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 23 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?
For the best savings on car rentals in Portugal, make your reservation 7 days before pickup. The average price then is just HK$136/day – about 547% less than the yearly average.
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 HK$46.01/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is DRIVEONHOLIDAYS , with rates starting at HK$110.12/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 HK$78 per day. In contrast, August is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of HK$320. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.
January
HK$78
February
HK$83
March
HK$91
April
HK$163
May
HK$157
June
HK$188
July
HK$302
August
HK$320
September
HK$179
October
HK$146
November
HK$98
December
HK$142
What car do most people rent in Portugal?
Economy cars (Toyota Yaris or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Portugal. Luxury cars (Mercedes-Benz E-Class Wagon or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Full-size cars (Class Full-size SUV 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 23 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 23 October 2025.
What is the most popular car hire provider in Portugal?
When hiring a car in Portugal, the most popular provider of hire cars among Cheapflights users is Alamo, and with prices around HK$281/day, it’s easy to understand why. The most popular car type from Alamo is ECONOMY, which starts as low as HK$195/day.
What side of the road do you drive on in Portugal?
Cars travel on the right side of the road in Portugal.