the city's extensive metro system with five lines (green, red, orange, purple and blue) running regular services throughout the city and its suburbs from early in the morning until late at night. It's also very easy to get to Porto Campanhã Train Station by bus with several stops (as well as a taxi rank) right outside the main entrance.

Parking tips

Almost all of Porto's inner city car parks are paid, including the one near Campanhã station. There are several parking meters along the streets where customers can pay the amount according to how long they intend to park before placing their ticket visibly on the dashboard of the car. However, this solution is only suitable for drivers who want to pay a quick visit to that particular area; for longer stays (a whole day, for instance) they will be forced to constantly go back and forth to renew the parking ticket, so for this reason we recommend the other parking options in convenient locations, both next to the station and in the surrounding streets. For this reason, and despite everything, with a little patience you'll have no problem finding a place to leave your car rental at Porto Campanhã Train Station. The best option for extended sightseeing tours is the Campanhã Train Station Car Park located in nearby Largo da Estação where you can park for as long as you like, day and night, and pay in full when you leave. It's much cheaper than street parking and all you have to do is wait for a space to become available.

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