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Cheap Car Hire in Portland, Maine

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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 ฿2,142, which is about 3,264% 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 51 reviews). Enterprise Rent-A-Car (rated 8.1/10 with 39 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 ฿1,396. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging ฿3,148 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 ฿1,396. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging ฿3,148 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

฿1,461

February

฿1,461

March

฿1,396

April

฿1,785

May

฿2,045

June

฿2,597

July

฿3,149

August

฿2,856

September

฿2,272

October

฿2,532

November

฿1,558

December

฿1,688

What car do most people hire in Portland?

SUV cars (Ford Edge, for example) are the most popular in Portland. Standard (Ford Edge) and Intermediate (Mazda Mazda5) 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 12 July 2025.
Rent a vehicle with one of these top rental car agencies serving Portland, such as Budget, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Alamo. Make sure to read reviews, pricing info, location, and other important details before choosing a rental car agency.

Budget

8.2
Very Good
51 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

8.3

Comfort

8.6

Overall

8.2

Pick-up/drop-off

8.3

Value

7.9

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.1
Very Good
39 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

8.2

Value

7.7

Alamo

8.3
Very Good
28 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

8.5

Comfort

8.5

Overall

8.3

Pick-up/drop-off

8.3

Value

7.4

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

Dollar

7.8
Good
23 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.3

Comfort

8.4

Overall

7.8

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

8.1

Avis

7.7
Good
25 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

7.5

Comfort

8.3

Overall

7.8

Pick-up/drop-off

7.4

Value

7.2

Hertz

7.1
Good
29 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.6

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.1

Pick-up/drop-off

7.1

Value

7.0

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 12 July 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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