Portugal

Cheap Car Rentals in Portugal from AED 22

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 26/11 and drop-off date of 4/12. 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 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 16 September 2025.

Most popular company

Klass Wagen

Most common car type

Intermediate

Average price per day

AED 85

Cheapest price per day

AED 22

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 16 September 2025.

There are, in total, 2,240 car hire locations in Portugal that are operated by 200 companies. In the past week, small car is the cheapest car type users can hire (cheapest price last found: AED 22/day). Explore 3 car types currently offered from Portugal hire providers:

Economy

Economy

AED 24+

Compact

Compact

AED 27+

Intermediate

Intermediate

AED 62+

Mini

Mini

AED 22+

Passenger van

Passenger van

AED 136+

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

AED 34+

Compact estate car

Compact estate car

AED 46+

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

AED 80+

Compare car rental deals in Portugal by type

Here are the best Portugal small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best Portugal medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best Portugal SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Fiat 500AED 22/day
2
M
A/C
Fiat 500
Chevrolet SparkAED 22/day
2
M
A/C
Chevrolet Spark
Suzuki BalenoAED 24/day
2
M
A/C
Suzuki Baleno

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 118. Data was last updated on 16 September 2025.
Fiat 500AED 22/day
2
M
A/C
Fiat 500
Chevrolet SparkAED 22/day
2
M
A/C
Chevrolet Spark
Suzuki BalenoAED 24/day
2
M
A/C
Suzuki Baleno

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 60/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 185% off the average price.

What is the cheapest car hire company in Portugal?

SURPRICE CAR RENTAL is currently the cheapest car hire company in Portugal with deals as low as AED 27.00/day found in the past two weeks. DRIVEONHOLIDAYS is another inexpensive option with rates as low as AED 34.78/day.

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

Planning to hire a car in Portugal? March is the cheapest month, costing about AED 37 per day. In contrast, August is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of AED 150. 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 38

February

AED 50

March

AED 37

April

AED 70

May

AED 95

June

AED 87

July

AED 135

August

AED 150

September

AED 75

October

AED 59

November

AED 47

December

AED 69

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 (Peugeot 3008 or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Economy cars (Opel Corsa or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations in Portugal?

Free2Move has 182 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Sunnycars has the second-highest number of locations in Portugal at 165.

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 451 pickup locations in Portugal to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 16 September 2025.

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 16 September 2025.

Sixt

7.9
Good
91 reviews42 locations

Hertz

7.8
Good
55 reviews69 locations

Budget

6.5
Okay
68 reviews40 locations

Europcar

7.4
Good
28 reviews98 locations

Avis

7.0
Good
28 reviews60 locations

Dollar

6.2
Okay
10 reviews44 locations

DRIVALIA

52 locations

SADORENT

46 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 16 September 2025.
  • What is the most popular car hire provider in Portugal?

    With an average price of AED 133/day, Sixt is the most popular car hire provider in Portugal, booking 260% more hire cars than any other provider.

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

    At AED 31/day, the cheapest car rental price in Portugal was found in Lisbon. On average, Lisbon has the cheapest daily rental car price (AED 78/day), which is 23% 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 16 September 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 6+).

Electric

Electric

AED 6+

Hybrid

Hybrid

AED 6+

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

AED 7+

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