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Cheap Car Hire in Portugal from R121

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 20/9 and drop-off date of 24/9. 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 2026

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 27 July 2026.

Most popular company

Klass Wagen

Most common car type

Compact

Average price per day

R448

Cheapest price per day

R121
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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 27 July 2026.
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There are, in total, 2 361 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: R121/day). Explore 4 car types currently offered from Portugal hire providers:

Economy

Economy

R129+

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Compact

Compact

R136+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

R331+

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People carrier

People carrier

R1 899+

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Mini

Mini

R121+

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Passenger van

Passenger van

R2 191+

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Luxury

Luxury

R1 661+

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Convertible

Convertible

R1 555+

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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 R668. Data was last updated on 27 July 2026.
Datsun GoR121/day
2
M
A/C
Datsun Go
Found 07/26/26
Kia PicantoR126/day
2
M
A/C
Kia Picanto
Found 07/26/26
Kia RioR129/day
2
4
M
A/C
Kia Rio
Found 07/26/26

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 R342/day – about 1 418% 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 BRAVACAR , offering prices from just R7,75/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is OPORent, with rates starting at R11,07/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 R185 per day. In contrast, August is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of R633. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

R185

February

R249

March

R298

April

R420

May

R392

June

R340

July

R590

August

R633

September

R415

October

R363

November

R254

December

R392

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 (Seat Ibiza 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?

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 88 pickup locations in Portugal to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 27 July 2026.

If you're looking for the best car hire deals in Portugal, start with Porto, where rates average R122/day. You can also find good prices in Faro (R156/day), Lisbon (R185/day), and Funchal (R277/day).

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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 27 July 2026.

Avis

7,2
Good
30 reviews•58 locations
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Cleanliness

8,4

Comfort

8,1

Overall

7,2

Pick-up/drop-off

7,2

Value

6,6

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

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Portugal, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 27 July 2026.

  • 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 Dollar, and with prices around R658/day, it’s easy to understand why. The most popular car type from Dollar is ECONOMY, which starts as low as R656/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 R180/day (61% less than the country average). The absolute cheapest car hire price in Portugal was found in Coimbra for just R113/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, Electric cars are the cheapest to rent in Portugal. Deals were last updated on 27 July 2026.
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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 (R11+).

Electric

Electric

R11+

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Hybrid

Hybrid

R16+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

R15+

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