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Cheap Car Hire in Portugal from £5
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 3/11 and drop-off date of 7/11. 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 2 August 2025.
Most popular company | Klass Wagen |
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Most common car type | Compact |
Average price per day | £26 |
Cheapest price per day | £5 |
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 2 August 2025.
In Portugal, there are 2,223 active hire locations from 198 car hire companies. small car is the cheapest car type to hire in Portugal in the past week - currently priced from £5/day. View deals for 7 car types available to hire in this destination:
Economy
£6+
Compact
£8+
Intermediate
£14+
Standard
£59+
SUV
£32+
People carrier
£97+
Full-size SUV
£50+
Mini
£5+
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:
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Here are the best Portugal SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
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Here are the best Portugal luxury car 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:
Peugeot 108£5/day
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Toyota Aygo£6/day
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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 £13. Data was last updated on 2 August 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.
Peugeot 108£5/day
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Volkswagen up!£5/day
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Renault Zoe£6/day
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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 £14/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 42% off the 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 £3.97/day. DRIVEONHOLIDAYS also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at £4.11/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
£10
April
£17
May
£15
June
£21
July
£31
August
£33
September
£18
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: Premium cars (Mercedes-Benz E-Class or similar), Compact cars (Ford Focus or similar), and Intermediate cars (Kia Sportage 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 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 698 pickup locations in Portugal to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 2 August 2025.
Out of all the popular cities in Portugal, Lisbon is the cheapest city to hire a car (£7/day). Other popular cities in Portugal to get a cheap car hire are: Porto (£9/day), Faro (£12/day), and Funchal (£14/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 2 August 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
90 reviews•42 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
8.8
Comfort
8.4
Overall
8.1
Pick-up/drop-off
8.2
Value
7.9
Hertz
55 reviews•69 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
8.5
Comfort
8.0
Overall
7.7
Pick-up/drop-off
7.6
Value
7.5
Budget
66 reviews•40 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
7.6
Comfort
7.3
Overall
6.4
Pick-up/drop-off
6.3
Value
6.5
Europcar
26 reviews•98 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
8.6
Comfort
8.4
Overall
7.7
Pick-up/drop-off
7.7
Value
7.4
Dollar
11 reviews•41 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
7.7
Comfort
7.4
Overall
7.4
Pick-up/drop-off
7.4
Value
7.2
Avis
27 reviews•59 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
8.3
Comfort
8.0
Overall
6.9
Pick-up/drop-off
7.0
Value
6.6
Free2Move
184 locations
Sunnycars
165 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 2 August 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 £22/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 £24/day, it is 28% cheaper on average to rent a car in Albufeira than any other city in Portugal. The cheapest price found in Portugal was for £11/day in Albufeira.
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 2 August 2025.
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 (£7+).
Electric
£9+
Hybrid
£8+
Petrol/Diesel
£7+