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Portugal car rentals in 2025

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car rental in Portugal. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 7 November 2025.

Most popular company

Klass Wagen

Most common car type

Premium

Average price per day

RM 76

Cheapest price per day

RM 54

Cheapflights insights for Portugal car rentals

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 RM 61/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 213% off the average price.

What is the cheapest car hire company in Portugal?

In Portugal, the most affordable car hire company right now is GREEN MOTION , offering prices from just RM 46.46/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is Klass Wagen, with rates starting at RM 50.14/day.

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

Planning to hire a car in Portugal? February is the cheapest month, costing about RM 35 per day. In contrast, August is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of RM 187. 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 38

February

RM 35

March

RM 36

April

RM 75

May

RM 74

June

RM 103

July

RM 173

August

RM 187

September

RM 84

October

RM 64

November

RM 45

December

RM 66

What car do most people hire in Portugal?

Passenger van cars (Mercedes-Benz V-Class or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Portugal. Economy cars (Toyota Yaris or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Intermediate cars (Peugeot 3008 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 167.

Top rental agencies in Portugal

Explore the leading car rental agencies in Portugal known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in Portugal. Reviews were last updated on 7 November 2025.

Sixt

7.9
Good
91 reviews42 locations

Hertz

7.8
Good
55 reviews69 locations

Budget

6.7
Okay
69 reviews41 locations

Europcar

7.4
Good
28 reviews98 locations

Avis

7.1
Good
29 reviews61 locations

DRIVALIA

52 locations

SADORENT

46 locations

Shouqi

36 locations

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Portugal, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 7 November 2025.
  • What is the most popular car hire provider in Portugal?

    With an average price of RM 73/day, Klass Wagen is the most popular car hire provider in Portugal, booking 182% more hire cars than any other provider.

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

    At RM 76/day, it is 0% cheaper on average to rent a car in Lisbon than any other city in Portugal. The cheapest price found in Portugal was for RM 50/day in Lisbon.

  • 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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