Portugal

Cheap Car Rentals in Portugal from ฿218

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 Portugal with a pick-up date of 28/6 and drop-off date of 12/7. 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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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 23 June 2026.

Most popular company

Goldcar Rental SP

Most common car type

Intermediate

Average price per day

฿550

Cheapest price per day

฿218

Popular car types in Portugal

Explore the most popular car models available for rent in Portugal and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car rental companies and was last updated on 23 June 2026.

There are currently 2,339 hire locations operating in Portugal spread across 228 car hire agencies. In the past week, the cheapest car type to hire in Portugal is small car at ฿218 a day. Below are all the 3 car types available for hiring in the area, along with estimated starting prices:

Economy

Economy

฿250+

Compact

Compact

฿265+

Intermediate

Intermediate

฿545+

Mini

Mini

฿218+

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

฿265+

Compact estate car

Compact estate car

฿482+

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

฿599+

Best car rental deals found in Portugal

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car rental deals in Portugal. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 rental car agencies in Portugal with an average daily rate of ฿393. Data was last updated on 23 June 2026.
Nissan Almera฿218/day
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A/C
Nissan Almera
Nissan March฿241/day
2
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A/C
Nissan March
Toyota Yaris Sedan/Vios฿250/day
2
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A/C
Toyota Yaris Sedan/Vios

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 ฿626, which is about 3,025% 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 Way2Azores, offering prices from just ฿6.96/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is Goldcar Rental SP, with rates starting at ฿8.34/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 ฿395. Conversely, August is the priciest month, averaging ฿1,218 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 ฿395. Conversely, August is the priciest month, averaging ฿1,218 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

฿395

February

฿428

March

฿494

April

฿658

May

฿691

June

฿658

July

฿1,185

August

฿1,218

September

฿593

October

฿494

November

฿395

December

฿691

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 23 June 2026.

Out of all the popular cities in Portugal, Ponta Delgada is the cheapest city to rent a car (฿225/day). Other popular cities in Portugal to get a cheap rental car are: Lisbon (฿271/day), Faro (฿419/day), and Funchal (฿862/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 23 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 23 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 ฿365/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 ฿452/day (36% less than the country average). The absolute cheapest rental car price in Portugal was found in Ponta Delgada for just ฿174/day.

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

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

Car rentals by fuel type in Portugal

Browse car rentals by fuel type in Portugal. Currently, Hybrid cars are the cheapest to rent in Portugal. Deals were last updated on 23 June 2026.

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Portugal. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Hybrid being the cheapest (฿7+).

Electric

Electric

฿10+

Hybrid

Hybrid

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

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