Portsmouth

Cheap Car Hire in Portsmouth

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Cheapflights insights for Portsmouth car hires

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

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

Book your car hire in Portsmouth 89 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around $53/day on average when booked 89 days ahead, which saves you 12% off the average price.

What is the best car rental company in Portsmouth?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in Portsmouth is Europcar (rated 8.6/10). Sixt (rated 7.3/10) is also highly rated by our users.

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

The cheapest month to hire a car in Portsmouth is January, when you can expect to pay $47/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Portsmouth is August ($92/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

$47

February

$53

March

$54

April

$72

May

$90

June

$86

July

$90

August

$92

September

$65

October

$63

November

$56

December

$72

What car do most people hire in Portsmouth?

The most popular types of cars to hire in Portsmouth are the following: Intermediate cars (Peugeot 5008 or similar), SUV cars (Volkswagen T-Cross or similar), and Compact cars (Volkswagen T-Cross or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations in Portsmouth?

In Portsmouth, Budget, Europcar, FLIZZR, and Free2Move have 2 locations, more than any other car hire company in the area.

Top hire agencies in Portsmouth

Explore the leading car hire agencies in Portsmouth known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Portsmouth. Reviews were last updated on 12 September 2025.

Europcar

2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.6

Comfort

8.6

Overall

8.6

Pick-up/drop-off

9.3

Value

6.6

Sixt

1 location

Budget

2 locations

keddy by Europcar

2 locations

Dollar

1 location

Routes Car & Truck Rentals

1 location

Free2Move

2 locations

Low C Rent

1 location

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Portsmouth, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 12 September 2025.
  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Portsmouth for a week from Alamo?

    Alamo is one of the top picks in Portsmouth. They can have you in a hire car for about $968 per week on average.

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

    Typically, how long you can hire a car for depends on the inventory of the supplier. For Portsmouth however, it is certainly possible to rent a car for an entire month.

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