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Cheap Car Hire in Portugal from $9
This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car hire in Portugal with a pick-up date of 18/9 and drop-off date of 23/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of hire. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Portugal car hires in 2025
Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in Portugal. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 12 September 2025.
Most popular company | DRIVEONHOLIDAYS |
|---|---|
Most common car type | Economy |
Average price per day | $40 |
Cheapest price per day | $9 |
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 12 September 2025.
There are 200 hire agencies servicing Portugal. These agencies, altogether, have 2,240 hire locations available. Need an affordable hire? small car is the cheapest car type to hire in Portugal with prices from $9 a day in the previous 7-day period. Here are 4 car types you can hire in Portugal:
Economy
$10+
Compact
$12+
Intermediate
$23+
Standard
$92+
Mini
$9+
Passenger van
$44+
Compact SUV
$13+
Compact estate car
$17+
Compare car hire deals in Portugal by type
Here are the best Portugal small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Here are the best Portugal medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Here are the best Portugal SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Here are the best Portugal van hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Fiat 500$9/day
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Kia Rio$10/day
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Nissan Micra$10/day
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Best car hire deals found in Portugal
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 $31. Data was last updated on 12 September 2025.
Fiat 500$9/day
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Kia Rio$10/day
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Nissan Micra$10/day
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Cheapflights insights for Portugal car hires
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?
To get the best deal on car hire in Portugal, book about 7 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around $26, which is about 17% cheaper than the typical rate.
What is the cheapest car hire company in Portugal?
Looking to hire a car in Portugal? Klass Wagen had the lowest prices in the past two weeks, starting at only $7.80/day. Centauro also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at $7.86/day.
What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Portugal?
At Portugal, the best time to hire a car is in March, with an average daily rate of just $18. Conversely, August is the priciest month, averaging $56 per day. Below youll find the monthly average car hire prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.|1#In Portugal, the best time to hire a car is in March, with an average daily rate of just $18. Conversely, August is the priciest month, averaging $56 per day. Below youll find the monthly average car hire prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.
January
$30
February
$19
March
$18
April
$32
May
$29
June
$31
July
$52
August
$56
September
$36
October
$27
November
$20
December
$37
What car do most people hire in Portugal?
Economy cars (Citroen C3, for example) are the most popular in Portugal. Passenger van (Mercedes-Benz V-Class) 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 182 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Sunnycars has the second-highest number of locations in Portugal at 165.
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 451 pickup locations in Portugal to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 12 September 2025.
Among the most popular cities in Portugal, Lisbon offers the lowest average car hire price at just $11/day. Other affordable options include Faro ($12/day), Porto ($16/day), and Funchal ($27/day).
Top hire 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 12 September 2025.
Sixt
91 reviews•42 locations
Hertz
55 reviews•69 locations
Budget
68 reviews•40 locations
Europcar
28 reviews•98 locations
Avis
28 reviews•60 locations
Dollar
10 reviews•44 locations
DRIVALIA
52 locations
SADORENT
46 locations
Car hire FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Portugal, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 12 September 2025.
What is the most popular car hire provider in Portugal?
With an average price of $88/day, Europcar is the most popular car hire provider in Portugal, booking 384% more hire cars than any other provider.
What is the cheapest city to get a rental car in Portugal?
At $27/day, it is 30% cheaper on average to rent a car in Funchal than any other city in Portugal. The cheapest price found in Portugal was for $13/day in Funchal.
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.
Car hires by fuel type in Portugal
Browse car hires by fuel type in Portugal. Currently, Petrol/Diesel cars are the cheapest to rent in Portugal. Deals were last updated on 12 September 2025.
Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Portugal. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest ($6+).
Electric
$6+
Hybrid
$6+
Petrol/Diesel
$6+