Portugal

Cheap Car Hire in Portugal from $8

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 8/12 and drop-off date of 15/12. 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 6 November 2025.

Most popular company

Klass Wagen

Most common car type

Economy

Average price per day

$34

Cheapest price per day

$8

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 6 November 2025.

There are 201 hire agencies servicing Portugal. These agencies, altogether, have 2,271 hire locations available. Need an affordable hire? small car is the cheapest car type to hire in Portugal with prices from $8 a day in the previous 7-day period. Here are 5 car types you can hire in Portugal:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

Mini

Mini

Passenger van

Passenger van

Premium SUV

Premium SUV

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

Compact estate car

Compact estate car

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:

Here are the best Portugal luxury car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Kia Rio$8/day
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Kia Rio
Kia Picanto$8/day
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Kia Picanto

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 $17. Data was last updated on 6 November 2025.
Kia Rio$8/day
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Kia Rio
Kia Picanto$8/day
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Kia Picanto
Kia Picanto$8/day
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Kia Picanto

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 $27, which is about 20% cheaper than the typical rate.

What is the cheapest car hire company in Portugal?

Looking to hire a car in Portugal? GREEN MOTION had the lowest prices in the past two weeks, starting at only $6.27/day. Klass Wagen also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at $6.98/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 $57 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 $57 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

$28

February

$19

March

$18

April

$33

May

$29

June

$33

July

$53

August

$57

September

$40

October

$31

November

$20

December

$39

What car do most people hire in Portugal?

Economy cars (Citroen C3, for example) are the most popular in Portugal. Mini (Class Mini Car) and Passenger van (Mercedes-Benz V-Class) 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 167.

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 445 pickup locations in Portugal to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 6 November 2025.

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 6 November 2025.

Sixt

7.9
Good
91 reviews42 locations

Hertz

7.8
Good
55 reviews69 locations

Budget

6.7
Okay
69 reviews41 locations

Europcar

7.4
Good
28 reviews98 locations

Avis

7.1
Good
29 reviews61 locations

DRIVALIA

52 locations

SADORENT

46 locations

Shouqi

36 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 6 November 2025.
  • What is the most popular car hire provider in Portugal?

    With an average price of $56/day, GREEN MOTION is the most popular car hire provider in Portugal, booking 318% more hire cars than any other provider.

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

    At $29/day, it is 24% cheaper on average to rent a car in Porto than any other city in Portugal. The cheapest price found in Portugal was for $13/day in Porto.

  • 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, Hybrid cars are the cheapest to rent in Portugal. Deals were last updated on 6 November 2025.

Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Portugal. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Hybrid being the cheapest ($5+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

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