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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 June 11, 2025.

Most popular company

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

Most common car type

Intermediate

Average price per day

₱2,029

Cheapest price per day

₱1,627

Cheapflights insights for Portugal car rentals

Get relevant, data-driven information to help you rent a car in Portugal, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

How far in advance should I rent a car in Portugal?

Book your rental car in Portugal 7 days before your pickup date to maximize your savings Car rental prices are around ₱948/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 4,716% off the usual average price.

What is the cheapest rental car company in Portugal?

In Portugal, the most affordable rental car company right now is BRAVACAR , offering prices from just ₱497.78/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is Centauro, with rates starting at ₱1,221.30/day.

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

The cheapest month to rent a car in Portugal is February where you can expect to pay ₱557/day on average. The most expensive month to rent a car in Portugal is August (₱2,137/day on average). The average daily rental price for each month is shown below. Keep in mind that prices will vary based on availability, when you book, and the type of car you rent.

January

₱595

February

₱557

March

₱632

April

₱1,208

May

₱1,133

June

₱1,189

July

₱1,877

August

₱2,137

September

₱1,133

October

₱929

November

₱706

December

₱1,059

What car do most people rent in Portugal?

Compact rentals (Skoda Scala or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Portugal. Economy rentals (Fiat Panda or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Intermediate rentals (Class Intermediate Wagon or similar).

Which car rental 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 June 11, 2025.
Book your reservation with one of the top rental car agencies located in Portugal, including those serving the greater Funchal, Lisbon and Porto area. Check out reviews from past customers, confirm pickup locations, and other critical details before booking your reservation.

Sixt

8.1
Very good
87 reviews41 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.8

Comfort

8.4

Overall

8.1

Pick-up/drop-off

8.2

Value

7.9

Hertz

7.7
Good
53 reviews70 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.5

Comfort

8.1

Overall

7.7

Pick-up/drop-off

7.6

Value

7.5

Budget

6.4
Okay
62 reviews40 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.7

Comfort

7.4

Overall

6.4

Pick-up/drop-off

6.3

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 reviews38 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.7

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.4

Pick-up/drop-off

7.4

Value

7.2

Avis

7.0
Good
26 reviews58 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.4

Comfort

8.1

Overall

7.0

Pick-up/drop-off

7.1

Value

6.7

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 June 11, 2025.
  • What is the most popular car rental provider in Portugal?

    The most popular rental car company at Portugal is Enterprise Rent-A-Car. With prices on COMPACT starting at ₱1,627/day about 150% more people book with Enterprise Rent-A-Car than other companies in the country.|1#The most popular rental car company in Portugal is Enterprise Rent-A-Car. With prices on COMPACT starting at ₱1,627/day about 150% more people book with Enterprise Rent-A-Car than other companies in the country.

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

    At ₱2,029/day, it is 0% cheaper on average to rent a car in Porto than any other city in Portugal. The cheapest price found in Portugal was for ₱1,627/day in Porto.

  • 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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