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Portugal car rentals in 2025

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car rental in Portugal. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 4 July 2025.

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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?

For the best savings on car hire in Portugal, make your reservation 7 days before pickup. The average price then is just Rp 226,574/day – about 1,326,440% less than the yearly average.

What is the cheapest car hire company in Portugal?

Tangerine is currently the cheapest car hire company in Portugal with deals as low as Rp 335,653.03/day found in the past two weeks. DRIVEONHOLIDAYS is another inexpensive option with rates as low as Rp 822,625.00/day.

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

At Portugal, the best time to rent a car is at March, with an average daily rate of just Rp 113,287. Conversely, August is the priciest month, averaging Rp 647,354 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.|1#In Portugal, the best time to rent a car is in March, with an average daily rate of just Rp 113,287. Conversely, August is the priciest month, averaging Rp 647,354 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

Rp 145,655

February

Rp 129,471

March

Rp 113,287

April

Rp 258,942

May

Rp 242,758

June

Rp 275,125

July

Rp 534,067

August

Rp 647,354

September

Rp 258,942

October

Rp 226,574

November

Rp 178,022

December

Rp 307,493

What car do most people hire in Portugal?

Compact cars (Seat Arona, for example) are the most popular in Portugal. SUV (Seat Arona) and Mini (Fiat 500) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting Portugal.

Which car hire company has the most locations in Portugal?

Free2Move has 184 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Sunnycars has the second-highest number of locations in Portugal at 164.

Top rental agencies in Portugal

Explore the leading car rental agencies in Portugal known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in Portugal. Reviews were last updated on 4 July 2025.

Sixt

8.1
Very Good
89 reviews41 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.7

Comfort

8.4

Overall

8.1

Pick-up/drop-off

8.2

Value

7.9

Hertz

7.7
Good
53 reviews70 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.5

Comfort

8.1

Overall

7.7

Pick-up/drop-off

7.6

Value

7.5

Budget

6.3
Okay
64 reviews40 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.6

Comfort

7.3

Overall

6.3

Pick-up/drop-off

6.2

Value

6.5

Europcar

7.7
Good
26 reviews98 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.6

Comfort

8.4

Overall

7.7

Pick-up/drop-off

7.7

Value

7.4

Dollar

7.4
Good
11 reviews40 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 reviews59 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

6.9

Pick-up/drop-off

7.0

Value

6.6

Free2Move

184 locations

Sunnycars

164 locations

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Portugal, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 4 July 2025.
  • What side of the road do you drive on in Portugal?

    Cars in Portugal are to be driven on the right side of the road.

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