Car Rental at Portland Airport

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Portland Airport, Portland, USA - Oregon
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Cheapest Car Rental Rates

Compact
Nissan Versa or similar
Nissan Versa
  • 5
  • 1
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
SIXT
$53.36 per day
Economy
Kia Rio or similar
Kia Rio
  • 4
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Budget
$66.90 per day
Intermediate
Mazda 3 or similar
Mazda 3
  • 5
  • 3
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Thrifty
$69.11 per day
Standard
Volkswagen Jetta or similar
Volkswagen Jetta
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
National
$127.33 per day

Most Popular Car Rental Deals

Full-size
Nissan Altima or similar
Nissan Altima
  • 5
  • 3
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Alamo
$127.33 / per day
Premium
Volkswagen Passat or similar
Volkswagen Passat
  • 5
  • 3
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Budget
$79.98 / per day
Standard Elite SUV
VW Atlas or similar
VW Atlas
  • 7
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
SIXT
$81.06 / per day
Luxury
BMW 3 series or similar
BMW 3 series
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
SIXT
$108.01 / per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 21:36 on 2023-05-29. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Travel Information

Language
English
Currency
USD
Drive on
Right-hand side
Country code
+1
Average car rental price
$89.14 / per day
Average car rental length
9 days
Speed limit within town
40 km/h
25 mph
Speed limit out of town
88 - 112 km/h
55 - 70 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.08%
Average gasoline price
$1.20 per liter
Highest gasoline price
$1.45 per liter
Lowest gasoline price
$1.02 per liter
Portland Airport Car Rental

Airport Car Rental

Portland Airport has frequently been named one of the best airports in North  America by various travel magazines and airport raters.

It shouldn’t be confused with Portland International Jetport, which serves Portland, Maine. There are numerous stories of people being shocked when they end up in Maine instead of Oregon. 

Top international routes

  • Vancouver
  • Amsterdam
  • Tokyo
  • Guadalajara
  • Reykjavik
  • Calgary

Main airlines

Alaska Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Horizon Air, United Airlines, and Delta Air Lines

Terminals

Concourses A, B, and C are located in South Terminal, while Concourses E and F are in North Terminal. The South and North Terminals are divisions of one large building, and you can easily walk between them.

Location

Portland Airport is about 12 miles (19 km) northeast of Downtown Portland. You can reach it via I-205 and I-84. It serves the greater area including Vancouver (Washington), Bend, Columbia River Gorge towns, and Salem.

Most popular types of rental car

  • Convertibles - from $286 per day
  • Large cars - from $54 per day
  • Medium cars - from $53 per day
  • Vans - from $116 per day
  • Premium cars - from $80 per day
  • Small cars - from $67 per day
  • SUVs - from $58 per day

Car rental desks

The rental car pickup and dropoff location changed in November 2021. The Rental Car Center is now a short walk from the baggage claim. When returning your car, follow the signs on the lower level of the roadway.

Services and facilities

You’ll find a variety of restaurants, fast food outlets, bars, and coffee shops, as well as all kinds of shops. Since the state of Oregon has no sales tax, basically all the stores in Portland Airport are duty free. You’ll also find ATMs, two currency exchanges, an on-site hotel, a children’s play area, baby changing rooms, a spa, a massage salon, a pharmacy, and a barber shop. The airport hosts frequent art exhibitions and live music shows. There’s a left luggage service near carousel 10, which is open daily from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 a.m. The facilities at Portland Airport are well equipped for travelers with reduced mobility. Special assistance and wheelchairs are also offered, but make sure to contact your airline in advance if you’d like this service.

In 2024, the city is bringing back the iconic #PDXcarpet, an abstract green, blue, and purple pattern that was slowly stripped away as renovations took place. Soon, you’ll be able to enjoy this world-famous pattern and snap a photo of your feet as you pad through the new terminal.

Nearest gas station

There is a 7Eleven at the airport, but keep in mind that its prices are significantly higher than those of other stations in the area. A Shell station located at the exit before the airport from I-205 (when coming from Downtown Portland is a viable alternative and will likely save you money).

Popular one-way rentals

  • Seattle (174 mi / 280 km)
  • San Francisco (649 mi / 1,044 km)
  • Vancouver (316 mi / 508 km)
  • Los Angeles (978 / 1,574 km)
  • Phoenix (1,264 mi / 2,034 km)
  • Boise (428 mi / 689 km)
This information was written, fact-checked, and/or translated by our content creators. Learn more about our Editorial Policy.
Fact checked by:
Berty and Emily Mandagie
FFact checked and updated by Berty and Emily Mandagie, the Pacific Northwest travel writers and photographers behind TheMandagies.com. They capture the region through digital and film photography, highlighting candid experiences and unstaged moments. Their mission is to make the outdoors more accessible by being a trusted resource for PNW information, inspiration, and creativity.

Airport info

Rating
8.6
  • Getting to the airport 8.9
  • Check-in and departures 8.8
  • Terminal facilities 8.6
  • Wi-Fi 8.4
  • Restaurants and car rental services 8.5
  • Lounge 8.5

Portland Airport (PDX)

  • IATA: PDX
  • ICAO: KPDX
  • Name: Portland Airport (PDX)
  • Distance from city: 4 miles / 6.4 km

Top 5 Locations near Portland Airport

  1. 28.3 km / 17.6 miles away
  2. Car Rental at Eugene Airport from $66.90 per day
    170.3 km / 105.8 miles away
  3. 186.9 km / 116.1 miles away
  4. 358.8 km / 222.9 miles away
  5. 387.9 km / 241.0 miles away

Map of Car Rental Locations

When are car rental prices the lowest at Portland Airport?

The cost of renting a car at Portland Airport varies by season. This graph compares prices from month to month in order to help you find the best time of year.
Average rental costs per day at Portland Airport
$55.99
January
$72.63
February
$36.65
March
$52.21
April
$54.49
May
$172.07
June
$96.24
July
$93.16
August
$74.66
September
$48.53
October
$71.76
November
$66.02
December
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car at Portland Airport is March — when rental costs average $36.65 per day. This is 51% cheaper than the yearly average and 79% cheaper than renting a car in June (when prices average $172.07 per day).

This information can help you identify the low season. But these are only average numbers. How much your car rental will cost will depend on the type of vehicle you rent, how long you’ll rent it for, and how far ahead you book. Simply enter your dates in the form at the top of the page to see the exact prices.

For how long do renters keep their vehicles at Portland Airport?

How long travelers keep their rental cars varies by the time of year: in December the average rental period is 14 days, while in November, the average rental period is only 1 days.
Average rental length at Portland Airport
3
January
6
February
5
March
5
April
6
May
4
June
11
July
10
August
8
September
9
October
1
November
14
December

What is the most popular time of year to rent a car at Portland Airport?

Based on how many users search for a car in at Portland Airport, travelers are most likely to rent a car at Portland Airport in September, while they are least likely to rent in in February.
Monthly searches at Portland Airport by pick-up date relative to the average
78%
January
16%
February
62%
March
125%
April
94%
May
94%
June
218%
July
171%
August
234%
September
47%
October
31%
November
31%
December

Car Rental Information

Popular suppliers Thrifty, SIXT, Alamo, Payless, Hertz
Popular car categories Large cars, SUVs, Small cars, Medium cars
Lowest price $53 per day
Cheapest supplier SIXT

Most Popular Car Models of Rental Suppliers

Rental Supplier Model Doors Luggage Type
Thrifty Mazda 3 5 3 Large cars
Thrifty Nissan Rogue 5 3 SUVs
SIXT Nissan Versa 4 1 Medium cars
Thrifty Chevrolet Spark 2 1 Small cars
SIXT Toyota Camry 4 2 Large cars
SIXT Toyota Rav4 4 2 SUVs
Thrifty Ford Focus 3 2 Medium cars
Payless Kia Rio 4 1 Small cars
Alamo Nissan Versa 4 2 Medium cars
Alamo Toyota Corolla 4 3 Large cars

Car Rental Statistics

Highest rated company
Alamo
8.6 / 10
Lowest rated company
Payless
8.4 / 10
Total rental companies
10
Average daily price
$89.14
Lowest daily price
$53.36
Total cars available
95

Top 10 Suppliers at Portland Airport in 2023

Alamo
Excellent 8.6 / 6 reviews
8443660497
7240 Ne Airport Way,
$116 - $313
Thrifty
Excellent 8.6 / 6 reviews
+18772830898
10800 Northeast Holman Street
$68 - $135
Working hours
Mon:07:00-23:59
Tue:07:00-23:59
Wed:07:00-23:59
Thu:07:00-23:59
Fri:07:00-23:59
Sat:07:00-23:59
Sun:07:00-23:59
Avis
Excellent 8.6 / 5 reviews
+15032494950
7240 Ne Airport Way
Working hours
Mon:00:00-01:00; 05:00-23:59
Tue:00:00-01:00; 05:00-23:59
Wed:00:00-01:00; 05:00-23:59
Thu:00:00-01:00; 05:00-23:59
Fri:00:00-01:00; 05:00-23:59
Sat:00:00-01:00; 05:00-23:59
Sun:00:00-01:00; 05:00-23:59
SIXT
Excellent 8.6 / 1 reviews
+18887498227
7240 Ne Airport Way
$53 - $234
Working hours
Mon:07:00-23:59
Tue:07:00-23:59
Wed:07:00-23:59
Thu:07:00-23:59
Fri:07:00-23:59
Sat:07:00-23:59
Sun:07:00-23:59
Enterprise
Enterprise
Excellent 8.5
8443660498
7240 Ne Airport Way
Working hours
Mon:06:30-23:59
Tue:06:30-23:59
Wed:06:30-23:59
Thu:06:30-23:59
Fri:06:30-23:59
Sat:06:30-23:59
Sun:06:30-23:59
Hertz
Hertz
Excellent 8.5
5035287900
7240 N.E. Airport Way
Working hours
Mon:07:00-23:59
Tue:07:00-23:59
Wed:07:00-23:59
Thu:07:00-23:59
Fri:07:00-23:59
Sat:07:00-23:59
Sun:07:00-23:59
Dollar
Dollar
Excellent 8.5
+15032494792
7000 Ne Airport Way
Working hours
Mon:00:00-00:30; 06:30-23:59
Tue:00:00-00:30; 06:30-23:59
Wed:00:00-00:30; 06:30-23:59
Thu:00:00-00:30; 06:30-23:59
Fri:00:00-00:30; 06:30-23:59
Sat:00:00-00:30; 06:30-23:59
Sun:00:00-00:30; 06:30-23:59
National
National
Excellent 8.5
+18443660499
7105 NE Airport Way, Portland, OR 97218
$120 - $316
Budget
Budget
Excellent 8.5
+15032496331
7240 Ne Airport Way
$67 - $205
Working hours
Mon:00:00-01:00; 05:00-23:59
Tue:00:00-01:00; 05:00-23:59
Wed:00:00-01:00; 05:00-23:59
Thu:00:00-01:00; 05:00-23:59
Fri:00:00-01:00; 05:00-23:59
Sat:00:00-01:00; 05:00-23:59
Sun:00:00-01:00; 05:00-23:59
Payless
Payless
Excellent 8.4 / 1 reviews
9713231327
7240 Ne Airport Way
Working hours
Mon:00:00-01:00; 05:00-23:59
Tue:00:00-01:00; 05:00-23:59
Wed:00:00-01:00; 05:00-23:59
Thu:00:00-01:00; 05:00-23:59
Fri:00:00-01:00; 05:00-23:59
Sat:00:00-01:00; 05:00-23:59
Sun:00:00-01:00; 05:00-23:59
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