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Cheap Car Hire in Portland, Maine from £34
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 Portland with a pick-up date of 1/10 and drop-off date of 15/10. 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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Portland, ME car hires in 2025
Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in Portland, ME. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 18 July 2025.
Most popular company | HERTZ |
|---|---|
Price of gas per litre | £0.69 |
Average price per day | £45 |
Cheapest price per day | £34 |
Popular car types in Portland, ME
Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Portland, ME and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 18 July 2025.
There are 13 hire agencies servicing Portland. These agencies, altogether, have 17 hire locations available. Need an affordable hire? SUV is the cheapest car type to hire in Portland with prices from £34 a day in the previous 7-day period. Here are 5 car types you can hire in Portland:
Economy
£41+
Compact
£42+
Intermediate
£44+
Standard
£38+
Full-size
£45+
People carrier
£87+
Full-size SUV
£85+
Premium
£41+
Compare car hire deals in Portland, ME by type
Here are the best Portland small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Here are the best Portland medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Here are the best Portland large car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Here are the best Portland SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Peugeot 208£41/day
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Volkswagen Golf£42/day
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Best car hire deals found in Portland
Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hire deals in Portland, ME. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect hire option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in Portland, ME with an average daily rate of £50. Data was last updated on 18 July 2025.
Peruse the best Portland car hire deals we've found. If these deals don't completely appeal to you, check back soon for alternative offers.
Vauxhall Mokka£34/day
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Ford Mondeo£38/day
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Volkswagen Polo£41/day
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Cheapflights insights for Portland car hires
Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Portland, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.
How far in advance should I hire a car in Portland?
To get the best deal on car hire in Portland, book about 7 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around £49, which is about 23% cheaper than the typical rate.
What is the cheapest car hire company in Portland?
Looking to hire a car in Portland? Dollar had the lowest prices in the past two weeks, starting at only £27.50/day. Hertz also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at £27.58/day.
What is the best car rental company in Portland?
Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in Portland is Budget (rated 8.2/10 with 51 reviews). Enterprise Rent-A-Car (rated 8.0/10 with 37 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.
Budget
8.2
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
8.0
Hertz
7.0
Alamo
8.3
What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Portland?
The cheapest month to hire a car in Portland is March, when you can expect to pay £32/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Portland is July (£72/day on average). The average daily car hire price for each month is shown below. Keep in mind that prices will vary based on availability, when you book, and the type of car you hire.
January
£34
February
£34
March
£32
April
£41
May
£47
June
£60
July
£72
August
£66
September
£52
October
£58
November
£36
December
£39
What car do most people hire in Portland?
The most popular types of cars to hire in Portland are the following: Intermediate cars (Buick Encore or similar), Full-size cars (RAM Pickup or similar), and SUV cars (Class Compact SUV or similar).
Which car hire company has the most locations in Portland?
Hertz has 3 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Dollar has the second-highest number of locations in Portland at 2.
Top hire agencies in Portland, ME
Explore the leading car hire agencies in Portland, ME known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Portland, ME. Reviews were last updated on 18 July 2025.
Hire a car with one of the top providers serving the Portland area such as Budget, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Hertz. Make sure to read reviews, pricing info, location, and other important details before choosing a car hire agency.
Budget
51 reviews•1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
8.3
Comfort
8.6
Overall
8.2
Pick-up/drop-off
8.3
Value
7.9
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
37 reviews•2 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
8.3
Comfort
8.3
Overall
8.0
Pick-up/drop-off
8.1
Value
7.7
Hertz
30 reviews•3 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
7.6
Comfort
7.7
Overall
7.0
Pick-up/drop-off
7.1
Value
7.0
Alamo
28 reviews•1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
8.5
Comfort
8.5
Overall
8.3
Pick-up/drop-off
8.3
Value
7.4
National
4 reviews•1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
7.7
Comfort
8.2
Overall
8.2
Pick-up/drop-off
7.5
Value
7.1
Dollar
23 reviews•2 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
8.3
Comfort
8.4
Overall
7.8
Pick-up/drop-off
8.0
Value
8.1
Avis
25 reviews•1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
7.5
Comfort
8.3
Overall
7.8
Pick-up/drop-off
7.4
Value
7.2
Thrifty
1 location
Car hire FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Portland, ME, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 18 July 2025.
What is the cheapest hire car found in Portland?
In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under £45/day when booking a car hire in Portland. The absolute best deal a user found was for £33/day from Hertz, booked on Jul. 13.
How much does it cost to hire a car in Portland for a week from Hertz?
Hertz is one of the top picks in Portland. They can have you in a hire car for about £303 per week on average.
Can I rent a car for a month in Portland?
The length of time you can book a car hire for is subject to the inventory of the supplier. When renting a vehicle from Portland it should be possible to hire a car for a whole month if needed.
How much does it cost to rent a car in Portland for a month?
Typically, a monthly car hire in Portland can be found for £1,300. You can find car hire deals to be on average £43 a day.
How much is a car hire in Portland for a weekend?
£0 is, on average, how much a car hire costs for the weekend in Portland. To save money, consider booking a Compact SUV car hire, which is the cheapest car during the weekend. If you are looking for a car hire in August, we’ve seen prices on Cheapflights for as low as £74 per day.
Car hires by fuel type in Portland, ME
Browse car hires by fuel type in Portland, ME. Currently, Electric cars are the cheapest to rent in Portland, ME. Deals were last updated on 18 July 2025.
Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Portland, ME. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest (£50+).
Electric
£50+
Hybrid
£75+
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