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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 21 dezembro 2025.

Most popular company

Sixt

Most common car type

Mini

Average price per day

S$ 119

Cheapest price per day

S$ 28
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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?

For the best savings on car hire in Portugal, make your reservation 7 days before pickup. The average price then is just S$ 19/day – about 1% less than the yearly average.

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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 S$ 4.83/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is Goldcar Rental SP, with rates starting at S$ 4.84/day.

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

Planning to hire a car in Portugal? March is the cheapest month, costing about S$ 11 per day. In contrast, August is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of S$ 49. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

S$ 12

February

S$ 12

March

S$ 11

April

S$ 21

May

S$ 19

June

S$ 23

July

S$ 45

August

S$ 49

September

S$ 23

October

S$ 20

November

S$ 15

December

S$ 27

What car do most people rent in Portugal?

The most popular types of cars to hire in Portugal are the following: SUV cars (Dacia Sandero Stepway or similar), Economy cars (Skoda Fabia or similar), and Mini cars (Fiat 500 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 168.

Discover the price range for renting a car in popular cities across Portugal, helping you budget and make informed decisions for your upcoming travel. There are 442 pickup locations in Portugal to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 21 dezembro 2025.
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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 21 dezembro 2025.

Sixt

7.9
Good
91 reviews•42 locations
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Cleanliness

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Overall

7.9

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

7.7

Hertz

7.8
Good
55 reviews•69 locations
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Cleanliness

8.5

Comfort

8.1

Overall

7.8

Pick-up/drop-off

7.6

Value

7.7

Budget

6.6
Okay
69 reviews•40 locations
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Cleanliness

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Overall

6.6

Pick-up/drop-off

6.4

Value

6.6

Europcar

7.5
Good
28 reviews•98 locations
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Cleanliness

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Overall

7.5

Pick-up/drop-off

7.5

Value

7.2

Avis

7.1
Good
29 reviews•59 locations
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Cleanliness

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.1

Pick-up/drop-off

7.0

Value

6.6

DRIVALIA

52 locations
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SADORENT

46 locations
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Shouqi

36 locations
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Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Portugal, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 21 dezembro 2025.

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

    The most popular car hire company at Portugal is Sixt. With prices on PASSENGER_VAN starting at S$ 33/day about 555% more people book with Sixt than other companies in the country.

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

    At S$ 91/day, the cheapest car rental price in Portugal was found in Lisbon. On average, Funchal has the cheapest daily rental car price (S$ 93/day), which is 3% below average price for cities in Portugal.

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

    Cars in Portugal are to be driven on the right side of the road.

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