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Cheap Car Hire in Portland, Maine

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Portland, ME car hires in 2026

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 1 June 2026.

Most popular company

HERTZ

Price of gas per litre

£0.95

Average price per day

£42

Cheapest price per day

£27
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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 £51, which is about 20% cheaper than the typical rate.

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What is the cheapest car hire company in Portland?

Looking to hire a car in Portland? Budget had the lowest prices in the past two weeks, starting at only £43.40/day. Dollar also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at £51.76/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 8.4/10 with 44 reviews). Enterprise Rent-A-Car (rated 8.3/10 with 34 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Budget
Budget
8.4
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
8.3
Alamo
Alamo
8.4
National
National
8.2

What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Portland?

The cheapest month to hire a car in Portland is November, when you can expect to pay £31/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Portland is July (£77/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

£35

February

£36

March

£32

April

£36

May

£44

June

£60

July

£77

August

£74

September

£51

October

£55

November

£31

December

£40

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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 1 June 2026.

Budget

8.4
Very Good
44 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

8.5

Comfort

8.9

Overall

8.4

Pick-up/drop-off

8.5

Value

8.1

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.3
Very Good
34 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

8.5

Comfort

8.5

Overall

8.3

Pick-up/drop-off

8.3

Value

8.0

Alamo

8.4
Very Good
24 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

8.6

Comfort

8.7

Overall

8.4

Pick-up/drop-off

8.3

Value

7.5

National

8.2
Very Good
4 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.2

Pick-up/drop-off

7.5

Value

7.1

Avis

7.7
Good
23 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

7.5

Comfort

8.3

Overall

7.7

Pick-up/drop-off

7.4

Value

7.0

Dollar

7.7
Good
20 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

8.3

Comfort

8.3

Overall

7.7

Pick-up/drop-off

7.9

Value

7.9

Hertz

7.0
Good
26 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

7.6

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.0

Pick-up/drop-off

7.1

Value

7.0

Thrifty

2 locations
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Cleanliness

6.6

Comfort

6.5

Overall

5.5

Pick-up/drop-off

5.6

Value

5.8

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 1 June 2026.

  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Portland?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under £42/day when booking a car hire in Portland. The absolute best deal a user found was for £27/day from Provider's pick, booked on May 25.

  • 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 £280 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 £1,201. You can find car hire deals to be on average £40 a day.

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