Cheapflights insights for Portland car rentals
Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Portland, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.
How far in advance should I hire a car in Portland?
To get the best deal on car hire in Portland, book about 7 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around ฿2,156, which is about 3,204% cheaper than the typical rate.
What is the best car rental company in Portland?
Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in Portland is Budget (rated 8.2/10 with 51 reviews). Enterprise Rent-A-Car (rated 8.1/10 with 37 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.
What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Portland?
At Portland, the best time to rent a car is at March, with an average daily rate of just ฿1,364. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging ฿3,298 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.|1#In Portland, the best time to rent a car is in March, with an average daily rate of just ฿1,364. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging ฿3,298 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.
January
฿1,427
February
฿1,427
March
฿1,364
April
฿1,744
May
฿1,998
June
฿2,537
July
฿3,298
August
฿3,139
September
฿2,251
October
฿2,442
November
฿1,554
December
฿1,649
What car do most people hire in Portland?
Full-size cars (Ford Expedition, for example) are the most popular in Portland. Economy (Hyundai Accent) and Passenger van (Chrysler Pacifica) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting Portland.
Which car hire company has the most locations in Portland?
Hertz has 3 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Dollar has the second-highest number of locations in Portland at 2.
Top rental agencies in Portland, ME
Explore the leading car rental agencies in Portland, ME known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in Portland, ME. Reviews were last updated on 14 September 2025.
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Car rental FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Portland, ME, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 14 September 2025.
Can I rent a car for a month in Portland?
Yes, renting a vehicle in Portland for a month is certainly possible.