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Portugal car hire at a glance

Most popular providerGoldcar
Most popular carPremium/Luxury, Sport
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Cheapest price found
Cheapest month to rentOctober
Best time to book1 week before
To give you an idea of how much renting a car in Portugal could cost, we've pulled prices from Lisbon.

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The cheapest month to rent a car in Portugal is October, when the average cost per day is R$ 177. If that doesn’t work for you, the second cheapest month is January, when the average cost per day is R$ 181. Keep in mind when you’re looking to book, that the most expensive month to rent a car in Portugal is August.
To give you an idea of how much renting a car in Portugal could cost, we've pulled prices from Lisbon.

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All you need to know about Portugal

Side of the roadRight
CurrencyEuro
LanguagePortuguese
Motorway speed limit120kmph
Built-up area speed limit50kmph
Age to rent a car21
The information here is based on our understanding as of January 2024. For the most current and accurate information it’s recommended to check official government sources.

Car hire in Portugal: FAQs

You will need insurance to rent a car in Portugal, but you wont necessarily need ‘extra’ insurance. Different car hire companies offer different insurance policies, so make sure you look at the details when you pick a deal.
To rent a car with most companies in Portugal you need to be at least 21 years old. Some companies may have extra fees to pay if you are under 25 years old, so make sure you check before you book.
Our travellers best rated car hire company in Portugal is Guerin. You can rent a car with them for R$ 295 on average per day.

If you want to learn more about Guerin, you can dig deeper here.
The types of documents you’ll need to rent a car in Portugal depend on the car rental company you go with. But in general, you will need a valid drivers license, ID and passport. Once you’ve booked car hire in Portugal, you can easily get in touch with your chosen provider to find out.
It’s easy to hire a car in Portugal. First, you need to decide where in Portugal you want to pick up your car from.

Once you’ve decided where you want to go, simply enter your dates and search for the best deal for you. Once you’ve found your deal, you’ll be redirected to the provider to book with no extra fees.
You can rent a car for as long as you like, depending on availability. If you know what dates you’re needing wheels for, start searching with Skyscanner today.
You may need a credit card to rent a car in Portugal. It all depends on which car hire company you choose.
It depends where in Portugal you want to visit. The most popular place to go is Lisbon. On average, it costs R$ 217 per day to rent a car there. The cheapest price we could find is R$ 17 per day.