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Car Hire Portugal — Explore at Your Own Pace

Golden beaches, historic cities, rolling vineyards — Portugal has it all. With Rhino Car Hire, discover it your way: drive from Lisbon’s cobbled streets to the Algarve’s sun-soaked coast, or take a scenic Douro Valley road trip. Book your Portugal car rental with clear pricing, flexible options, and local support.


🚗 Why Hire a Car in Portugal with Rhino?

✔️ Wide Fleet for Any Trip

  • Economy cars for city breaks.

  • SUVs & family vans for coast & countryside.

  • Luxury & convertibles for a stylish getaway.

  • Hybrid/electric for eco-friendly driving.

✔️ No Hidden Costs

  • Local taxes & basic insurance always included.

  • Early booking discounts & seasonal offers.

✔️ Pick Up Where You Need

  • Airports: Lisbon (LIS), Porto (OPO), Faro (FAO), Madeira (FNC).

  • City centres: Lisbon, Porto, Faro.

  • One-way: collect & drop off at different spots.

✔️ 24/7 Local Support

  • For booking changes, directions & roadside help.

✔️ Flexible Extras

  • GPS, extra drivers, child seats — tailor your trip.


🌍 Top Portugal Road Trips

Lisbon & Coast:

  • Sintra: Palaces & gardens (30 mins)

  • Cascais: Beaches & marina (40 mins)

  • Évora: Medieval town (1.5 hrs)

The Algarve:

  • Lagos: Ponta da Piedade cliffs (1 hr from Faro)

  • Tavira: Island beaches (30 mins)

  • Sagres: Cape St. Vincent (90 mins)

Porto & Douro Valley:

  • Douro Wine Route: Vineyards & river views (1 hr)

  • Guimarães: Portugal’s birthplace (40 mins)

Madeira:

  • Pico do Arieiro: Hiking & peaks (40 mins)

  • Porto Moniz: Natural pools (1.5 hrs)


🏁 Driving in Portugal

  • Tolls: Many motorways are tolled — request a toll device with your hire.

  • Speed Limits: 50 km/h (urban), 90–100 km/h (rural), 120 km/h (motorway).

  • Roads: Good quality but narrow lanes in rural areas.

  • Parking: Public car parks are best in cities — watch tight streets.

  • Weather: Mountain routes can be slippery in winter.


✅ Recommended Scenic Routes

  • Wild Atlantic Way: N247 — ocean cliffs, surf towns & hidden beaches.

  • Douro Valley N222: Voted world’s most beautiful road.

  • Alentejo Plains: Olive groves, castles & wine villages.


❓ Portugal Car Hire FAQs

Do I need an International Driving Permit?
No — EU & UK licences are accepted.

Can I drive into Spain?
Yes — but tell us when you book so we can arrange the right cover.

How do I pay tolls?
Use an electronic device provided by your rental — easy & automatic.


🌟 Trusted by Travellers

Join thousands who rate Rhino Car Hire 4.8/5 — enjoy flexible booking, no hidden fees, and local support across Portugal.


✅ How to Book Your Portugal Car Hire

1️⃣ Search & Compare: Enter your dates & pick-up point.
2️⃣ See Prices Upfront: No hidden extras — insurance & local tax included.
3️⃣ Collect & Explore: Pick up at the airport or city — easy drive-off.
4️⃣ Return Smoothly: Quick drop-off, no stress.


💸 Special Offers

  • Book Early: Save up to 25%.

  • Seasonal Deals: Watch for summer & winter specials.

  • Newsletter: Sign up for Portugal travel tips & price alerts.


📌 Related Destinations

🚗 Lisbon Car Hire | 🚗 Algarve Car Hire | 🚗 Porto Car Hire


✅ Ready to Discover Portugal?

Get Your Quote & Book Your Portugal Car Hire Today!

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For more information or to book your car in Portugal refer to our FAQ section or contact Rhino Car Hire through the following channels:

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  • UK Customers: +44(0)345 508 9845
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):

  • Comprehensive FAQ Section: For answers to common questions about our services, vehicle options, booking process, insurance, and more, please visit our FAQ section.

Additional Support: If you need further assistance or have specific queries, our dedicated customer support team is here to help. We strive to provide prompt and efficient service to ensure your car hire experience is smooth and hassle-free. Don't hesitate to reach out!

Cheapest car hire in Portugal

Fiat 500 Electric

2 Adults, 3 Doors

From 19.66 EUR/day
Fiat 500 Electric

7 Days rental at 137.62 EUR from 18/08/2025

  1 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Fiat 500

4 Adults, 3 Doors

From 19.69 EUR/day
Fiat 500

7 Days rental at 137.84 EUR from 18/08/2025

  2 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Fiat 500

4 Adults, 3 Doors

From 19.70 EUR/day
Fiat 500

7 Days rental at 137.91 EUR from 18/08/2025

  2 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Citroen C4

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 22.27 EUR/day
Citroen C4

7 Days rental at 155.90 EUR from 18/08/2025

  3 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Citroen C4

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 22.83 EUR/day
Citroen C4

7 Days rental at 159.84 EUR from 18/08/2025

  3 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Volkswagen T-Roc

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 23.20 EUR/day
Volkswagen T-Roc

7 Days rental at 162.41 EUR from 18/08/2025

  3 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Volkswagen Polo

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 20.42 EUR/day
Volkswagen Polo

7 Days rental at 142.96 EUR from 18/08/2025

  2 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Seat Ibiza

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 20.56 EUR/day
Seat Ibiza

7 Days rental at 143.97 EUR from 18/08/2025

  2 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Fiat Panda

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 21.26 EUR/day
Fiat Panda

7 Days rental at 148.87 EUR from 18/08/2025

  2 |
  Manual |
  Yes

BMW 3 Series Estate

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 78.37 EUR/day
BMW 3 Series Estate

7 Days rental at 548.59 EUR from 18/08/2025

  5 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Volkswagen Transporter Cargo Van

3 Adults, 4 Doors

From 80.56 EUR/day
Volkswagen Transporter Cargo Van

7 Days rental at 563.96 EUR from 18/08/2025

  3 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Volkswagen Transporter Cargo Van

3 Adults, 4 Doors

From 80.56 EUR/day
Volkswagen Transporter Cargo Van

7 Days rental at 563.96 EUR from 18/08/2025

  3 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Peugeot 2008

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 27.21 EUR/day
Peugeot 2008

7 Days rental at 190.52 EUR from 18/08/2025

  4 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Peugeot 3008

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 28.36 EUR/day
Peugeot 3008

7 Days rental at 198.53 EUR from 18/08/2025

  4 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Volkswagen T-Roc

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 28.82 EUR/day
Volkswagen T-Roc

7 Days rental at 201.74 EUR from 18/08/2025

  4 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Volkswagen ID.3

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 49.56 EUR/day
Volkswagen ID.3

7 Days rental at 346.93 EUR from 18/08/2025

  3 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Renault Zoe

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 44.16 EUR/day
Renault Zoe

7 Days rental at 309.14 EUR from 18/08/2025

  2 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Volkswagen ID.5

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 83.31 EUR/day
Volkswagen ID.5

7 Days rental at 583.19 EUR from 18/08/2025

  4 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Fiat Panda

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 21.26 EUR/day
Fiat Panda

7 Days rental at 148.87 EUR from 18/08/2025

  2 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Fiat Panda

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 21.39 EUR/day
Fiat Panda

7 Days rental at 149.75 EUR from 18/08/2025

  2 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Fiat Panda

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 21.41 EUR/day
Fiat Panda

7 Days rental at 149.90 EUR from 18/08/2025

  2 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Top tips when hiring a car in Portugal

  • Familiarize yourself with the rental agreement, including any additional fees, insurance options, fuel policies, and restrictions on mileage and cross-border travel, to avoid surprises or misunderstandings.
  • Check the condition of the rental vehicle before accepting it, noting any existing damage or issues on the rental agreement, and take photos for documentation.
  • Understand local driving laws and regulations in Portugal, including speed limits, road signs, parking rules, and drink-driving limits, to ensure a safe and legal driving experience.
  • Keep essential documents with you, including your driver's license, passport or ID, rental agreement, and insurance documents, and carry a local map or navigation device to help navigate unfamiliar roads.
  • Drive on the right-hand side of the road in Portugal, just like its neighbour Spain.

Laws and rules of the road when driving in Portugal

  •  

    R

    Road Driving Side

  •  

    50kph

    Urban speed Limit

  •  

    90kph

    Rural Speed Limit

  •  

    120kph

    Motorway Speed Limit

  •  

    EUR  1.68/Ltr

    Current Petrol Price

  •  

    50mg

    Drink Drive Limit

  •  

    EUR €

    Currency

  •  

    YES

    Tolls

  •  

    23

    Min Rental Age

    18

    Min Driving Age

  •  

    Front and Rear

    Seatbelts

  •  

    Fixed and Mobile

    Speed Cameras

  •  

    Hands Free Only

    Mobile Phones

Compare car rental agents in Portugal

Rental Agent
Locations
Rating (/10)
Customer Reviews
Mini (€/day)
Compact (€/day)
Intermediate (€/day)
Standard (€/day)
 Guerin
22
8.8/10
16,912
€ 38.36
€ 45.83
€ 59.11
€ 104.54
 Drive on holidays
7
8.7/10
4,819
€ 23.13
€ 25.06
€ 29.82
€ 92.68
 Sixt
31
8.6/10
10,270
€ 34.12
€ 40.69
€ 48.99
€ 84.99
 Budget
29
8.5/10
6,877
€ 31.85
€ 32.65
€ 56.45
€ 149.06
 Thrifty
18
8.4/10
5,670
€ 33.85
€ 40.97
€ 53.81
€ 59.99
 Ilha verde
16
8.4/10
2,183
€ 50.13
€ 81.56
€ 91.27
€ 161.26
 Avis
34
8.4/10
6,063
€ 31.85
€ 37.16
€ 59.62
€ 149.06
 Hertz
56
8.4/10
11,746
€ 37.59
€ 45.11
€ 77.22
€ 61.78
 Keddy by europcar
61
8.4/10
17,085
€ 27.41
€ 32.84
€ 44.97
€ 61.83
 Europcar
74
8.4/10
97,002
€ 31.64
€ 38.25
€ 53.41
€ 69.40
 Klass wagen
5
8.3/10
2,148
€ 19.83
€ 23.94
€ 28.82
 Ok mobility
6
8.2/10
1,480
€ 23.83
€ 29.57
€ 27.21
€ 94.28
 Dollar
19
8.1/10
5,888
€ 30.68
€ 35.54
€ 75.84
€ 48.40
 Drivalia
13
8.0/10
2,082
€ 26.70
€ 29.83
€ 35.70
 Goldcar
6
7.9/10
1,627
€ 20.38
€ 28.71
€ 41.69
€ 77.12

Car rental agent statistics in Portugal

  • Highest Rated Agent Icon
    9.5/10
    Highest rated agent:
    KEDDY BY EUROPCAR
  • Lowest Rated Agent Icon
    7.2/10
    Lowest rated agent:
    GOLDCAR
  • Total Number of Reviews Icon
    197,064
    Total number of reviews in
    Portugal
  • Most Locations Icon
    58
    Most Locations in Portugal:
    EUROPCAR
  • Average Wait Time Icon
    20
    Average wait time
    (Min.)
  • Total Rental Companies Icon
    52
    Total rental companies
     

Average prices per day for car hire in Portugal

ItemPercent
January€ 46
February€ 36
March€ 36
April€ 57
May€ 56
June€ 59
July€ 118
August€ 92
September€ 64
October€ 58
November€ 43
December€ 52
ItemPercent
January€ 35
February€ 29
March€ 31
April€ 43
May€ 41
June€ 43
July€ 85
August€ 73
September€ 51
October€ 44
November€ 35
December€ 41
ItemPercent
January€ 88
February€ 75
March€ 76
April€ 108
May€ 108
June€ 112
July€ 212
August€ 169
September€ 120
October€ 109
November€ 91
December€ 103
ItemPercent
January€ 66
February€ 53
March€ 51
April€ 86
May€ 79
June€ 77
July€ 176
August€ 143
September€ 94
October€ 86
November€ 66
December€ 73
ItemPercent
January€ 107
February€ 115
March€ 131
April€ 173
May€ 168
June€ 171
July€ 222
August€ 204
September€ 164
October€ 121
November€ 114
December€ 135
ItemPercent
January€ 26
February€ 21
March€ 21
April€ 36
May€ 33
June€ 34
July€ 71
August€ 57
September€ 39
October€ 35
November€ 25
December€ 31
ItemPercent
January€ 88
February€ 73
March€ 78
April€ 108
May€ 103
June€ 111
July€ 199
August€ 165
September€ 117
October€ 107
November€ 86
December€ 111
ItemPercent
January€ 46
February€ 34
March€ 33
April€ 58
May€ 55
June€ 57
July€ 134
August€ 99
September€ 71
October€ 58
November€ 43
December€ 54

Select category to see average car hire prices in Portugal

*average daily rates based on 7 day rental, search for today's best prices.

Fuel prices in Portugal

DieselUnleaded
Jul , 2024

€ 1.59

€ 1.74

Aug , 2024

€ 1.54

€ 1.71

Sep , 2024

€ 1.53

€ 1.64

Oct , 2024

€ 1.56

€ 1.68

Nov , 2024

€ 1.56

€ 1.68

Dec , 2024

€ 1.59

€ 1.70

Jan , 2025

€ 1.63

€ 1.75

Feb , 2025

€ 1.65

€ 1.77

Mar , 2025

€ 1.61

€ 1.70

Apr , 2025

€ 1.59

€ 1.74

May , 2025

€ 1.51

€ 1.67

Jun , 2025

€ 1.52

€ 1.68

Month, YearDiesel €/ltrUnleaded €/ltr
Jun , 2025 1.52 1.68
May , 2025 1.51 1.67
Apr , 2025 1.59 1.74
Mar , 2025 1.61 1.70
Feb , 2025 1.65 1.77
Jan , 2025 1.63 1.75
Dec , 2024 1.59 1.70
Nov , 2024 1.56 1.68
Oct , 2024 1.56 1.68
Sep , 2024 1.53 1.64
Aug , 2024 1.54 1.71
Jul , 2024 1.59 1.74

Car rental price statistics in Portugal

  • Average Price Icon
    € 137.62
    Average price:
    (per week)
  • Highest Daily Price Icon
    € 684.69
    Highest daily price:
    Mercedes GLE
  • Total Vehicles Icon
    4,942
    Total cars available
     
  • Most Popular Car Model Icon
    352
    Most popular model:
    Fiat 500
  • Locations with Most Cars Icon
    460
    Location with most cars:
    Lisbon - Airport
  • Cheapest Daily Price Icon
    € 19.7 per day
    Cheapest daily price:
    CENTAURO - Lisbon - Airport
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Albufeira
€9.4
 
 
Mini 5 4 1 from €9.4 /day
Compact 5 5 3 from €14.1 /day
Economy 5 5 2 from €10.3/day
Faro
€5.7
 
 
Mini 3 4 1 from €5.7 /day
Compact 5 5 3 from €10.9 /day
Economy 5 5 2 from €6.2/day
Lisbon
€8.4
 
 
Mini 3 4 1 from €8.4 /day
Compact 5 5 3 from €12.7 /day
Economy 5 5 2 from €9.1/day
Porto
€6.3
 
 
Mini 3 4 1 from €6.3 /day
Compact 5 5 3 from €10.9 /day
Economy 5 5 2 from €6.8/day