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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 13 May 2026.

Most popular company

Goldcar Rental SP

Most common car type

Intermediate

Average price per day

฿704

Cheapest price per day

฿119
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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 ฿550, which is about 2,704% 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 January, with an average daily rate of just ฿388. Conversely, August is the priciest month, averaging ฿1,197 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 ฿388. Conversely, August is the priciest month, averaging ฿1,197 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

฿388

February

฿420

March

฿485

April

฿647

May

฿582

June

฿582

July

฿1,164

August

฿1,197

September

฿582

October

฿485

November

฿388

December

฿679

What car do most people hire in Portugal?

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

Which car hire company has the most locations in Portugal?

Free2Move has 186 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Sunnycars has the second-highest number of locations in Portugal at 171.

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 450 pickup locations in Portugal to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 13 May 2026.

Out of all the popular cities in Portugal, Ponta Delgada is the cheapest city to rent a car (฿221/day). Other popular cities in Portugal to get a cheap rental car are: Lisbon (฿267/day), Faro (฿412/day), and Funchal (฿847/day).

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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 13 May 2026.

Sixt

7.9
Good
89 reviews•42 locations
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Cleanliness

8.6

Comfort

8.2

Overall

7.9

Pick-up/drop-off

7.9

Value

7.7

Hertz

7.8
Good
56 reviews•69 locations
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Cleanliness

8.6

Comfort

8.1

Overall

7.8

Pick-up/drop-off

7.7

Value

7.7

Avis

7.2
Good
30 reviews•58 locations
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Cleanliness

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.2

Pick-up/drop-off

7.2

Value

6.7

Budget

6.5
Okay
71 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

7.7
Good
29 reviews•98 locations
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Cleanliness

8.5

Comfort

8.2

Overall

7.7

Pick-up/drop-off

7.6

Value

7.3

Thrifty

6.8
Okay
9 reviews•45 locations
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Cleanliness

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Overall

6.8

Pick-up/drop-off

6.6

Value

6.6

Dollar

6.6
Okay
10 reviews•46 locations
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Cleanliness

7.5

Comfort

7.1

Overall

6.6

Pick-up/drop-off

6.9

Value

6.9

DRIVALIA

52 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 13 May 2026.

  • 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 ฿444/day (47% less than the country average). The absolute cheapest rental car price in Portugal was found in Ponta Delgada for just ฿171/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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