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Portugal car hires in 2026

Most popular company

Klass Wagen

Most common car type

Compact

Average price per day

R449

Cheapest price per day

R83
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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, small car is the cheapest car type users can hire (cheapest price last found: R83/day). Explore 2 car types currently offered from Portugal hire providers:

Economy

Economy

R83+

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Compact

Compact

R101+

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Mini

Mini

R84+

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Passenger van

Passenger van

R953+

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Compact SUV

Compact SUV

R95+

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Compact estate car

Compact estate car

R132+

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Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

R165+

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Best car hire deals found in Portugal

Citroen C3R83/day
Citroen C3
Found 09/20/26
Volkswagen up!R84/day
Volkswagen up!
Found 09/20/26
Hyundai AtosR90/day
Hyundai Atos
Found 09/21/26

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 R298/day – about 1 246% 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 R6,78/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , with rates starting at R6,94/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 R177 per day. In contrast, July is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of R563. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

R177

February

R241

March

R287

April

R406

May

R376

June

R328

July

R563

August

R563

September

R382

October

R355

November

R245

December

R378

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 (Opel Corsa or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Mini cars (Fiat 500 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 R118/day. You can also find good prices in Lisbon (R187/day), Funchal (R216/day), and Faro (R333/day).

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Top rental agencies in Portugal

Avis

7,4
Good
29 reviews•58 locations
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Cleanliness

8,5

Comfort

8,2

Overall

7,4

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

1 location
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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 Right Cars, and with prices around R213/day, it’s easy to understand why. The most popular car type from Right Cars is MINI, which starts as low as R167/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 R174/day (67% less than the country average). The absolute cheapest car hire price in Portugal was found in Coimbra for just R109/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 Electric being the cheapest (R5+).

Electric

Electric

R5+

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Hybrid

Hybrid

R6+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

R6+

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