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Cheap Car Rentals in Portugal from RM 38

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 23/3 and drop-off date of 25/3. 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 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 21 February 2025.

Most common car type

Economy

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 21 February 2025.

January

RM 48

February

RM 39

March

RM 48

April

RM 66

May

RM 75

June

RM 75

July

RM 137

August

RM 146

September

RM 79

October

RM 62

November

RM 48

December

RM 79

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 21 February 2025.

small car is the cheapest car type you can hire in Portugal this past week from 2,165 hire locations out of 193 hire agencies. Prices for a Portugal small car hire start from RM 38/day. Check out available deals for 3 car types currently offered at listed car hire agencies here:

Economy

Economy

RM 46+

Compact

Compact

RM 51+

Intermediate

Intermediate

RM 159+

Mini

Mini

RM 44+

Premium

Premium

RM 563+

Passenger van

Passenger van

RM 582+

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

RM 64+

Compact estate car

Compact estate car

RM 88+

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 21 February 2025.

Small cars

RM 21 - RM 412

All Car Types

RM 21 - RM 345

To rent a small car in Portugal, you would pay an average price of RM 104/day. November is the cheapest month to rent a small car in Portugal (~RM 21/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is January (~RM 412/day). In fact, November is about 80% 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 41% 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 RM 138/day. June is the cheapest month to rent a medium car in Portugal (~RM 53/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is May (~RM 472/day). In fact, June is about 62% 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 saves you 21% 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 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 RM 261/day. February is the cheapest month to rent a large car in Portugal (~RM 336/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is April (~RM 697/day). In fact, February is about 28% 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 34% 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 RM 92/day. February is the cheapest month to rent a SUV in Portugal (~RM 16/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is June (~RM 341/day). In fact, February is about 83% 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 48% 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.

Proton SagaRM 38/day
2
M
A/C
Proton Saga

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 21 February 2025.
Choose from the top rental car agencies available in Portugal, including locations near Lisbon, Funchal and Ponta Delgada. Make sure to read through user feedback, confirm pickup locations, and check the fine print before choosing.

Free2Move

184 locations

Sunnycars

163 locations

keddy by Europcar

144 locations

Europcar

98 locations

Guerin

96 locations

Firefly

70 locations

Hertz

70 locations

Master Kings

59 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 RM 163. Data was last updated on 21 February 2025.
Have a look at some of the deals we've found on rental cars in Portugal including options serving Lisbon, Funchal and Ponta Delgada. To make sure you find the deal you're looking for, verify the details of the rental, such as car type, price, and pickup address.
Proton SagaRM 38/day
2
M
A/C
Proton Saga
Toyota CorollaRM 44/day
4
M
A/C
Toyota Corolla
Proton PersonaRM 46/day
2
M
A/C
Proton Persona

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Portugal, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 21 February 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 RM 604/day, Avis is the most popular car hire provider in Portugal, booking 64% 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.

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 RM 112 per day. Price data was last updated on 21 February 2025.
Perodua MyviRM 112/day
2
M
A/C
Perodua Myvi

Luxury car rentals in Portugal

Find luxury car rental deals in Portugal from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. luxury car rentals in Portugal cost an average of RM 915 per day. Price data was last updated on 21 February 2025.
An assortment of some of the best deals we've found on luxury car rentals in Portugal, including options close to Lisbon, Funchal and Ponta Delgada. Make sure to take a close look at each offer to ensure no unwanted surprises.
BMW 3 SeriesRM 398/day
5
M
A/C
BMW 3 Series
BMW 3 SeriesRM 402/day
5
M
A/C
BMW 3 Series
BMW 3 SeriesRM 403/day
5
M
A/C
BMW 3 Series

Van rentals in Portugal

Find people carrier rental deals in Portugal from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. people carrier rentals in Portugal cost an average of RM 709 per day. Price data was last updated on 21 February 2025.
For those needing a little more space, we've found these great deals on van rentals in Portugal, including pickup near Lisbon, Funchal and Ponta Delgada. Be sure to come back soon for more deals if you don't find one that is perfect for you.
Proton ExoraRM 169/day
5
M
A/C
Proton Exora
Toyota InnovaRM 289/day
5
M
A/C
Toyota Innova
Toyota InnovaRM 289/day
5
M
A/C
Toyota Innova

Car rentals by fuel type in Portugal

Browse car rentals by fuel type in Portugal. Currently, Petrol/Diesel cars are the cheapest to rent in Portugal. Deals were last updated on 21 February 2025.

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Portugal. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest (RM 12+).

Electric

Electric

RM 20+

Hybrid

Hybrid

RM 17+

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

RM 12+

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