Portugal

Cheap Car Hire in Portugal from R102

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a car hire in Portugal with a pick-up date of 24/5 and drop-off date of 7/6. 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.
Lisbon, Portugal
May 4 — May 11
Driver's age: 26-65
Lisbon, Portugal
Sat 4/5
Noon
Sat 11/5
Noon

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 27 April 2024.

Most popular company

Cheap Rent

Most common car type

Mini

Average price per day

R350

Cheapest price per day

R102

Portugal car hire prices in popular cities

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 852 pickup locations in Portugal to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 27 April 2024.

Price

R122 - R425

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 27 April 2024.

January

R170

February

R189

March

R226

April

R283

May

R321

June

R359

July

R623

August

R604

September

R359

October

R264

November

R189

December

R245

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 27 April 2024.

There are, in total, 2 028 car hire locations in Portugal that are operated by 175 companies. In the past week, small car is the cheapest car type users can hire (cheapest price last found: R102/day). Explore 2 car types currently offered from Portugal hire providers:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

People carrier

People carrier

R2 557+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

Mini

Mini

Passenger van

Passenger van

R2 432+

Luxury

Luxury

R1 045+

Compare available car types for rental 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 27 April 2024.

Small cars

R134 - R790

All Car Types

R285 - R1 318

To hire a small car in Portugal, you would pay an average price of R408/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Portugal (~R134/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is July (~R790/day). In fact, February is about 68% 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, renting a small car saves you 45% 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 R1 060/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Portugal (~R516/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is August (~R2 754/day). In fact, November is about 52% 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, renting a medium car is 31% 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 large car in Portugal, you would pay an average price of R1 674/day. April is the cheapest month to hire a large car in Portugal (~R898/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is September (~R4 635/day). In fact, April is about 47% 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, renting 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 R613/day. May is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Portugal (~R275/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is February (~R1 075/day). In fact, May is about 56% 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, renting a SUV saves you 18% 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.

To hire a van in Portugal, you would pay an average price of R1 821/day. May is the cheapest month to hire a van in Portugal (~R1 308/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is September (~R3 801/day). In fact, May is about 29% 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, renting a van is 60% 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:

Volkswagen PoloR102/day
2
M
A/C
Volkswagen Polo
Ford FiestaR109/day
2
M
A/C
Ford Fiesta

Top rental 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 27 April 2024.
Book your reservation with one of the top car hiring agencies located in Portugal, including those serving the greater Lisbon, Funchal and Porto area. See what past customers have to say, compare prices, and review other key details before deciding.

Free2Move

180 locations

Sunnycars

157 locations

keddy by Europcar

139 locations

Europcar

97 locations

Guerin

91 locations

Hertz

69 locations

Firefly

61 locations

Master Kings

58 locations

Best Portugal car hire deals found

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hiredeals in Portugal. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in Portugal with an average daily rate of R646. Data was last updated on 27 April 2024.
Take a peek at some options we've found for car hires in Portugal, including locations near Lisbon, Funchal and Porto. To make sure you find the deal you're looking for, verify the details of the rental, such as car type, price, and pickup address.
Volkswagen PoloR102/day
2
M
A/C
Volkswagen Polo
Ford FiestaR109/day
2
M
A/C
Ford Fiesta
Ford FiestaR113/day
2
M
A/C
Ford Fiesta

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Portugal, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 27 April 2024.
  • Which car hire company is considered to be the best in Portugal?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, VisaCar (10,0 rating), Angrauto (10,0 rating) and SADORENT (10,0 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in Portugal.

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

    When hiring a car in Portugal, the most popular provider of hire cars among Cheapflights users is Cheap Rent, and with prices around R125/day, it’s easy to understand why. The most popular car type from Cheap Rent is COMPACT, which starts as low as R116/day.

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

    When visiting Portugal, it is typically cheapest to hire your car in Lisbon where rental cars typically will cost around R335/day (14% less than the country average). The absolute cheapest car hire price in Portugal was found in Lisbon for just R229/day.

  • 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.

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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 R298 per day. Price data was last updated on 27 April 2024.
Renault KwidR286/day
2
M
A/C
Renault Kwid
Renault KwidR297/day
2
M
A/C
Renault Kwid
Chevrolet SparkR312/day
2
M
A/C
Chevrolet Spark

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 27 April 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 (R5+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

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