Car Hire in Braganca - Mini guide to Braganca

Planning to visit Braganca with your family and friends? When visiting this ancient north-eastern Portuguese city, your group will benefit from a car hire service. Using a rental car during your stay will provide you with the mobility you need during your stay in this charming city.

Braganca dates back to Celtic tribes who called the city Brigantia. The Royal House of Bragnaca came to the area in the 12th century. Many kings of Portugal and Brazilian emperors have descended from this line. A feudal castle belonging to the family, built in 1187, still remains and can be viewed in your car hire.

While this capital of Tras-os-Montes province has many historic buildings, restaurants and shops, many visitors are drawn to the desolate sweeps of moor that surround the town and the small remote villages that inhabit it.

Just a short drive north of Braganca in your car hire will lead you to Montesinho national park. Stretching over 70,000 hectares of wilderness, this area is known by locals as ‘the cold land’. It is home to a wide range of species, including: eagles, falcons, wild boar, wolves and otters.

Heading south west from the park will lead you and your party to Vihnais in your car hire. This charming village features traditional buildings known as ‘Dovecotes’ which feature rounded roofs. It offers excellent views of Montesinho’s awe-inspiring natural beauty.

South of Braganca is several Roman spa towns, such as Villa Flor which is home to a 13th century castle and the legendary town of Chacim. Torre de Moncorvo is home to the province’s largest church, which dates to the 16th century. Vale do Coa is a short drive from there in your car hire. It hosts the world’s most extensive collection of Stone Age drawings which are over 20,000 years old.

Car hire deals in: Portugal

We rent the following types of cars: Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or equiv.), Mini, Small family (Ford Focus or equiv.), Medium family (Toyota Avensis or equiv.), large family (BMW 5 series), 4x4, SUV, Convertible, Van, Sports car, Luxury cars.

Hire cheap cars from the following suppliers, Ebookers, Opodo, Avis, Expedia, Sixt, Thrifty and budget rental prices from EasyCar, Budget, Holiday Autos, Economy, 121carhire.