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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 18 December 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$139/day – about 562% 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$29.18/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is Sixt, with rates starting at HK$35.48/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$75 per day. In contrast, August is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of HK$322. 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$75

February

HK$80

March

HK$89

April

HK$162

May

HK$156

June

HK$188

July

HK$301

August

HK$322

September

HK$180

October

HK$153

November

HK$93

December

HK$147

What car do most people rent in Portugal?

Economy cars (Mazda Mazda2 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 168.

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 18 December 2025.

Sixt

7.9
Good
91 reviews42 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Overall

7.9

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

7.7

Hertz

7.8
Good
55 reviews69 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.5

Comfort

8.1

Overall

7.8

Pick-up/drop-off

7.6

Value

7.7

Budget

6.6
Okay
69 reviews40 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Overall

6.6

Pick-up/drop-off

6.4

Value

6.6

Europcar

7.5
Good
28 reviews98 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Overall

7.5

Pick-up/drop-off

7.5

Value

7.2

Avis

7.1
Good
29 reviews59 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.1

Pick-up/drop-off

7.0

Value

6.6

DRIVALIA

52 locations

SADORENT

46 locations

Shouqi

36 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 18 December 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 Sixt, and with prices around HK$35/day, it’s easy to understand why. The most popular car type from Sixt is MINI, which starts as low as HK$35/day.

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

    Cars travel on the right side of the road in Portugal.

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