Portugal

Cheap Car Rentals in Portugal from $12

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Portugal car rentals in 2026

Most popular company

Wheego

Most common car type

Intermediate

Average price per day

$51

Cheapest price per day

$12

Popular car types in Portugal

There are, in total, 2,373 car hire locations in Portugal that are operated by 228 companies. In the past week, small car is the cheapest car type users can hire (cheapest price last found: $12/day). Explore 3 car types currently offered from Portugal hire providers:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

Mini

Mini

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

Compact estate car

Compact estate car

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

Best car rental deals found in Portugal

Hyundai Accent$12/day
Hyundai Accent
Ford Ka$12/day
Ford Ka
Hyundai i20$12/day
Hyundai i20

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 a rental car in Portugal, book about 7 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around $29, which is about 45% 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 Klass Wagen, offering prices from just $8.29/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is DRIVALIA , with rates starting at $15.82/day.

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

The cheapest month to hire a car in Portugal is January, when you can expect to pay $18/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Portugal is August ($62/day on average). The average daily car hire price for each month is shown below. Keep in mind that prices will vary based on availability, when you book, and the type of car you hire.

January

$18

February

$20

March

$24

April

$32

May

$33

June

$36

July

$57

August

$62

September

$31

October

$26

November

$20

December

$37

What car do most people hire in Portugal?

Intermediate cars (Nissan Qashqai, for example) are the most popular in Portugal. Mini (Fiat 500) and Premium (Mercedes-Benz CLA) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting Portugal.

Which car hire company has the most locations in Portugal?

Cargini has 4 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Avis has the second-highest number of locations in Portugal at 58.

What are the car rental prices for popular cities in Portugal?

Out of all the popular cities in Portugal, Lisbon is the cheapest city to rent a car ($16/day). Other popular cities in Portugal to get a cheap rental car are: Porto ($23/day), Faro ($31/day), and Funchal ($34/day).

Top rental agencies in Portugal

Avis

7.3
Good
31 reviews58 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.4

Comfort

8.1

Overall

7.3

Pick-up/drop-off

7.3

Value

6.7

Cargini

4 locations

Madeira Rent

4 locations

RentX Car Rental

2 locations

Zenirent

1 location

ECHO

3 locations

Orbita

15 locations

America Car Rental

1 location

Car rental FAQs

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

    The most popular car hire company at Portugal is Klass Wagen. With prices on MINI starting at $28/day about 125% more people book with Klass Wagen 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 Faro where rental cars typically will cost around $34/day (50% less than the country average). The absolute cheapest rental car price in Portugal was found in Faro 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 through car rental deals by fuel type in Portugal. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest ($7+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

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