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Cheap Car Rentals in Portugal from AED 18

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 16/3 and drop-off date of 26/3. 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 6 February 2026.

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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 6 February 2026.
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There are, in total, 2,273 car hire locations in Portugal that are operated by 202 companies. In the past week, SUV is the cheapest car type users can hire (cheapest price last found: AED 18/day). Explore 2 car types currently offered from Portugal hire providers:

Economy

Economy

AED 19+

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Compact

Compact

AED 18+

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Mini

Mini

AED 21+

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Passenger van

Passenger van

AED 57+

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Compact SUV

Compact SUV

AED 18+

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Compact estate car

Compact estate car

AED 28+

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Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

AED 31+

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Here are the best Portugal small 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:

Citroen C4AED 18/day
4
M
A/C
Citroen C4
Found 02/04/26
Fiat 500AED 21/day
2
M
A/C
Fiat 500
Found 02/05/26

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 23. Data was last updated on 6 February 2026.
Citroen C4AED 18/day
4
M
A/C
Citroen C4
Found 02/04/26
Chevrolet TraxAED 18/day
4
M
A/C
Chevrolet Trax
Found 02/04/26
Volkswagen PoloAED 19/day
2
M
A/C
Volkswagen Polo
Found 02/04/26

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 69/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 204% off the average price.

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What is the cheapest car hire company in Portugal?

GREEN MOTION is currently the cheapest car hire company in Portugal with deals as low as AED 9.19/day found in the past two weeks. Klass Wagen is another inexpensive option with rates as low as AED 10.18/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 35 per day. In contrast, August is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of AED 160. 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 35

February

AED 52

March

AED 37

April

AED 71

May

AED 103

June

AED 90

July

AED 142

August

AED 160

September

AED 93

October

AED 59

November

AED 82

December

AED 59

What car do most people hire in Portugal?

Economy cars (Toyota Yaris or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Portugal. Mini cars (Opel Adam or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Full-size cars (Mercedes-Benz C-Class Wagon or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations in Portugal?

Free2Move has 183 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Sunnycars has the second-highest number of locations in Portugal at 169.

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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 6 February 2026.

Sixt

7.9
Good
91 reviews•42 locations
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Cleanliness

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Overall

7.9

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

7.8

Hertz

7.8
Good
55 reviews•69 locations
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Cleanliness

8.5

Comfort

8.1

Overall

7.8

Pick-up/drop-off

7.6

Value

7.7

Budget

6.5
Okay
70 reviews•40 locations
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Cleanliness

7.8

Comfort

7.5

Overall

6.5

Pick-up/drop-off

6.4

Value

6.6

Europcar

7.5
Good
28 reviews•98 locations
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Cleanliness

8.4

Comfort

8.1

Overall

7.5

Pick-up/drop-off

7.5

Value

7.1

Avis

7.1
Good
29 reviews•59 locations
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Cleanliness

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.1

Pick-up/drop-off

7.0

Value

6.6

DRIVALIA

52 locations
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SADORENT

46 locations
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Shouqi

36 locations
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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 6 February 2026.

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

    With an average price of AED 24/day, Klass Wagen is the most popular car hire provider in Portugal, booking 156% more hire cars than any other provider.

  • 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 6 February 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 5+).

Electric

Electric

AED 6+

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Hybrid

Hybrid

AED 5+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

AED 6+

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