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 ฿2,148, which is about 3,203% 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 48 reviews). Enterprise Rent-A-Car (rated 8.2/10 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 ฿1,399. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging ฿3,385 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 ฿1,399. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging ฿3,385 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.
January
฿1,432
February
฿1,465
March
฿1,399
April
฿1,790
May
฿2,050
June
฿2,604
July
฿3,385
August
฿3,254
September
฿2,246
October
฿2,473
November
฿1,595
December
฿1,692
What car do most people hire in Portland?
SUV cars (Jeep Grand Cherokee, for example) are the most popular in Portland. Intermediate (Toyota Camry) 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.
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 October 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 October 2025.
Can I rent a car for a month in Portland?
Yes, renting a vehicle in Portland for a month is certainly possible.
Car rentals by fuel type in Portland, ME
Browse car rentals by fuel type in Portland, ME. Currently, Hybrid cars are the cheapest to rent in Portland, ME. Deals were last updated on 14 October 2025.
Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Portland, ME. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Hybrid being the cheapest (฿224+).
Electric
฿228+
Hybrid
฿224+