Portugal

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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 13 September 2025.

Most common car type

Intermediate

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 ฿460, which is about 2,134% 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 International Car, offering prices from just ฿248.57/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is Record Go, with rates starting at ฿261.26/day.

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 ฿270. Conversely, August is the priciest month, averaging ฿1,458 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 ฿270. Conversely, August is the priciest month, averaging ฿1,458 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

฿285

February

฿270

March

฿301

April

฿602

May

฿602

June

฿904

July

฿1,411

August

฿1,458

September

฿682

October

฿491

November

฿349

December

฿460

What car do most people hire in Portugal?

SUV cars (Seat Arona, 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 182 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Sunnycars has the second-highest number of locations in Portugal at 165.

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 13 September 2025.

Sixt

7.9
Good
91 reviews42 locations

Hertz

7.7
Good
55 reviews69 locations

Budget

6.5
Okay
68 reviews40 locations

Europcar

7.4
Good
28 reviews98 locations

Avis

7.0
Good
28 reviews60 locations

Dollar

6.2
Okay
10 reviews44 locations

DRIVALIA

52 locations

SADORENT

46 locations

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Portugal, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 13 September 2025.
  • What is the most popular car hire provider in Portugal?

    The most popular car hire company at Portugal is Europcar. With prices on COMPACT starting at ฿462/day about 122% 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.

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