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Cheap Car Rentals in Portugal from RM 113

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car hire in Portugal with a pick-up date of 12/8 and drop-off date of 21/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of hire. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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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 11 juillet 2025.

Most popular company

DRIVEONHOLIDAYS

Most common car type

Intermediate

Average price per day

RM 380

Cheapest price per day

RM 113

Popular car types in Portugal

Explore the most popular car models available for rent in Portugal and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car rental companies and was last updated on 11 juillet 2025.

small car is the cheapest car type you can hire in Portugal this past week from 2,226 hire locations out of 198 hire agencies. Prices for a Portugal small car hire start from RM 113/day. Check out available deals for 4 car types currently offered at listed car hire agencies here:

Economy

Economy

RM 113+

Compact

Compact

RM 151+

Intermediate

Intermediate

RM 230+

Mini

Mini

RM 117+

Passenger van

Passenger van

RM 1,053+

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

RM 144+

Compact estate car

Compact estate car

RM 190+

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

RM 269+

Compare car rental deals in Portugal by type

Here are the best Portugal small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best Portugal medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best Portugal SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best Portugal van hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Proton SagaRM 113/day
2
M
A/C
Proton Saga
Perodua AxiaRM 117/day
2
M
A/C
Perodua Axia

Best car rental deals found in Portugal

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car rental deals in Portugal. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 rental car agencies in Portugal with an average daily rate of RM 266. Data was last updated on 11 juillet 2025.
Have a look at some of the deals we've found on rental cars in Portugal including options serving Porto, Lisbon and Ponta Delgada. To make sure you find the deal you're looking for, verify the details of the rental, such as car type, price, and pickup address.
Proton SagaRM 113/day
2
M
A/C
Proton Saga
Perodua AxiaRM 117/day
2
M
A/C
Perodua Axia
Perodua KembaraRM 144/day
4
M
A/C
Perodua Kembara

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 64/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 223% off the average price.

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 106

July

RM 173

August

RM 187

September

RM 85

October

RM 65

November

RM 48

December

RM 69

What car do most people hire in Portugal?

Economy cars (Volkswagen Polo or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Portugal. Mini cars (Class Mini Car or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Compact cars (Volkswagen T-Cross 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 164.

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 11 juillet 2025.
Choose from the top rental car agencies available in Portugal, including locations near Porto, Lisbon and Ponta Delgada. Make sure to read through user feedback, confirm pickup locations, and check the fine print before choosing.

Sixt

8.1
Very Good
88 reviews42 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.8

Comfort

8.4

Overall

8.1

Pick-up/drop-off

8.2

Value

7.9

Hertz

7.8
Good
53 reviews70 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.5

Comfort

8.1

Overall

7.8

Pick-up/drop-off

7.7

Value

7.5

Budget

6.3
Okay
65 reviews40 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.6

Comfort

7.3

Overall

6.3

Pick-up/drop-off

6.2

Value

6.5

Europcar

7.7
Good
26 reviews98 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.6

Comfort

8.4

Overall

7.7

Pick-up/drop-off

7.7

Value

7.4

Dollar

7.4
Good
11 reviews41 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.7

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.4

Pick-up/drop-off

7.4

Value

7.2

Avis

6.9
Okay
27 reviews59 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

6.9

Pick-up/drop-off

7.0

Value

6.6

Free2Move

184 locations

Sunnycars

164 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 11 juillet 2025.
  • What is the cheapest city to get a rental car in Portugal?

    At RM 380/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 380/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.

Car rentals by fuel type in Portugal

Browse car rentals by fuel type in Portugal. Currently, Petrol/Diesel cars are the cheapest to rent in Portugal. Deals were last updated on 11 juillet 2025.

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 10+).

Electric

Electric

RM 13+

Hybrid

Hybrid

RM 10+

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

RM 10+

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