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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 ฿2,059, which is about 3,113% 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 8.5/10 with 46 reviews). Enterprise Rent-A-Car (rated 8.3/10 with 34 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Budget
Budget
8.5
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
8.3
National
National
8.2
Alamo
Alamo
8.2

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 ฿1,310. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging ฿3,245 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 ฿1,310. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging ฿3,245 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

฿1,342

February

฿1,342

March

฿1,310

April

฿1,716

May

฿1,934

June

฿2,496

July

฿3,245

August

฿3,120

September

฿2,153

October

฿2,309

November

฿1,342

December

฿1,685

What car do most people hire in Portland?

Intermediate cars (Volkswagen Jetta, for example) are the most popular in Portland. SUV (Jeep Grand Cherokee) 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 30 January 2026.

Budget

8.5
Very Good
46 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

8.5

Comfort

8.9

Overall

8.5

Pick-up/drop-off

8.6

Value

8.1

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.3
Very Good
34 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

8.5

Comfort

8.6

Overall

8.3

Pick-up/drop-off

8.3

Value

8.0

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

Alamo

8.2
Very Good
25 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

8.4

Comfort

8.5

Overall

8.2

Pick-up/drop-off

8.1

Value

7.3

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

7.8
Good
21 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

8.3

Comfort

8.4

Overall

7.8

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

8.0

Hertz

7.1
Good
27 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

7.6

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.1

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 30 January 2026.

  • 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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