Portugal

Cheap Car Rentals in Portugal from $16

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 16/9 and drop-off date of 21/9. 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 15 August 2025.

Most popular company

DRIVEONHOLIDAYS

Most common car type

Compact

Average price per day

$70

Cheapest price per day

$16

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 15 August 2025.

There are, in total, 2,230 car hire locations in Portugal that are operated by 198 companies. In the past week, small car is the cheapest car type users can hire (cheapest price last found: $16/day). Explore 4 car types currently offered from Portugal hire providers:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

Mini

Mini

Premium

Premium

Passenger van

Passenger van

Luxury

Luxury

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

Compare car rental deals in Portugal by type

Here are the best Portugal small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best Portugal medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best Portugal SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Holden Spark$16/day
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A/C
Holden Spark
Nissan Versa$16/day
2
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A/C
Nissan Versa

Best car rental deals found in Portugal

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 $55. Data was last updated on 15 August 2025.
Holden Spark$16/day
2
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A/C
Holden Spark
Nissan Versa$16/day
2
M
A/C
Nissan Versa
Suzuki Swift$17/day
2
M
A/C
Suzuki Swift

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 $28, which is about 41% 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 DriveGO, offering prices from just $12.07/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is United Auto Rental, with rates starting at $12.67/day.

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

The cheapest month to hire a car in Portugal is February, when you can expect to pay $17/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Portugal is August ($64/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

$17

March

$19

April

$36

May

$34

June

$36

July

$59

August

$64

September

$35

October

$28

November

$21

December

$32

What car do most people hire in Portugal?

Compact cars (Class Compact Car, for example) are the most popular in Portugal. Economy (Class Economy Car) and Passenger van (Mercedes-Benz V-Class) 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 165.

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 701 pickup locations in Portugal to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 15 August 2025.

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 15 August 2025.

Sixt

8.1
Very Good
91 reviews42 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.8

Comfort

8.4

Overall

8.1

Pick-up/drop-off

8.2

Value

7.9

Hertz

7.7
Good
55 reviews69 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.7

Pick-up/drop-off

7.6

Value

7.5

Budget

6.4
Okay
67 reviews40 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.7

Comfort

7.4

Overall

6.4

Pick-up/drop-off

6.3

Value

6.5

Europcar

7.7
Good
27 reviews98 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.6

Comfort

8.4

Overall

7.7

Pick-up/drop-off

7.8

Value

7.5

Dollar

7.4
Good
11 reviews44 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.7

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.4

Pick-up/drop-off

7.4

Value

7.2

Avis

6.9
Okay
27 reviews60 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

6.9

Pick-up/drop-off

7.0

Value

6.6

Free2Move

183 locations

Sunnycars

165 locations

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Portugal, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 15 August 2025.
  • What is the most popular car hire provider in Portugal?

    The most popular car hire company at Portugal is DRIVEONHOLIDAYS . With prices on COMPACT starting at $42/day about 373% more people book with DRIVEONHOLIDAYS 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 Lisbon where rental cars typically will cost around $66/day (10% less than the country average). The absolute cheapest rental car price in Portugal was found in Lisbon for just $31/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, Electric cars are the cheapest to rent in Portugal. Deals were last updated on 15 August 2025.

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Portugal. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest ($8+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

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