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Portugal car hires in 2026

Most popular company

Way2Azores

Most common car type

Compact

Average price per day

R473

Cheapest price per day

R84
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Popular car types in Portugal

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There are, in total, 2 380 car hire locations in Portugal that are operated by 233 companies. In the past week, SUV is the cheapest car type users can hire (cheapest price last found: R84/day). Explore 5 car types currently offered from Portugal hire providers:

Economy

Economy

R85+

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Compact

Compact

R85+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

R177+

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Mini

Mini

R96+

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Passenger van

Passenger van

R319+

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Compact SUV

Compact SUV

R84+

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Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

R145+

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Compact estate car

Compact estate car

R151+

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Best car hire deals found in Portugal

Volkswagen T-ROCR84/day
Volkswagen T-ROC
Found 10/22/26
Suzuki Swift DzireR85/day
Suzuki Swift Dzire
Found 10/22/26
Volkswagen GolfR85/day
Volkswagen Golf
Found 10/22/26

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?

For the best savings on car hire in Portugal, make your reservation 7 days before pickup. The average price then is just R299/day – about 1 273% less than the yearly average.

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What is the cheapest car hire company in Portugal?

In Portugal, the most affordable car hire company right now is Record go, offering prices from just R4,65/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is Drive on Holiday, with rates starting at R6,57/day.

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

Planning to hire a car in Portugal? January is the cheapest month, costing about R179 per day. In contrast, August is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of R574. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

R179

February

R246

March

R294

April

R414

May

R384

June

R334

July

R573

August

R574

September

R364

October

R346

November

R237

December

R384

What car do most people hire in Portugal?

SUV cars (Seat Arona or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Portugal. Passenger van cars (Class Standard Van or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Economy cars (Peugeot 208 or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations in Portugal?

Cargini has 4 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Avis has the second-highest number of locations in Portugal at 58.

What are the car hire prices for popular cities in Portugal?

If you're looking for the best car hire deals in Portugal, start with Lisbon, where rates average R95/day. You can also find good prices in Porto (R136/day), Faro (R208/day), and Funchal (R220/day).

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Top rental agencies in Portugal

Avis

7,5
Good
29 reviews•58 locations
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Cleanliness

8,5

Comfort

8,2

Overall

7,5

Pick-up/drop-off

7,5

Value

7,0

Cargini

4 locations
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Madeira Rent

4 locations
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RentX Car Rental

2 locations
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Zenirent

1 location
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ECHO

3 locations
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Orbita

15 locations
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America Car Rental

5 locations
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Car hire FAQs

  • 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 Sixt, and with prices around R890/day, it’s easy to understand why. The most popular car type from Sixt is PASSENGER_VAN, which starts as low as R265/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 Coimbra where rental cars typically will cost around R177/day (65% less than the country average). The absolute cheapest car hire price in Portugal was found in Coimbra for just R111/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.

Car hires by fuel type in Portugal

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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 (R7+).

Electric

Electric

R18+

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Hybrid

Hybrid

R9+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

R7+

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