Car hire in Portugal

Use the same magic that powers our flight search to find cheap car rental in Portugal

Compare car hire on price, ease of pick-up, a fair fuel policy and more

Find Portugal car rental deals you can amend or cancel if your plans change

Portugal car hire at a glance

Most popular rental company	way 2 azores
Most popular car	Small
Pick-up points	159, Lisbon is most popular
Cheapest price found	$24 per day, Coimbra
Cheapest month	April
Best time to book	2 weeks before

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Cities in Portugal

Take a look at the different cities in Portugal you can set off from. You could find a great price somewhere less travelled.

Airports in Portugal

If you’re flying to Portugal it could be easier to hit the road straight from the airport.

Car hire at Faro Airport

From

$33

per day

Car hire at Porto Airport

From

$35

per day

Car hire at Lisbon Airport

From

$42

per day

Car hire at Pico Island Airport

From

$45

per day

Car hire at Ponta Delgada Airport

From

$60

per day

Car hire at Terceira Lajes Airport

From

$69

per day

Car hire at Madeira Airport

From

$100

per day

Car hire at San Jorge Island Airport

From

$110

per day

Car hire at Flores Island Airport

From

$132

per day

Car hire at Faro Airport

From

$33

per day

Car hire at Porto Airport

From

$35

per day

Car hire at Lisbon Airport

From

$42

per day

Car hire at Pico Island Airport

From

$45

per day

Car hire at Ponta Delgada Airport

From

$60

per day

Car hire at Terceira Lajes Airport

From

$69

per day

Car hire at Madeira Airport

From

$100

per day

Car hire at San Jorge Island Airport

From

$110

per day

Car hire at Flores Island Airport

From

$132

per day

Find the best car rental deal in Portugal

SUV in Aveiro

From

$26

per day

Small cars in Aveiro

From

$26

per day

Medium cars in Aveiro

From

$26

per day

Van in Aveiro

From

$40

per day

Luxury cars in Aveiro

From

$95

per day

Large cars in Aveiro

From

$151

per day

SUV in Albufeira

From

$33

per day

Small cars in Albufeira

From

$33

per day

Medium cars in Albufeira

From

$33

per day

Large cars in Albufeira

From

$52

per day

Luxury cars in Albufeira

From

$95

per day

Small cars in Porto

From

$36

per day

SUV in Porto

From

$36

per day

Medium cars in Porto

From

$36

per day

Van in Porto

From

$40

per day

Luxury cars in Porto

From

$45

per day

Large cars in Porto

From

$77

per day

Medium cars in Lisbon

From

$37

per day

Small cars in Lisbon

From

$38

per day

SUV in Lisbon

From

$38

per day

Van in Lisbon

From

$40

per day

Luxury cars in Lisbon

From

$45

per day

Large cars in Lisbon

From

$55

per day

Van in Faro

From

$40

per day

SUV in Faro

From

$40

per day

Small cars in Faro

From

$42

per day

Medium cars in Faro

From

$50

per day

Luxury cars in Faro

From

$69

per day

Large cars in Faro

From

$76

per day

Find the cheapest time to hire a car in Portugal

The cheapest month to rent a car in Portugal is April, when the average cost per day is $41. If that doesn’t work for you, the second cheapest month is September, when the average cost per day is $44. Keep in mind when you’re looking to book, that the most expensive month to rent a car in Portugal is September.

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All you need to know about Portugal

Side of the roadRight

CurrencyEuros

LanguagePortugese

Speed limitMotorway120kmph

Speed limitBuilt-up area50kmph

Age to rent a car21

Car hire in Portugal: FAQs

Do I need extra insurance to rent a car in Portugal?

You will need insurance to rent a car in Portugal, but you wont necessarily need ‘extra’ insurance. Different car hire companies offer different insurance policies, so make sure you look at the details when you pick a deal.

What age do you need to be to hire a car in Portugal?

To rent a car with most companies in Portugal you need to be at least 21 years old. Some companies may have extra fees to pay if you are under 25 years old, so make sure you check before you book.

What is the best car rental company in Portugal?

Our travellers best rated car hire company in Portugal is Europcar. You can rent a car with them for $0 on average per day.

If you want to learn more about Europcar, you can dig deeper here.

What documents do I need to hire a car in Portugal?

The types of documents you’ll need to rent a car in Portugal depend on the car rental company you go with. But in general, you will need a valid drivers license, ID and passport. Once you’ve booked car hire in Portugal, you can easily get in touch with your chosen provider to find out.

How much does it cost to rent a car in Portugal?

It depends on where in Portugal you visit. The most popular places to rent a car are Lisbon, Madeira and Porto.

In Lisbon, it costs around $196 per day or $265 per week.

In Madeira, it costs around $207 per day or $879 per week.

In Porto, it costs around $184 per day or $206 per week.

How do I hire a car in Portugal?

It’s easy to hire a car in Portugal. First, you need to decide where in Portugal you want to pick up your car from.

Once you’ve decided where you want to go, simply enter your dates and search for the best deal for you. Once you’ve found your deal, you’ll be redirected to the provider to book with no extra fees.

Can I rent a car in Portugal long term?

You can rent a car for as long as you like, depending on availability. If you know what dates you’re needing wheels for, start searching with Skyscanner today.

Do I need a credit card to hire a car in Portugal?

You may need a credit card to rent a car in Portugal. It all depends on which car hire company you choose.

Is it expensive to hire a car in Portugal?

It depends where in Portugal you want to visit. The most popular place to go is Lisbon. On average, it costs $196 per day to rent a car there. The cheapest price we could find is $37 per day.

Getting the cheapest car rental in Portugal

Here are some tips to help you bag the best prices, and hit the road for less.

Pick the right ride

Make sure you pick the right type of car for your trip. You can easily filter by 'seats', 'transmission' and even choose only to see 'electric' or 'hybrid' vehicles. You can also filter by 'car type', so whether you're looking for a luxury car or a more modest mini, you'll find what you need fast. The most popular car type in Portugal is Small.

Compare across companies

The most popular companies in Portugal are way 2 azores, Surprice and Klass Wagen. The cheapest company we've found is Carwiz. To find a great price, you can easily compare across different trusted car rental companies using Skyscanner.

Get your timing right

It can really pay to play around with your timings and compare dates for your car hire to get a great price. The best time to book a bargain is 2 weeks before. The cheapest prices we've found are $24 a day and $15 a week.

Be flexible

Not sure where in Portugal you're going to visit? There’s lots of places to pick your rental car up from. Being flexible on your pickup location can help you grab a great price, all while seeing more of Portugal. We've found that the most popular place to pick up a car in Portugal is Lisbon. The cheapest place to pick up your rental car is Coimbra.

Hire a car long term in Portugal

Looking to hire a car for more than a few weeks? It could be cheaper to rent for a full month. This can cut the admin costs for car hire companies and give you some extra time to explore too. Give it a go today and search for 30 days' worth of car hire.

Save on fuel

You can make your money go further by finding a car hire deal in Portugal with 'unlimited mileage' or a 'full to full' fuel policy. This can save you cash on topping up the tank.