Portugal

Cheap Car Rentals in Portugal

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Portugal car rentals in 2026

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 14 June 2026.

Most popular company

Goldcar Rental SP

Most common car type

Intermediate

Average price per day

฿546

Cheapest price per day

฿235

Cheapflights insights for Portugal car rentals

Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Portugal, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

How far in advance should I hire a car in Portugal?

To get the best deal on car hire in Portugal, book about 7 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around ฿588, which is about 2,865% cheaper than the typical rate.

What is the cheapest car hire company in Portugal?

In Portugal, the most affordable car hire company right now is Goldcar Rental SP, offering prices from just ฿8.34/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is Record go, with rates starting at ฿9.34/day.

What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Portugal?

At Portugal, the best time to rent a car is at January, with an average daily rate of just ฿392. Conversely, August is the priciest month, averaging ฿1,210 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 Portugal, the best time to rent a car is in January, with an average daily rate of just ฿392. Conversely, August is the priciest month, averaging ฿1,210 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

฿392

February

฿425

March

฿490

April

฿654

May

฿654

June

฿621

July

฿1,177

August

฿1,210

September

฿588

October

฿490

November

฿392

December

฿687

What car do most people hire in Portugal?

SUV cars (Nissan Qashqai, for example) are the most popular in Portugal. Economy (Peugeot 208) and Intermediate (Seat Arona) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting Portugal.

Which car hire company has the most locations in Portugal?

Cargini has 4 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Avis has the second-highest number of locations in Portugal at 58.

What are the car rental prices for popular cities in Portugal?

Discover the price range for renting a car in popular cities across Portugal, helping you budget and make informed decisions for your upcoming travel. There are 88 pickup locations in Portugal to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 14 June 2026.

Out of all the popular cities in Portugal, Ponta Delgada is the cheapest city to rent a car (฿223/day). Other popular cities in Portugal to get a cheap rental car are: Lisbon (฿269/day), Faro (฿417/day), and Funchal (฿856/day).

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 14 June 2026.

Avis

7.2
Good
30 reviews58 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.2

Pick-up/drop-off

7.2

Value

6.7

Cargini

4 locations

Madeira Rent

4 locations

RentX Car Rental

2 locations

Zenirent

1 location

ECHO

3 locations

Orbita

15 locations

America Car Rental

1 location

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Portugal, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 14 June 2026.
  • What is the most popular car hire provider in Portugal?

    The most popular car hire company at Portugal is Klass Wagen. With prices on ECONOMY starting at ฿362/day about 88% more people book with Klass Wagen than other companies in the country.

  • What is the cheapest city to get a rental car in Portugal?

    When visiting Portugal, it is typically cheapest to rent your car in Ponta Delgada where rental cars typically will cost around ฿449/day (45% less than the country average). The absolute cheapest rental car price in Portugal was found in Ponta Delgada for just ฿172/day.

  • What side of the road do you drive on in Portugal?

    Cars travel on the right side of the road in Portugal.

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