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Cheap Car Hire in Portugal from £4

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 11/12 and drop-off date of 23/12. 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 2024

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 20 November 2024.

Most popular company

Klass Wagen

Most common car type

Economy

Average price per day

£17

Cheapest price per day

£4

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 879 pickup locations in Portugal to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 20 November 2024.

Price

£4 - £31

Out of all the popular cities in Portugal, Porto is the cheapest city to rent a car in at just £4/day. Renting a car in Porto is 87% cheaper than renting one in Pico Island where the per day rate is around £31. Other fairly inexpensive cities in Portugal to get a rental car in are: Ponta Delgada (£4/day), Lisbon (£5/day), and Faro (£5/day). While these cities typically have cheaper prices than the rest of the country, travelers looking to rent a car in Faro should expect to spend around £5/day on their transportation. The most popular city to rent a car in Portugal is Faro.

What is the cheapest time to rent a car in Portugal?

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in Portugal and save money on your trip. The monthly average price data is based on historical data over the last year and was last updated on 20 November 2024.

January

£6

February

£7

March

£9

April

£12

May

£14

June

£14

July

£20

August

£20

September

£15

October

£11

November

£7

December

£8

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Portugal is January. The most expensive time to rent a car is July. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, how far out you book your rental car, and of course, car type.

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 20 November 2024.

In Portugal, there are 2,145 active hire locations from 190 car hire companies. small car is the cheapest car type to hire in Portugal in the past week - currently priced from £4/day. View deals for 4 car types available to hire in this destination:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

Standard

Standard

SUV

SUV

Mini

Mini

Passenger van

Passenger van

Convertible

Convertible

Compare available car types for hire in Portugal

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for hire in Portugal to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 20 November 2024.

Small cars

£9 - £22

All Car Types

£17 - £45

To hire a small car in Portugal, you would pay an average price of £14/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Portugal (~£9/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is August (~£22/day). In fact, November is about 40% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car hire for Portugal. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Portugal, hiring a small car saves you 50% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Portugal small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a medium car in Portugal, you would pay an average price of £32/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Portugal (~£20/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~£48/day). In fact, January is about 38% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car hire for Portugal. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Portugal, hiring a medium car is 7% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Portugal medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a large car in Portugal, you would pay an average price of £68/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a large car in Portugal (~£44/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~£100/day). In fact, November is about 36% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car hire for Portugal. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Portugal, hiring a large car is 56% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To hire a SUV in Portugal, you would pay an average price of £21/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Portugal (~£14/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~£28/day). In fact, January is about 37% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV hire for Portugal. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Portugal, hiring a SUV saves you 27% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Portugal SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a van in Portugal, you would pay an average price of £60/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a van in Portugal (~£34/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~£89/day). In fact, November is about 45% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a van hire for Portugal. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Portugal, hiring a van is 51% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Portugal van hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a luxury car in Portugal, you would pay an average price of £80/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a luxury car in Portugal (~£52/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~£106/day). In fact, November is about 36% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a luxury car hire for Portugal. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Portugal, hiring a luxury car is 63% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To hire a convertible in Portugal, you would pay an average price of £27/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a convertible in Portugal (~£12/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~£38/day). In fact, February is about 58% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a convertible hire for Portugal. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Portugal, hiring a convertible saves you 7% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

Volkswagen Polo£4/day
2
M
A/C
Volkswagen Polo
Skoda Kamiq£4/day
4
M
A/C
Skoda Kamiq

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 20 November 2024.
Choose from the top car hire agencies available in Portugal, including locations near Faro, Lisbon and Funchal. Helpful information on each car hire agency is available, including reviews, pricing, pickup location, and more.

Free2Move

184 locations

Sunnycars

159 locations

keddy by Europcar

144 locations

Europcar

98 locations

Guerin

96 locations

Firefly

70 locations

Hertz

69 locations

Master Kings

59 locations

Best Portugal car hire deals found

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 £7. Data was last updated on 20 November 2024.
Browse some of the deals we've come across on car hires in the Portugal region, including options close to Faro, Lisbon and Funchal. Make sure to examine important information for each deal, including price, car type, and pickup location.
Volkswagen Polo£4/day
2
M
A/C
Volkswagen Polo
Hyundai i10£4/day
2
M
A/C
Hyundai i10
Ford Ka£4/day
2
M
A/C
Ford Ka

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Portugal, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 20 November 2024.
  • Which car hire company is considered to be the best in Portugal?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Angrauto (10.0 rating), Global Rent A Car (10.0 rating) and SADORENT (10.0 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in Portugal.

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

    At £12/day, it is 46% cheaper on average to rent a car in Malta than any other city in Portugal. The cheapest price found in Portugal was for £7/day in Malta.

  • What side of the road do you drive on in Portugal?

    Cars travel on the right side of the road in Portugal.

Small car hires in Portugal

Find small car hire deals in Portugal from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. small car hires in Portugal cost an average of £4 per day. Price data was last updated on 20 November 2024.
Ford Ka£4/day
2
M
A/C
Ford Ka
Fiat 500£4/day
2
M
A/C
Fiat 500
Ford Ka£4/day
2
M
A/C
Ford Ka

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 20 November 2024.

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

Hybrid

Hybrid

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

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