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We compare all the major car hire companies in Portugal, ensuring you get the lowest price—from local firms to big international brands!

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Why Hire a Car in Portugal?

Exploring Portugal has never been easier with CarJet, the ultimate platform for comparing and booking car hire in Portugal. Filter your options based on your preferences, from fuel policies to insurance coverage and pick-up and drop-off locations. The booking process is quick, intuitive, and available in multiple languages, allowing you to secure your rental car with complete confidence and no hidden fees.

Whether you're planning a city break in Lisbon, a drive along the Algarve coast, or an island adventure in Madeira, CarJet ensures you get the best price by comparing thousands of rental offers from both local companies and major international brands.

Why hire a car in Portugal?

Portugal is a country full of must-visit destinations, and hiring a car allows you to discover them at your own pace. If you’re visiting Lisbon, a rental car gives you the freedom to explore beyond the city’s famous landmarks. Take a drive to Sintra, a UNESCO World Heritage site known for its fairytale Palácio da Pena and lush gardens. With a car, you can also visit Cabo da Roca, the westernmost point of mainland Europe, where the Atlantic Ocean meets dramatic cliffs.

Further south, the Algarve is famous for its golden beaches, hidden coves, and stunning rock formations. With a car, you can explore scenic spots like Praia da Marinha, drive to the iconic Benagil Caves, or visit charming towns such as Lagos and Tavira, where you can enjoy fresh seafood and picturesque streets.

If you’re looking for a unique adventure, Madeira and the Azores are perfect destinations to explore by car. Discover volcanic landscapes, natural pools, and stunning coastal roads with the freedom to travel wherever you please. CarJet offers rentals at major airports and ferry terminals, ensuring easy access to your vehicle upon arrival.

Book your car hire in Portugal with CarJet

Forget the hassle of searching multiple websites—CarJet finds you the best deals in seconds. With our secure and transparent booking process, you’ll have everything sorted before you even arrive. Choose from a wide selection of vehicles, from compact city cars to spacious SUVs, and enjoy the freedom to travel Portugal on your terms.

Frequently asked questions about Car Hire in Portugal

The average price of a van is around €25 per day, although it always depends on the destination and seasonality.

The average price of a scooter is around €6 per day, although it always depends on the destination and seasonality.

Yes. You simply need to choose today’s date and the time you’d like to collect the car. Please note that if you need a car at very short notice we may need to check the availability with the car hire company first.

The main driver needs these four documents to be able to collect the car (all must be original documents and in the drivers' name): a credit card with embossed numbers and sufficient credit to cover the deposit amount and any extras, passport or ID card, full driving license and the rental voucher.

In most cases the main driver needs a credit card in order to hire a car. Sometimes it is also possible to pay with a debit card. In this case you should contact us and we will try to find a solution.

The minimum age is 21 years old for most of the car hire companies. You can find information about the age requirements and any possible young driver fees in the terms and conditions of each offer and also on your rental voucher.

You can request a booking modification using the link below or the link contained in your rental voucher. You can request a booking modification to your booking using the link below or the link contained in your rental voucher.

If you want to return the vehicle to a different office than the one it was collected from you need to choose the ‘one way’ option when making your booking. To do this you need to unclick the ‘Return the car to the same location’ box and select where you’d like to return the car. Our search engine will automatically inform you if the route you have chosen is possible. The rental company normally charges a ‘one-way’ fee for returning the car to a different office. If this is the case, it is explained in the conditions before booking and again on the rental voucher

Yes, if you are planning on driving long distances, you can use the filters to the left of the car list page to see prices for rentals with unlimited mileage.

You can cancel your booking using the link below or the link contained in your rental voucher. The cancellation policy for each booking depends on the car hire company. You can see the cancellation policy in the terms and conditions of each offer. To obtain a refund of a prepaid booking, provided that the terms and conditions of the offer permit a refund, you must cancel it before the start of your rental using the link below or the link in your rental voucher.