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Use the same magic that powers our flight search to find cheap car rental in Portugal

Compare car hire on price, ease of pick-up, a fair fuel policy and more

Find Portugal car rental deals you can amend or cancel if your plans change

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Portugal car hire at a glance

Most popular providerGoldcar
Most popular carPremium/Luxury, 4-5 doors
Pick-up points
175, Lisbon is most popular
Cheapest price found
262 kr per day, Faro
Cheapest month to rentJanuary
Best time to book3 weeks before
To give you an idea of how much renting a car in Portugal could cost, we've pulled prices from Faro.

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Cities in Portugal

Take a look at the different cities in Portugal you can set off from. You could find a great price somewhere less travelled.

Car hire in Faro

From
262 kr
per day

Car hire in Lisbon

From
271 kr
per day

Car hire in Sintra

From
333 kr
per day

Car hire in Porto

From
345 kr
per day

Car hire in Madeira

From
412 kr
per day

Car hire in Albufeira

From
476 kr
per day

Car hire in Braga

From
488 kr
per day

Car hire in Aveiro

From
535 kr
per day

Car hire in Ponta Delgada

From
654 kr
per day

Car hire in Faro

From
262 kr
per day

Car hire in Lisbon

From
271 kr
per day

Car hire in Sintra

From
333 kr
per day

Car hire in Porto

From
345 kr
per day

Car hire in Madeira

From
412 kr
per day

Car hire in Albufeira

From
476 kr
per day

Car hire in Braga

From
488 kr
per day

Car hire in Aveiro

From
535 kr
per day

Car hire in Ponta Delgada

From
654 kr
per day

Airports in Portugal

If you’re flying to Portugal it could be easier to hit the road straight from the airport.

Car hire at Faro Airport

From
261 kr
per day

Car hire at Lisbon Airport

From
265 kr
per day

Car hire at Porto Airport

From
369 kr
per day

Car hire at Madeira Airport

From
393 kr
per day

Car hire at Ponta Delgada Airport

From
428 kr
per day

Car hire at Terceira Lajes Airport

From
702 kr
per day

Car hire at Flores Island Airport

From
702 kr
per day

Car hire at Horta Airport

From
821 kr
per day

Car hire at Santa Maria Airport

From
1 037 kr
per day

Car hire at Faro Airport

From
261 kr
per day

Car hire at Lisbon Airport

From
265 kr
per day

Car hire at Porto Airport

From
369 kr
per day

Car hire at Madeira Airport

From
393 kr
per day

Car hire at Ponta Delgada Airport

From
428 kr
per day

Car hire at Terceira Lajes Airport

From
702 kr
per day

Car hire at Flores Island Airport

From
702 kr
per day

Car hire at Horta Airport

From
821 kr
per day

Car hire at Santa Maria Airport

From
1 037 kr
per day

Find the best car rental deal in Portugal

Economy cars in Faro

4-5 doors
From
262 kr
per day

Mini cars in Faro

2-3 doors
From
262 kr
per day

Compact cars in Faro

4-5 doors
From
274 kr
per day

Intermediate cars in Faro

Crossover
From
512 kr
per day

Premium cars in Faro

Passenger van
From
987 kr
per day

Fullsize cars in Faro

4-5 doors
From
1 368 kr
per day

Economy cars in Lisbon

Crossover
From
271 kr
per day

Mini cars in Lisbon

4-5 doors
From
302 kr
per day

Compact cars in Lisbon

Crossover
From
304 kr
per day

Intermediate cars in Lisbon

Crossover
From
498 kr
per day

Premium cars in Lisbon

4-5 doors
From
631 kr
per day

Fullsize cars in Lisbon

4-5 doors
From
1 312 kr
per day

Economy cars in Sintra

Van
From
333 kr
per day

Compact cars in Sintra

4-5 doors
From
369 kr
per day

Intermediate cars in Sintra

4-5 doors
From
428 kr
per day

Mini cars in Sintra

4-5 doors
From
654 kr
per day

Premium cars in Sintra

4-5 doors
From
1 023 kr
per day

Fullsize cars in Sintra

4-5 doors
From
2 509 kr
per day

Economy cars in Porto

4-5 doors
From
345 kr
per day

Compact cars in Porto

4-5 doors
From
369 kr
per day

Mini cars in Porto

4-5 doors
From
398 kr
per day

Intermediate cars in Porto

Estate/station wagon
From
522 kr
per day

Premium cars in Porto

4-5 doors
From
678 kr
per day

Fullsize cars in Porto

4-5 doors
From
928 kr
per day

Compact cars in Madeira

4-5 doors
From
412 kr
per day

Economy cars in Madeira

4-5 doors
From
428 kr
per day

Mini cars in Madeira

4-5 doors
From
428 kr
per day

Intermediate cars in Madeira

4-5 doors
From
476 kr
per day

Fullsize cars in Madeira

Sports car
From
654 kr
per day

Premium cars in Madeira

4-5 doors
From
1 130 kr
per day

Find the cheapest time to hire a car in Portugal

The cheapest month to rent a car in Portugal is January, when the average cost per day is 80 kr. If that doesn’t work for you, the second cheapest month is October, when the average cost per day is 479 kr. Keep in mind when you’re looking to book, that the most expensive month to rent a car in Portugal is November.
Jul
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Aug
707 kr
Sep
664 kr
Oct
479 kr
Nov
836 kr
Dec
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Jan
80 kr
Feb
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To give you an idea of how much renting a car in Portugal could cost, we've pulled prices from Faro.

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What are the best car hire companies in Portugal?

Europcar
4.8/5
Good342 reviews
Car condition
5.0/5
Car cleanliness
5.0/5
Customer service
5.0/5
Easy collection
4.2/5
Guerin
4.8/5
Good195 reviews
Car condition
5.0/5
Car cleanliness
5.0/5
Customer service
5.0/5
Easy collection
4.2/5
Goldcar
4.8/5
Good175 reviews
Car condition
5.0/5
Car cleanliness
5.0/5
Customer service
5.0/5
Easy collection
4.1/5
Keddy By Europcar
4.8/5
Good160 reviews
Car condition
5.0/5
Car cleanliness
5.0/5
Customer service
5.0/5
Easy collection
4.2/5
Interrent Car Hire
4.8/5
Good154 reviews
Car condition
5.0/5
Car cleanliness
5.0/5
Customer service
5.0/5
Easy collection
4.1/5
Turisprime
4.8/5
Good120 reviews
Car condition
5.0/5
Car cleanliness
5.0/5
Customer service
5.0/5
Easy collection
4.2/5
Europcar
4.8/5
Good342 reviews
Car condition
5.0/5
Car cleanliness
5.0/5
Customer service
5.0/5
Easy collection
4.2/5
Guerin
4.8/5
Good195 reviews
Car condition
5.0/5
Car cleanliness
5.0/5
Customer service
5.0/5
Easy collection
4.2/5
Goldcar
4.8/5
Good175 reviews
Car condition
5.0/5
Car cleanliness
5.0/5
Customer service
5.0/5
Easy collection
4.1/5
Keddy By Europcar
4.8/5
Good160 reviews
Car condition
5.0/5
Car cleanliness
5.0/5
Customer service
5.0/5
Easy collection
4.2/5
Interrent Car Hire
4.8/5
Good154 reviews
Car condition
5.0/5
Car cleanliness
5.0/5
Customer service
5.0/5
Easy collection
4.1/5
Turisprime
4.8/5
Good120 reviews
Car condition
5.0/5
Car cleanliness
5.0/5
Customer service
5.0/5
Easy collection
4.2/5

All you need to know about Portugal

Side of the roadRight
CurrencyEuros
LanguagePortugese
Motorway speed limit120kmph
Built-up area speed limit50kmph
Age to rent a car21
The information here is based on our understanding as of January 2024. For the most current and accurate information it’s recommended to check official government sources.

Car hire in Portugal: FAQs

You will need insurance to rent a car in Portugal, but you wont necessarily need ‘extra’ insurance. Different car hire companies offer different insurance policies, so make sure you look at the details when you pick a deal.
To rent a car with most companies in Portugal you need to be at least 21 years old. Some companies may have extra fees to pay if you are under 25 years old, so make sure you check before you book.
Our travellers best rated car hire company in Portugal is Goldcar. You can rent a car with them for 770 kr on average per day.

If you want to learn more about Goldcar, you can dig deeper here.
The types of documents you’ll need to rent a car in Portugal depend on the car rental company you go with. But in general, you will need a valid drivers license, ID and passport. Once you’ve booked car hire in Portugal, you can easily get in touch with your chosen provider to find out.
It depends on where in Portugal you visit. The most popular places to rent a car are Lisbon, Porto and Faro.

In Lisbon, it costs around 791 kr per day or 982 kr per week.

In Porto, it costs around 344 kr per day or 2 396 kr per week.

In Faro, it costs around 1 984 kr per day or 1 111 kr per week.
It’s easy to hire a car in Portugal. First, you need to decide where in Portugal you want to pick up your car from.

Once you’ve decided where you want to go, simply enter your dates and search for the best deal for you. Once you’ve found your deal, you’ll be redirected to the provider to book with no extra fees.
You can rent a car for as long as you like, depending on availability. If you know what dates you’re needing wheels for, start searching with Skyscanner today.
You may need a credit card to rent a car in Portugal. It all depends on which car hire company you choose.
It depends where in Portugal you want to visit. The most popular place to go is Lisbon. On average, it costs 791 kr per day to rent a car there. The cheapest price we could find is 270 kr per day.

Getting the cheapest car rental in Portugal

Here are some tips to help you bag the best prices, and hit the road for less.

Pick the right ride

Make sure you pick the right type of car for your trip. You can easily filter by 'seats', 'transmission' and even choose only to see 'electric' or 'hybrid' vehicles. You can also filter by 'car type', so whether you're looking for a luxury car or a more modest mini, you'll find what you need fast. The most popular car type in Portugal is Luxury.

Compare across companies

The most popular car hire company in Portugal is Goldcar. We search across hundreds of companies to find you a great price with Goldcar.

Get your timing right

It can really pay to play around with your timings and compare dates for your car hire to get a great price. The best time to book a bargain is 3 weeks before. The cheapest prices we've found are 262 kr a day and 982 kr a week.

Be flexible

Not sure where in Portugal you're going to visit? There’s lots of places to pick your rental car up from. Being flexible on your pickup location can help you grab a great price, all while seeing more of Portugal. We've found that the most popular place to pick up a car in Portugal is Lisbon. The cheapest place to pick up your rental car is Faro.

Hire a car long term in Portugal

Looking to hire a car for more than a few weeks? It could be cheaper to rent for a full month. This can cut the admin costs for car hire companies and give you some extra time to explore too. Give it a go today and search for 30 days' worth of car hire.

Save on fuel

You can make your money go further by finding a car hire deal in Portugal with 'unlimited mileage' or a 'full to full' fuel policy. This can save you cash on topping up the tank.

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