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Car rental in Portugal

18 airports · 1 port · 7 train stations · 83 cities · drives on the right

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  • Pay later on many offers
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  • 41rental companies
  • 58pick-up points
  • from $11 per day
  • 9.3 top rated · Wayzor

Half of the offers here cost under $48 a day, and one in ten under $17. The companies with the most offices here are Europcar, Hertz and Sixt. Based on 8,540 offers seen in the 12 months to Nov 2026.

  • In the terminal: 20 · Meet and greet: 10 · Free shuttle bus: 10 · Outside the terminal: 1
  • Free cancellation: 41 of 41
  • Debit card accepted: 4 of 41
  • Europcar
  • Hertz
  • Sixt
  • Avis
  • Budget
  • Keddy BY Europcar
  • +35

Where to rent a car in Portugal

Data from the 12 months to Nov 2026.

Lisbon

Porto

Braga

Setúbal

Madeira

Azores

Évora

All 18 airports in Portugal All 83 cities in Portugal All 7 train stations in Portugal 1 port

Rental prices in Portugal by car class

Class Typical cars Suppliers Cheapest at From / day Typical / day
Mini Fiat 500, Fiat Panda, Kia Picanto 39 Lisbon Airport $12 $27
Economy Renault Clio, Seat Ibiza, Peugeot 208 40 Lisbon Lisbon Tivoli Hotel $11 $32
Compact Ford Focus, Citroen C4, Peugeot 308 40 Lisbon Lisbon Tivoli Hotel $15 $34
Intermediate BMW 2 Series, Nissan Qashqai, BMW 1 Series 27 Lisbon Airport $20 $57
Standard Mercedes CLA, Mercedes CLA Estate, Volkswagen Passat 9 Lisbon Airport $31 $67
Full size BMW 3 Series, Mercedes C Class, Mazda CX-60 7 Faro Edificio $69 $119
Station wagon Ford Focus Estate, Peugeot 308 Estate, Renault Megane Estate 36 Lisbon Airport $23 $62
Large SUV Volvo XC90 1 Lisbon Airport $46
SUV Nissan Qashqai, Volkswagen T-Roc, Peugeot 3008 31 Lisbon Airport $18 $51
Minivan Mercedes V Class 4 Lisbon Lisbon Tivoli Hotel $104 $222
5-seat MPV Peugeot 2008, Ford Tourneo, Peugeot 3008 9 Lisbon Airport $12 $35
7-seat minivan Dacia Jogger, Volkswagen MultiVan, Peugeot 5008 28 Faro Airport $47 $115
9-seat van Volkswagen Transporter, Mercedes Vito, Renault Trafic 32 Lisbon Alameda $66 $142
Luxury Mercedes S Class, Mercedes GLE, BMW 4 Series 9 Lisbon Airport $104 $202
Premium Mercedes E Class, Mercedes C Class, BMW 4 Series 15 Porto Airport $40 $109
Convertible Fiat 500 Convertible, Mini Cooper Convertible, Fiat 124 Spider 19 Faro Edificio $24 $77
Cargo van Opel Combo, Renault Kangoo Cargo Van, Volkswagen Crafter Cargo Van 2 Lisbon Alameda $45 $64

The from price is among the lowest prices seen. Half of the offers were cheaper than the typical price. Based on 8,540 offers seen in the 12 months to Nov 2026. Rental companies guarantee the car class, not the exact model. Live availability and prices are shown in search results. How we collect prices

Peugeot 208 rental car in Portugal Surprice

Peugeot 208

or similar

Perafita

  • 5 seats
  • 2 bags
  • Air conditioning
from $11/day See prices
Seat Ibiza rental car in Portugal Surprice

Seat Ibiza

or similar

Perafita

  • 5 seats
  • 2 bags
  • Air conditioning
from $11/day See prices
Ford Fiesta rental car in Portugal Goldcar

Ford Fiesta

or similar

Azores Ponta Delgada City

  • 5 seats
  • 2 bags
  • Air conditioning
from $11/day See prices
Renault Clio rental car in Portugal Ilha Verde

Renault Clio

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Azores Ponta Delgada Airport

  • 5 seats
  • 2 bags
  • Air conditioning
from $11/day See prices
Volkswagen Polo rental car in Portugal Drive ON Holidays

Volkswagen Polo

or similar

Porto Downtown

  • 5 seats
  • 2 bags
  • Air conditioning
from $12/day See prices
Fiat 500 rental car in Portugal OK Mobility

Fiat 500

or similar

Faro Airport

  • 4 seats
  • 2 bags
  • Air conditioning
from $12/day See prices
Citroen C3 rental car in Portugal Surprice

Citroen C3

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Perafita

  • 5 seats
  • 2 bags
  • Air conditioning
from $12/day See prices
Fiat Panda rental car in Portugal Firefly

Fiat Panda

or similar

Faro Airport

  • 4 seats
  • 2 bags
  • Air conditioning
from $12/day See prices

Car rental companies in Portugal

Rating is the average over the company's offices in Portugal. Prices and conditions come from searches on TREWL and may have changed. Ratings come from CarTrawler customer reviews, as shown in searches up to Nov 2026. Live availability and prices are shown in search results. How we collect prices

Rental conditions in Portugal

Based on 41 suppliers here and nearby. Data from the 12 months to Nov 2026.

Driver age Minimum age 18. Drivers under 26 pay $2–$40 a day extra (Ilha Verde, Keddy BY Europcar and Europcar). Drivers aged 70 and over pay $8 a day extra.
Debit card Accepted by 4 of 41 suppliers: Avis, Ilha Verde, Record and Goldcar.
Credit card Usually required, in the main driver's name. 37 of 41 suppliers list no debit option.
Mileage Unlimited at all 41 suppliers.
Fuel policy Full to full (26 suppliers), Same to same (12 suppliers), Quarter to quarter (3 suppliers)
Transmission Automatic 46%, manual 54%.
Electric and hybrid Fiat 500 Hybrid, Fiat 500 Convertible, Toyota Yaris Hybrid and BYD Seal U, from $5 a day.
Cancellation Free up to 48 hours before pick-up at 41 suppliers.
Insurance included Theft protection (TP) (41 suppliers), Third-party liability (TPL) (40 suppliers), Collision damage waiver (CDW) (40 suppliers). Deductible: $881–$6 062.
Included in the price Taxes, Breakdown assistance, Airport fee
One-way rental Allowed by 25 suppliers. One-way fee seen: $2–$564.
Free additional driver Drive ON Holidays, Dollar, Firefly, Ilha Verde, Tangerine Rent and Drivalia
Extras Child seat (39 suppliers), Infant seat (34 suppliers), Booster seat (34 suppliers), GPS (31 suppliers), Wi-Fi (4 suppliers), Ski rack (1 supplier)
Special offers Special discount (20 suppliers), Pre-registration available (11 suppliers), Free additional driver (6 suppliers)

Prices in Portugal in numbers

Price per day. Data from the 12 months to Nov 2026.

Cheapest places lowest price seen
  1. Lisbon Airport $9
  2. Faro Edificio $10
  3. Faro Airport $10
  4. Famalicao Downtown $10
  5. Ponta Delgada Airport $11
  6. Lisbon Lisbon Tivoli Hotel $12
  7. Caldas Da Rainha Train Station $12
  8. Azores Ponta Delgada City $13
  9. Porto Airport $14
  10. Azores Ponta Delgada Airport $15

Van, SUV and luxury car rental in Portugal

Data from the 12 months to Nov 2026.

Car rental in Portugal: FAQ

How much does it cost to rent a car in Portugal?
Half of the offers we have seen in Portugal cost under $48 a day, and one in ten under $17. The cheapest class is Economy, from $11 a day. Based on 8,540 offers seen in the 12 months to Nov 2026.

Which car rental company is cheapest in Portugal?
Flizzr is the cheapest for a small car, about $9 a day. Based on 8,540 offers seen in the 12 months to Nov 2026.

Which car rental company has the best reviews in Portugal?
Wayzor, rated 9.3 out of 10 from 250+ reviews. Ratings come from CarTrawler customer reviews, as shown in searches up to Nov 2026.

What is the minimum age to rent a car in Portugal?
The lowest minimum age among our partners in Portugal is 18. Drivers under 26 pay a young-driver fee of $2–$40 a day.

Can I rent a car in Portugal with a debit card?
4 of 41 companies accept a debit card: Avis, Ilha Verde, Record and Goldcar.

Which side of the road do they drive on in Portugal?
In Portugal you drive on the right. 46% of the rental cars are automatic.

What are the driving rules in Portugal?
Speed limits: 50 km/h in towns · 90 km/h on rural roads · 120 km/h on motorways. Drink-drive limit: 0.05% blood alcohol · 0.02% for new drivers. Road charges: Tolls on most motorways. Sources: WHO Global status report on road safety 2023, EU Your Europe road rules and national road operators, checked October 2026. Local signs always apply.

Where is car rental cheapest in Portugal?
The lowest prices we have seen are at Lisbon Airport ($9), Faro Edificio ($10) and Faro Airport ($10). Data from the 12 months to Nov 2026.

Can I return the car somewhere else in Portugal?
1% of searches in Portugal are one-way. Enter a different drop-off location in the search form to see the one-way fee.

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