Portugal car hire

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Cheap car hire in Portugal

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Opel Corsa car
Opel Corsa
or similar Small
2
2
4-5
M
R89/day
Skoda Scala car
Skoda Scala
or similar Small
4
2
4-5
M
R110/day
Peugeot 3008 car
Peugeot 3008
or similar Medium
5
3
4-5
M
R376/day
Fiat 500 car
Fiat 500
or similar Small
2
2
2-3
M
R89/day
Volkswagen Taigo car
Volkswagen Taigo
or similar 4x4
4
2
4-5
M
R106/day
Volkswagen T-Cross car
Volkswagen T-Cross
or similar 4x4
5
3
4-5
M
R128/day
Renault Mégane Estate car
Renault Mégane Estate
or similar Small
4
2
4-5
M
R211/day
Best prices found by KAYAK users in the past 48 hours.
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Most popular agency

DRIVEONHOLIDAYS

Most popular car type

Mini

Average price

R504/day

Good deal

R368/day

KAYAK’s insights & trends for Portugal car hire

Check out the latest trends and booking tips to hire a car in Portugal with confidence.

How far in advance should you book car hire in Portugal?

You should book your car hire in Portugal around 7 days before your trip in order to get a below-average price.

What is the cheapest car hire company in Portugal?

In the past 72 hours, the cheapest hire cars were found at SURPRICE CAR RENTAL (R77,06/day), Klass Wagen (R94,42/day), and BRAVACAR (R115,85/day).

What is the most popular car to hire in Portugal?

Economy cars (Peugeot 208 or similar) are the most popular type of vehicle to hire in Portugal. Economy cars in Portugal cost R317/day on average, though some users have found deals as low as R127/day.

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

The cheapest month to hire a car in Portugal is January at an average cost of R230/day. August is the most expensive month to hire a car in Portugal when prices are R749/day on average, which tends to be 3 300% above the yearly average hire price for Portugal.

Which car hire company in Portugal has the most locations?

Free2Move operates 184 locations in Portugal, more than any other car hire company.

Top tips for hiring a car in Portugal

  • If you plan to park your rental car in Portugal, you will need to look out for the "blue zone" parking. These parking spots are available in most Portuguese towns, and you can obtain a parking disc free of charge from either the police or from local motor club offices.
  • Renting a car in Portugal is ideal if you plan to visit more than one area of the country. If you fancy city driving, rent a compact car and discover Lisbon. Or you could opt for a comfortable saloon model and enjoy the short, 33 km (20 mi) drive out of the capital and to the Atlantic coastline at Cascais, as well as the UNESCO World Heritage-listed town of Sintra.
  • If you want to cross the Portuguese border in your rental car, you will need to put in a request with your car hire agency. You will be able to cross over to certain European countries, including France, Germany, Great Britain, and Spain. Fees for taking your car over the border will cost anything starting at 9 € ($10) per day.
  • It is against Portuguese law for children under the age of 12 and shorter than 1.50 m (5 ft) in height to travel in the front passenger seat of a car. Children must sit in rear seats in a suitable child restraint. If a child is younger than three, they may be transported in the front seat in a child car seat if the airbag is deactivated. You will need a car seat even when you are leaving the airport, so rent one for around 6 € ($7) per day from your car hire agency.
  • 25% of our users found a car hire in Portugal for R368 or less
  • Compact hire cars in Portugal are around 64% cheaper than other car types, on average

FAQs about hiring a car in Portugal

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Portugal?

    On average a car hire in Portugal costs R504 per day.

  • How can I find car hires near me in Portugal?

    Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.

  • Where should I hire a car in Portugal?

    Based on car searches on KAYAK, the most popular cities to hire a car in Portugal are Lisbon (49% of total searches of users looking to hire a car in Portugal), Funchal (21%) and Porto (18%).

  • How much does it cost to hire a car for a week in Portugal?

    On average a car hire in Portugal costs R3 528 per week (R504 per day).

  • How much does it cost to hire a car long term for a month in Portugal?

    On average a car hire in Portugal costs R15 120 per month (R504 per day).

  • What is driving like in Portugal?

    When you rent a car in Portugal, you will need to drive on the right-hand side of the road and overtake on the left. You will find that the country has a brilliant network of highways and that traffic in Porto and Lisbon’s city centers is light. Most highways are toll roads, so they require payment by cash or credit card. On the Algarve highway, an electronic toll pass is required.

  • How old do you have to be to hire a car in Portugal?

    If you plan to rent a car in Poland, the minimum age for drivers is 19 years old, although this varies according to car size. Drivers must have held a license for at least a year, and those younger than 25 years old will incur a surcharge. Both EU licenses and international driving licenses are accepted.

  • How much does petrol cost in Portugal?

    When you fill up your rental car’s tank in Poland, you will find that the average price of petrol is 1.52 € ($1.72) per liter, which equates to $6.50 a gallon. You will find a good choice of petrol stations around the country, which are open from 7:00 am to 10:00 pm. Some petrol stations on highways and in major cities are open 24h.

  • What are the speed limits in Portugal?

    Before you drive in Portugal, you will need to know the speed limits. In residential areas, the speed limit is between 30 km/h (18 mph) and 50 km/h (31 mph), and on national roads, you can travel up to 90 km/h (56 mph). On highways, the maximum speed limit is 120 km/h (74 mph), with a minimum speed of 50 km/h (31 mph).

Car hire directory

  • free2move

    Free2Move car hire locations in Portugal

    184 Locations

  • sunnycars

    Sunnycars car hire locations in Portugal

    164 Locations

  • keddy

    keddy by Europcar car hire locations in Portugal

    145 Locations

  • europcar

    Europcar car hire locations in Portugal

    98 Locations

  • guerin

    Guerin car hire locations in Portugal

    96 Locations

  • firefly

    Firefly car hire locations in Portugal

    70 Locations

  • hertz

    Hertz car hire locations in Portugal

    70 Locations

  • masterkings

    Master Kings car hire locations in Portugal

    60 Locations

  • avis

    Avis car hire locations in Portugal

    58 Locations

  • drivalia

    DRIVALIA car hire locations in Portugal

    51 Locations

  • sadorent

    SADORENT car hire locations in Portugal

    44 Locations

  • sixtrentacar

    Sixt car hire locations in Portugal

    41 Locations

Car hire locations in Portugal

Everything you need to know for your car hire in Portugal

Complete your trip to Portugal

The rates displayed include all taxes and fees for hire cars for the class listed and were found by KAYAK users in the last 48 hours. Offers are subject to change and may not be available on all car hires listed or dates of travel. Some hire car providers charge additional fees for other services (GPS, infant car seats, etc.). Please check the website of the respective hire car provider.

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