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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 R896, which is about 1 530% 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 8.0/10 with 126 reviews). Budget (rated 6.5/10 with 105 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 January, when you can expect to pay R650/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Portland is July (R1 546/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

R650

February

R650

March

R685

April

R738

May

R791

June

R1 353

July

R1 546

August

R1 423

September

R1 107

October

R1 054

November

R791

December

R791

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 (Mazda Mazda3 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 5 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

8,0
Very Good
126 reviews13 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,2

Comfort

8,2

Overall

7,9

Pick-up/drop-off

7,9

Value

7,6

Budget

6,5
Okay
105 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,1

Comfort

7,4

Overall

6,5

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
83 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,7

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,0

Pick-up/drop-off

6,9

Value

7,0

Thrifty

6,2
Okay
96 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 5 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 620 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.

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