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Cheap Car Hire in Portugal from £4

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 18/6 and drop-off date of 27/6. 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 13 June 2025.

Most popular company

Klass Wagen

Most common car type

Compact

Average price per day

£21

Cheapest price per day

£4

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 13 June 2025.

In Portugal, there are 2,201 active hire locations from 196 car hire companies. small car is the cheapest car type to hire in Portugal in the past week - currently priced from £4/day. View deals for 6 car types available to hire in this destination:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

Standard

Standard

SUV

SUV

Mini

Mini

Passenger van

Passenger van

Convertible

Convertible

Compare car hire deals in Portugal by type

Here are the best Portugal small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best Portugal medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best Portugal large 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:

Here are the best Portugal van hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best Portugal convertible hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Opel Corsa£4/day
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Opel Corsa
Peugeot 108£4/day
2
4
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Peugeot 108
Volkswagen up!£4/day
2
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Volkswagen up!

Best car hire deals found in Portugal

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hire deals in Portugal. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect hire option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in Portugal with an average daily rate of £10. Data was last updated on 13 June 2025.
Browse some of the deals we've come across on car hires in the Portugal region, including options close to Faro, Lisbon and Funchal. Make sure to examine important information for each deal, including price, car type, and pickup location.
Opel Corsa£4/day
2
M
A/C
Opel Corsa
Peugeot 108£4/day
2
4
M
A/C
Peugeot 108
Volkswagen up!£4/day
2
M
A/C
Volkswagen up!

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?

Book your car hire in Portugal 7 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around £15/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 42% off the usual average price.

What is the cheapest car hire company in Portugal?

Looking to hire a car in Portugal? Klass Wagen had the lowest prices in the past two weeks, starting at only £2.54/day. Goldcar Rental SP also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at £2.62/day.

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

The cheapest month to hire a car in Portugal is February, when you can expect to pay £9/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Portugal is August (£33/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

£9

February

£9

March

£9

April

£23

May

£16

June

£23

July

£29

August

£33

September

£20

October

£15

November

£11

December

£14

What car do most people hire in Portugal?

The most popular types of cars to hire in Portugal are the following: Compact cars (Audi A3 or similar), Intermediate cars (Kia Sportage or similar), and Economy cars (Hyundai Accent 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 164.

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 693 pickup locations in Portugal to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 13 June 2025.

Out of all the popular cities in Portugal, Lisbon is the cheapest city to hire a car (£3/day). Other popular cities in Portugal to get a cheap car hire are: Porto (£6/day), Faro (£6/day), and Cascais (£7/day).

Top hire 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 13 June 2025.
Choose from the top car hire agencies available in Portugal, including locations near Faro, Lisbon and Funchal. Helpful information on each car hire agency is available, including reviews, pricing, pickup location, and more.

Sixt

8.1
Very Good
87 reviews41 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.8

Comfort

8.4

Overall

8.1

Pick-up/drop-off

8.2

Value

7.9

Hertz

7.7
Good
53 reviews70 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.5

Comfort

8.1

Overall

7.7

Pick-up/drop-off

7.6

Value

7.5

Budget

6.4
Okay
62 reviews40 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.7

Comfort

7.4

Overall

6.4

Pick-up/drop-off

6.3

Value

6.5

Europcar

7.7
Good
26 reviews98 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.6

Comfort

8.4

Overall

7.7

Pick-up/drop-off

7.7

Value

7.4

Dollar

7.4
Good
11 reviews38 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.7

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.4

Pick-up/drop-off

7.4

Value

7.2

Avis

7.0
Good
26 reviews58 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.4

Comfort

8.1

Overall

7.0

Pick-up/drop-off

7.1

Value

6.7

Free2Move

184 locations

Sunnycars

164 locations

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Portugal, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 13 June 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 Klass Wagen, and with prices around £16/day, it’s easy to understand why. The most popular car type from Klass Wagen is ECONOMY, which starts as low as £3/day.

  • What is the cheapest city to get a rental car in Portugal?

    At £17/day, it is 41% cheaper on average to rent a car in Bragança than any other city in Portugal. The cheapest price found in Portugal was for £3/day in Bragança.

  • What side of the road do you drive on in Portugal?

    Cars travel on the right side of the road in Portugal.

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 13 June 2025.

Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Portugal. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest (£5+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

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