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Cheap Car Hire in Portland, Maine from $94

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Portland, ME car hires in 2026

Most popular company

HERTZ

Price of petrol per litre

$1.83

Average price per day

$67

Cheapest price per day

$94
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Popular car types in Portland, ME

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There are, in total, 19 car hire locations in Portland that are operated by 13 companies. In the past week, SUV is the cheapest car type users can hire (cheapest price last found: $94/day). Explore 1 car type currently offered from Portland hire providers:

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

$103+

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Standard SUV

Standard SUV

$94+

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Best car hire deals found in Portland

Audi Q2$94/day
Audi Q2
Found 10/02/26
Kia Sorento$103/day
Kia Sorento
Found 10/02/26

Cheapflights insights for Portland car hires

Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Portland, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

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

To get the best deal on car hire in Portland, book about 7 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around $96, which is about 48% cheaper than the typical rate.

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What is the best car rental company in Portland?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in Portland is Budget (rated 8.4/10 with 40 reviews). Alamo (rated 8.5/10 with 16 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Budget
Budget
8.4
Alamo
Alamo
8.5
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
8.5
Avis
Avis
8.0

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

Planning to hire a car in Portland? November is the cheapest month, costing about $60 per day. In contrast, July is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of $154. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

$68

February

$69

March

$62

April

$70

May

$88

June

$122

July

$154

August

$132

September

$109

October

$108

November

$60

December

$78

What car do most people hire in Portland?

The most popular types of cars to hire in Portland are the following: SUV cars (Class Full-size SUV or similar), Intermediate cars (Hyundai Elantra or similar), and Economy cars (Ford Fiesta or similar).

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Top hire agencies in Portland, ME

Budget

8.4
Very Good
40 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

8.6

Comfort

8.9

Overall

8.4

Pick-up/drop-off

8.4

Value

8.0

Alamo

8.5
Very Good
16 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

8.8

Comfort

9.0

Overall

8.5

Pick-up/drop-off

8.3

Value

7.9

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.5
Very Good
29 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

8.5

Comfort

8.7

Overall

8.5

Pick-up/drop-off

8.6

Value

8.2

Avis

8.0
Very Good
17 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

8.3

Comfort

8.8

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

7.7

Value

7.7

National

8.0
Very Good
4 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

7.2

Value

6.7

Dollar

7.4
Good
18 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.4

Pick-up/drop-off

7.5

Value

7.8

Hertz

6.5
Okay
15 reviews•3 locations
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Overview

Cleanliness

7.2

Comfort

7.4

Overall

6.5

Pick-up/drop-off

6.7

Value

6.9

Thrifty

2 locations
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Overview

Cleanliness

6.7

Comfort

6.6

Overall

5.7

Pick-up/drop-off

5.8

Value

5.9

Car hire FAQs

  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Portland?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under $67/day when booking a car hire in Portland. The absolute best deal a user found was for $62/day from Hertz, booked on Oct. 3.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Portland for a week from Hertz?

    Hiring a car in Portland for a week can be a great option for travel. Hertz, the most popular car hire company for this area, offers hire cars for around $449/week on average.

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

    Yes, cars are available to be hired for an entire month in Portland.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in Portland for a month?

    The average cost of a car hire in Portland for a month is $1,925. Check Cheapflights to compare pricing and options for your rental car.

  • How much is a car hire in Portland for a weekend?

    $0 is, on average, how much a car hire costs for the weekend in Portland. To save money, consider booking a Standard SUV car hire, which is the cheapest car during the weekend. If you are looking for a car hire in November, we’ve seen prices on Cheapflights for as low as $0 per day.

Car hires by fuel type in Portland, ME

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Electric

Electric

$172+

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