Renting a Car in Portugal
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Rent your car in Portugal today! Easy to compare, carefree driving.
Portugal is easy to explore by car, whether you’re hugging the coast or heading inland. Prices, conditions, and availability can change quickly between locations and providers. This page helps you compare what’s actually on offer, before you book.
Discover the most popular rental cars in Portugal right now. We compare trusted rental brands and update prices nonstop. Easily find the best-value option for your trip, from compact city cars to spacious SUVs.
economy
Petrol
•Manual
From €1.87 / day
SurPrice Car Rentals
€1.87 / day
United Rent A Car
€3.76 / day
addCar
€4.56 / day
mini
Petrol
•Manual
From €3.04 / day
SurPrice Car Rentals
€3.04 / day
Drive On Holidays
€7.93 / day
mini
Petrol
•Manual
From €3.07 / day
Tangerine Rent a Car
€3.07 / day
Greenmotion
€3.55 / day
Record GO
€3.82 / day
mini
Petrol
•Manual
From €3.16 / day
AutoUnion
€3.16 / day
Autatlantis
€5.95 / day
Ilha Verde Rent a car
€6.49 / day
economy
Petrol
•Manual
From €3.35 / day
SurPrice Car Rentals
€3.35 / day
economy
Petrol
•Manual
From €4.61 / day
Tangerine Rent a Car
€4.61 / day
Greenmotion
€5.28 / day
Drive On Holidays
€5.46 / day
mini
Petrol
•Manual
From €4.88 / day
Right Cars Vehicle Rental Ltd
€4.88 / day
addCar
€4.96 / day
Goldcar rental
€16.02 / day
economy
Petrol
•Manual
From €6.45 / day
addCar
€6.45 / day
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Find car rental offices across Portugal’s main cities and airports. We compare trusted car rental companies nationwide, showing real-time availability and transparent prices.
Explore the map to explore locations near you, from city centres, train stations and airports, and choose the most convenient place to pick up or return your rental car.
Below are the airports and cities travellers book most. Browse the rest of Portugal from the link below, or use the map to find pickup points near your destination.
Lowest average rates: November from €16.49 / day
What are the costs of a rental car in Portugal? Prices strongly depend on the time of year. In November average daily prices for rental cars start around €16.49. The prices are higher in the peak season (August), with a lowest average price of €58.29 per day. The absolute lowest price we observed in market data during the full year, was €1.92 per day.
The chart below shows the lowest average daily price for each month of the year, so you can directly see at what time of year the prices for rental cars in Portugal are affordable.
Renting a car in Portugal comes with a few practical considerations that can affect price, eligibility, and coverage. Some of them only become visible once you look beyond the headline rate.
Age requirements are not uniform across providers in Portugal. Your license may be valid, but additional conditions can still apply.
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Deposits and payment rules depend on both the rental company and the car category. Small differences here can have a big impact at pick-up.
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Insurance terms can vary per provider, even when the car looks identical. What’s included by default is not always what travelers expect.
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Local rules, road types, and regional differences influence the rental experience. Some details only matter once you’re already on the road.
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Because exploring Portugal should feel like freedom, not logistics. At Road Trip Car, we make renting a car easy, transparent, and worry-free, with trusted local partners and 24/7 support wherever your journey takes you.
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Do you have questions about your upcoming trip to Portugal or the car you want to rent? You will find answers to frequently asked questions below. If your question is not listed, Feel free to contact us using the form. Our team will provide you with personalized assistance so you can hit the road worry-free!
Car rental prices in Portugal vary by season. Average daily rates range from €16.49 in November to €58.29 in August. The lowest daily rate we've recorded is €1.92.
The cheapest time to rent a car in Portugal is currently November, with an average price of €16.49 per day.
Car hire prices in Portugal are currently at their highest in August, with an average price of €58.29 per day. If you are looking to rent a car during that period, we advise to check our prices frequently, or to book now and cancel and re-book when prices have potentially dropped.
Availability is currently best in October and there is a low supply of rental cars in May.
Via Road Trip Car you have access to 84 car rental locations in Portugal, with multiple offices per location, covering all major airports, train stations, and city centers.
In most cases, yes. Many providers require a credit card in the main driver’s name for the deposit.
Basic insurance is usually included, but coverage levels and exclusions differ by provider.
Yes. The minimum age depends on the rental company and sometimes the car type.
We compare leading global and local car rental providers in Portugal to help you find the right deal for your travels, such as:
Dollar Europe
Goldcar rental
Goldcar Plus
Tangerine Rent a Car
Right Cars Vehicle Rental Ltd
NuCars
Record GO
Centauro
OK Mobility
Greenmotion
United Rent A Car
Budget
Guerin
Avis
Enterprise
WheeGo
Firefly EMEA
Sixt
Alamo
Street Rent A Car
addCar
National
Europcar
Abbycar
SurPrice Car Rentals
Thrifty Europe
Hertz
keddy by Europcar
Drive On Holidays
Ilha Verde Rent a car
Autatlantis
Goldcar
AutoUnion
Auto Rent
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