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What is the cheapest car hire agency in Portugal?
At the moment, the cheapest car hire agency in Portugal is Cheap Rent, through whom users can find deals for as low as £3 per day. Users who book a rental car with Cheap Rent tend to find prices that are lower than the £21 per day national average. Keep in mind that prices may vary depending on where you are renting, how many days you hire for, and the type of car you choose.
What is the most popular car hire agency in Portugal?
Klass Wagen is the most popular car hire company in Portugal with 34% of momondo users selecting this agency in the past month. Klass Wagen also has 35 reviewsand a score of 7.0 out of 10, making this car hire agency a popular choice among travellers.
What car hire company in Portugal has the most locations?
With 184 locations across Portugal, Free2Move has the most car hire centers out of any other rental agency. Free2Move tends to have locations in the top must-see cities across Portugal. Faro, for example, has 4 Free2Move locations.
What is the most popular type of car to hire in Portugal?
65% of momondo users preferred to hire a Compact when visiting Portugal, making it the most popular type of car to rent in the country. Although car hire prices in Portugal will vary by city and supplier, you can expect to pay an average of £23 per day for a Compact.
Portugal car hire deals found on momondo
Find the car hire in Portugal that's right for you
Small cars
£8 - £28
All Car Types
£16 - £56
The average price of a small car hire in Portugal is £16. The cheapest time to hire a small car in Portugal is in November. The price is 50% lower than the rest of the year at just £8 per day. A small car rental is typically 50% less expensive than the average rental car in Portugal. The average price of a car hire in Portugal can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire. Below are the best prices for Portugal small car hire found on momondo in the past week.
The average price of a medium car hire in Portugal is £36. The cheapest time to hire a medium car in Portugal is in November. The price is 39% lower than the rest of the year at just £22 per day. A medium car rental is typically 12% more expensive than the average rental car in Portugal. The average price of a car hire in Portugal can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire. Below are the best prices for Portugal medium car hire found on momondo in the past week.
The average price of a large car hire in Portugal is £62. The cheapest time to hire a large car in Portugal is in January. The price is 37% lower than the rest of the year at just £40 per day. A large car rental is typically 50% more expensive than the average rental car in Portugal. The average price of a car hire in Portugal can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire.
The average price of a SUV hire in Portugal is £24. The cheapest time to hire a SUV in Portugal is in November. The price is 38% lower than the rest of the year at just £15 per day. A SUV rental is typically 25% less expensive than the average rental car in Portugal. The average price of a car hire in Portugal can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire. Below are the best prices for Portugal SUV hire found on momondo in the past week.
The average price of a van hire in Portugal is £55. The cheapest time to hire a van in Portugal is in January. The price is 40% lower than the rest of the year at just £33 per day. A van rental is typically 42% more expensive than the average rental car in Portugal. The average price of a car hire in Portugal can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire. Below are the best prices for Portugal van hire found on momondo in the past week.
The average price of a luxury car hire in Portugal is £70. The cheapest time to hire a luxury car in Portugal is in January. The price is 48% lower than the rest of the year at just £37 per day. A luxury car rental is typically 55% more expensive than the average rental car in Portugal. The average price of a car hire in Portugal can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire.
The average price of a convertible hire in Portugal is £30. The cheapest time to hire a convertible in Portugal is in November. The price is 57% lower than the rest of the year at just £13 per day. A convertible rental is typically 7% less expensive than the average rental car in Portugal. The average price of a car hire in Portugal can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire. Below are the best prices for Portugal convertible hire found on momondo in the past week.
We got charged additional for no reason and the agent was so rude when we tried to ask why
10.0
Wonderful|Jun 2025
Great service, easy pick up and drop off!
10.0
Wonderful|Apr 2024
Very friendly and helpful staff, no wait or hassle. Did not try to push me to buy insurance or any other extras.
6.0
Okay|Jul 2023
Pricing was more than quoted.
2.0
Poor|Jul 2023
We made a reservation for 6pm. We arrived a bit late at 6:20pm and everyone was gone. Wasn't easy to find because there's no outside sign and it's inside another company's garage. Tried calling the number and got no response (thus the delay trying to find the location) To find where the staff was, a worker from another company in the building gave the sixt team a call on their personal numbers and apparently everyone already went home. Was very surprising considering it's next to the airport to have it close so early. We had plans in the south that night so we had to find another booking at another company last minute. Never received a call, email, etc asking where we were.
2.0
Poor|Jul 2023
They tried to get me to change credit cards even though I prepaid. Then tried to charge me more by upgrading the car. It felt like a high pressure scam.
Pick up in Porto took 1 1/2 hours. Drop off in Lisbon was excellent.
10.0
Wonderful|Aug 2023
Detailing meaning cleaning the interior specially, inside window to foggy besides that everything was great servers excellent people very nice and also I’m looking to rent again with you guys in the future. Thank you very much, and I will see you again in the future.
10.0
Wonderful|Aug 2023
Great customer service above and beyond will use again
10.0
Wonderful|Jun 2023
Experience was great, the ladies at the desk were super nice and very helpful, they deserve a raise!!! Once again the customer service of the ladies at the desk was outstanding
4.0
Mediocre|Jun 2023
Super smooth experience overall - loved the car, flexibility with pickup, and friendly staff. However, the pickup and drop off were a little sus and left us feeling less than sure of a few things. For the pickup, the employee did everything under the desk and didn’t explain what she was doing at all. For example, she took my credit card (I assumed for the deposit) for a couple mins and then gave it back to get up & say “I’ll show you the car now”. I asked her if she had put the $1300 hold on and she said “oh well I was going to do that later - I can do it now”. For the drop off, the employee approached us in the parking lot with casual clothing (no uniform or indicator that he worked for Hertz) and told us he could take the keys and inspect it now. We were just unsure if he worked there or not (wanted to take care of the car & avoid scams) so asked to do it at the desk and it did end up being him. At the end, I didn’t get a receipt for total amount charged & was informed we need to email Hertz for that. These aspects of the rental were not our favorite and it was all just a little interesting.
The car booked wasn’t available they didn’t upgrade my can or give me any car Instead . the Agent’s were helpless, careless and so ignorant with me .
2.0
Poor|Jun 2023
Buyer beware!!! We arrived into Lisbon at 11pm. When we found the counter, the reservation was there, but instead of the automatic economy car we requested, they had us in for an e-car. Our itinerary was far too extensive to have to charge a car for 4 hrs every 200km. When I refused the car, they charged us double. There was nothing we could do but pay double for the car we previously booked. Since I got the extra insurance with the third party booking company, they told me I didn’t need it with them and later in the week, I found out we had no insurance on this vehicle. How disappointing this whole experience has been. After multiple attempts, I’m still trying to get this resolved. But I’ve yet to hear back from the person I finally managed to connect with while in Spain. I think it’s only fair to get the price originally quoted with the itinerary I still have! Obviously I would like my originally quoted price. Very unhappy customer!
6.0
Okay|Aug 2022
all is ok
8.0
Very Good|Aug 2022
Carjet, the broker cancelled our reservation. Therefore I had to book direct from Sixt at the desk and that was more expensive. That was a little bit disappointing....
2.0
Poor|Aug 2022
I didn't get my car, I had to arrange another car on my own. The reason was that I didn't have two credit cards on my name. It was not mentioned in my booking that I would need two credit cards. Then the car I did book on my own with Budget didn't have any place of the car that was not damaged and it was very dirty and I had to fill Adblue after 200 km.
2.0
Poor|Aug 2022
The branch at the Lissabon train station (Ouest) offers pick-up time at noon, however, they close from noon to 3pm. We had to wait for 2 hours to pick-up our car. Also, they offer the ViaVerde automatic toll system for Euro 7.50/day - which, according to some sources is illegal. The maximum amount for renting out ViaVerde is Euro 1.50/day to a maximum total amount of 19 Euros. This seems like fraud to me!
Very trouble free rental when I extended the rental for a day it was simple to arrange
6.0
Okay|Oct 2022
Staff was friendly, Avis partnered with Rental Company Ihla Verde in the Azores. The issue was very long wait times for the rental pickup and the drop off.
10.0
Wonderful|Jul 2022
Pick up and drop off at the airport was very convenient. People could of been friendly. At drop off not even a good morning!
2.0
Poor|Jun 2022
I rented a automatic and got a stick shift. The line was long and I waited for more than one hour to get a car. Then the car died in the middle of the trip. A nightmare! Avis has to rent a taxi to take me to the final destination.
Learn everything there is to know about hiring a car in Portugal so you can be properly prepared for your next trip
What side of the road do people in Portugal drive on?
In Portugal, drivers are required to drive on the right at all times. Not doing so can result in traffic violation tickets.
How good are the roads in Portugal?
As of 2019, Portugal ranked 5 out of 137 countries for road quality. Portugal received a road quality score of 6.2, which is based on a scale of 1 to 7, with 7 being the best possible score.
What is the drink driving limit in Portugal?
2.38 mg/l is the maximum Blood Alcohol Concentration you can have to legally drive a car in Portugal. Both residents and visitors of Portugal can face legal penalties for having a BAC higher than this amount. Be aware that 18 is the legal drinking age in Portugal, and there are strict laws that prohibit drivers under this age from drink driving.
How much does petrol cost in Portugal?
Petrol in Portugal costs £1.49 per litre as of last week. If you plan on hiring a car in Portugal, then set aside a budget for the cost of petrol based on how much driving you imagine doing. In comparison, the country with the cheapest average petrol price is Kuwait at £0.26 per litre, whereas the country with the most expensive average petrol price is Hong Kong at £2.83 per litre.
When did momondo last update prices for cars in Portugal?
Prices for cars in Portugal were last updated today.
How many operators does momondo search for cars in Portugal?
As of November 2025, there are 2,272 operators available to choose from for cars in Portugal.
How old do you have to be to hire a car in Portugal?
Among different countries, including Portugal, the minimum age for drivers varies. In numerous EU countries, drivers must be 18 years old. To hire a car overseas, you'll generally need to be at least 21, and if you're under 25, a young driver surcharge may be imposed. It's recommended that you review the policy of the rental company you're considering before booking.
What documentation or ID do you need to rent a car in Portugal?
To rent a car in Portugal, all drivers must present a valid full driving license. If the license is written in a language other than the language of the country of rental, an International Driving Permit may be required to avoid the risk of potential fines. If you're renting a car abroad, you may also need to provide evidence of your return travel and accommodation information during your stay. We always recommend that you verify with the specific rental company you're booking with.
Why use momondo?
Why should I use momondo to book a car hire in Portugal?
Choosing momondo to search for car hire in Portugal makes sense because it is quick and free of charge. We find all the rental car hire prices and policies, you simply choose what works best for you and your trip.
How does momondo help me find the best car hire deal in Portugal?
momondo helps you find the best car hire deal in Portugal by allowing you to filter results by price, capacity, car features, drop off, pick-up location and many more.
Does momondo show car hire deals in Portugal with free cancellation?
Free cancellation is a policy that can be filtered on momondo car hire searches for Portugal and all other locations. Availability may vary by location.
Can I hire a car with a fair fuel policy in Portugal on momondo?
Yes, simply select the fair fuel policy filter after performing a search for hire cars in Portugal on momondo.
Can I find a car hire in Portugal which offers enhanced cleaning on momondo?
Yes, momondo shows deals with enhanced cleaning services for hire cars in Portugal.
Can I search for car hire in Portugal with unlimited mileage on momondo?
Unlimited mileage is indeed an option momondo offers on car hire in Portugal.
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