Find Rentals
Popular Cars
Price Trends
Agencies
Rental Deals
FAQs
Portugal

Cheap Car Rentals in Portugal from AED 19

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car hire in Portugal with a pick-up date of 30/5 and drop-off date of 7/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of hire. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
Driver's age: 26-65
Here’s why our users search for rental cars through Cheapflights

Save over 40%Compare Cheapflights against other travel sites with one search.

Price trackingHolding out for a great deal? Get notified when prices are reduced.

Customized resultsFilter by rental agency, car type, price range and more.

Unlimited free useSearch as many times as you want with no hidden charges or fees.

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 12 April 2025.

Most popular company

DRIVEONHOLIDAYS

Most common car type

Intermediate

Average price per day

AED 120

Cheapest price per day

AED 19

What are the car hire prices for popular cities in Portugal?

Discover the price range for renting a car in popular cities across Portugal, helping you budget and make informed decisions for your upcoming travel. There are 798 pickup locations in Portugal to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 12 April 2025.

Price

AED 32 - AED 283

Out of all the popular cities in Portugal, Lisbon is the cheapest city to rent a car in at just AED 32/day. Renting a car in Lisbon is 89% cheaper than renting one in Porto where the per day rate is around AED 283. Other fairly inexpensive cities in Portugal to get a rental car in are: Funchal (AED 60/day), Faro (AED 106/day), and Porto (AED 283/day). While these cities typically have cheaper prices than the rest of the country, travelers looking to rent a car in Porto should expect to spend around AED 283/day on their transportation. The most popular city to rent a car in Portugal is Porto.

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

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in Portugal and save money on your trip. The monthly average price data is based on historical data over the last year and was last updated on 12 April 2025.

January

AED 40

February

AED 36

March

AED 36

April

AED 55

May

AED 58

June

AED 66

July

AED 113

August

AED 121

September

AED 66

October

AED 55

November

AED 40

December

AED 66

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Portugal is February. The most expensive time to rent a car is August. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, how far out you book your rental car, and of course, car type.

Popular car types in Portugal

Explore the most popular car models available for rent in Portugal and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car rental companies and was last updated on 12 April 2025.

There are, in total, 2,178 car hire locations in Portugal that are operated by 196 companies. In the past week, small car is the cheapest car type users can hire (cheapest price last found: AED 30/day). Explore 3 car types currently offered from Portugal hire providers:

Economy

Economy

AED 30+

Compact

Compact

AED 30+

Intermediate

Intermediate

AED 68+

Mini

Mini

AED 27+

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

AED 38+

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

AED 45+

Compact estate car

Compact estate car

AED 52+

Compare available car types for rental in Portugal

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for rental in Portugal to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 12 April 2025.

Small cars

AED 31 - AED 159

All Car Types

AED 93 - AED 258

To rent a small car in Portugal, you would pay an average price of AED 91/day. January is the cheapest month to rent a small car in Portugal (~AED 31/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is August (~AED 159/day). In fact, January is about 67% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car rental for Portugal. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Portugal, renting a small car saves you 45% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Portugal small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a medium car in Portugal, you would pay an average price of AED 187/day. February is the cheapest month to rent a medium car in Portugal (~AED 41/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is March (~AED 305/day). In fact, February is about 79% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car rental for Portugal. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Portugal, renting a medium car is 11% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Portugal medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a large car in Portugal, you would pay an average price of AED 329/day. April is the cheapest month to rent a large car in Portugal (~AED 190/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is March (~AED 618/day). In fact, April is about 43% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car rental for Portugal. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Portugal, renting a large car is 50% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To rent a SUV in Portugal, you would pay an average price of AED 150/day. October is the cheapest month to rent a SUV in Portugal (~AED 91/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is February (~AED 267/day). In fact, October is about 40% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV rental for Portugal. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Portugal, renting a SUV saves you 11% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Portugal SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a van in Portugal, you would pay an average price of AED 324/day. February is the cheapest month to rent a van in Portugal (~AED 64/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is July (~AED 653/day). In fact, February is about 81% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a van rental for Portugal. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Portugal, renting a van is 49% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To rent a luxury car in Portugal, you would pay an average price of AED 296/day. December is the cheapest month to rent a luxury car in Portugal (~AED 105/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is July (~AED 577/day). In fact, December is about 65% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a luxury car rental for Portugal. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Portugal, renting a luxury car is 44% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To rent a convertible in Portugal, you would pay an average price of AED 199/day. March is the cheapest month to rent a convertible in Portugal (~AED 31/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is June (~AED 470/day). In fact, March is about 85% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a convertible rental for Portugal. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Portugal, renting a convertible is 17% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

Hyundai AccentAED 30/day
2
M
A/C
Hyundai Accent
Ford KaAED 30/day
2
M
A/C
Ford Ka

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 12 April 2025.
Have a look at the top rental car agencies available in Portugal, including those that serve Lisbon, Algés and Porto. See what past customers have to say, compare prices, and review other key details before deciding.

Sixt

8.1
Very Good
83 reviews41 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.7

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

6.5
Okay
61 reviews40 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Overall

6.5

Pick-up/drop-off

6.3

Value

6.5

Europcar

8.0
Very Good
22 reviews98 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.7

Comfort

8.5

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

7.7

Avis

7.0
Good
26 reviews57 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.4

Comfort

8.1

Overall

7.0

Pick-up/drop-off

7.1

Value

6.7

Free2Move

184 locations

Sunnycars

163 locations

keddy by Europcar

145 locations

Best Portugal car rental deals found

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car rental deals in Portugal. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 rental car agencies in Portugal with an average daily rate of AED 82. Data was last updated on 12 April 2025.
Take a peek at some options we've found for car rentals in Portugal, including locations near Lisbon, Algés and Porto. Deals are constantly refreshed so come back soon for more car rental options.
Hyundai AccentAED 30/day
2
M
A/C
Hyundai Accent
Ford KaAED 30/day
2
M
A/C
Ford Ka
Nissan SunnyAED 30/day
4
M
A/C
Nissan Sunny

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Portugal, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 12 April 2025.
  • Which car hire company is considered to be the best in Portugal?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Global Rent A Car (10.0 rating), SADORENT (10.0 rating) and Angrauto (10.0 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in Portugal.

  • What is the most popular car hire provider in Portugal?

    With an average price of AED 37/day, Klass Wagen is the most popular car hire provider in Portugal, booking 130% more hire cars than any other provider.

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

    At AED 45/day, the cheapest car rental price in Portugal was found in Lisbon. On average, Funchal has the cheapest daily rental car price (AED 60/day), which is 56% below average price for cities in Portugal.

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

    In Portugal, drivers are expected to drive on the right side of the road.

Small car rentals in Portugal

Find small car rental deals in Portugal from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. small car rentals in Portugal cost an average of AED 51 per day. Price data was last updated on 12 April 2025.
Nissan MicraAED 19/day
2
M
A/C
Nissan Micra
Ford KaAED 20/day
2
M
Ford Ka
Ford KaAED 20/day
2
M
A/C
Ford Ka

Car rentals by fuel type in Portugal

Browse car rentals by fuel type in Portugal. Currently, Hybrid cars are the cheapest to rent in Portugal. Deals were last updated on 12 April 2025.

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Portugal. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Hybrid being the cheapest (AED 5+).

Electric

Electric

AED 5+

Hybrid

Hybrid

AED 5+

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

AED 5+

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Toggle through the tabs below to find thousands of options on Cheapflights for your next trip.

Airport car hires in Portugal

Hire a car at one of these airports in the Portugal area

Best Car Hire Deals

We make it easy and fast to find and compare deals from 70,000+ hire locations and hundreds of agencies.

No Surprises

Prices shown to you will be completely in full, without any hidden charges or fees.

Free cancellation

Plans change — we get it. And that’s why you can search and book car hire on Cheapflights from agencies that offer free cancellation