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Portugal car rentals in 2026

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Most common car type

Intermediate

Average price per day

RM 105

Cheapest price per day

RM 49
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Cheapflights insights for Portugal car rentals

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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 RM 72/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 237% off the average price.

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

Planning to hire a car in Portugal? January is the cheapest month, costing about RM 42 per day. In contrast, August is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of RM 174. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

RM 42

February

RM 46

March

RM 54

April

RM 80

May

RM 87

June

RM 101

July

RM 162

August

RM 174

September

RM 88

October

RM 65

November

RM 49

December

RM 77

Which car hire company has the most locations in Portugal?

Cargini has 4 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Avis has the second-highest number of locations in Portugal at 58.

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Top rental agencies in Portugal

Avis

7.5
Good
29 reviews•58 locations
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Overview

Cleanliness

8.5

Comfort

8.2

Overall

7.5

Pick-up/drop-off

7.5

Value

7.0

Cargini

4 locations
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Madeira Rent

4 locations
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RentX Car Rental

2 locations
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Zenirent

1 location
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ECHO

3 locations
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Orbita

15 locations
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America Car Rental

5 locations
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Car rental FAQs

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

    At RM 79/day, it is 42% cheaper on average to rent a car in Funchal than any other city in Portugal. The cheapest price found in Portugal was for RM 19/day in Funchal.

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

    In Portugal, drivers are expected to drive on the right side of the road.

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