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Cheap Car Hire in Portugal from $12

Lisbon, Portugal
15 Dec — 22 Dec
Driver's age: 26-65
Lisbon, Portugal
Fri 15/12
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Fri 22/12
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What are the car hire prices for popular cities in Portugal?

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 830 pickup locations in Portugal to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 8 December 2023.

Price

$15 - $134

Out of all the popular cities in Portugal, Lisbon is the cheapest city to rent a car in at just $15/day. Renting a car in Lisbon is 89% cheaper than renting one in Lajes where the per day rate is around $134. Other fairly inexpensive cities in Portugal to get a rental car in are: Faro ($39/day), Porto ($113/day), and Lajes ($134/day). While these cities typically have cheaper prices than the rest of the country, travelers looking to rent a car in Lisbon should expect to spend around $15/day on their transportation. The most popular city to rent a car in Portugal is Lisbon.

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 8 December 2023.

January

$17

February

$17

March

$21

April

$45

May

$39

June

$40

July

$65

August

$61

September

$34

October

$24

November

$16

December

$27

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Portugal is November. The most expensive time to rent a car is July. 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 8 December 2023.

There are, in total, 1,895 car hire locations in Portugal that are operated by 161 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:

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 8 December 2023.

Small cars

$19 - $98

All Car Types

$22 - $194

To hire a small car in Portugal, you would pay an average price of $58/day. March is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Portugal (~$19/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is January (~$98/day). In fact, March is about 68% 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 34% 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 $96/day. December is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Portugal (~$15/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is May (~$233/day). In fact, December is about 85% 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 10% 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 $111/day. October is the cheapest month to hire a large car in Portugal (~$52/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~$303/day). In fact, October is about 54% 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 22% 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 SUV in Portugal, you would pay an average price of $58/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Portugal (~$20/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~$148/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 33% 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 $110/day. March is the cheapest month to hire a van in Portugal (~$75/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is August (~$341/day). In fact, March is about 33% 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 22% 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 $44/day. May is the cheapest month to hire a convertible in Portugal (~$36/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is April (~$168/day). In fact, May is about 19% 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 50% 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.

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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 8 December 2023.
Have a look at the top rental car agencies available in Portugal, including those that serve Faro, Lisbon and Porto. See what past customers have to say, compare prices, and review other key details before deciding.

Free2Move

177 locations

Sunnycars

154 locations

keddy by Europcar

135 locations

Europcar

94 locations

Guerin

89 locations

Hertz

69 locations

Firefly

59 locations

Avis

53 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 $22. Data was last updated on 8 December 2023.
Browse some of the deals we've come across on car rentals in the Portugal region, including options close to Faro, Lisbon and Porto. If these deals don't match what you're looking for, not to worry -- deals are updated on a regular basis.

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Portugal, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 8 December 2023.

Which car hire company is considered to be the best in Portugal?

Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, VisaCar (10.0 rating), Guerin (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 Europcar. With prices on MINI starting at $26/day about 269% more people book with Europcar 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 $30/day (65% less than the country average). The absolute cheapest rental car price in Portugal was found in Lisbon for just $19/day.

What side of the road do you drive on in Portugal?

Cars travel on the right side of the road in Portugal.

Airport car hires in Portugal
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