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Cheap Car Hire in Portugal from R145

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 Portugal with a pick-up date of 8/1 and drop-off date of 22/1. 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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Portugal car hires in 2025

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in Portugal. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 14 December 2025.

Most popular company

Way2Azores Rent

Most common car type

Compact

Average price per day

R346

Cheapest price per day

R145
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Popular car types in Portugal

Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Portugal and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 14 December 2025.
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There are, in total, 2 276 car hire locations in Portugal that are operated by 202 companies. In the past week, small car is the cheapest car type users can hire (cheapest price last found: R145/day). Explore 3 car types currently offered from Portugal hire providers:

Economy

Economy

R146+

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Compact

Compact

R240+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

R695+

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Mini

Mini

R145+

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Premium

Premium

R3 481+

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Convertible

Convertible

R544+

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Premium SUV

Premium SUV

R3 780+

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Compact SUV

Compact SUV

R179+

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Here are the best Portugal small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best Portugal medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best Portugal SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Chevrolet SparkR145/day
2
M
A/C
Chevrolet Spark
Found 12/13/25
Citroen C3R146/day
2
M
A/C
Citroen C3
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Kia RioR202/day
2
4
M
A/C
Kia Rio
Found 12/12/25

Best car hire deals found in Portugal

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hiredeals in Portugal. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in Portugal with an average daily rate of R943. Data was last updated on 14 December 2025.
Chevrolet SparkR145/day
2
M
A/C
Chevrolet Spark
Found 12/13/25
Citroen C3R146/day
2
M
A/C
Citroen C3
Found 12/13/25
Kia RioR150/day
2
4
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A/C
Kia Rio
Found 12/13/25

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 R287/day – about 1 133% 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 R64,96/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is Goldcar Rental SP, with rates starting at R122,84/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 R164 per day. In contrast, August is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of R825. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

R164

February

R206

March

R225

April

R396

May

R361

June

R418

July

R687

August

R825

September

R446

October

R361

November

R282

December

R327

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 (Citroen C3 or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Passenger van cars (Volkswagen Multivan or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations in Portugal?

Free2Move has 184 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Sunnycars has the second-highest number of locations in Portugal at 168.

Discover the price range for hiring a car in popular cities across Portugal, helping you budget and make informed decisions for your upcoming travel. There are 443 pickup locations in Portugal to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 14 December 2025.
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Top rental agencies in Portugal

Explore the leading car hire agencies in Portugal known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Portugal. Reviews were last updated on 14 December 2025.

Sixt

7,9
Good
91 reviews•42 locations
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Cleanliness

8,7

Comfort

8,2

Overall

7,9

Pick-up/drop-off

8,0

Value

7,7

Hertz

7,8
Good
55 reviews•69 locations
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Cleanliness

8,5

Comfort

8,1

Overall

7,8

Pick-up/drop-off

7,6

Value

7,7

Budget

6,6
Okay
69 reviews•40 locations
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Cleanliness

7,8

Comfort

7,6

Overall

6,6

Pick-up/drop-off

6,4

Value

6,6

Europcar

7,5
Good
28 reviews•98 locations
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Cleanliness

8,4

Comfort

8,2

Overall

7,5

Pick-up/drop-off

7,5

Value

7,2

Avis

7,1
Good
29 reviews•60 locations
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Cleanliness

8,2

Comfort

7,9

Overall

7,1

Pick-up/drop-off

7,0

Value

6,6

DRIVALIA

52 locations
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SADORENT

46 locations
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Shouqi

36 locations
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Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Portugal, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 14 December 2025.

  • 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 Master Kings, and with prices around R192/day, it’s easy to understand why. The most popular car type from Master Kings is ECONOMY, which starts as low as R191/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 Funchal where rental cars typically will cost around R314/day (6% less than the country average). The absolute cheapest car hire price in Portugal was found in Lisbon for just R204/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 car hires by fuel type in Portugal. Currently, Petrol/Diesel cars are the cheapest to rent in Portugal. Deals were last updated on 14 December 2025.
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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 (R14+).

Electric

Electric

R100+

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Hybrid

Hybrid

R420+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

R14+

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