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Cheap Car Rentals in Portugal from AED 34

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 7/7 and drop-off date of 21/7. 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.
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Portugal car rentals in 2026

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 27 June 2026.

Most popular company

Drive on Holiday

Most common car type

Mini

Average price per day

AED 122

Cheapest price per day

AED 34
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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 27 June 2026.
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There are, in total, 2,340 car hire locations in Portugal that are operated by 228 companies. In the past week, small car is the cheapest car type users can hire (cheapest price last found: AED 34/day). Explore 4 car types currently offered from Portugal hire providers:

Economy

Economy

AED 36+

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Compact

Compact

AED 42+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

AED 138+

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Mini

Mini

AED 34+

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Premium

Premium

AED 169+

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Passenger van

Passenger van

AED 374+

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Compact SUV

Compact SUV

AED 42+

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Compact estate car

Compact estate car

AED 57+

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Best car rental deals found in Portugal

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 110. Data was last updated on 27 June 2026.
Kia PicantoAED 34/day
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Kia Picanto
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Chevrolet SparkAED 36/day
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Chevrolet Spark
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Audi A3AED 42/day
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Audi A3
Found 06/26/26

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?

Book your car hire in Portugal 7 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around AED 81/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 273% off the average price.

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What is the cheapest car hire company in Portugal?

Record go is currently the cheapest car hire company in Portugal with deals as low as AED 5.75/day found in the past two weeks. Goldcar Rental SP is another inexpensive option with rates as low as AED 6.79/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 AED 40 per day. In contrast, August is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of AED 147. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

AED 40

February

AED 44

March

AED 56

April

AED 86

May

AED 88

June

AED 84

July

AED 135

August

AED 147

September

AED 77

October

AED 64

November

AED 47

December

AED 78

What car do most people hire in Portugal?

Compact cars (Ford Focus or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Portugal. SUV cars (Volkswagen Taigo or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Economy cars (Toyota Yaris or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations in Portugal?

Cargini has 4 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Avis has the second-highest number of locations in Portugal at 58.

What are the car rental 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 88 pickup locations in Portugal to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 27 June 2026.

If you're looking for the best car rental deals in Portugal, start with Porto, where rates average AED 27/day. You can also find good prices in Funchal (AED 39/day), Lisbon (AED 42/day), and Faro (AED 61/day).

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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 27 June 2026.

Avis

7.2
Good
30 reviews•58 locations
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Cleanliness

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.2

Pick-up/drop-off

7.2

Value

6.7

Cargini

4 locations
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Madeira Rent

4 locations
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RentX Car Rental

2 locations
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Zenirent

1 location
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ECHO

3 locations
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Orbita

15 locations
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America Car Rental

1 location
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Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Portugal, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 27 June 2026.

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

    With an average price of AED 34/day, Goldcar Rental SP is the most popular car hire provider in Portugal, booking 65% more hire cars than any other provider.

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

    At AED 44/day, the cheapest car rental price in Portugal was found in Porto. On average, Porto has the cheapest daily rental car price (AED 93/day), which is 50% 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.

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 27 June 2026.
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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 9+).

Electric

Electric

AED 13+

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Hybrid

Hybrid

AED 9+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

AED 10+

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