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Cheap Car Hire in Portugal from $8

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car hire in Portugal with a pick-up date of 4/1 and drop-off date of 11/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of hire. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Portugal car hires in 2024

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in Portugal. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 19 December 2024.

Most popular company

Klass Wagen

Most common car type

Compact

Average price per day

$37

Cheapest price per day

$8

What are the car hire prices for popular cities in Portugal?

Discover the price range for hiring a car in popular cities across Portugal, helping you budget and make informed decisions for your upcoming travel. There are 879 pickup locations in Portugal to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 19 December 2024.

Price

$7 - $32

Out of all the popular cities in Portugal, Porto is the cheapest city to rent a car in at just $7/day. Renting a car in Porto is 78% cheaper than renting one in Ponta Delgada where the per day rate is around $32. Other fairly inexpensive cities in Portugal to get a rental car in are: Lisbon ($12/day), Faro ($18/day), and Ponta Delgada ($32/day). While these cities typically have cheaper prices than the rest of the country, travelers looking to rent a car in Lisbon should expect to spend around $12/day on their transportation. The most popular city to rent a car in Portugal is Lisbon.

What is the cheapest time to rent a car in Portugal?

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in Portugal and save money on your trip. The monthly average price data is based on historical data over the last year and was last updated on 19 December 2024.

January

$15

February

$14

March

$17

April

$22

May

$26

June

$26

July

$49

August

$52

September

$28

October

$22

November

$17

December

$23

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Portugal is February. The most expensive time to rent a car is August. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, how far out you book your rental car, and of course, car type.

Popular car types in Portugal

Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Portugal and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 19 December 2024.

There are 190 hire agencies servicing Portugal. These agencies, altogether, have 2,147 hire locations available. Need an affordable hire? small car is the cheapest car type to hire in Portugal with prices from $8 a day in the previous 7-day period. Here are 4 car types you can hire in Portugal:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

Mini

Mini

Passenger van

Passenger van

Convertible

Convertible

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

Compare available car types for hire in Portugal

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for hire in Portugal to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 19 December 2024.

Small cars

$26 - $64

All Car Types

$42 - $102

To hire a small car in Portugal, you would pay an average price of $43/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Portugal (~$26/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~$64/day). In fact, February is about 40% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car hire for Portugal. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Portugal, hiring a small car saves you 35% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Portugal small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a medium car in Portugal, you would pay an average price of $82/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Portugal (~$56/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~$141/day). In fact, January is about 33% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car hire for Portugal. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Portugal, hiring a medium car is 21% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Portugal medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a large car in Portugal, you would pay an average price of $142/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a large car in Portugal (~$65/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~$226/day). In fact, January is about 55% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car hire for Portugal. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Portugal, hiring a large car is 54% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To hire a SUV in Portugal, you would pay an average price of $49/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Portugal (~$33/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~$77/day). In fact, November is about 34% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV hire for Portugal. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Portugal, hiring a SUV saves you 25% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Portugal SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a van in Portugal, you would pay an average price of $143/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a van in Portugal (~$94/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is September (~$201/day). In fact, January is about 35% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a van hire for Portugal. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Portugal, hiring a van is 55% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Portugal van hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a luxury car in Portugal, you would pay an average price of $200/day. March is the cheapest month to hire a luxury car in Portugal (~$54/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~$585/day). In fact, March is about 74% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a luxury car hire for Portugal. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Portugal, hiring a luxury car is 68% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To hire a convertible in Portugal, you would pay an average price of $64/day. March is the cheapest month to hire a convertible in Portugal (~$13/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is May (~$126/day). In fact, March is about 80% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a convertible hire for Portugal. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Portugal, hiring a convertible saves you 2% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

Hyundai i20$8/day
4
M
A/C
Hyundai i20
Hyundai Accent Hatch$8/day
2
M
A/C
Hyundai Accent Hatch
Nissan March$10/day
2
M
A/C
Nissan March

Top hire agencies in Portugal

Explore the leading car hire agencies in Portugal known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Portugal. Reviews were last updated on 19 December 2024.
Hire a vehicle with one of these top car hire agencies serving Portugal, including those serving the Lisbon, Porto and Aveiro area. Helpful information on each car hire agency is available, including reviews, pricing, pickup location, and more.

Free2Move

184 locations

Sunnycars

159 locations

keddy by Europcar

144 locations

Europcar

98 locations

Guerin

96 locations

Firefly

70 locations

Hertz

69 locations

Master Kings

59 locations

Best Portugal car hire deals found

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hire deals in Portugal. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect hire option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in Portugal with an average daily rate of $20. Data was last updated on 19 December 2024.
Browse some of the deals we've come across on car hires in the Portugal region, including options close to Lisbon, Porto and Aveiro. If these deals don't appeal to you, check back very soon as they are being updated frequently.
Hyundai i20$8/day
4
M
A/C
Hyundai i20
Kia Picanto$8/day
2
M
A/C
Kia Picanto
Toyota Yaris$8/day
2
M
A/C
Toyota Yaris

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Portugal, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 19 December 2024.
  • Which car hire company is considered to be the best in Portugal?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Angrauto (10.0 rating), Global Rent A Car (10.0 rating) and SADORENT (10.0 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in Portugal.

  • What is the most popular car hire provider in Portugal?

    With an average price of $9/day, Klass Wagen is the most popular car hire provider in Portugal, booking 100% more hire cars than any other provider.

  • What is the cheapest city to get a rental car in Portugal?

    At $18/day, it is 57% cheaper on average to rent a car in Faro than any other city in Portugal. The cheapest price found in Portugal was for $12/day in Faro.

  • What side of the road do you drive on in Portugal?

    Cars in Portugal are to be driven on the right side of the road.

Small car hires in Portugal

Find small car hire deals in Portugal from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. small car hires in Portugal cost an average of $13 per day. Price data was last updated on 19 December 2024.
Mitsubishi Mirage$8/day
2
5
M
A/C
Mitsubishi Mirage
Nissan March$8/day
2
M
A/C
Nissan March
Nissan Micra$8/day
2
M
A/C
Nissan Micra

Car hires by fuel type in Portugal

Browse car hires by fuel type in Portugal. Currently, Petrol/Diesel cars are the cheapest to rent in Portugal. Deals were last updated on 19 December 2024.

Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Portugal. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest ($5+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

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