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Car Rental Porto Airport

Car Rental Porto Airport

Best rental cars in Porto Airport (OPO), Portugal. No hidden charges. Free cancellation

CAEL Porto Airport
SADORENT Porto Airport
GUERIN Porto Airport
INTERNATIONAL Porto Airport
BUDGET Porto Airport
THRIFTY Porto Airport
SIXT Porto Airport
DRIVE ON HOLIDAYS Porto Airport
KEDDY BY EUROPCAR Porto Airport
ALAMO Porto Airport
AVIS Porto Airport
EUROPCAR Porto Airport
CENTAURO Porto Airport
HERTZ Porto Airport
AUTOCUNHA Porto Airport
RENT A STAR Porto Airport
FLIZZR Porto Airport
PAYLESS Porto Airport
SURPRICE Porto Airport
INTERNATIONAL CAR Porto Airport
GOLDCAR Porto Airport
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ENTERPRISE Porto Airport
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OPORENT Porto Airport
TURISPRIME Porto Airport
INTERRENT Porto Airport
DRIVE4LESS Porto Airport
U-DRIVE Porto Airport
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IBERENT Porto Airport
HERTZ DREAM COLLECTION Porto Airport
GREEN MOTION Porto Airport
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Car rental in Porto Airport (OPO), Portugal

Top rated supplier in Porto Airport
CAEL
8.8
/10
Excellent
8.2
/10
 
Overall value for money
9.1
/10
 
Cleanness
9
/10
 
Service at the rental desk
8.9
/10
 
Car hire pick-up process
8.9
/10
 
Car hire drop-off process
Based on 1000+ customer reviews

Porto Airport car rental tips

Usually, it is really simple to get a rental car by complying with the following:

  • Decide exactly what you need.

    Cael Rent A Car is the car rental company with highest customers' rank in Porto Airportwith a rating average score of 8.8/10, based on 1000+ customer reviews. The cheapest vehicle from Cael Rent A Car is Renault Clio of Economy car rental class for $24.89 per day.

    As for the most popular in Portugal car rental group, which's Economy, the cheapest car from Cael Rent A Car in Porto Airport is Renault Clio, priced at $24.89 per day.

    Among the Economy, the most popular model is Ford Fiesta. Its price starts from $29.11per day from Goldcar rental, which rating average score is 6.9/10, based on 5000+customer reviews.

    The cheapest car rental in Porto Airport is Fiat Panda from Drive-Go. Its price is only$2.79 per day. Drive-Go was reviewed by 500+ customers with a rating average score of 5.9/10.

  • Select pick-up and drop-off date and time properly.

    If you want to save some money, select the same pick-up and drop-off time. Car rental companies take money for a full day of rental, so if you take a car for 25 hours, you will pay for 48 hours (two full days) of rental, and 74 hours will stand for 96 hours (four full days) of rentals.

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Compare car rental prices in Porto Airport

 
Small, Compact, Mini
Small, Compact, Mini
Economy
Economy
Full Size
Full Size
Large, Executive, Luxury
Large, Executive, Luxury
Roadster, Convertible
Roadster, Convertible
Van 7-12 passenger, MPV, Minibus, Minivan 7-8-9-12 seater
Van 7-12 passenger, MPV, Minibus, Minivan 7-8-9-12 seater
SUV, Pickup, Jeep, 4x4
SUV, Pickup, Jeep, 4x4
 
Drive-Go
from $3 from $14          
Firefly Car Rental
from $6 from $8 from $237     from $23 from $46
International Supplier
from $31 from $32 from $62 from $337 from $140 from $89 from $81
Rent-A-Star
from $23 from $21 from $134 from $34 from $784 from $296 from $76
Sadorent
from $21 from $24 from $64   from $26 from $60  
Turisprime
from $13 from $15   from $315   from $51 from $23
Iberent
from $37 from $41       from $88  
Rhodium Car Rental
from $21 from $22       from $75 from $93
Flizzr
from $29 from $31     from $156 from $85 from $72
Centauro Rent A Car
from $57 from $18     from $48 from $59 from $69
Budget Car Rental
from $14 from $15 from $110 from $107 from $86 from $109 from $27
Payless Car Rental
from $90 from $12          
Oporent
from $15 from $16       from $87  
Surprice
from $13 from $16       from $84 from $26
Autocunha
from $34 from $38       from $105  
Interrent
from $17 from $20     from $106 from $31  
Mex
from $90 from $81       from $304  
Dollar
from $19 from $20 from $94     from $113  
Green-Motion
from $23 from $24   from $187   from $33  
Goldcar rental
from $17 from $19       from $42 from $74
Guerin Car Rental Solutions
from $19 from $30   from $118   from $73 from $44
Keddy-By-Europcar
from $35 from $19       from $121  
SIXT Rent A Car
from $38 from $36 from $122 from $148 from $123 from $115 from $45
Drive-On-Holidays
from $20 from $20     from $43 from $33 from $26
Cael Rent A Car
from $33 from $24 from $154 from $130   from $112 from $74
UDrive
from $56 from $30 from $111     from $54 from $44
Hertz Car Hire
from $26 from $33 from $97   from $51 from $106  
InterRent
from $12 from $13     from $84 from $46  
Bravacar Rent A Car
from $19 from $21          
Thrifty Car Rental
from $27 from $28 from $73     from $86 from $93
drive4less
from $9 from $10          
Alamo
from $28 from $29   from $225   from $122 from $63
Enterprise
from $29 from $30   from $305 from $129 from $127 from $90
Dollar Car Rental
from $18 from $24       from $34  
Hertz-Dream-Collection
      from $126 from $254 from $196 from $295
AVIS Car Rental
from $27 from $29 from $82 from $109 from $85 from $99 from $40
Europcar
from $27 from $28 from $126   from $44 from $100 from $97
International-Car
from $44 from $29         from $65
Firefly
from $18 from $19          
Other car rentals: VIP, Supercar, Exotic

Porto Airport Car Rental Suppliers

Cael Rent A Car
8.8
 
/10
Excellent
Cael Rent A Car
Car rental near Porto Airport
1 location: show address
Sadorent
8.5
 
/10
Excellent
Sadorent
Car rental near Porto Airport
2 locations: show addresses
SIXT Rent A Car
8.4
 
/10
Excellent
SIXT Rent A Car
Car rental near Porto Airport
2 locations: show addresses
International Supplier
8.4
 
/10
Excellent
International Supplier
Car rental near Porto Airport
2 locations: show addresses
Guerin Car Rental Solutions
8.2
 
/10
Excellent
Guerin Car Rental Solutions
Car rental near Porto Airport
4 locations: show addresses
Keddy-By-Europcar
8
 
/10
Very Good
Keddy-By-Europcar
Car rental near Porto Airport
6 locations: show addresses
Budget Car Rental
7.9
 
/10
Very Good
Budget Car Rental
Car rental near Porto Airport
5 locations: show addresses
AVIS Car Rental
7.8
 
/10
Very Good
AVIS Car Rental
Car rental near Porto Airport
4 locations: show addresses
Europcar
7.6
 
/10
Very Good
Europcar
Car rental near Porto Airport
9 locations: show addresses
Thrifty Car Rental
7.6
 
/10
Very Good
Thrifty Car Rental
Car rental near Porto Airport
2 locations: show addresses
Drive-On-Holidays
7.5
 
/10
Very Good
Drive-On-Holidays
Car rental near Porto Airport
1 location: show address
Alamo
7.4
 
/10
Very Good
Alamo
Car rental near Porto Airport
1 location: show address
Centauro Rent A Car
7.3
 
/10
Very Good
Centauro Rent A Car
Car rental near Porto Airport
1 location: show address
Hertz Car Hire
7.2
 
/10
Very Good
Hertz Car Hire
Car rental near Porto Airport
7 locations: show addresses
Autocunha
7.2
 
/10
Very Good
Autocunha
Car rental near Porto Airport
1 location: show address
Payless Car Rental
7.1
 
/10
Very Good
Payless Car Rental
Car rental near Porto Airport
1 location: show address
Flizzr
7.1
 
/10
Very Good
Flizzr
Car rental near Porto Airport
1 location: show address
Rent-A-Star
7.1
 
/10
Very Good
Rent-A-Star
Car rental near Porto Airport
1 location: show address
International-Car
6.9
 
/10
Good
International-Car
Car rental near Porto Airport
1 location: show address
Goldcar rental
6.9
 
/10
Good
Goldcar rental
Car rental near Porto Airport
1 location: show address
Surprice
6.9
 
/10
Good
Surprice
Car rental near Porto Airport
1 location: show address
Enterprise
6.8
 
/10
Good
Enterprise
Car rental near Porto Airport
3 locations: show addresses
Dollar Car Rental
6.8
 
/10
Good
Dollar Car Rental
Car rental near Porto Airport
2 locations: show addresses
Rhodium Car Rental
6.7
 
/10
Good
Rhodium Car Rental
Car rental near Porto Airport
1 location: show address
Turisprime
6.6
 
/10
Good
Turisprime
Car rental near Porto Airport
1 location: show address
Oporent
6.6
 
/10
Good
Oporent
Car rental near Porto Airport
1 location: show address
InterRent
6.3
 
/10
Good
InterRent
Car rental near Porto Airport
2 locations: show addresses
drive4less
6.1
 
/10
Good
drive4less
Car rental near Porto Airport
1 location: show address
UDrive
6
 
/10
Average
UDrive
Car rental near Porto Airport
1 location: show address
Drive-Go
5.9
 
/10
Average
Drive-Go
Car rental near Porto Airport
1 location: show address
Firefly Car Rental
5.8
 
/10
Average
Firefly Car Rental
Car rental near Porto Airport
2 locations: show addresses
Bravacar Rent A Car
5.1
 
/10
Average
Bravacar Rent A Car
Car rental near Porto Airport
1 location: show address
Hertz-Dream-Collection
Hertz-Dream-Collection
Car rental near Porto Airport
1 location: show address
Iberent
Iberent
Car rental near Porto Airport
2 locations: show addresses
Mex
Mex
Car rental near Porto Airport
1 location: show address
Green-Motion
Green-Motion
Car rental near Porto Airport
1 location: show address

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Very good experience all round and great car Peugeot 208
Stephen Hudson
France
 
The staff was very friendly and professional.
Rosalind Threlkeld
Canada
 
Dropping off was difficult due to the lack of parking spaces on the street near the rental office. Got to drive through the street several times. Everything else was perfect.
Vytautas Stundzia
Italy
 
I didn't have problems, I wanted to modify my reservation and it was attended quickly. Very satisfied!
Kenneth Vazquez
Pennsylvania
 
Dealing with Donisha at the Montego Bay airport was a very pleasant and caring experience. Kudos to her
Dalton Gibbon
Jamaica
 
Got a great vehicle. The price was as advertised and what I agreed to. There were no hidden add-one, taxes or other surprises.
Zsolt Tátrallyay
Hungary
 
Very good experience all round and great car Peugeot 208
Stephen Hudson
France
 
The staff was very friendly and professional.
Rosalind Threlkeld
Canada
 
Dropping off was difficult due to the lack of parking spaces on the street near the rental office. Got to drive through the street several times. Everything else was perfect.
Vytautas Stundzia
Italy
 
I didn't have problems, I wanted to modify my reservation and it was attended quickly. Very satisfied!
Kenneth Vazquez
Pennsylvania
 
Dealing with Donisha at the Montego Bay airport was a very pleasant and caring experience. Kudos to her
Dalton Gibbon
Jamaica
 
Got a great vehicle. The price was as advertised and what I agreed to. There were no hidden add-one, taxes or other surprises.
Zsolt Tátrallyay
Hungary
 
 
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Compare rent a car deals from all providers in Porto Airport (OPO). Get cheap prices for CAEL, SADORENT, GUERIN, INTERNATIONAL & BUDGET car rentals
 
 

Our partners provide the best and latest car models for you to get on your own way as soon as you arrive.

Why rent a car at Porto Airport:

Safety
The reassuring standards of the best national and international companies. 

Comfort
Have your rental car waiting just outside the terminal.

Variety
YDrive the car of your dreams by choosing from a diverse range of models.

Flexibility
At your destination, this is the car that will take you where you want, when you want.

 

 

Avis-Budget

  • Before Security

  • Avis & Budget: 07:00h – 00:00h // Payless: 08:00h - 21:00h

  • +351 229 436 900

  • estacao.aero.porto@avis-portugal.pt

Europcar

  • Before Security

  •  07:00 - 24:00

  • +351 229 482 452

  • reservas@europcar.com

Goldcar Rhodium

Goldcar

  • Before Security

  •  07:00 - 24:00

  • +351 961 192 943

  • opo@goldcar.com

Guerin

  • Before Security

  •  07:00 - 24:00

  • +351 229 415 939 

  • centralreservas@guerin.com.pt

Hertz

  • Before Security

  •  07:00 - 24:00

  • +351 219 426 300

  • reservas@hertz.pt

Sixt

  • Before Security

  •  07:00 - 24:00

  • +351 222076725

  • reservations@sixt.pt

 

Car rental Porto airport

Car rental Porto Airport

Are you travelling to Porto for business, a city trip or a round trip through Portugal? Renting a car at Porto airport is always a good idea. HolidayCars can provide you with plenty of good options at this international airport. With 29 HolidayCars associated rental car companies we can always supply you with a car that suits your needs. 
We’ve lined up some information and tips for you regarding Portugal, Porto and of course Porto airport. 

Porto Airport

The airport first opened its gates in 1945 under the name Pedras Rubras Airport (meaning ‘red rocks’). In 1990 the airport was renamed after former prime minister Sá Carneiro, who died in an airplane crash in 1980. 
Officially called Francisco Sá Carneiro airport, Porto airport (OPO) is located about 15 kilometers northwest from Porto's center. Porto airport has a single-terminal facility serviced by a number of main airlines covering domestic and international destinations. It is currently Portugal's third busiest airport in terms of aircraft operations and passenger numbers, right after Lissabon Portela Airport and Faro Airport. The usual check-in time for flights across European countries is 60 minutes. For domestic flights it is only 30 minutes. Porto airport is the base for TAP Portugal, the major Portugal's national airline, and is also served by Air Berlin, EasyJet, Lufthansa, Ryanair and Transavia.

Car hire Porto

So why would you consider car hire in Porto? We have made a list of fun activities: 

  • Ir à Praia! Or: Go to the beach! Porto is located on the coastline of Portugal, but the best beaches are found outside of the city. Your rental car will take you there in no time and will most likely be more comfortable than public transit.
  • Porto is an ideal location to start a round trip from. It’s no secret that Portugal is one of Europe’s most beautiful countries, for nature as well culture. Hire a car and go on to explore all of its beauty.
  • Visit Gaia. Porto is famous for their port houses, but most of them are actually located in Gaia! The city is located on the other side of the Douro river and is starting to grow bigger than Porto itself. Your rental car will take you there in no-time. You can also consider to stay in Gaia itself, as it’s quite a bit cheaper than Porto. Gaia is located a little further away from the airport, but with the modern infrastructure you will reach Gaia within no time after picking up your rental car at Porto Airport.

Rent a car at Porto airport

Porto being one of the top tourist destinations, car rental at Porto airport is much favored among tourists. There are several companies that provide car rental at Porto airport, including A.A. Castanheira, Budget, Auto Jardim, Avis, Europcar, Hertz, National Car Rental and Sixt. You can find their counters on the ground floor of the Arrivals Hall. In order to avoid paying too much with limited options of the available rental cars, it's wise to book car rental at Porto airport prior to your trip. Please note that by the time of pick-up, the staff at the car rental counter may try to sell you extra insurances for your rental car. If you rent a car at Porto airport with NoRisk Warranty from holidaycars.com, then you don't need any extra insurance, as it already covers your Personal Liability as well as damage to windows, tires and chassis. 
The airport is located near the atlantic ocean, which is clearly visible from the terminal. 
The airport is momentarily the second busiest in Portugal speaking in terms of aircraft movements. Lisbon Airport is Portugal’s busiest airport and Faro Airport is third on this list. 

Facilities at Porto airport (OPO) include:

  • The general information counter is located in the Departures Hall.
  • The Lost & Found counter is in the Arrivals Hall.
  • There are three lounges.
  • Conference room is available upon reservation request.
  • Disabled facilities include adapted elevators and toilets.
  • There are banks, ATMs, a money exchange office and a post office.
  • A pharmacy is located in the Departures Hall.
  • Restaurants, cafes and a Duty Free shop are throughout the terminal.
  • You can use free power & Internet at the Porto airport or paid Wi-Fi.

 

CAR RENTAL PORTO AIRPORT

The Porto International Airport, also known as the Francisco Sa Carneiro Airport, is the second busiest airport in the country. The facility handles roughly 5 million passengers annually and is known for its superior customer service. Tourists from all around the world fly into this hub to visit the beautiful coastal city and Auto Europe can help you find a car rental at Porto Airport so you can explore the region at your own pace and convenience!

If you want to settle in at your hotel and aren't planning on renting a car at the airport, you can also arrange an affordable airport car service to get to your accommodations after a long flight. Whatever it is you may need on your trip abroad, from short term car leases to Portugal van rentals, Auto Europe is dedicated to giving you hassle-free vacation experience so you can focus on making memories rather than waiting for crowded public transportation!

What is the Porto airport code? OPO

WHERE TO FIND THE CAR RENTAL DESKS AT PORTO AIRPORT

There is a full service bank and a currency exchange bureau located inside the Porto International Airport, as well as ATMs on every floor. Hungry passengers will find it very easy to track down a bite to eat, as there are a number of restaurants, cafes and bar franchises inside the facilities. Do some shopping before your flight at one of the airport's specialty shops, newsstands or boutiques. You can even contact the airport in advance if you would like to reserve one of their three lounges for a business meeting prior to your flight!

All questions should be directed towards staff members working at designated information desks located throughout the terminal. These individuals will be able to answer questions specifically related to the airport, as well as questions regarding currency conversion and other travel related needs. Attendants at these kiosks will speak English and can direct you towards the desk for your Porto Airport car rental, should you get lost and need assistance.

RENTAL CAR SUPPLIERS AT FRANCISCO DE SA CARNEIRO AIRPORT

Thanks to our unique relationships with the most trusted car rental companies like Hertz, Avis, and Budget at the Porto Airport, we are able to offer special rates you can't find anywhere else (even when renting directly through one of these suppliers). Whether you need a luxury car or a versatile van rental in Portugal, you can take your pick of the best vehicles available and pay great low prices, too! Use our three-step booking engine above to discover more suppliers and compare rates now!

Avis Car Rental Desk at Porto Airport OPO Avis at Porto Airport OPO
Aeroport Francisco Sa Careniro,
Porto, Portugal PT 0
+351 22 943 6900
Avis Hours:
Sun - Sat 7:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Europcar Car Rental Desk at Porto Airport OPO Europcar at Porto Airport OPO
Aeroport Francisco Sa Careniro,
Porto, Portugal PT 0
+351 22 948 2452
Europcar Hours:
Sun - Sat 6:30 AM - 12:00 AM
Hertz Car Rental Desk at Porto Airport OPO Hertz at Porto Airport OPO
Francisco Sa Carneiro Airport,
Porto, Portugal PT 0
+351 219 426 300
Hertz Hours:
Sun - Sat 7:00 AM - 12:00 AM

PORTO AIRPORT HOTELS

In addition to rental cars at Porto Airport, Auto Europe is now able to book hotel rooms in Porto and surrounding cities at discounted rates. There are a few hotels near Porto International Airport including: the Bessa Hotel, Hotel Porto Mar, Hotel Boa-Vista, Hotel Residencial Del Rei and the Hotel Amadeos. Browse our hotel rates online or contact us toll-free at 1-888-223-5555 for more information about Auto Europe's premium travel services, from hotels in Porto to Portugal luxury car rentals.

Porto Airport Car Rentals with Auto EuropeFRANCISCO SA CARNEIRO AIRPORT TRANSPORTATION INFO

Telephone: +351(0)229 432
Location: The Porto Francisco Sa Carneiro Airport is located approximately 6.8 miles northwest of Porto's city center.
 


RENT A CAR AT THE PORTO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

Porto International Airport
Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport
Maia, Porto, 4470-558

IATA Code: OPO
ICAO Code: LPPR
Latitude: 41.235556
Longitude: -8.678056
General Information: Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport or simply Porto Airport is an international airport near Porto, Portugal. It is located 11 km (6.8 mi) northwest of the Clérigos Tower in the center of Porto, in the municipalities of Maia, Matosinhos and Vila do Conde and is run by ANA – Aeroportos de Portugal.
Source: www.carngo.com/car-rental/portugal-porto-airport-opo
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Tad Williams' sensationelle Rückkehr nach Osten Ard
Das Herz der verlorenen Dinge: Ein Roman aus Osten Ard - Tad Williams,Cornelia Holfelder-von der Tann

29 Jahre sind vergangen, seit Tad Williams den ersten Band seiner Trilogie (bzw. Tetralogie) „Das Geheimnis der Großen Schwerter“ erstveröffentlichte. Der Abschluss des Mehrteilers liegt 24 Jahre zurück. Ich denke, wir können über den Autor demzufolge getrost als Urgestein der High Fantasy sprechen. Wenn ein Urgestein nach so vielen Jahren in seine erste Welt zurückkehrt und eine Geschichte, die die Fans für längst abgeschlossen hielten, weiterführt, ist das eine Sensation. Ohne Wenn und Aber. Als ich hörte, dass es ab 2017 neue Abenteuer aus Osten Ard geben wird, war ich völlig aus dem Häuschen. „Das Herz der Verlorenen Dinge“ ist ein kleiner Vorgeschmack auf Williams‘ Trilogie „Der Letzte König von Osten Ard“ und schließt eine bedeutende Handlungslücke. Klett-Cotta war so freundlich, mir ein heißersehntes Rezensionsexemplar zur Verfügung zu stellen.

 

Der Sturmkönig wurde besiegt. Das Gute triumphierte, das Böse wurde zurückgedrängt und Osten Ard ist wieder frei. Ebenso wie die Menschen erlitten die gefürchteten Nornen in dem verheerenden Kampf am Hochhorst schreckliche Verluste. Die wenigen Überlebenden versuchen, sich vor dem Zorn der Sterblichen in ihre Heimat zu retten, den tief im Norden thronenden Berg Sturmspitze, in dem ihre Königin Utuk’ku in einem gefährlichen komatösen Heilschlaf liegt. Ihr Rückzug zieht eine blutige Spur durch das Land. Plündernd und mordend verwüsten sie jedes Dorf, das ihren Weg kreuzt. Herzog Isgrimnur und seine Männer nehmen die Verfolgung auf und treiben die Weißfüchse mitleidlos vor sich her. Wie soll die Menschheit je wieder in Frieden leben, solange die finsteren Verwandten der Sithi unter der Erde ihr Unwesen treiben? Der Krieg mag beendet sein, doch die letzte Schlacht ist noch nicht geschlagen.

 

Auf die Gefahr hin, wie das größte Sensibelchen der Welt zu wirken: beinahe hätte ich schon beim Vorwort geheult. Ich war ehrlich ergriffen von den liebevollen Worten, die Tad Williams an seine Fans richtet. Er schreibt, ohne die beharrlichen Nachfragen seiner Leser_innen, ihre Liebe und Leidenschaft, hätte er niemals nach Osten Ard zurückgefunden. Ich finde, da ist ein bisschen Pipi in den Augen gerechtfertigt, außerdem versetzte mich diese Einleitung ohne Umschweife in die perfekte Stimmung für alles, was noch folgen würde. Es war fantastisch, nach Osten Ard zurückzukehren. Ich hatte beim Lesen deutlich das Gefühl, in die Vergangenheit zu blicken, als befände ich mich im Verhältnis zu der erzählten Zeit in der Zukunft. Dieser Eindruck ist sicher beabsichtigt und passt vorzüglich zu der neuen Trilogie „Der Letzte König von Osten Ard“, die in einer Ära angesiedelt ist, in der Simon und Miriamel bereits Großeltern sind. Zugegeben, ich war ein bisschen enttäuscht, dass das Königspaar in „Das Herz der Verlorenen Dinge“ nicht persönlich auftritt. Ich überwand diesen kleinen Dämpfer jedoch schnell, weil ich mich stattdessen über das Wiedersehen mit Herzog Isgrimnur freute. Ich mochte den alten Rimmersmann immer gern und war nur allzu bereit, ihn auf seinem Feldzug gegen die nebulösen Nornen zu begleiten. Es überraschte mich daher, dass Tad Williams seine ehemals gradlinige Einteilung in Gut und Böse in diesem Zwischenband aufweicht. Ich war darauf vorbereitet, dass seine Tolkien-artige Welt wenig Graustufen enthält und deutlich umrissen ist, wer als Antagonist herhalten muss. Nun bot er mir statt einer epischen, einseitigen Schlacht eine sehr ausgeglichene Schilderung des vorerst letzten Kampfes zwischen Menschen und Nornen, in dem er als Erzähler niemanden bevorzugt. Er streut Chronistenberichte der Nornen ein, die einige Handlungsabschnitte zusammenfassen und so kleine Zeitraffer erlauben. Wechselnde Perspektiven öffnen den Horizont der Geschichte, da Williams beide Völker als gleichberechtigte Beteiligte des Konflikts behandelt. Isgrimnur, der menschliche Soldat Porto (dessen Name und Persönlichkeit vielleicht absichtlich eine frappierende Ähnlichkeit mit Dumas’ Porthos aufweisen) und der Weißfuchs Viyeki – sie alle erhalten dieselbe Chance, ihre Sichtweise darzulegen. Beide Seiten erleben Heldenmut, Tragödien, Verluste, die vielen Gesichter des Krieges, die Williams gewohnt unverhohlen beschreibt. Ob in erster Reihe oder bei den Versorgungstruppen, eine Schlacht ist immer hässlich, selbst für die unnahbaren Nornen. Der unerwartet tiefe Einblick in ihre Kultur gefiel mir hervorragend. Was die Hikeda’ya am dringendsten benötigen, ist Veränderung. Ihre eigene schwerfällige, traditionsbewusste Starre droht sie zu ersticken. Die Frage ist, werden sie sich ändern? Werden sie neue Wege beschreiten, um zu überleben? Ich freue mich wie ein Kleinkind darauf, diesen Fragen in „Der Letzte König von Osten Ard“ nachzugehen, denn ich vertraue Tad Williams, dass seine Gedanken die gleiche Richtung einschlugen wie meine.

 

Ich habe nie daran gezweifelt, dass Tad Williams würdevoll in sein Universum zurückkehren würde. „Das Herz der Verlorenen Dinge“ las sich leichter und flüssiger als „Das Geheimnis der Großen Schwerter“, obwohl ich es weniger atmosphärisch fand und mir etwas die Detailverliebtheit der Originalbände fehlte. Ich kann erkennen, welche Türen dieses Zwischenspiel für die nachfolgende Trilogie öffnet und habe durch die Lektüre definitiv richtig Lust auf weitere Abenteuer in Osten Ard bekommen. Dieser kleine Appetithappen verspricht eine Vielzahl neuer, aufregender Geschichten, die all das weiterführen, was vor fast 30 Jahren begann. Ein Prequel, das gleichzeitig ein Sequel ist – was für eine phänomenale Idee. Ich bin so gespannt, was aus Simon geworden ist und kann es kaum erwarten, all meine alten Freunde wiederzusehen. Danke, Tad Williams. Danke, dass Sie ein Autor sind, der auf seine Fans hört. Danke, dass Sie uns dieses Geschenk machen.

 

Vielen Dank an den Verlag Klett-Cotta bzw. Hobbit Presse für die Bereitstellung dieses Rezensionsexemplars im Austausch für eine ehrliche Rezension!

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