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Cheap Car Rentals in Portugal from $9

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 28/1 and drop-off date of 4/2. 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 2025

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in Portugal. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 21 January 2025.

Most popular company

Klass Wagen

Most common car type

Compact

Average price per day

$34

Cheapest price per day

$9

Portugal car rental prices in popular cities

Discover the price range for hiring a car in popular cities across Portugal, helping you budget and make informed decisions for your upcoming travel. There are 881 pickup locations in Portugal to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 21 January 2025.

Price

$23 - $46

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

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in Portugal and save money on your trip. The monthly average price data is based on historical data over the last year and was last updated on 21 January 2025.

January

$17

February

$15

March

$19

April

$24

May

$30

June

$30

July

$55

August

$58

September

$31

October

$24

November

$19

December

$31

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Portugal is February. The most expensive time to rent a car is August. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, how far out you book your rental car, and of course, car type.

Popular car types in Portugal

Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Portugal and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 21 January 2025.

There are, in total, 2,152 car hire locations in Portugal that are operated by 190 companies. In the past week, small car is the cheapest car type users can hire (cheapest price last found: $9/day). Explore 4 car types currently offered from Portugal hire providers:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

Mini

Mini

Convertible

Convertible

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

Compact estate car

Compact estate car

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

Compare available car types for rental in Portugal

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for hire in Portugal to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 21 January 2025.

Small cars

$17 - $124

All Car Types

$19 - $123

To hire a small car in Portugal, you would pay an average price of $56/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Portugal (~$17/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is April (~$124/day). In fact, February is about 70% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car hire for Portugal. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Portugal, hiring a small car saves you 20% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Portugal small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a medium car in Portugal, you would pay an average price of $73/day. December is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Portugal (~$27/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is March (~$115/day). In fact, December is about 64% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car hire for Portugal. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Portugal, hiring a medium car is 6% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Portugal medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a large car in Portugal, you would pay an average price of $144/day. April is the cheapest month to hire a large car in Portugal (~$14/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is October (~$467/day). In fact, April is about 91% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car hire for Portugal. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Portugal, hiring a large car is 52% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Portugal large car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a SUV in Portugal, you would pay an average price of $52/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Portugal (~$18/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is June (~$106/day). In fact, November is about 67% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV hire for Portugal. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Portugal, hiring a SUV saves you 25% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Portugal SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a van in Portugal, you would pay an average price of $162/day. April is the cheapest month to hire a van in Portugal (~$50/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is October (~$457/day). In fact, April is about 70% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a van hire for Portugal. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Portugal, hiring a van is 57% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To hire a convertible in Portugal, you would pay an average price of $52/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a convertible in Portugal (~$8/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is May (~$157/day). In fact, November is about 85% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a convertible hire for Portugal. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Portugal, hiring a convertible saves you 26% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

Suzuki Swift$9/day
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Suzuki Swift
Mercedes-Benz EQA$9/day
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Mercedes-Benz EQA
Toyota Yaris$10/day
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Toyota Yaris

Top rental agencies in Portugal

Explore the leading car hire agencies in Portugal known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Portugal. Reviews were last updated on 21 January 2025.
Have a look at the top rental car agencies available in Portugal, including those that serve Lisbon, Funchal and Porto. See what past customers have to say, compare prices, and review other key details before deciding.

Free2Move

184 locations

Sunnycars

160 locations

keddy by Europcar

144 locations

Europcar

98 locations

Guerin

96 locations

Firefly

70 locations

Hertz

70 locations

Master Kings

59 locations

Best Portugal car rental deals found

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hire deals in Portugal. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect hire option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in Portugal with an average daily rate of $17. Data was last updated on 21 January 2025.
Browse some of the deals we've come across on car rentals in the Portugal region, including options close to Lisbon, Funchal and Porto. If these deals don't match what you're looking for, not to worry -- deals are updated on a regular basis.
Suzuki Swift$9/day
2
M
A/C
Suzuki Swift
Mercedes-Benz EQA$9/day
4
M
A/C
Mercedes-Benz EQA
Kia Soul$9/day
4
M
A/C
Kia Soul

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Portugal, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 21 January 2025.
  • Which car hire company is considered to be the best in Portugal?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Angrauto (10.0 rating), Global Rent A Car (10.0 rating) and SADORENT (10.0 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in Portugal.

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

    The most popular car hire company at Portugal is Centauro. With prices on ECONOMY starting at $12/day about 168% more people book with Centauro 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 Funchal where rental cars typically will cost around $23/day (34% less than the country average). The absolute cheapest rental car price in Portugal was found in Lisbon for just $17/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 21 January 2025.

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Portugal. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Hybrid being the cheapest ($5+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

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