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Cheap Car Hire in Portugal from £4

Faro, Portugal
5 Dec — 12 Dec
Driver's age: 26-65
Faro, Portugal
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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 830 pickup locations in Portugal to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 28 November 2023.

Price

£4 - £65

Out of all the popular cities in Portugal, Lisbon is the cheapest city to rent a car in at just £4/day. Renting a car in Lisbon is 94% cheaper than renting one in Porto Santo where the per day rate is around £65. Other fairly inexpensive cities in Portugal to get a rental car in are: Porto (£4/day), Faro (£5/day), and Guimarães (£6/day). While these cities typically have cheaper prices than the rest of the country, travelers looking to rent a car in Faro should expect to spend around £5/day on their transportation. The most popular city to rent a car in Portugal is Faro.

What is the cheapest time to rent a car in Portugal?

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in Portugal and save money on your trip. The monthly average price data is based on historical data over the last year and was last updated on 28 November 2023.

January

£7

February

£9

March

£11

April

£22

May

£20

June

£20

July

£29

August

£26

September

£17

October

£13

November

£7

December

£8

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Portugal is January. The most expensive time to rent a car is July. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, how far out you book your rental car, and of course, car type.

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 28 November 2023.

In Portugal, there are 1,893 active hire locations from 161 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:

Compare available car types for hire in Portugal

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for hire in Portugal to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 28 November 2023.

Small cars

£9 - £25

All Car Types

£31 - £85

To hire a small car in Portugal, you would pay an average price of £17/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Portugal (~£9/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is April (~£25/day). In fact, November is about 50% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car hire for Portugal. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Portugal, hiring a small car saves you 68% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Portugal small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a medium car in Portugal, you would pay an average price of £41/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Portugal (~£19/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is August (~£69/day). In fact, January is about 55% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car hire for Portugal. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Portugal, hiring a medium car saves you 25% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Portugal medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a large car in Portugal, you would pay an average price of £79/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a large car in Portugal (~£44/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~£121/day). In fact, January is about 45% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car hire for Portugal. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Portugal, hiring a large car is 30% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To hire a SUV in Portugal, you would pay an average price of £31/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Portugal (~£15/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~£51/day). In fact, November is about 54% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV hire for Portugal. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Portugal, hiring a SUV saves you 43% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Portugal SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a van in Portugal, you would pay an average price of £72/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a van in Portugal (~£40/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~£119/day). In fact, November is about 46% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a van hire for Portugal. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Portugal, hiring a van is 24% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Portugal van hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a luxury car in Portugal, you would pay an average price of £111/day. March is the cheapest month to hire a luxury car in Portugal (~£73/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~£151/day). In fact, March is about 35% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a luxury car hire for Portugal. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Portugal, hiring a luxury car is 50% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Portugal luxury car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a convertible in Portugal, you would pay an average price of £41/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a convertible in Portugal (~£16/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~£63/day). In fact, January is about 61% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a convertible hire for Portugal. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Portugal, hiring a convertible saves you 27% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

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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 28 November 2023.
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.

Free2Move

177 locations

Sunnycars

154 locations

keddy by Europcar

135 locations

Europcar

94 locations

Guerin

89 locations

Hertz

69 locations

Firefly

59 locations

Avis

53 locations

Best Portugal car hire deals found

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 £7. Data was last updated on 28 November 2023.
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.

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Portugal, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 28 November 2023.

Which car hire company is considered to be the best in Portugal?

Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, VisaCar (10.0 rating), Guerin (10.0 rating) and SADORENT (10.0 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in Portugal.

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 £10/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 £8/day, it is 67% cheaper on average to rent a car in Vilamoura than any other city in Portugal. The cheapest price found in Portugal was for £4/day in Vilamoura.

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

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

Small car hires in Portugal

Find small car hire deals in Portugal from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. small car hires in Portugal cost an average of £4 per day. Price data was last updated on 28 November 2023.

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