The town of V.N. Famalicao is located in the northern region of Portugal, about 25kms from Porto, and a further five kilometres to the closest coastline. The town is quite large, with a population of over 130,000 inhabitants. With car hire at V.N. Famalicao, guests can find there way around the city rather easily.

To the east of the city lays the busy Auto-Estrada Porto-Valenca, which happens to be one of the largest roadways in Portugal. The N14 and N204 pass through the city of V.N. Famalicao. Both roads connect the city to Porto, therefore cheap car hire in V.N. Famalicao is commonly used for the short, 30-minute drive.

Porto’s international airport is only 25kms to the southwest of V.N. Famalicao, making it the most convenient air facility in the region. Car rental at V.N. Famalicao allows expedient access to the airport, which can usually be reached within 30 minutes of leaving the town of Famalicao.

There are between six and ten hotels and lodges available in the city. Although there is not a great selection of accommodation, the available choices do offer reasonably priced rooms with reputable services and amenities. Some of the hotels in V.N. Famalicao are Hotel Moutados and Hotel Pransor Vila Nova Famalicao.

Many tourists use V.N. Famalicao as a base to explore the fabulous rural communities that surround the city of Porto. Visitors can experience the rolling hills of the central north region, or visit the unspoilt beaches of the far northwest. Daytrips from V.N. Famalicao are the most popular activity in the town.