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 Portugal Car Rental Mini Guide

Hiring a car in Portugal is an extremely popular choice for tourists and that is why we find year after year it is one of our busiest car hire locations. Whether you want to explore the Algarve and its beautiful coastline or find out more about Lisbon and its history and culture, then there is no better way to do it than being your own boss at the wheel of a hire car. Rhino compares prices from hundreds of suppliers such as Avis, Dollar, Hertz and Thrifty to find you the cheapest price possible.

Hiring a car in Portugal gives you the freedom to explore areas such as the Algarve and Faro at your own leisure and pace and means you do not have to rely upon public transport. Car hire in Portugal gets booked up very quickly so we recommend booking as far in advance as possible to ensure availability and cheaper prices.

There are numerous car hire locations all over Portugal from where you can pick up your car including Lisbon, Porto and Albufeira. If you are flying into Faro car hire is available from Faro Airport or direct in the city of Faro.  The most popular locations to hire a car in Portugal are:

Cheapest car hire in Portugal

Volkswagen Up

4 Adults, 5 Doors

From 31.27 EUR/day
Volkswagen Up

7 Days rental at 218.93 EUR from 24/07/2023

  2 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Toyota Aygo

4 Adults, 3 Doors

From 31.49 EUR/day
Toyota Aygo

7 Days rental at 220.43 EUR from 24/07/2023

  2 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Volkswagen Up

4 Adults, 5 Doors

From 31.70 EUR/day
Volkswagen Up

7 Days rental at 221.92 EUR from 24/07/2023

  2 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Fiat 500

4 Adults, 3 Doors

From 31.91 EUR/day
Fiat 500

7 Days rental at 223.41 EUR from 24/07/2023

  1 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Fiat 500

4 Adults, 3 Doors

From 32.34 EUR/day
Fiat 500

7 Days rental at 226.40 EUR from 24/07/2023

  1 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Volkswagen Up

4 Adults, 5 Doors

From 32.55 EUR/day
Volkswagen Up

7 Days rental at 227.90 EUR from 24/07/2023

  2 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Volkswagen Up

4 Adults, 3 Doors

From 33.41 EUR/day
Volkswagen Up

7 Days rental at 233.87 EUR from 24/07/2023

  1 |
  Manual |
  No

Fiat 500

4 Adults, 3 Doors

From 33.41 EUR/day
Fiat 500

7 Days rental at 233.87 EUR from 24/07/2023

  2 |
  Manual |
  No

Fiat Panda

4 Adults, 5 Doors

From 33.41 EUR/day
Fiat Panda

7 Days rental at 233.87 EUR from 24/07/2023

  2 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Ford Focus Estate

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 40.52 EUR/day
Ford Focus Estate

7 Days rental at 283.70 EUR from 24/07/2023

  4 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Renault Captur

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 41.93 EUR/day
Renault Captur

7 Days rental at 293.56 EUR from 24/07/2023

  3 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Ford Focus Estate

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 42.26 EUR/day
Ford Focus Estate

7 Days rental at 295.88 EUR from 24/07/2023

  4 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Peugeot 308 Estate

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 42.26 EUR/day
Peugeot 308 Estate

7 Days rental at 295.88 EUR from 24/07/2023

  4 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Ford Focus Estate

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 42.26 EUR/day
Ford Focus Estate

7 Days rental at 295.88 EUR from 24/07/2023

  4 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Peugeot 308 Estate

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 42.26 EUR/day
Peugeot 308 Estate

7 Days rental at 295.88 EUR from 24/07/2023

  4 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Skoda Scala

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 42.48 EUR/day
Skoda Scala

7 Days rental at 297.37 EUR from 24/07/2023

  3 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Skoda Scala

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 42.48 EUR/day
Skoda Scala

7 Days rental at 297.37 EUR from 24/07/2023

  3 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Peugeot 2008

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 43.16 EUR/day
Peugeot 2008

7 Days rental at 302.16 EUR from 24/07/2023

  3 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Volkswagen Polo

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 32.87 EUR/day
Volkswagen Polo

7 Days rental at 230.14 EUR from 24/07/2023

  2 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Volkswagen Polo

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 33.41 EUR/day
Volkswagen Polo

7 Days rental at 233.87 EUR from 24/07/2023

  2 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Volkswagen Polo

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 33.41 EUR/day
Volkswagen Polo

7 Days rental at 233.87 EUR from 24/07/2023

  2 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Renault Clio

4 Adults, 3 Doors

From 33.41 EUR/day
Renault Clio

7 Days rental at 233.87 EUR from 24/07/2023

  2 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Citroen C3

5 Adults, 3 Doors

From 33.41 EUR/day
Citroen C3

7 Days rental at 233.87 EUR from 24/07/2023

  2 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Peugeot 208

5 Adults, 3 Doors

From 33.41 EUR/day
Peugeot 208

7 Days rental at 233.87 EUR from 24/07/2023

  2 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Seat Ibiza

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 33.41 EUR/day
Seat Ibiza

7 Days rental at 233.87 EUR from 24/07/2023

  2 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Volkswagen Polo

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 33.41 EUR/day
Volkswagen Polo

7 Days rental at 233.87 EUR from 24/07/2023

  2 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Volkswagen Polo

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 34.47 EUR/day
Volkswagen Polo

7 Days rental at 241.34 EUR from 24/07/2023

  2 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Mercedes C Class

5 Adults, 4 Doors

From 91.34 EUR/day
Mercedes C Class

7 Days rental at 639.39 EUR from 24/07/2023

  4 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Mercedes C Class

5 Adults, 4 Doors

From 91.34 EUR/day
Mercedes C Class

7 Days rental at 639.39 EUR from 24/07/2023

  4 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Mercedes C Class

5 Adults, 4 Doors

From 106.13 EUR/day
Mercedes C Class

7 Days rental at 742.93 EUR from 24/07/2023

  4 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Mercedes C Class

5 Adults, 4 Doors

From 112.77 EUR/day
Mercedes C Class

7 Days rental at 789.40 EUR from 24/07/2023

  4 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

BMW 3 Series

5 Adults, 4 Doors

From 115.44 EUR/day
BMW 3 Series

7 Days rental at 808.11 EUR from 24/07/2023

  4 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

BMW 3 Series

5 Adults, 4 Doors

From 115.44 EUR/day
BMW 3 Series

7 Days rental at 808.11 EUR from 24/07/2023

  4 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

BMW 3 Series

5 Adults, 4 Doors

From 115.44 EUR/day
BMW 3 Series

7 Days rental at 808.11 EUR from 24/07/2023

  4 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

BMW 3 Series

5 Adults, 4 Doors

From 115.44 EUR/day
BMW 3 Series

7 Days rental at 808.11 EUR from 24/07/2023

  4 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

BMW 3 Series

5 Adults, 4 Doors

From 115.44 EUR/day
BMW 3 Series

7 Days rental at 808.11 EUR from 24/07/2023

  4 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Volkswagen T-Roc

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 54.75 EUR/day
Volkswagen T-Roc

7 Days rental at 383.29 EUR from 24/07/2023

  4 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Volkswagen T-Roc

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 64.36 EUR/day
Volkswagen T-Roc

7 Days rental at 450.52 EUR from 24/07/2023

  4 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Volkswagen T-Roc

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 72.22 EUR/day
Volkswagen T-Roc

7 Days rental at 505.59 EUR from 24/07/2023

  4 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Volkswagen T-Roc

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 72.22 EUR/day
Volkswagen T-Roc

7 Days rental at 505.59 EUR from 24/07/2023

  4 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Nissan Qashqai

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 72.22 EUR/day
Nissan Qashqai

7 Days rental at 505.58 EUR from 24/07/2023

  4 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Nissan Qashqai

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 72.22 EUR/day
Nissan Qashqai

7 Days rental at 505.58 EUR from 24/07/2023

  4 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Kia Sportage

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 73.02 EUR/day
Kia Sportage

7 Days rental at 511.14 EUR from 24/07/2023

  4 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Nissan Qashqai

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 75.81 EUR/day
Nissan Qashqai

7 Days rental at 530.69 EUR from 24/07/2023

  4 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Volkswagen T-Roc

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 76.10 EUR/day
Volkswagen T-Roc

7 Days rental at 532.70 EUR from 24/07/2023

  4 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Porsche Taycan

4 Adults, 5 Doors

From 551.96 EUR/day
Porsche Taycan

7 Days rental at 3863.75 EUR from 24/07/2023

  3 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Tesla Model 3

4 Adults, 5 Doors

From 115.95 EUR/day
Tesla Model 3

7 Days rental at 811.65 EUR from 24/07/2023

  3 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Tesla Model 3

4 Adults, 5 Doors

From 115.95 EUR/day
Tesla Model 3

7 Days rental at 811.65 EUR from 24/07/2023

  3 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Porsche Taycan

4 Adults, 5 Doors

From 463.90 EUR/day
Porsche Taycan

7 Days rental at 3247.32 EUR from 24/07/2023

  3 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Tesla Model Y

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 285.28 EUR/day
Tesla Model Y

7 Days rental at 1996.97 EUR from 24/07/2023

  4 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Tesla Model 3

4 Adults, 5 Doors

From 279.83 EUR/day
Tesla Model 3

7 Days rental at 1958.87 EUR from 24/07/2023

  3 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Tesla Model 3

4 Adults, 5 Doors

From 115.95 EUR/day
Tesla Model 3

7 Days rental at 811.65 EUR from 24/07/2023

  3 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Porsche Taycan

4 Adults, 5 Doors

From 437.77 EUR/day
Porsche Taycan

7 Days rental at 3064.41 EUR from 24/07/2023

  3 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Porsche Taycan

4 Adults, 5 Doors

From 463.90 EUR/day
Porsche Taycan

7 Days rental at 3247.32 EUR from 24/07/2023

  3 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Jeep Renegade Trailhawk Hybrid

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 111.20 EUR/day
Jeep Renegade Trailhawk Hybrid

7 Days rental at 778.43 EUR from 24/07/2023

  2 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Toyota Rav4 Hybrid

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 143.99 EUR/day
Toyota Rav4 Hybrid

7 Days rental at 1007.97 EUR from 24/10/2022

  4 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Jeep Renegade Trailhawk Hybrid

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 111.20 EUR/day
Jeep Renegade Trailhawk Hybrid

7 Days rental at 778.43 EUR from 24/07/2023

  2 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Toyota Corolla Hybrid

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 77.66 EUR/day
Toyota Corolla Hybrid

7 Days rental at 543.65 EUR from 24/07/2023

  3 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Toyota C-HR Hybrid

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 109.25 EUR/day
Toyota C-HR Hybrid

7 Days rental at 764.81 EUR from 24/07/2023

  3 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Toyota C-HR Hybrid

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 78.04 EUR/day
Toyota C-HR Hybrid

7 Days rental at 546.30 EUR from 24/07/2023

  4 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Fiat 500 Convertible

4 Adults, 3 Doors

From 73.97 EUR/day
Fiat 500 Convertible

7 Days rental at 517.82 EUR from 24/07/2023

  1 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Toyota Yaris Hybrid

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 104.24 EUR/day
Toyota Yaris Hybrid

7 Days rental at 729.74 EUR from 24/07/2023

  2 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Toyota Corolla Hybrid

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 104.24 EUR/day
Toyota Corolla Hybrid

7 Days rental at 729.74 EUR from 24/07/2023

  3 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Top tips when hiring a car in Portugal

  • Drive on the right-hand side of the road in Portugal, just like its neighbour Spain.
  • The alcohol limit to drive in Portugal is 50mg (0.05% BAC), significantly lower than the UK
  • Toll roads are prevalent in Portugal, various options are available to car rental customer, ask for details.
  • Fuel prices are similar to most of mainland Europe, expect to pay around €60 to fill the tank of an average hire car,
 

Popular car hire destinations in Portugal

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  1.64/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)
 Enterprise
18
8.4/10
1,125
€ 69.74
€ 88.62
€ 94.49
€ 380.84
 Guerin
26
8.3/10
10,322
€ 54.31
€ 59.74
€ 86.12
€ 155.97
 Drivalia
12
7.7/10
1,038
€ 46.42
€ 51.38
€ 88.19
€ 145.39
 Sixt
29
7.7/10
13,013
€ 56.15
€ 67.29
€ 81.49
€ 272.06
 Keddy by europcar
34
7.7/10
1,810
€ 49.97
€ 64.75
€ 97.36
€ 250.41
 Hertz
56
7.6/10
4,058
€ 60.00
€ 61.59
€ 106.42
€ 292.85
 Budget
27
7.4/10
3,808
€ 48.96
€ 63.13
€ 93.74
€
 Avis
31
7.3/10
2,316
€ 54.00
€ 70.07
€ 104.05
€ 300.79
 Europcar
71
7.3/10
88,513
€ 51.58
€ 67.39
€ 132.99
€ 261.38
 Ilha verde
16
7.2/10
851
€ 86.09
€ 108.98
€ 148.35
€ 184.05
 Thrifty
11
7.0/10
890
€ 55.00
€ 73.57
€ 101.43
€ 270.00
 Drive on holidays
3
6.6/10
834
€ 37.72
€ 45.82
€ 75.81
€ 173.29
 Dollar
25
6.6/10
1,096
€ 47.89
€ 60.54
€ 84.48
€ 282.69
 Goldcar
6
6.2/10
1,457
€ 44.93
€ 73.29
€
€
 Surprice
6
5.2/10
774
€ 33.41
€ 40.52
€ 72.22
€ 134.56

Car rental agent statistics in Portugal

  • 9.3/10
    Highest rated agent:
    ENTERPRISE
  • 4.4/10
    Lowest rated agent:
    SURPRICE
  • 135,855
    Total number of reviews in
    Portugal
  • 56
    Most Locations in Portugal:
    EUROPCAR
  • 19
    Average wait time
    (Min.)
  • 48
    Total rental companies
     

Average prices per day for car hire in Portugal

ItemPercent
January€ 51
February€ 41
March€ 39
April€ 61
May€ 62
June€ 66
July€ 132
August€ 112
September€ 72
October€ 62
November€ 49
December€ 58
ItemPercent
January€ 37
February€ 32
March€ 33
April€ 44
May€ 42
June€ 44
July€ 94
August€ 81
September€ 53
October€ 45
November€ 37
December€ 45
ItemPercent
January€ 93
February€ 76
March€ 76
April€ 108
May€ 108
June€ 111
July€ 217
August€ 176
September€ 121
October€ 108
November€ 93
December€ 110
ItemPercent
January€ 76
February€ 62
March€ 56
April€ 95
May€ 87
June€ 87
July€ 210
August€ 192
September€ 110
October€ 97
November€ 76
December€ 84
ItemPercent
January€ 107
February€ 111
March€ 120
April€ 144
May€ 154
June€ 158
July€ 210
August€ 205
September€ 189
October€ 118
November€ 121
December€ 149
ItemPercent
January€ 27
February€ 23
March€ 22
April€ 37
May€ 35
June€ 36
July€ 78
August€ 66
September€ 43
October€ 36
November€ 27
December€ 34
ItemPercent
January€ 92
February€ 75
March€ 76
April€ 107
May€ 107
June€ 115
July€ 215
August€ 161
September€ 109
October€ 100
November€ 82
December€ 112
ItemPercent
January€ 58
February€ 43
March€ 43
April€ 73
May€ 69
June€ 75
July€ 183
August€ 157
September€ 95
October€ 69
November€ 54
December€ 67

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

Fuel prices in Portugal

DieselUnleaded
Jun , 2022

€ 1.80

€ 2.06

Jul , 2022

€ 1.99

€ 2.08

Aug , 2022

€ 1.83

€ 1.89

Sep , 2022

€ 1.83

€ 1.72

Oct , 2022

€ 1.75

€ 1.70

Nov , 2022

€ 1.88

€ 1.82

Dec , 2022

€ 1.64

€ 1.65

Jan , 2023

€ 1.60

€ 1.66

Feb , 2023

€ 1.56

€ 1.68

Mar , 2023

€ 1.57

€ 1.69

Apr , 2023

€ 1.49

€ 1.69

May , 2023

€ 1.43

€ 1.64

Month, YearDiesel €/ltrUnleaded €/ltr
May , 2023 1.43 1.64
Apr , 2023 1.49 1.69
Mar , 2023 1.57 1.69
Feb , 2023 1.56 1.68
Jan , 2023 1.60 1.66
Dec , 2022 1.64 1.65
Nov , 2022 1.88 1.82
Oct , 2022 1.75 1.70
Sep , 2022 1.83 1.72
Aug , 2022 1.83 1.89
Jul , 2022 1.99 2.08
Jun , 2022 1.80 2.06

Car rental price statistics in Portugal

  • € 218.89
    Average price:
    (per week)
  • € 737.87
    Highest daily price:
    Porsche Taycan
  • 5,000
    Total cars available
     
  • 304
    Most popular model:
    Renault Megane Estate
  • 386
    Location with most cars:
    Lisbon - Airport
  • € 31.3 per day
    Cheapest daily price:
    TURISPRIME - Porto - Airport
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Car Hire Albufeira
Albufeira
€9.4
 
 
Mini 5 4 1 from €9.4 per day
Compact 5 5 3 from €14.1 per day
Economy 5 5 2 from €10.3 per day
Car Hire Faro
Faro
€5.7
 
 
Mini 3 4 1 from €5.7 per day
Compact 5 5 3 from €10.9 per day
Economy 5 5 2 from €6.2 per day
Car Hire Lisbon
Lisbon
€8.4
 
 
Mini 3 4 1 from €8.4 per day
Compact 5 5 3 from €12.7 per day
Economy 5 5 2 from €9.1 per day
Car Hire Porto
Porto
€6.3
 
 
Mini 3 4 1 from €6.3 per day
Compact 5 5 3 from €10.9 per day
Economy 5 5 2 from €6.8 per day