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Cheap Car Hire in Portugal from R96

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 16/12 and drop-off date of 9/1. 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 3 December 2025.

Most popular company

Way2Azores Rent

Most common car type

Compact

Average price per day

R418

Cheapest price per day

R96
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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 3 December 2025.
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There are, in total, 2 273 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: R96/day). Explore 2 car types currently offered from Portugal hire providers:

Economy

Economy

R108+

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Compact

Compact

R131+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

R457+

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Mini

Mini

R96+

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Convertible

Convertible

R137+

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Compact SUV

Compact SUV

R150+

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Compact estate car

Compact estate car

R170+

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Intermediate estate car

Intermediate estate car

R292+

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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 SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Hyundai i10R96/day
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M
A/C
Hyundai i10
Found 12/01/25
Chevrolet SparkR106/day
2
M
A/C
Chevrolet Spark
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Kia RioR112/day
2
4
M
A/C
Kia Rio
Found 12/01/25

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 R207. Data was last updated on 3 December 2025.
Hyundai i10R96/day
2
M
A/C
Hyundai i10
Found 12/01/25
Chevrolet SparkR106/day
2
M
A/C
Chevrolet Spark
Found 12/01/25
Kia RioR108/day
2
4
M
A/C
Kia Rio
Found 12/01/25

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 R291/day – about 1 154% 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 GREEN MOTION , offering prices from just R85,36/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is Goldcar Rental SP, with rates starting at R124,53/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 R167 per day. In contrast, August is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of R836. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

R167

February

R211

March

R228

April

R401

May

R366

June

R424

July

R695

August

R836

September

R453

October

R366

November

R275

December

R329

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 3 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 3 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 3 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 Europcar, and with prices around R496/day, it’s easy to understand why. The most popular car type from Europcar is ECONOMY, which starts as low as R256/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 Porto where rental cars typically will cost around R321/day (26% less than the country average). The absolute cheapest car hire price in Portugal was found in Funchal for just R173/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 3 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 (R12+).

Electric

Electric

R14+

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Hybrid

Hybrid

R16+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

R12+

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