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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 20 febrero 2026.

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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 ฿468, which is about 2,413% cheaper than the typical rate.

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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 ฿82.96/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is Klass Wagen, with rates starting at ฿117.26/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 ฿343. Conversely, August is the priciest month, averaging ฿1,123 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 ฿343. Conversely, August is the priciest month, averaging ฿1,123 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

฿374

February

฿343

March

฿343

April

฿561

May

฿468

June

฿561

July

฿1,092

August

฿1,123

September

฿561

October

฿499

November

฿374

December

฿655

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 169.

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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 20 febrero 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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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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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 20 febrero 2026.

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

    The most popular car hire company at Portugal is AIRAUTO . With prices on MINI starting at ฿335/day about 33% more people book with AIRAUTO 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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