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Cheap Car Hire in Portland, Maine from ฿1,209

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car hire in Portland with a pick-up date of 10/3 and drop-off date of 12/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of hire. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Popular car types in Portland, ME

Explore the most popular car models available for rent in Portland, ME and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car rental companies and was last updated on 25 February 2026.
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small car is the cheapest car type you can hire in Portland this past week from 17 hire locations out of 13 hire agencies. Prices for a Portland small car hire start from ฿1,209/day. Check out available deals for 5 car types currently offered at listed car hire agencies here:

Economy

Economy

฿1,210+

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Compact

Compact

฿2,081+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

฿2,081+

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Standard

Standard

฿2,202+

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Full-size

Full-size

฿2,202+

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Minivan

Minivan

฿2,488+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

฿4,808+

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Premium

Premium

฿2,202+

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Best car rental deals found in Portland

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car rental deals in Portland, ME. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 rental car agencies in Portland, ME with an average daily rate of ฿2,500. Data was last updated on 25 February 2026.
Toyota Yaris Sedan/Vios฿1,209/day
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Toyota Yaris Sedan/Vios
Found 02/23/26
Toyota Corolla Cross฿2,185/day
4
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Toyota Corolla Cross
Found 02/23/26
Tesla Model 3฿2,199/day
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Tesla Model 3
Found 02/23/26

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 ฿2,081, which is about 3,133% 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 ฿1,273. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging ฿3,230 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 ฿1,273. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging ฿3,230 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

฿1,491

February

฿1,429

March

฿1,273

April

฿1,646

May

฿1,895

June

฿2,454

July

฿3,230

August

฿3,106

September

฿2,143

October

฿2,298

November

฿1,336

December

฿1,677

What car do most people hire in Portland?

SUV cars (Ford Expedition, 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.

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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 25 February 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

7.9

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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Overview

Cleanliness

6.5

Comfort

6.4

Overall

5.5

Pick-up/drop-off

5.4

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 25 February 2026.

  • 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. Deals were last updated on 25 February 2026.
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Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Portland, ME. There is currently 1 fuel type to choose from.

Hybrid

Hybrid

฿74+

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