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Cheap Car Rentals in Portugal from ฿3,190

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 9/2 and drop-off date of 10/2. 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 7 January 2026.

Most common car type

Intermediate
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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 7 January 2026.
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There are currently 2,275 hire locations operating in Portugal spread across 202 car hire agencies. In the past week, the cheapest car type to hire in Portugal is small car at ฿3,190 a day. Below are all the 2 car types available for hiring in the area, along with estimated starting prices:

Economy

Economy

฿3,190+

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Compact

Compact

฿3,282+

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Mini

Mini

฿5,163+

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Compact SUV

Compact SUV

฿3,282+

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Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

฿3,810+

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Compact estate car

Compact estate car

฿5,649+

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Here are the best Portugal small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best Portugal SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

GWM Ora Good Cat฿3,190/day
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GWM Ora Good Cat
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GWM Ora Good Cat฿3,206/day
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GWM Ora Good Cat
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Toyota Yaris Sedan/Vios฿3,282/day
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Toyota Yaris Sedan/Vios
Found 01/06/26

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 ฿4,793. Data was last updated on 7 January 2026.
GWM Ora Good Cat฿3,190/day
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A/C
GWM Ora Good Cat
Found 01/06/26
GWM Ora Good Cat฿3,206/day
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GWM Ora Good Cat
Found 01/06/26
Peugeot 2008฿3,282/day
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A/C
Peugeot 2008
Found 01/06/26

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 ฿407, which is about 2,146% cheaper than the typical rate.

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

At Portugal, the best time to rent a car is at February, with an average daily rate of just ฿313. Conversely, August is the priciest month, averaging ฿1,095 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 February, with an average daily rate of just ฿313. Conversely, August is the priciest month, averaging ฿1,095 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

฿344

February

฿313

March

฿313

April

฿532

May

฿469

June

฿563

July

฿1,064

August

฿1,095

September

฿563

October

฿501

November

฿375

December

฿657

What car do most people hire in Portugal?

SUV cars (Nissan Qashqai, for example) are the most popular in Portugal. Convertible (Fiat 500C) and Economy (Volkswagen Polo) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting Portugal.

Which car hire company has the most locations in Portugal?

Free2Move has 183 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Sunnycars has the second-highest number of locations in Portugal at 167.

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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 7 January 2026.

Sixt

7.9
Good
91 reviews•42 locations
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Cleanliness

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Overall

7.9

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

7.8

Hertz

7.8
Good
55 reviews•69 locations
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Cleanliness

8.5

Comfort

8.1

Overall

7.8

Pick-up/drop-off

7.6

Value

7.7

Budget

6.5
Okay
70 reviews•40 locations
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Cleanliness

7.8

Comfort

7.5

Overall

6.5

Pick-up/drop-off

6.4

Value

6.6

Europcar

7.5
Good
28 reviews•98 locations
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Overview

Cleanliness

8.4

Comfort

8.1

Overall

7.5

Pick-up/drop-off

7.5

Value

7.1

Avis

7.1
Good
29 reviews•59 locations
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Overview

Cleanliness

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.1

Pick-up/drop-off

7.0

Value

6.6

DRIVALIA

52 locations
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SADORENT

46 locations
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Shouqi

36 locations
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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 7 January 2026.

  • What is the most popular car hire provider in Portugal?

    The most popular car hire company at Portugal is DRIVEONHOLIDAYS . With prices on INTERMEDIATE starting at ฿758/day about 33% more people book with DRIVEONHOLIDAYS 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.

Car rentals by fuel type in Portugal

Browse car rentals by fuel type in Portugal. Currently, Electric cars are the cheapest to rent in Portugal. Deals were last updated on 7 January 2026.
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Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Portugal. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest (฿187+).

Electric

Electric

฿187+

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Hybrid

Hybrid

฿204+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

฿205+

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