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Cheap Car Hire in Portland, Maine

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How far in advance should I hire a car in Portland?

For the best savings on car hire in Portland, make your reservation 7 days before pickup. The average price then is just Rp 1,126,998/day – about 1,747,182% less than the yearly average.

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What is the best car rental company in Portland?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in Portland is Budget (rated 8.5/10 with 46 reviews). Enterprise Rent-A-Car (rated 8.3/10 with 34 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Budget
Budget
8.5
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
8.3
National
National
8.2
Alamo
Alamo
8.2

What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Portland?

Planning to hire a car in Portland? March is the cheapest month, costing about Rp 689,655 per day. In contrast, July is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of Rp 1,749,369. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

Rp 807,401

February

Rp 756,939

March

Rp 689,655

April

Rp 908,326

May

Rp 1,042,893

June

Rp 1,345,669

July

Rp 1,749,369

August

Rp 1,682,086

September

Rp 1,160,639

October

Rp 1,244,743

November

Rp 723,297

December

Rp 908,326

What car do most people hire in Portland?

SUV cars (Chevrolet Tahoe, for example) are the most popular in Portland. Intermediate (Volkswagen Jetta) and Full-size (Ford Expedition) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting Portland.

Which car hire company has the most locations in Portland?

Hertz has 3 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Dollar has the second-highest number of locations in Portland at 2.

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Top rental agencies in Portland, ME

Explore the leading car rental agencies in Portland, ME known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in Portland, ME. Reviews were last updated on 15 February 2026.

Budget

8.5
Very Good
46 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

8.5

Comfort

8.9

Overall

8.5

Pick-up/drop-off

8.6

Value

8.1

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.3
Very Good
34 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

8.5

Comfort

8.6

Overall

8.3

Pick-up/drop-off

8.3

Value

8.0

National

8.2
Very Good
4 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.2

Pick-up/drop-off

7.5

Value

7.1

Alamo

8.2
Very Good
25 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

8.4

Comfort

8.5

Overall

8.2

Pick-up/drop-off

8.1

Value

7.3

Avis

7.8
Good
24 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

7.6

Comfort

8.4

Overall

7.8

Pick-up/drop-off

7.5

Value

7.2

Dollar

7.8
Good
21 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

8.3

Comfort

8.4

Overall

7.8

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

8.0

Hertz

7.1
Good
27 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

7.6

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.1

Pick-up/drop-off

7.1

Value

7.0

Thrifty

1 location
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Cleanliness

6.5

Comfort

6.4

Overall

5.5

Pick-up/drop-off

5.4

Value

5.7

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Portland, ME, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 15 February 2026.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in Portland?

    Yes, renting a vehicle in Portland for a month is certainly possible.

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