Portland

Cheap Car Hire in Portland from R1 203

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 Portland with a pick-up date of 22/7 and drop-off date of 29/7. 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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Popular car types in Portland

Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Portland and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 17 July 2025.

At R1 203/day, SUV is the cheapest car type available for hire in Portland in the past week. Out of 21 car hire agencies operating in Portland, there are, in total, 50 hire locations. View below for 2 offered car types:

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

R2 436+

Luxury

Luxury

R1 285+

Premium SUV

Premium SUV

R1 976+

Supplier choice

Supplier choice

Standard SUV

Standard SUV

R1 203+

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

R1 585+

Best car hire deals found in Portland

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hiredeals in Portland. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in Portland with an average daily rate of R1 697. Data was last updated on 17 July 2025.
Peruse the best Portland car hire deals we've found. Be sure to confirm the details of the deal, such as car type, daily rate, and pickup location.
Nissan QashqaiR1 203/day
5
M
A/C
Nissan Qashqai
Mercedes-Benz C-ClassR1 285/day
5
M
A/C
Mercedes-Benz C-Class
Toyota Corolla CrossR1 585/day
5
M
A/C
Toyota Corolla Cross

Cheapflights insights for Portland car hires

Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Portland, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

How far in advance should I hire a car in Portland?

To get the best deal on car hire in Portland, book about 7 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around R876, which is about 1 518% cheaper than the typical rate.

What is the best car rental company in Portland?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in Portland is Enterprise Rent-A-Car (rated 7.9/10 with 121 reviews). Budget (rated 6.5/10 with 106 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

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

The cheapest month to hire a car in Portland is February, when you can expect to pay R643/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Portland is July (R1 501/day on average). The average daily car hire price for each month is shown below. Keep in mind that prices will vary based on availability, when you book, and the type of car you hire.

January

R661

February

R643

March

R697

April

R751

May

R804

June

R1 322

July

R1 501

August

R1 412

September

R1 126

October

R1 072

November

R804

December

R804

What car do most people hire in Portland?

The most popular types of cars to hire in Portland are the following: SUV cars (Ford Escape or similar), Intermediate cars (Ford Escape or similar), and Compact cars (Honda CR-V or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations in Portland?

Enterprise Rent-A-Car has 13 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Budget has the second-highest number of locations in Portland at 6.

Top rental agencies in Portland

Explore the leading car hire agencies in Portland known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Portland. Reviews were last updated on 17 July 2025.
Choose from the top car hire agencies available in Portland, including Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Budget and Hertz. Read through reviews, double check the pickup location, and other important information before making your selection.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7,9
Good
121 reviews13 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,1

Comfort

8,2

Overall

7,9

Pick-up/drop-off

7,9

Value

7,5

Budget

6,5
Okay
106 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,1

Comfort

7,4

Overall

6,6

Pick-up/drop-off

6,6

Value

6,8

Hertz

5,8
Fair
150 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6,6

Comfort

6,6

Overall

5,7

Pick-up/drop-off

5,7

Value

6,0

Dollar

8,6
Very Good
44 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

8,9

Comfort

8,9

Overall

8,6

Pick-up/drop-off

8,7

Value

8,3

Sixt

7,7
Good
55 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,8

Comfort

8,6

Overall

7,7

Pick-up/drop-off

7,8

Value

7,5

Avis

7,0
Good
82 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,6

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,0

Pick-up/drop-off

6,9

Value

7,0

Thrifty

6,2
Okay
94 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,5

Comfort

7,3

Overall

6,2

Pick-up/drop-off

6,5

Value

6,2

Kyte

10,0
Wonderful
1 review2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10,0

Comfort

10,0

Overall

10,0

Pick-up/drop-off

10,0

Value

10,0

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Portland, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 17 July 2025.
  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Portland for a week from Thrifty?

    From Thrifty you can hire a car in Portland from about R7 751 per week on average.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in Portland?

    The length of time you can book a car hire for is subject to the inventory of the supplier. When renting a vehicle from Portland it should be possible to hire a car for a whole month if needed.

Car hires by fuel type in Portland

Browse car hires by fuel type in Portland. Currently, Hybrid cars are the cheapest to rent in Portland. Deals were last updated on 17 July 2025.

Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Portland. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Hybrid being the cheapest (R92+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

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