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Cheap Car Hire in Portland, Maine

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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 ฿2,080, which is about 3,141% cheaper than the typical rate.

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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 8.3/10 with 48 reviews). Enterprise Rent-A-Car (rated 8.2/10 with 35 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Budget
Budget
8.3
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
8.2
Alamo
Alamo
8.3
National
National
8.2

What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Portland?

At Portland, the best time to rent a car is at January, with an average daily rate of just ฿1,344. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging ฿3,328 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 January, with an average daily rate of just ฿1,344. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging ฿3,328 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

฿1,344

February

฿1,408

March

฿1,376

April

฿1,760

May

฿2,016

June

฿2,560

July

฿3,328

August

฿3,200

September

฿2,208

October

฿2,368

November

฿1,408

December

฿1,664

What car do most people hire in Portland?

Intermediate cars (Toyota Corolla, for example) are the most popular in Portland. SUV (Chevrolet Tahoe) and Full-size (Ford Expedition) 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.

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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 1 December 2025.

Budget

8.3
Very Good
48 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

8.4

Comfort

8.7

Overall

8.3

Pick-up/drop-off

8.4

Value

8.0

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.2
Very Good
35 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

8.4

Comfort

8.5

Overall

8.2

Pick-up/drop-off

8.2

Value

8.0

Alamo

8.3
Very Good
26 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

8.4

Comfort

8.6

Overall

8.3

Pick-up/drop-off

8.2

Value

7.3

National

8.2
Very Good
4 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.2

Pick-up/drop-off

7.5

Value

7.1

Avis

7.8
Good
24 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

7.6

Comfort

8.4

Overall

7.8

Pick-up/drop-off

7.5

Value

7.2

Dollar

7.7
Good
23 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

8.2

Comfort

8.3

Overall

7.7

Pick-up/drop-off

7.9

Value

7.9

Hertz

7.0
Good
28 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

7.7

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.0

Pick-up/drop-off

7.1

Value

7.0

Thrifty

1 location
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Cleanliness

6.6

Comfort

6.4

Overall

5.5

Pick-up/drop-off

5.5

Value

5.7

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 1 December 2025.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in Portland?

    Yes, renting a vehicle in Portland for a month is certainly possible.

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