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Affordable Car Hire in Portugal 

Discover the charming cities and stunning coastlines of Portugal with the convenience and flexibility of a rental car from Rhino Car Hire. Our competitive rates, diverse vehicle selection, and outstanding customer service ensure a seamless travel experience. From historic landmarks and vibrant neighborhoods to picturesque villages and scenic drives, enjoy everything Portugal has to offer at your own pace. Whether you're here for a short visit or an extended stay, hiring a car with Rhino Car Hire in Portugal provides the perfect opportunity to uncover the hidden gems of this beautiful country.

Advantages of Car Hire in Portugal with Rhino Car Hire

Exploring Portugal's stunning landscapes, historic cities, and charming coastal towns is made easy and convenient with car hire from Rhino Car Hire. Whether you're planning to drive through the scenic Algarve, explore the rich culture of Lisbon, or discover the picturesque Douro Valley, our car hire services offer numerous benefits that enhance your travel experience. Here are the key advantages of choosing Rhino Car Hire in Portugal:

Freedom and Flexibility

Explore at Your Own Pace: Hiring a car gives you the freedom to create your own itinerary and explore Portugal at your leisure. Visit hidden gems off the beaten path, spend as much time as you like at each destination, and avoid the restrictions of public transportation schedules.

Access Remote Areas: Many of Portugal’s most beautiful spots, such as secluded beaches and rural villages, are not easily accessible by public transport. With a rental car, you can effortlessly reach these remote areas and enjoy their natural beauty.

Day Trips: A car hire allows you to take spontaneous day trips to nearby attractions. From Lisbon, you can easily visit Sintra, Cascais, and the stunning beaches of the Costa da Caparica.

Comfort and Convenience

Modern Fleet: Rhino Car Hire offers a wide range of modern vehicles equipped with the latest amenities. Choose from compact cars for city driving, SUVs for family trips, or luxury models for a more comfortable journey.

Airport Pick-Up: Start your trip smoothly by picking up your rental car directly from major airports in Portugal, such as Lisbon, Porto, and Faro. This saves you time and hassle, allowing you to begin your adventure as soon as you land.

24/7 Customer Support: Our dedicated customer support team is available around the clock to assist with any queries or issues you may encounter during your rental period, ensuring a hassle-free experience.

Cost-Effectiveness

Affordable Rates: Enjoy competitive pricing and excellent value for money with Rhino Car Hire. Our transparent pricing means no hidden fees, and we offer various deals and discounts to help you save even more.

Fuel Efficiency: Our fleet includes a range of fuel-efficient vehicles, helping you keep fuel costs low while traveling through Portugal.

Flexible Rental Periods: Whether you need a car for a day, a week, or longer, our flexible rental periods cater to your specific travel needs and budget.

Safety and Reliability

Well-Maintained Vehicles: All our rental cars undergo regular maintenance and safety checks to ensure they are in top condition. You can travel with confidence knowing that your vehicle is reliable and safe.

Comprehensive Insurance Options: We offer a range of insurance and coverage options, including theft protection and collision damage waiver, to provide you with peace of mind during your trip.

Scenic Drives and Iconic Routes

N2 Road Trip: Drive along the iconic N2, known as Portugal’s Route 66, which stretches from the northern city of Chaves to the southern town of Faro, offering breathtaking views and diverse landscapes.

Algarve Coast: Explore the stunning Algarve coastline with its golden beaches, dramatic cliffs, and charming fishing villages. A rental car allows you to visit popular spots like Lagos, Albufeira, and Tavira at your own pace.

Douro Valley: Experience the beauty of the Douro Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage site, renowned for its terraced vineyards and scenic river views. A car hire lets you easily visit the region’s renowned wineries and picturesque towns.

Book  Early: Secure the best deals and ensure availability by booking your car hire early with Rhino Car Hire. Early bookings not only save you money but also give you the widest choice of vehicles to fit your travel plans. Don’t miss out on our exclusive offers – plan ahead and enjoy peace of mind on your journey through Portugal.

Car Rental Process with Rhino Car Hire

Renting a car with Rhino Car Hire in Portugal is straightforward and hassle-free. Here’s how it works:

  1. Book Online: Use our easy online booking system to select your desired vehicle and rental dates.
  2. Confirmation: Receive an instant confirmation with all the details of your booking.
  3. Pick-Up: Collect your car from one of our convenient locations in Portugal. Our friendly staff will assist with any questions and provide a quick overview of your vehicle.
  4. Drive: Enjoy the freedom to explore Portugal and beyond. Our well-maintained vehicles ensure a smooth journey.
  5. Return: Return the car to the agreed location at the end of your rental period, adhering to the rental terms. Our efficient return process means you can be on your way without delay.

Additional Services in Portugal: Enhance your car hire experience in Portugal with our range of additional services. We offer GPS rental, child seats, additional driver options, and more to ensure your journey is comfortable and convenient.

Insurance and Coverage Options in Portugal: We offer a variety of insurance and coverage options in Portugal to ensure your peace of mind while driving. Choose from basic coverage to comprehensive plans that include theft protection, collision damage waiver, and more.

Special Offers and Discounts in Portugal: Check out our latest deals and special offers on car hire in Portugal. Enjoy exclusive discounts and save more when you book with Rhino Car Hire. Whether you're planning a short trip or an extended stay, we have the perfect deal for you.


Why Choose Rhino Car Hire in Portugal?

Booking with Rhino Car Hire means choosing a trusted partner for your travel needs. Our commitment to quality service, affordability, and customer satisfaction ensures you have a memorable and enjoyable experience exploring Portugal. Whether you're embarking on a coastal adventure, a city exploration, or a countryside escape, our car hire services provide the freedom, convenience, and comfort you need.

Book your car hire in Portugal with Rhino Car Hire today and start your journey with confidence, knowing you’ve chosen the best in the business. Enjoy the freedom to discover Portugal's rich heritage, stunning landscapes, and vibrant culture at your own pace.


Contact and FAQs

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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Phone:

  • UK Customers: +44(0)345 508 9845
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  • 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

4 Adults, 3 Doors

From 9.30 EUR/day
Fiat 500

7 Days rental at 65.10 EUR from 23/09/2024

  2 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Ford Ka

4 Adults, 3 Doors

From 9.73 EUR/day
Ford Ka

7 Days rental at 68.12 EUR from 23/09/2024

  2 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Fiat Panda

4 Adults, 3 Doors

From 10.04 EUR/day
Fiat Panda

7 Days rental at 70.30 EUR from 23/09/2024

  2 |
  Manual |
  No

Ford Focus

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 11.56 EUR/day
Ford Focus

7 Days rental at 80.97 EUR from 23/09/2024

  3 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Seat Arona

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 11.98 EUR/day
Seat Arona

7 Days rental at 83.88 EUR from 23/09/2024

  3 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Seat Arona

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 12.91 EUR/day
Seat Arona

7 Days rental at 90.43 EUR from 23/09/2024

  3 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Fiat Punto

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 10.75 EUR/day
Fiat Punto

7 Days rental at 75.29 EUR from 23/09/2024

  2 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Peugeot 107

5 Adults, 3 Doors

From 10.92 EUR/day
Peugeot 107

7 Days rental at 76.46 EUR from 23/09/2024

  2 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Volkswagen Polo

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 11.15 EUR/day
Volkswagen Polo

7 Days rental at 78.06 EUR from 23/09/2024

  2 |
  Manual |
  Yes

BMW 3 Series Estate

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 41.40 EUR/day
BMW 3 Series Estate

7 Days rental at 289.82 EUR from 23/09/2024

  5 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Mercedes C Class Estate

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 43.71 EUR/day
Mercedes C Class Estate

7 Days rental at 305.98 EUR from 23/09/2024

  5 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

BMW 3 Series

5 Adults, 4 Doors

From 48.64 EUR/day
BMW 3 Series

7 Days rental at 340.49 EUR from 23/09/2024

  4 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Peugeot 2008

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 14.70 EUR/day
Peugeot 2008

7 Days rental at 102.95 EUR from 23/09/2024

  4 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Volkswagen T-Roc

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 14.83 EUR/day
Volkswagen T-Roc

7 Days rental at 103.81 EUR from 23/09/2024

  4 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Peugeot 2008

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 15.41 EUR/day
Peugeot 2008

7 Days rental at 107.93 EUR from 23/09/2024

  4 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Volkswagen ID.3

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 111.55 EUR/day
Volkswagen ID.3

7 Days rental at 780.88 EUR from 23/09/2024

  3 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Fiat 500 Electric

2 Adults, 3 Doors

From 34.75 EUR/day
Fiat 500 Electric

7 Days rental at 243.27 EUR from 23/09/2024

  2 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Renault Zoe

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 106.05 EUR/day
Renault Zoe

7 Days rental at 742.39 EUR from 23/09/2024

  2 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Fiat 500 Convertible

4 Adults, 3 Doors

From 22.54 EUR/day
Fiat 500 Convertible

7 Days rental at 157.84 EUR from 23/09/2024

  1 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Jeep Compass

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 25.12 EUR/day
Jeep Compass

7 Days rental at 175.84 EUR from 23/09/2024

  4 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Fiat Panda

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 28.42 EUR/day
Fiat Panda

7 Days rental at 198.98 EUR from 23/09/2024

  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  1.74/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
27
8.9/10
25,969
€ 20.78
€ 23.45
€ 31.23
€ 109.14
 Enterprise
18
8.9/10
1,428
€ 22.25
€ 26.63
€ 34.38
€ 89.17
 Budget
32
8.7/10
8,454
€ 20.00
€ 22.05
€ 63.74
 Sixt
29
8.6/10
22,259
€ 28.08
€ 34.26
€ 44.71
€ 124.13
 Drive on holidays
5
8.5/10
1,307
€ 12.41
€ 15.54
€ 21.26
€ 92.13
 Thrifty
26
8.4/10
6,723
€ 24.42
€ 31.00
€ 50.28
€ 104.28
 Avis
35
8.4/10
4,469
€ 22.00
€ 25.94
€ 40.47
€ 139.23
 Klass wagen
3
8.4/10
2,655
€ 10.06
€ 12.91
€ 14.83
 Europcar
80
8.4/10
100,248
€ 24.50
€ 25.69
€ 40.65
€ 39.30
 Drivalia
14
8.4/10
2,385
€ 22.48
€ 28.66
€ 44.28
€ 122.85
 Hertz
56
8.3/10
8,756
€ 29.85
€ 37.42
€ 62.28
€ 122.14
 Keddy by europcar
61
8.2/10
9,225
€ 21.17
€ 22.04
€ 35.13
€ 37.97
 Ilha verde
16
8.2/10
2,192
€ 38.15
€ 46.33
€ 54.35
€ 88.92
 Dollar
25
8.2/10
6,096
€ 24.42
€ 28.70
€ 47.13
€ 109.70
 Goldcar
6
8.0/10
1,410
€ 11.58
€ 14.48
€ 38.58

Car rental agent statistics in Portugal

  • Highest Rated Agent Icon
    9.3/10
    Highest rated agent:
    ENTERPRISE
  • Lowest Rated Agent Icon
    7.2/10
    Lowest rated agent:
    CARWIZ
  • Total Number of Reviews Icon
    207,614
    Total number of reviews in
    Portugal
  • Most Locations Icon
    65
    Most Locations in Portugal:
    EUROPCAR
  • Average Wait Time Icon
    19
    Average wait time
    (Min.)
  • Total Rental Companies Icon
    51
    Total rental companies
     

Average prices per day for car hire in Portugal

ItemPercent
January€ 48
February€ 39
March€ 37
April€ 58
May€ 59
June€ 63
July€ 126
August€ 97
September€ 64
October€ 62
November€ 46
December€ 53
ItemPercent
January€ 36
February€ 31
March€ 32
April€ 43
May€ 42
June€ 44
July€ 90
August€ 76
September€ 51
October€ 46
November€ 36
December€ 41
ItemPercent
January€ 89
February€ 76
March€ 76
April€ 107
May€ 109
June€ 112
July€ 216
August€ 171
September€ 120
October€ 109
November€ 91
December€ 103
ItemPercent
January€ 69
February€ 58
March€ 54
April€ 88
May€ 82
June€ 81
July€ 196
August€ 155
September€ 94
October€ 93
November€ 71
December€ 76
ItemPercent
January€ 106
February€ 111
March€ 117
April€ 147
May€ 145
June€ 151
July€ 211
August€ 192
September€ 164
October€ 119
November€ 115
December€ 132
ItemPercent
January€ 26
February€ 22
March€ 21
April€ 35
May€ 33
June€ 35
July€ 75
August€ 59
September€ 39
October€ 36
November€ 26
December€ 31
ItemPercent
January€ 93
February€ 77
March€ 81
April€ 109
May€ 104
June€ 114
July€ 210
August€ 169
September€ 117
October€ 110
November€ 90
December€ 116
ItemPercent
January€ 51
February€ 38
March€ 36
April€ 62
May€ 60
June€ 65
July€ 162
August€ 113
September€ 71
October€ 67
November€ 49
December€ 58

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

Fuel prices in Portugal

DieselUnleaded
Aug , 2023

€ 1.69

€ 1.82

Sep , 2023

€ 1.82

€ 1.86

Oct , 2023

€ 1.81

€ 1.85

Nov , 2023

€ 1.63

€ 1.68

Dec , 2023

€ 1.58

€ 1.64

Jan , 2024

€ 1.55

€ 1.64

Feb , 2024

€ 1.63

€ 1.70

Mar , 2024

€ 1.63

€ 1.74

Apr , 2024

€ 1.65

€ 1.81

May , 2024

€ 1.79

€ 1.79

Jun , 2024

€ 1.52

€ 1.70

Jul , 2024

€ 1.59

€ 1.74

Month, YearDiesel €/ltrUnleaded €/ltr
Jul , 2024 1.59 1.74
Jun , 2024 1.52 1.70
May , 2024 1.79 1.79
Apr , 2024 1.65 1.81
Mar , 2024 1.63 1.74
Feb , 2024 1.63 1.70
Jan , 2024 1.55 1.64
Dec , 2023 1.58 1.64
Nov , 2023 1.63 1.68
Oct , 2023 1.81 1.85
Sep , 2023 1.82 1.86
Aug , 2023 1.69 1.82

Car rental price statistics in Portugal

  • Average Price Icon
    € 65.10
    Average price:
    (per week)
  • Highest Daily Price Icon
    € 563.97
    Highest daily price:
    Mercedes E Class Estate
  • Total Vehicles Icon
    5,173
    Total cars available
     
  • Most Popular Car Model Icon
    365
    Most popular model:
    Fiat 500
  • Locations with Most Cars Icon
    432
    Location with most cars:
    Lisbon - Airport
  • Cheapest Daily Price Icon
    € 9.3 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