Car Hire in Portugal

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Cheapest Car Hire Rates

Lisbon Airport Car Hire
Mini
Fiat Panda or comparable
Fiat Panda
  • 4
  • 1
  • 3
  • A/C
  • Man.
BeRent
£ 4.08 per day
Lisbon Airport Car Hire
Economy
Peugeot 108 or comparable
Peugeot 108
  • 4
  • 1
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
Ok Mobility
£ 4.99 per day
Lisbon Airport Car Hire
Mini Elite
Fiat 500 or comparable
Fiat 500
  • 4
  • 1
  • 3
  • A/C
  • Man.
Klass Wagen
£ 5.02 per day
Lisbon Airport Car Hire
Compact
Volkswagen Golf or comparable
Volkswagen Golf
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
WayGo
£ 6.49 per day

Most Popular Car Hire Deals

Lisbon Airport Car Hire
Compact Elite
Seat Leon or comparable
Seat Leon
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Man.
GreenMotion
£ 6.97 / per day
Lisbon Airport Car Hire
Economy Elite
Seat Ibiza or comparable
Seat Ibiza
  • 5
  • 1
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
Surprice
£ 8.68 / per day
Lisbon Airport Car Hire
Intermediate SUV
Nissan Juke or comparable
Nissan Juke
  • 5
  • 2
  • 2
  • A/C
  • Man.
Global Rent a Car
£ 13.29 / per day
Lisbon Airport Car Hire
Standard SUV
Volkswagen T-Roc or comparable
Volkswagen T-Roc
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
CRC Car Rental Company
£ 13.65 / per day
These prices are approximate and depend on the dates of the booking, hire length and type of car. This information was last updated at 18:45 on 2023-05-25.
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Travel Information

Language
Portuguese
Currency
EUR
Drive on
Right-hand side
Dialing code
+351
Average car hire price
£ 7.90 / per day
Average car hire length
8 days
Speed limit within city centre
20 - 50 km/h
12 - 31 mph
Speed limit out of city centre
90 - 120 km/h
56 - 75 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.05%
Average gasoline price
£ 1.63 per liter
Highest gasoline price
£ 1.76 per liter
Lowest gasoline price
£ 1.43 per liter

Why hire a car in Portugal?

Portugal is a great place to explore by car. From cities like Lisbon and Porto to beaches of Algarve, historic attractions like Sintra, and surfing meccas like Peniche and Nazaré, there are countless places to visit and explore, and having your own ride will allow you to go see them all during the same trip.

This article is about the mainland Portugal and the Madeira island. For information about the Autonomous Region of Azores Islands, see the article of Portugal-Azores.

If you want to know more about renting a car in Portugal, don't miss our complete guide.

Portugal Car Hire

One-way Car Hire in Portugal

Here are the most popular one-way car hire options for pickup in Portugal and drop off in another country:

  • From Portugal to Spain - 336 offers from £ 41.29 per day
  • From Portugal to Germany - 48 offers from £ 128.00 per day
  • From Portugal to Italy - 24 offers from £ 128.41 per day
  • From Portugal to France - 24 offers from £ 128.41 per day

Top ways to enter Portugal

  • Lisbon Airport: Portugal’s largest airport serves flights to and from nearly all European countries, as well as destinations in Africa, Asia, and the Americas.
  • Porto Airport: Large, modern, and well-connected, Porto Airport is popular with low-cost carriers like easyJet and Ryanair. 
  • Faro Airport: Well-connected to the rest of Europe and especially active during summers, Faro Airport serves the southern region of Algarve.
  • Madeira Funchal Airport: Located on Madeira’s western coast, Funchal Airport connects the island not only to the mainland Portugal, but also to many destinations in Europe, and is served by more than 40 different airlines.
  • By land: If your car provider permits it, it’s possible to rent a car in a neighboring country and then drive to Portugal. Some large international airports near Portugal are Malaga Airport, Seville Airport, and Madrid Airport in Spain. 

Top cities and places to visit

  • Lisbon. Portugal’s capital is often mentioned as one of the most interesting cities in Europe, and for good reason — its culture, food, and nightlife won’t let anyone leave disappointed. Make sure to check out landmarks such as The 25th of April Bridge and Belem Tower and consider popular places for day trips like nearby Sintra.
  • Porto. Different in looks and atmosphere from its large southern rival, Lisbon, Porto is just as fascinating. A metropolis of arts, architecture, and cuisine, it is the capital of Northern Portugal. Famous landmarks include the Porto Cathedral, Livraia Lello bookshop, the Museum of the Sacred Art and Archaeology, and even the Port Wine Institute.
  • Algarve. Portugal’s southernmost region is famous for its beaches, as well as charming little towns like Albufeira, Lagos, and Sagres on the Atlantic Coast. In addition to natural beauty, the region has fascinating history exemplified by a millennia-old heritage of Moorish and Roman rule of the region. Meanwhile, exploring the roads less travelled will lead you to the mountainous inland parts of the Algarve and traditional spa towns like Monchique.

Most popular hire car

The most hired car in Portugal is the VW Polo, but travelers also tend to pick the Ford Fiesta and the Fiat 500 a lot. 

Driving licence requirements

  • Portugal recognizes valid foreign driving licences that are written in a Latin alphabet and if you’re visiting for a shorter period than six months.
  • If you’re in Portugal for longer than six months or are living there permanently, the law requires you to obtain a Portuguese driver’s license
  • If your driver’s license is printed in a non-Latin alphabet (Cyrillic, Arabic, etc.), you’ll need an International Driving Permit (IDP).
  • Similarly, if your driving licence doesn’t show your photograph, you might be required to have an IDP instead.
  • Even if you have an IDP, you must also carry your original driving licence as you might be required to present both.
  • You must carry your driving licence, not a copy, with you at all times. 
  • You need to have had your driver’s license for at least two years.
  • Some rental car suppliers charge a young driver fee for drivers between the ages of 22 and 25 and a senior driver fee for drivers over the age of 65.
  • There may be additional requirements depending on the car supplier and category, so make sure to check the rental conditions before booking.

Crossing Borders

Portugal has a land border with only one other country, Spain. Like Portugal, Spain is a member of the European Union (EU) and the Schengen Area, meaning that the entry requirements for Spain are the same as for Portugal. 

Some car hire companies allow you to cross national borders and even drop off your car in a different country, while others don’t. If you’d like to cross a national border during your rental period, make sure to check the terms and conditions before booking a car. Learn more about cross-border rentals on our Help Center

Most popular types of hire car

The most popular hired car type in Portugal is an Economy, followed by Compact and Mini.

Top driving routes

  • Aveiro. A city with a history dating back to pre-Roman times, Aveiro is known for its canals (which, like in Venice, can be explored by a gondola ride), art noveau architecture, and several stunning churches. Located just south of the point where the river of the same name meets the Atlantic Ocean, Aveiro is also a popular destination for water sports.
  • Peneda-Gerês National Park. Located in the far north of the country, in the borderlands with the Spanish region of Galicia, Peneda-Gerês is one of the most beautiful areas in Iberia. Known for its magnificent valleys and pre-Roman dolmens, the region has a great variety of flora and fauna. The drive from Porto, the nearest big city, takes just over an hour.
  • The Serra da Estrela. The highest point on mainland Portugal, ‘the mountain of the star’ is another popular nature destination. A great place for walking, it is also home to the only ski resort in the country. Although located in the relatively less explored inland part of Portugal, the Serra de Estrela is within a two-hour drive of other popular destinations such as the aforementioned Aveiro, as well as the scenic university city of Coimbra and the Christian pilgrimage site of Fatima.

Car Hire Prices

  • Convertibles - starting at £ 11 per day
  • Station wagons - starting at £ 12 per day
  • Large cars - starting at £ 14 per day
  • Medium cars - starting at £ 6 per day
  • People Carriers - starting at £ 40 per day
  • Premium cars - starting at £ 28 per day
  • Small cars - starting at £ 4 per day
  • SUVs - starting at £ 7 per day

How can I save money on my hire car?

You can do a number of things to get a good car hire deal in Portugal:

  • Compare rates of different car hire companies
  • Book your vehicle well in advance
  • Plan your route before you go
  • Know your fuel and mileage requirements
  • Visit on the month when the car hire prices are the cheapest. According to our data, visiting Portugal is the cheapest in March when hiring a car is about 50% cheaper than the yearly average and a whopping 66% cheaper than hiring a car in November.
This information was written, fact-checked, and/or translated by our content creators. Learn more about our Editorial Policy.

Top 12 Most Popular Cities in Portugal

  1. Car Hire in Lisbon starting at £ 4.08 per day
  2. Car Hire in Porto starting at £ 7.34 per day
  3. Car Hire in Faro starting at £ 8.26 per day
  4. Car Hire in Madeira starting at £ 32.81 per day
  5. Car Hire in Funchal starting at £ 18.65 per day
  6. Car Hire in Albufeira starting at £ 14.09 per day
  7. Car Hire in Coimbra starting at £ 12.09 per day
  8. Car Hire in Lagos starting at £ 14.97 per day
  9. Car Hire in Vilamoura starting at £ 19.44 per day
  10. Car Hire in Guimaraes starting at £ 9.80 per day
  11. Car Hire in Quarteira starting at £ 18.54 per day
  12. Car Hire in Carvoeiro starting at £ 46.58 per day

Top 8 Most Popular Destinations in Portugal

Map of Car Hire Destinations

During which month is it most affordable to hire a car in Portugal?

Our data shows how prices for hiring a car in Portugal fluctuate depending on the time of year. This graph can help you find the best bargain.
Average Price for Hiring a Car in Portugal
£ 15.02
January
£ 16.54
February
£ 19.48
March
£ 29.45
April
£ 27.23
May
£ 43.16
June
£ 60.32
July
£ 54.71
August
£ 34.02
September
£ 27.25
October
£ 17.57
November
£ 22.47
December
The cheapest month to hire a car in Portugal is January with prices starting at £ 15.02 for an Economy class cars. The most expensive month in which to hire a car is July with prices for for a Compact class) starting at £ 60.32. The average cost over the course of the entire year is £ 31. You can use this to plan your trip at the time of year when it would be most economical to hire a car. Note that these prices are only averages. The amount of time you hire a car for and the time at which you book will influence the prices.

How many days do people keep their hire cars, on average, in Portugal?

Hirers picking up a car in Portugal keep them for an average of 9 days during in January, while those picking up their cars in February keep them for an average of 8.
Average Hire Length in Portugal
9
January
8
February
8
March
8
April
8
May
8
June
9
July
9
August
9
September
8
October
8
November
9
December

What time of year is most favoured for hiring a car in Portugal?

Though Portugal is popular for travellers all year long, the month for which the highest number of people search for a hire car is in May. in November is the month that sees the lowest demand for hire cars.
Monthly searches in Portugal by pick-up date relative to the average
60%
January
73%
February
96%
March
125%
April
140%
May
106%
June
128%
July
136%
August
117%
September
90%
October
55%
November
74%
December

Car Hire Information

Car hire locations 123
Airport locations 5
Popular suppliers Drive on Holidays, BeRent, Turisprime, Klass Wagen, SIXT
Popular car categories Small cars, SUVs, Medium cars, Station wagons
Lowest price £ 4 per day
Cheapest supplier BeRent

Most Popular Car Hire Models

Hire Agency Model Doors Luggage Type
BeRent Volkswagen Polo 5 2 Small cars
Turisprime Volkswagen Polo 4 1 Small cars
Rentx Car Rental Opel Corsa Hatchback 5 2 Small cars
Record-go Seat Ibiza 5 2 Small cars
Drive on Holidays Volkswagen Polo 4 2 Small cars
Autorent Volkswagen Polo 4 2 Small cars
Klass Wagen Volkswagen Polo 5 1 Small cars
BeRent Fiat 500 3 1 Small cars
Funchal Drive rent a Car Fiat 500 3 1 Small cars
Goldcar Fiat Panda 3 2 Small cars

Our Customers' Reviews

Because we want to make sure each review listed here is left by a real customer, we don’t have an option to post a review here. Instead, we ask each and every customer to leave a review after they return their rental car. This way, you know that all reviews are authentic, verified, and trustworthy.

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Citro?n C3
14 April 2023
Lovely whether overhaul good
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Mercedes Benz A Class
11 April 2023
It was lovely to explore small towns with the freedom of having a car.
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Toyota C-HR
10 April 2023
Saw family in the North of Portugal and visited beaches and nature reserves. Car was lovely throughout and would rent again!
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Toyota Corolla STW
9 April 2023
Explored the lesser known parts of the Douro Valley and finished in Porto.
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Fiat 500
9 April 2023
A great stay on the Algarve.
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Fiat Panda
7 April 2023
Just love the Algarve
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Mitsubishi Space Star
5 April 2023
Too many to list. Great holiday.
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Peugeot 208
4 April 2023
Lagos is where we based ourself nice place local cafe and restaurants good.
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Peugeot 2008
4 April 2023
Walks around the coastal area of Sagres.
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Volkswagen Polo
27 March 2023
started with a coast drive to Porto moniz, drove back over on the north coast checking out the beauty spots. hotel check in in camacha. early morning hike for the pico Ruivo and a hike for the waterfall at pr 6 frones 25
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Volkswagen Up
22 March 2023
I was visiting friends and family, so nothing unusual for me, or new. I used to live there and hope to return in the next couple of years.
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Renault Twingo
20 March 2023
I love Porcahal and was great as always!
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Fiat 500
6 March 2023
Was a bit daunted about driving abroad. But the roads are safe and locals very tolerant drivers. You get to see so much more with a car.
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Renault Clio
27 February 2023
We always enjoy visiting Silves, Monchique, Lagos, and Portimao. The German Biergarten at Porches , and Porto Arade Restaurant at Ferragudo and The Cafe Ingles at Silves are always very good.
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Citro?n C3 Aircross
22 February 2023
Madeira is beautiful island. Lots of nice beaches and natural landscapes to explore.
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Opel Corsa Hatchback
21 February 2023
Amazing place to visit Madeira
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Fiat Panda
21 February 2023
The Algarve is just a wonderful place!
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Ford Focus STW
20 February 2023
We had a super time surfing, catching some winter swell at Sagres. Driving in Portugal is easy and having a car gave us the freedom to choose between Atlantic and Algarve surf spots, depending on prevailing winds and swell directions. Our second visit, and I'm sure we'll be back.
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Ford EcoSport
19 February 2023
Me and my family had an excellent experience overall of Portugal, people, restaurant,etc.
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Renault Twingo
17 February 2023
I spent time with my family and visited Sintra, Cascais. Food in Portugal is amazing too.
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Seat Leon
14 February 2023
House renovation
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Renault Captur
13 February 2023
Hiking, restaurants, walking
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Seat Arona
11 February 2023
Won’t bore you with details. Not the best holiday. Car was great though.
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Fiat Punto
30 January 2023
Algarve was great the food and the weather was amazing,definitely I be back
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Chevrolet Spark
23 January 2023
A leisurely holiday
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Hyundai Kauai
18 January 2023
Really awful place to drive! Excellent roads, but narrow, winding, steep and confusing. Snorkeling is excellent, walking is too. People really friendly
Jersey
Renault Captur
8 January 2023
Traveled all over Madeira
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Peugeot 208
7 January 2023
Great food, that does it for me
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Ford Fiesta
5 January 2023
The bird-watching was exceptional for the time of year.
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Renault Captur
29 December 2022
We had a great trip, with some fantastic walks, too many incredible views to mention and many very enjoyable meals. Once you get out of the expensive hotels, Madeira prices are very reasonable. One of our party was elderly, which limited our activities, but if you like outdoor activities, big hills, big views and great food then Madeira is strongly recommended, particularly for a winter break.
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Volkswagen Polo
29 December 2022
went eveywhere is was soo good
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Fiat 500
27 December 2022
Beautiful levada walks and runs. Reasonable bird watching too.
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Peugeot 208
30 November 2022
Car rented in Madeira. Don't rent small or economy cars, get more powerful model (i.e. Peugot108 - No, Peugot 308 -yes) and automatic due to many very steep hills from coast to inland.
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Volkswagen T5 Transporter
7 November 2022
Been going to Portugal for 20 Years and this was our first trip since COVID, Alvor is a fantastic little village and the ambience/bustle has certainly returned, Rental pick up was brilliant, hand over going in both directions was extremely efficient… Thank you all, Neal…
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Mercedes A Class
1 November 2022
Lovely. Really enjoyed my time in faro
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Renault Captur
31 October 2022
Portugal is an amazing country.
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Ford Focus STW
15 October 2022
Evora and tavira were main destinations. Both pretty places and interesting.
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VW Polo
12 October 2022
Quiet chilling holiday with two friends
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Ford Puma
11 October 2022
We just mainly stayed in the Villa in Carveioro as we had beautiful scenery. We went for a couple of drives around the local area which was great too.
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Peugeot 308
10 October 2022
Freindly counter staff. Not shown any dents or marks on the car. Car park staff are a little bit difficult to help. The sat nav would not take the address or GPS coordinates so I asked for help, and the lady came and did it for us .
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Ford Fiesta
6 October 2022
We have been going to Portugal for 18 years now and just love it. The people are so friendly, beaches beautiful and weather perfect. So much so my daughter got married at the Thai Beach on this visit and it was all amazing.
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Ford Focus
5 October 2022
2Pessos restaurant superb
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Peugeot 208
4 October 2022
Superb restaurants- a car is essential around Quinta
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Mercedes A Class
3 October 2022
Best road trip along Portugal's Golden West Coast, definitely surfed the best waves in Europe!!
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Fiat Tipo STW
3 October 2022
We stayed with relatives and visited a few restaurants which were very nice and visited some ruins and beaches
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Ford Focus
1 October 2022
Carvoiero & Tavira both must see
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Kia Picanto
23 September 2022
Walking Lavadas, swimming and eating
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Seat Arona
21 September 2022
Visited local tourist spots and relaxed at our remote villa
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Volkswagen T-Roc
20 September 2022
Glad I had the jeep, as loads of speed humps where we stayed
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Mercedes A Class
20 September 2022
Read the pick up information before you fly
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Fiat Panda
19 September 2022
Plenty of lovely restaurants for food and was able to see many lovely views as was able to travel the Algarve
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Volkswagen T-Cross
16 September 2022
Beautiful areas to walk and discover.
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VW Polo
13 September 2022
Love everything beautiful country and friendly people
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Renault Captur
13 September 2022
Motorways up to the mountains of ghe Douro valley are fantastic, and scenery spectacular. Watch out for the tolls as you have to filter across to the correct lane - and I recommend you get the automatic tag so you can drive straight through.
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Ford Focus
12 September 2022
Lots of amazing place to visit and all good restaurants
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Ford Focus STW
12 September 2022
Love Portugal see you soon
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Fiat 500
10 September 2022
Highly recommend booking online and bringing all required documents prior to picking up rental car for fast and easy pick up process. We didn't travel that far but the car we received was very clean and fuel efficient, it was just as advertised online.
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Fiat Punto
9 September 2022
All good holiday.
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VW Polo
6 September 2022
Lisbon is amazing
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Renault Captur
5 September 2022
Nazare and Vila Nova Milfontes were lovely with great surrounding areas and beaches
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Opel Corsa Hatchback
4 September 2022
Portugal is one of our favourite places to visit people are so friendly and helpful one place we always visit is Zoomarina the dolphin show is fantastic
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Hyundai Kauai
2 September 2022
Went up to Monchique to the wellness spa and it was very relaxing
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Renault Captur
1 September 2022
Travelled to the beach which was an hour and half from Lisbon. Great beach at Comporta.
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Volkswagen Polo
30 August 2022
Lisbon very easy to navigate and all sites in easy reach on foot or using public transport
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Renault Captur
30 August 2022
Staying at a friends house whilst on the trip but because of having the car we could use it as a base to explore more of the country.
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Ford Focus
29 August 2022
Good service
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Hyundai Kauai
26 August 2022
Very high quality food everywhere we dined at reasonable prices. All natives were friendly and welcoming. Really super holiday, will definitely be back. Highly recommended!!!!! 10out of 10
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Seat Arona
24 August 2022
ensure you know which provider you have. Drive 4 fun were great. Resolve were dreadful. you definitely need to have pre paid tolls.
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Peugeot 208
22 August 2022
drove round the centre of Portugal, saw some great stuff, caves, monasteries, to lovely big sand dunes.
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VW Polo
18 August 2022
Travelled to and stayed in Lagos. Lovely relaxed place.
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Ford Fiesta
3 August 2022
Zoo Marine and Alvor Crazy Golf well worth a visit for all ages
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Renault Captur
1 August 2022
Very nice place and hot weather
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Volkswagen Up
31 July 2022
Do get car form them. Easy accessible and fast track feeling. All good and excellent
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Renault Clio
28 July 2022
Beautiful area
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VW Polo
4 July 2022
Great no fuss service - no complaints, exceptional value for money
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Fiat Panda
25 June 2022
We visited family and friends
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Ford Focus STW
19 June 2022
Local to Albufiera and Villamoura. Took the toll road in error once. 25cent charge.. Car was very comfortable fiat tipo estate. Air con loads of luggage space. Take some time to reset the satnav to English if you're not a fluent portugese speaker/reader. We took a detour to Faro after we picked the car up. Right road wrong direction!
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Seat Ibiza
19 June 2022
Always my biggest stress going on holiday was car rental. This time I was surprised. Everything went smoothly and hassle free. Definitely will book with them again.
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Seat Ibiza
17 June 2022
All good. My advice is to read all the tiny letters really carefully to avoid surprises or disappointment!
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Mercedes Benz Vito
11 June 2022
Alvor - lovely place for an evening stroll & drink.
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Peugeot 108
6 June 2022
Get exploring on Madeira. Fantastic for walks.
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VW Multivan
5 June 2022
Return golf trip
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Citro?n C3
29 May 2022
Had a great time driving from Porto to Faro. Kept off motorways and took our time, making loads of stops and overnight stays. Only negative was the one-way penalty charge.
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VW Polo
25 May 2022
Have been to Portugal 10+ times now and have travelled the full length of the Algarve several times. If confident then travel to Monte Clerico via Monchique ,its a lovely drive and nice big beach at the end. Shop in the different supermarkets for prices and visit Silves for the castle and cafes, you can also catch the boat to here. Stick to the N125 if not worried for time
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Renault Megane Grandtour
24 May 2022
Lisbon to Lagos we’re great & we have done it before but in a much better & newer car
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Fiat Panda
21 May 2022
We love Portugal and visit for holidays 2 to 3 times a year. It’s a good idea to spend €20 on the pre-paid toll card and use the motorways if you can. The non motorway routes have so many roundabouts, it’s not pleasant driving.
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Chevrolet Spark
19 May 2022
We visited the zoo and the Gaia villa nova area and you definitely need a hire car
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Peugeot 208
11 May 2022
I visit the Algarve frequently and stay in Carvoeiro. I do trips over to Alvor
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Seat Ibiza
6 May 2022
Fátima and Tomar is quaint places to visit. Very respectful people.
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Peugeot Traveller
5 May 2022
Golf courses are brilliant
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Seat Ibiza
29 April 2022
I have visited the Algarve many times but never tire of the beautiful cliff walks, scenery in the Monchique hills & friendliness of local people. Good food & wine too.
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Ford Focus STW
26 April 2022
I’d always rent a car to give you freedom to visit where you want when you want.
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Volkswagen Up
19 April 2022
Take time to explore the Algarve coastline in your car. There are some fantastic sights and hidaway beaches.
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VW Polo
7 April 2022
Visited numerous places while in the Algarve, it’s a hidden gem when you are your own transportation. Albufuria for lively people, Loulé for cultural people and miles of golden sand for families
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Opel Corsa
2 April 2022
Well organised and efficient will use again anytime.
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Ford Focus
22 March 2022
Lisbon is busy like most Cities. Stayed near Sintra which is a lovely place to visit. Decent beaches in the area but a car is a must if you want to explore. If you are visiting Lisbon take the train or Uber wouldn't recommend driving and trying to park.
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Mercedes A Class
16 March 2022
wonderfulll / maravilhosa
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Mercedes A Class
10 March 2022
Fantastic from start to finish.. Professional, luxurious service. Thank you! Ana & Otiss
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Renault Captur
5 March 2022
You realy need a hire car to explore Madeira. Main roads are excellent and no one drives fast. Country roads are bendy but little, if any, traffic.
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Toyota C-HR
21 February 2022
Everything ok, thanks!
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Ford Focus
21 February 2022
Very good and nice people
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Nissan Juke
10 February 2022
Was local
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Ford Focus STW
8 February 2022
The Algarve is a perfect place to visit in winter for a golf break as sunny with perfect golf temperature
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Renault Clio Grandtour
17 December 2021
Bit long waiting in the que but all good over all
United Kingdom
Ford Focus
12 December 2021
It was perfect choice of hiring car from Auto rent. Will use you again
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Ford Fiesta
29 November 2021
Portugal is a lovely country and the people very helpful and pleasant
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Ford Ka
12 November 2021
Friendly and efficient service
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Opel Corsa
12 November 2021
Other than drop off the service was very efficient
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Fiat Panda
18 October 2021
Excellent service and great value for money. Friendly staff. Everything went smoothly. Will have them next time
United Kingdom
VW Polo
11 October 2021
Didn't had a problem with the service this time. Already booked cars with TURISPRIME 3 times before. To be honest, this was the ony time that I had doubt about the car. Going from Porto to Viseu, I almost felt I needed a push to go up the hills. Never had this problem before and always booked the same type of car. I will book again, as it seems one of the cheepes and reliable car rentals, but I would like to have a Toyota again.
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Citroen C4
7 October 2021
Go for a manual car as the automatics are too expensive. Manual good for the bendy roads. Visit Funchal, do levada walks, climb pico ruivo, visit câmara de lobos and stay along the south coast for the best weather.
United Kingdom
Fiat Panda
6 October 2021
The 125 route has improved greatly ovet the years and offers good access to the coastal towns , the A22 offering faster access to tiwns fuethet further apart, at a price. The west coast is magnificenf and well worth the trip, in particular Odiciexe both the town and beaches.
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Renault Megane Grandtour
26 September 2021
Very efficient and the lady that dealt with us was excellent.
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Fiat 500
24 September 2021
We’ve been to many places,however the ones that stuck out the most were tavira city,marine beach and a lovely little restaurant called os arcos in the old Albufeira town
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Mercedes Benz A Class
19 September 2021
Went around the algarve good road system which allows fast travel
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Opel Astra
14 September 2021
nothing more to be said it was all excellent
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Seat Leon
6 September 2021
Good young professionals willing to help
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Peugeot 2008
4 September 2021
Fatima, Sintra, Islamic Fortress
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VW Golf
4 September 2021
great costumer service, economic car I definitely recommend this service
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Nissan Juke
29 August 2021
Algarve is a beautiful place with some amazing beaches.
United Kingdom
Renault Clio
15 August 2021
Definitely rent an automatic rather than manual transmission as there are very steep roads.
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Renault Clio
5 August 2021
Alfma . If any chance go for a meal at Rei do bacalhau is best place to eat traditional Portuguese food . And all staff 5****
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Citroen C1
2 August 2021
Madeira is a brilliant place to visit, lot of things to do and to see. Sceneries and nature are top of the list
United Kingdom
Fiat 500
19 July 2021
Definitely visit Cabo Girao for ten amazing views and Santana for their beautiful villages and mountains.
United Kingdom
Fiat Panda
1 July 2021
Madeira is just the most stunning island, visited Levada walks, nuns valley, Siexal and Funchal cable car amongst other things
United Kingdom
Ford Focus STW
10 June 2021
Vilamoura is a stunning location for a villa holiday and May is a lovely month to visit.
United Kingdom
Fiat 500
5 June 2021
Portugal is really beautiful but you must have a hire car to explore.
United Kingdom
Ford Ka
30 May 2021
I drove across Algarve- from Faro to Sagres. Carvoeiro was by far my number one spot- picturesque town with great amenities and walking trials. In fact I've extended my stay just so I could stay there a few days longer. Albufeira and Portimao were a bit too touristy and busy for my taste. Although little town just across Portimao- Ferragudo was a pleasant little gem. Lagos and especially Ponta de Pidade is a must- absolutely mesmerising.
United Kingdom
Fiat Punto
20 September 2020
Portugal is beautiful and we had a great time in Tavira!

Car Hire Statistics

Highest rated company
Rentx Car Rental
9.7 / 10
Lowest rated company
RightCars
6.7 / 10
Total number of reviews
1866
Total rental companies
74
Average daily price
£ 7.90
Lowest daily price
£ 4.08
Total cars available
6216

Top 74 Hire Companies in Portugal in 2023

Rentx Car Rental
Rentx Car Rental
Remarkable 9.7 / 540 reviews
2 locations
£ 55 - £ 110
Rent-a-Star
Rent-a-Star
Remarkable 9.4 / 1382 reviews
4 locations
£ 12 - £ 52
Guerin
Guerin
Remarkable 9.4 / 1203 reviews
26 locations
£ 11 - £ 158
EPI Rent a Car
EPI Rent a Car
Remarkable 9.4 / 1263 reviews
3 locations
£ 14 - £ 167
Madeira Rent
Madeira Rent
Remarkable 9.4 / 1334 reviews
2 locations
£ 56 - £ 280
Rodavante
Rodavante
Remarkable 9.4 / 624 reviews
5 locations
£ 60 - £ 169
Cael
Cael
Remarkable 9.4 / 887 reviews
4 locations
£ 10 - £ 285
Best Deal
Best Deal
Remarkable 9.4 / 741 reviews
3 locations
£ 12 - £ 98
Driving Madeira Rent A Car
Driving Madeira Rent A Car
Remarkable 9.4 / 125 reviews
4 locations
£ 19 - £ 73
WayGo
WayGo
Remarkable 9.4 / 17 reviews
2 locations
£ 6 - £ 90
Autorent
Autorent
Remarkable 9.3 / 1246 reviews
2 locations
£ 13 - £ 26
Enterprise
Enterprise
Remarkable 9.3 / 211 reviews
19 locations
£ 14 - £ 86
Opo rent
Opo rent
Remarkable 9.3 / 747 reviews
1 location
£ 14 - £ 53
Drive4Fun
Drive4Fun
Remarkable 9.3 / 845 reviews
1 location
£ 17 - £ 31
PAA RENT
PAA RENT
Remarkable 9.3 / 552 reviews
2 locations
£ 15 - £ 97
Golfauto
Golfauto
Remarkable 9.3 / 121 reviews
2 locations
£ 27 - £ 157
Drivalia
Drivalia
Remarkable 9.3 / 1527 reviews
31 locations
£ 10 - £ 168
CRC Car Rental Company
CRC Car Rental Company
Remarkable 9.2 / 701 reviews
2 locations
£ 6 - £ 321
Alamo
Alamo
Remarkable 9.2 / 478 reviews
4 locations
£ 20 - £ 93
Global Rent a Car
Global Rent a Car
Remarkable 9.2 / 1120 reviews
4 locations
£ 6 - £ 240
BeRent
BeRent
Remarkable 9.2 / 2778 reviews
2 locations
£ 4 - £ 465
Cassiano's Rent A Car
Cassiano's Rent A Car
Remarkable 9.2 / 105 reviews
2 locations
£ 56 - £ 186
SIXT
SIXT
Remarkable 9.1 / 1625 reviews
25 locations
£ 13 - £ 472
Movyng Rent A Car
Movyng Rent A Car
Remarkable 9.1 / 581 reviews
8 locations
£ 35 - £ 516
RENTAUTO
RENTAUTO
Remarkable 9.1 / 517 reviews
4 locations
£ 19 - £ 64
Discovery Cars
Discovery Cars
Remarkable 9.1 / 104 reviews
6 locations
£ 28 - £ 397
Drive on Holidays
Drive on Holidays
Remarkable 9 / 5623 reviews
3 locations
£ 7 - £ 232
Turisprime
Turisprime
Remarkable 9 / 3056 reviews
3 locations
First Rent
First Rent
Remarkable 9 / 471 reviews
7 locations
£ 66 - £ 337
GreenMotion
GreenMotion
Remarkable 9 / 81 reviews
3 locations
£ 6 - £ 26
Auto Prudente Rent A Car
Auto Prudente Rent A Car
Remarkable 9 / 17 reviews
4 locations
£ 14 - £ 118
Thrifty
Thrifty
Outstanding 8.9 / 36 reviews
25 locations
£ 32 - £ 74
Magic Islands Rent A Car
Magic Islands Rent A Car
Outstanding 8.9 / 815 reviews
1 location
£ 34 - £ 68
AirAuto
AirAuto
Outstanding 8.9 / 195 reviews
1 location
£ 12 - £ 96
Carwiz
Carwiz
Outstanding 8.9 / 375 reviews
3 locations
£ 11 - £ 85
Ok Mobility
Ok Mobility
Outstanding 8.9 / 2132 reviews
4 locations
£ 5 - £ 62
Keddy
Keddy
Outstanding 8.8 / 1093 reviews
54 locations
£ 15 - £ 229
Budget
Budget
Outstanding 8.8 / 177 reviews
29 locations
£ 24 - £ 264
KeynGo
KeynGo
Outstanding 8.8 / 27 reviews
4 locations
£ 23 - £ 142
Europcar
Europcar
Outstanding 8.8 / 249 reviews
61 locations
£ 19 - £ 152
Yes Car Hire
Yes Car Hire
Outstanding 8.8 / 233 reviews
5 locations
£ 33 - £ 174
Centauro
Centauro
Outstanding 8.7 / 1719 reviews
4 locations
£ 9 - £ 138
Resolvcar
Resolvcar
Outstanding 8.7 / 215 reviews
2 locations
£ 40 - £ 282
Funchal Drive rent a Car
Funchal Drive rent a Car
Outstanding 8.7 / 1425 reviews
2 locations
£ 36 - £ 83
Renting Madeira
Renting Madeira
Outstanding 8.7 / 5 reviews
2 locations
£ 47 - £ 113
AUSOCAR RENT-A-CAR
AUSOCAR RENT-A-CAR
Outstanding 8.6 / 414 reviews
4 locations
£ 16 - £ 68
Opcao Rent a Car
Opcao Rent a Car
Outstanding 8.6 / 316 reviews
2 locations
£ 6 - £ 16
Autatlantis
Autatlantis
Outstanding 8.6 / 1 reviews
1 location
£ 110 - £ 187
Hertz
Hertz
Outstanding 8.5 / 87 reviews
47 locations
£ 23 - £ 79
National
National
Outstanding 8.5
4 locations
Record-go
Record-go
Outstanding 8.5 / 1898 reviews
3 locations
£ 6 - £ 44
Ok Rent A Car
Ok Rent A Car
Outstanding 8.4 / 1 reviews
3 locations
ValpiRent
ValpiRent
Outstanding 8.4 / 413 reviews
2 locations
£ 17 - £ 114
Dollar
Dollar
Outstanding 8.4 / 117 reviews
4 locations
£ 18 - £ 55
Autocunha Car Rental
Autocunha Car Rental
Outstanding 8.4
1 location
International Car
International Car
Outstanding 8.4
4 locations
Drive4Move
Drive4Move
Outstanding 8.4
4 locations
United Rent A Car
United Rent A Car
Outstanding 8.4
3 locations
£ 18 - £ 851
Roma Rent A Car
Roma Rent A Car
Outstanding 8.4 / 1 reviews
2 locations
Avis
Avis
Outstanding 8.3 / 93 reviews
29 locations
£ 27 - £ 152
ABBYCAR
ABBYCAR
Outstanding 8.3 / 2 reviews
2 locations
£ 16 - £ 132
Goldcar
Goldcar
Outstanding 8.2 / 2354 reviews
4 locations
£ 9 - £ 139
Cheap rent
Cheap rent
Outstanding 8.2 / 482 reviews
4 locations
£ 6 - £ 8
SilverRent
SilverRent
Outstanding 8.2 / 26 reviews
2 locations
£ 9 - £ 75
MillionCarHire
MillionCarHire
Great 7.9 / 445 reviews
12 locations
Klass Wagen
Klass Wagen
Great 7.9 / 1456 reviews
3 locations
£ 5 - £ 23
Interrent
Interrent
Great 7.8 / 362 reviews
4 locations
Surprice
Surprice
Great 7.8 / 2779 reviews
8 locations
£ 8 - £ 139
Bravacar
Bravacar
Great 7.7 / 733 reviews
4 locations
£ 7 - £ 41
Firefly
Firefly
Great 7.7 / 84 reviews
3 locations
£ 26 - £ 41
Way2Azores Rent
Way2Azores Rent
Great 7.7 / 298 reviews
1 location
£ 93 - £ 107
Ace Rent a car
Ace Rent a car
Great 7.7 / 250 reviews
1 location
Drive&Go
Drive&Go
Great 7.3 / 240 reviews
4 locations
£ 9 - £ 13
RightCars
RightCars
Good 6.7 / 117 reviews
1 location
£ 94 - £ 101
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