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Portugal car rentals in 2026

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Most common car type

Premium

Average price per day

RM 133

Cheapest price per day

RM 50
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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 67/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 210% off the average price.

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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 7.43/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is U-Save, with rates starting at RM 8.03/day.

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 44 per day. In contrast, August is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of RM 176. 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 44

February

RM 46

March

RM 56

April

RM 80

May

RM 86

June

RM 102

July

RM 165

August

RM 176

September

RM 90

October

RM 67

November

RM 53

December

RM 79

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.

What are the car rental prices for popular cities in Portugal?

Among the most popular cities in Portugal, Lisbon offers the lowest average rental price at just RM 56/day. Other affordable options include Faro (RM 70/day), Funchal (RM 80/day), and Porto (RM 191/day).

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Top rental agencies in Portugal

Avis

7.4
Good
29 reviews•58 locations
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Overview

Cleanliness

8.5

Comfort

8.2

Overall

7.4

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

1 location
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Car rental FAQs

  • What is the most popular car hire provider in Portugal?

    With an average price of RM 196/day, GREEN MOTION is the most popular car hire provider in Portugal, booking 100% more hire cars than any other provider.

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

    At RM 80/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.

Car rentals by fuel type in Portugal

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Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Portugal. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest (RM 32+).

Electric

Electric

RM 71+

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Hybrid

Hybrid

RM 147+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

RM 32+

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