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Portugal car hires in 2026

Most popular company

Drive on Holiday

Most common car type

Compact

Average price per day

$37

Cheapest price per day

$7
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Popular car types in Portugal

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There are 233 hire agencies servicing Portugal. These agencies, altogether, have 2,380 hire locations available. Need an affordable hire? small car is the cheapest car type to hire in Portugal with prices from $7 a day in the previous 7-day period. Here are 5 car types you can hire in Portugal:

Economy

Economy

$7+

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Compact

Compact

$7+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

$15+

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Mini

Mini

$7+

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Passenger van

Passenger van

$28+

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Compact SUV

Compact SUV

$8+

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Compact estate car

Compact estate car

$10+

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Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

$13+

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Best car hire deals found in Portugal

Mazda Mazda2$7/day
Mazda Mazda2
Found 09/15/26
Kia Picanto$7/day
Kia Picanto
Found 09/16/26
Suzuki Swift$7/day
Suzuki Swift
Found 09/15/26

Cheapflights insights for Portugal car hires

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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 $27, which is about 17% cheaper than the typical rate.

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What is the cheapest car hire company in Portugal?

Looking to hire a car in Portugal? SURPRICE CAR RENTAL had the lowest prices in the past two weeks, starting at only $6.01/day. Centauro also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at $6.72/day.

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

At Portugal, the best time to hire a car is in January, with an average daily rate of just $17. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging $51 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 January, with an average daily rate of just $17. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging $51 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

$17

February

$21

March

$26

April

$35

May

$39

June

$30

July

$51

August

$48

September

$33

October

$31

November

$19

December

$38

What car do most people hire in Portugal?

Mini cars (Class Mini Car, for example) are the most popular in Portugal. Compact (Ford Focus) and Economy (Citroen C3) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting Portugal.

Which car hire company has the most locations in Portugal?

Cargini has 4 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Avis has the second-highest number of locations in Portugal at 58.

What are the car hire prices for popular cities in Portugal?

Among the most popular cities in Portugal, Lisbon offers the lowest average car hire price at just $6/day. Other affordable options include Ponta Delgada ($12/day), Faro ($13/day), and Funchal ($17/day).

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Top hire agencies in Portugal

Avis

7.4
Good
29 reviews•58 locations
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Cleanliness

8.5

Comfort

8.2

Overall

7.4

Pick-up/drop-off

7.5

Value

7.0

Cargini

4 locations
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Madeira Rent

4 locations
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RentX Car Rental

2 locations
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Zenirent

1 location
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ECHO

3 locations
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Orbita

15 locations
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America Car Rental

1 location
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Car hire FAQs

  • What is the most popular car hire provider in Portugal?

    With an average price of $33/day, Sixt is the most popular car hire provider in Portugal, booking 317% more hire cars than any other provider.

  • What is the cheapest city to get a rental car in Portugal?

    At $19/day, it is 62% cheaper on average to rent a car in Águas Santas than any other city in Portugal. The cheapest price found in Portugal was for $11/day in Águas Santas.

  • 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

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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 ($5+).

Electric

Electric

$6+

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Hybrid

Hybrid

$5+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

$5+

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