Portland

Cheap Car Hire in Portland, Maine

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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 ฿2,263, which is about 3,362% 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 54 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 ฿1,390. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging ฿3,362 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 ฿1,390. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging ฿3,362 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

฿1,455

February

฿1,455

March

฿1,390

April

฿1,778

May

฿2,036

June

฿2,586

July

฿3,362

August

฿3,233

September

฿2,327

October

฿2,489

November

฿1,552

December

฿1,681

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 29 August 2025.

Budget

8.2
Very Good
54 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

8.3

Comfort

8.7

Overall

8.2

Pick-up/drop-off

8.3

Value

8.0

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.1
Very Good
37 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.4

Comfort

8.4

Overall

8.1

Pick-up/drop-off

8.2

Value

7.7

Hertz

7.0
Good
31 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.6

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.0

Pick-up/drop-off

7.1

Value

7.0

Alamo

8.5
Very Good
27 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

8.6

Comfort

8.7

Overall

8.5

Pick-up/drop-off

8.4

Value

7.5

National

8.2
Very Good
4 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.2

Pick-up/drop-off

7.5

Value

7.1

Avis

7.9
Good
24 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

7.7

Comfort

8.4

Overall

7.9

Pick-up/drop-off

7.6

Value

7.3

Dollar

7.8
Good
23 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.3

Comfort

8.4

Overall

7.8

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

8.0

Thrifty

1 location

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 29 August 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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