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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 14/10 and drop-off date of 18/10. 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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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 18 September 2025.

Most popular company

Klass Wagen

Most common car type

Compact

Average price per day

£19

Cheapest price per day

£4
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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 18 September 2025.
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In Portugal, there are 2,241 active hire locations from 200 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 4 car types available to hire in this destination:

Economy

Economy

£4+

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Compact

Compact

£5+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

£10+

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Standard

Standard

£55+

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SUV

SUV

£23+

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People carrier

People carrier

£44+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

£17+

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Mini

Mini

£4+

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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 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:

Opel Corsa£4/day
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Opel Corsa
Found 09/17/25
Citroen C3£4/day
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Citroen C3
Found 09/17/25
Toyota Aygo£4/day
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Toyota Aygo
Found 09/17/25

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 £9. Data was last updated on 18 September 2025.
Opel Corsa£4/day
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Opel Corsa
Found 09/17/25
Citroen C3£4/day
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Citroen C3
Found 09/17/25
Toyota Aygo£4/day
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Toyota Aygo
Found 09/17/25

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 £12/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 47% off the average price.

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What is the cheapest car hire company in Portugal?

Looking to hire a car in Portugal? SURPRICE CAR RENTAL had the lowest prices in the past two weeks, starting at only £3.21/day. Klass Wagen also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at £3.80/day.

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

The cheapest month to hire a car in Portugal is January, when you can expect to pay £8/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

£8

February

£9

March

£9

April

£16

May

£15

June

£20

July

£30

August

£33

September

£18

October

£15

November

£10

December

£14

What car do most people hire in Portugal?

The most popular types of cars to hire in Portugal are the following: Full-size cars (Mercedes-Benz C-Class or similar), Premium cars (Mercedes-Benz C-Class or similar), and SUV cars (Kia Sportage or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations in Portugal?

Free2Move has 182 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Sunnycars has the second-highest number of locations in Portugal at 165.

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 451 pickup locations in Portugal to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 18 September 2025.

Out of all the popular cities in Portugal, Ponta Delgada is the cheapest city to hire a car (£4/day). Other popular cities in Portugal to get a cheap car hire are: Lisbon (£5/day), Porto (£5/day), and Faro (£9/day).

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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 18 September 2025.

Sixt

7.9
Good
91 reviews•42 locations
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Hertz

7.8
Good
55 reviews•69 locations
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Budget

6.5
Okay
69 reviews•40 locations
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Europcar

7.4
Good
28 reviews•98 locations
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Avis

7.0
Good
28 reviews•60 locations
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Dollar

6.2
Okay
10 reviews•44 locations
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DRIVALIA

52 locations
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SADORENT

46 locations
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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 18 September 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 £14/day, it’s easy to understand why. The most popular car type from Klass Wagen is ECONOMY, which starts as low as £4/day.

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

    At £8/day, it is 73% cheaper on average to rent a car in Malta than any other city in Portugal. The cheapest price found in Portugal was for £6/day in Malta.

  • 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, Petrol/Diesel cars are the cheapest to rent in Portugal. Deals were last updated on 18 September 2025.
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Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Portugal. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest (£5+).

Electric

Electric

£6+

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Hybrid

Hybrid

£6+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

£5+

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