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 24 October 2025.
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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 62/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 218% 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 46.97/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is Wheego, with rates starting at RM 66.49/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 37
April
RM 76
May
RM 75
June
RM 104
July
RM 175
August
RM 187
September
RM 85
October
RM 65
November
RM 45
December
RM 68
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 183 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 24 October 2025.
Sixt
Hertz
Budget
Europcar
Avis
Dollar
DRIVALIA
SADORENT
Car rental FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Portugal, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 24 October 2025.
What is the most popular car hire provider in Portugal?
With an average price of RM 115/day, Sixt is the most popular car hire provider in Portugal, booking 146% more hire cars than any other provider.
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
Browse car rentals by fuel type in Portugal. Currently, Hybrid cars are the cheapest to rent in Portugal. Deals were last updated on 24 October 2025.
Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Portugal. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Hybrid being the cheapest (RM 9+).
Electric
RM 16+
Hybrid
RM 9+
Petrol/Diesel
RM 15+