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Cheap Car Hire in Portugal from R110

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Portugal car hires in 2026

Most popular company

Klass Wagen

Most common car type

Compact

Average price per day

R428

Cheapest price per day

R110

Popular car types in Portugal

There are, in total, 2 373 car hire locations in Portugal that are operated by 228 companies. In the past week, small car is the cheapest car type users can hire (cheapest price last found: R110/day). Explore 4 car types currently offered from Portugal hire providers:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

Mini

Mini

Passenger van

Passenger van

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

Compact estate car

Compact estate car

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

Best car hire deals found in Portugal

Toyota YarisR110/day
Toyota Yaris
Chevrolet SparkR113/day
Chevrolet Spark
Citroen C3R124/day
Citroen C3

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 R295/day – about 1 225% less than the yearly average.

What is the cheapest car hire company in Portugal?

In Portugal, the most affordable car hire company right now is BRAVACAR , offering prices from just R9,65/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , with rates starting at R9,72/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 R176 per day. In contrast, August is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of R568. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

R176

February

R236

March

R283

April

R400

May

R371

June

R324

July

R554

August

R568

September

R394

October

R343

November

R243

December

R372

What car do most people hire in Portugal?

SUV cars (Seat Arona or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Portugal. Economy cars (Peugeot 208 or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Compact cars (Opel Corsa 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 Porto, where rates average R116/day. You can also find good prices in Lisbon (R131/day), Funchal (R214/day), and Faro (R328/day).

Top rental agencies in Portugal

Avis

7,3
Good
31 reviews58 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,4

Comfort

8,1

Overall

7,3

Pick-up/drop-off

7,3

Value

6,7

Cargini

4 locations

Madeira Rent

4 locations

RentX Car Rental

2 locations

Zenirent

1 location

ECHO

3 locations

Orbita

15 locations

America Car Rental

1 location

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 R2 144/day, it’s easy to understand why. The most popular car type from Sixt is COMPACT, which starts as low as R342/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 R171/day (66% less than the country average). The absolute cheapest car hire price in Portugal was found in Coimbra for just R107/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

Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Portugal. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest (R7+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

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