Car hire in Braga

The price includes: VAT at the applicable rate | Third-party liability insurance | Collision Damage Waiver (CDW), subject to an excess | 24-hour assistance.

It varies depending on the vehicle category.

If the vehicle sustains damage for which the customer is responsible, the cost of repairs will be charged up to the maximum excess amount.

You can book quickly and easily through our website or WhatsApp. If you prefer, you can also contact our team by phone or email.

We recommend booking as far in advance as possible, especially during busy periods such as summer, Easter, Christmas and other holidays.

Yes. Contact our team as soon as possible so we can check whether your booking can be changed.

Yes. Child seats are available for hire. We recommend requesting one when you book so we can ensure availability. An additional fee applies.

Yes, provided they are legally eligible to do so.

In the event of a breakdown, contact Change Now (+351 962 091 870) so we can advise you on the next steps.

In the event of an accident, complete the European Accident Statement (Declaração Amigável de Acidente Automóvel — DAAA) and contact the relevant authorities. Then contact Change Now and provide all documentation, including the DAAA and the police incident report.

Yes, provided you notify us in advance. An additional fee applies.

A driving licence issued more than one year ago and valid in the European Union, plus an identification document. If you forget any of the original documents, you will not be able to hire the car, as all required documents must be presented.

Change Now offers vehicle collection in BRAGA and delivery and collection at FRANCISCO SÁ CARNEIRO AIRPORT, subject to your booking terms and specific collection instructions:

1. Arrive at Porto Airport
2. Contact Change Now
3. Collect your vehicle at arrivals
4. Start your journey

If your booking is linked to a flight, please let us know about any changes or delays as soon as possible so we can monitor the situation.

Yes. At handover, the driver and a Change Now team member thoroughly inspect the vehicle to update the rental agreement with its condition. The mileage and fuel level are also checked. This process is repeated when the vehicle is returned, ensuring that all information is accurate and that any damage or issues are properly documented.

Yes. However, to collect the vehicle, you must present the temporary document issued by IMT (Portugal’s Institute for Mobility and Transport) confirming that you have applied for a replacement driving licence.

Depending on availability and your booking terms, it may be possible to return the vehicle to a different location. This service must be arranged with our team when you book.

Returns outside normal opening hours depend on the service terms and must be arranged with Change Now in advance.

Change Now is not responsible for belongings, documents, money or other personal items left in the vehicle after it has been returned.

If items are found after the vehicle is returned, Change Now will keep them and contact the customer whenever the owner can be identified. Their return can be arranged with the customer, who may be responsible for postage or transport costs.

Before returning the vehicle, we recommend carefully checking the interior, boot and all compartments to ensure you have not left any personal belongings behind.

Bookings are usually made by category. Where “or similar” is indicated, an equivalent vehicle in the same category may be provided.

The vehicle must be returned with the same fuel level as when it was collected.

If it is returned with less fuel, a fee will be charged.

Yes. Toll charges will be billed to the customer at the end of the rental.