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Cheap Car Hire in Portland, Maine

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What is the cheapest time to rent a car in Portland?

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in Portland, ME and save money on your trip. The monthly average price data is based on historical data over the last year and was last updated on 8 February 2025.

January

฿1,484

February

฿1,652

March

฿1,652

April

฿1,922

May

฿2,057

June

฿2,732

July

฿3,170

August

฿2,901

September

฿2,428

October

฿2,664

November

฿1,619

December

฿1,754

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Portland is January. The most expensive time to rent a car is July. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, how far out you book your rental car, and of course, car type.

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 8 February 2025.
Rent a vehicle with one of these top rental car agencies serving Portland, such as Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Budget and Alamo. Make sure to read reviews, pricing info, location, and other important details before choosing a rental car agency.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.2
Very Good
40 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.4

Comfort

8.4

Overall

8.1

Pick-up/drop-off

8.2

Value

7.8

Budget

8.2
Very Good
53 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

8.2

Comfort

8.5

Overall

8.2

Pick-up/drop-off

8.3

Value

8.0

Alamo

8.4
Very Good
28 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

8.5

Comfort

8.6

Overall

8.3

Pick-up/drop-off

8.3

Value

7.5

Dollar

7.9
Good
24 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.2

Comfort

8.3

Overall

7.9

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

National

7.6
Good
5 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

7.2

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.6

Pick-up/drop-off

7.0

Value

6.6

Hertz

7.1
Good
29 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.5

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.0

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 8 February 2025.
  • Which car hire company is considered to be the best in Portland?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Alamo (8.3 rating), Enterprise Rent-A-Car (8.2 rating) and Budget (8.2 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in Portland.

  • What are petrol prices like in Portland?

    The average price of petrol in Portland is ฿30.37/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between ฿1,366 and ฿1,973 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

  • How far in advance should I hire a car in Portland for the best price?

    Booking early almost always ensures you have more options of car models to choose from, as well as prices reduced by up to 24% to make it a great deal in Portland. Try to book at least 7 days prior to when you need the car hire to close on a rate below the average.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in Portland?

    Yes, renting a vehicle in Portland for a month is certainly possible.

  • What car do most people hire in Portland?

    Ford Edge, which is a Standard vehicle, is the most popular to hire at Portland according to Cheapflights users.

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