Portugal car rentals in 2025
Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car rental in Portugal. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 11 June 2025.
Most common car type | Intermediate |
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Cheapest time to rent a car in Portugal
Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in Portugal 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 11 June 2025.
January
฿359
February
฿326
March
฿326
April
฿554
May
฿489
June
฿554
July
฿1,011
August
฿1,077
September
฿554
October
฿489
November
฿359
December
฿587
Compare available car types for rental in Portugal
Compare and contrast the various car types offered for rental in Portugal to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 11 June 2025.
Small cars | ฿261 - ฿1,525 | |
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All Car Types | ฿198 - ฿4,176 |
To hire a small car in Portugal, you would pay an average price of ฿674/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Portugal (~฿261/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is May (~฿1,525/day). In fact, November is about 62% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car hire for Portugal. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Portugal, hiring a small car saves you 58% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.
To hire a medium car in Portugal, you would pay an average price of ฿1,471/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Portugal (~฿198/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is January (~฿4,495/day). In fact, February is about 87% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car hire for Portugal. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Portugal, hiring a medium car saves you 8% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.
To hire a SUV in Portugal, you would pay an average price of ฿970/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Portugal (~฿175/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is October (~฿4,122/day). In fact, January is about 82% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV hire for Portugal. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Portugal, hiring a SUV saves you 39% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.
Top rental agencies in Portugal
Explore the leading car rental agencies in Portugal known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in Portugal. Reviews were last updated on 11 June 2025.
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Europcar
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Avis
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Free2Move
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Car rental FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Portugal, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 11 June 2025.
What is the most popular car hire provider in Portugal?
The most popular car hire company at Portugal is Europcar. With prices on ECONOMY starting at ฿1,568/day about 60% more people book with Europcar than other companies in the country.
What side of the road do you drive on in Portugal?
Cars travel on the right side of the road in Portugal.