Car hire in Portland, United States

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When's the cheapest time to hire a car in Portland?

Our data shows that September is the cheapest month to rent a car in Portland. It’s around $105 per day in September, compared to the yearly average of $124 per day.
Cheapest month avgSeptember • $105
Yearly avg price$124

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There are 121 car hire providers in Portland. Check out the map below to find the most convenient pick-up spot.

Car hire pick-up spots in Portland

Compare car hire prices at airports, train stations and in different neighbourhoods across Portland. You might find a better price, or the perfect pick-up point nearby. Start your journey where it suits you.
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These are estimated prices to help you choose from a large number of options. Each is an average based on the lowest car rental prices found for each destination over the last 15 days.

The most popular car rental companies in Portland

Sixt
Budget
Avis
Turo
Hertz
Enterprise

What's the most popular car to hire in Portland?

Based on recent Skyscanner data, the Toyota RAV4 is the most popular car to hire in Portland, with prices starting from $72 per day. The Ford Focus and similar models are also popular drives in Portland.
Toyota RAV4
Toyota RAV411% chose this
Ford Focus
Ford Focus8% chose this
Chevrolet Trax
Chevrolet Trax8% chose this
Toyota Corolla
Toyota Corolla5% chose this
Most popular carToyota RAV4
Why?Spacious, practical, good for families

Portland's cheapest car hire providers

Turo has the cheapest car hire in Portland right now, with prices from $72 per day. You'll save an average of $39 per day when you book with them.
Turofrom $72 per day
Thriftyfrom $83 per day
Hertzfrom $94 per day
Sixtfrom $156 per day
Cheapest providerTuro
Book with them to save around$39 per day

Hiring a car in Portland: Fast facts

Here's everything you need to know to hit the road happy.
Most popular car hire companySixt
Most popular carCompact, SUV
Average daily price$198
Best time to book2 weeks before

How to book the best car rental deals in Portland

We’re frequently named as the most trusted travel search site out there. We scan hundreds of trusted travel providers and put it all in one place, allowing you to instantly compare car hire rates and then book with no fees. Here's how to get the most out of your Portland car rental search.

Book now, cancel later

We clearly highlight car and van hire options in Portland that have free cancellation. So you can bag the best deal with total flexibility to change your plans if you need to.

Rent a car in Portland for a whole month

Want to hire a car for almost a month? Often, car rental companies in Portland avoid costly admin in between pick-ups by hiring out cars for longer periods. So see if monthly car hire is cheaper than the three weeks you need it for by selecting 30 days.

Compare fuel policies

To save money on topping up the tank as you take off in Portland, look out for deals with a 'full to full' fuel policy, as opposed to a 'half-full to full' one.

Skip the queues

We call out keyless pick-up when you search for cars with us. No keys to pick up, means no queues. Just turn up at your preferred Portland car hire location, hop in and hit the road.

Frequently asked questions

On average, hiring a car in Portland will set you back around $198 per day or $1,050 per week. 

The cheapest car to rent in Portland is an economy sports car. The most popular is Compact, SUV.

Bagging the best car hire deal depends on when you book  – often, it pays to book your wheels as far in advance as possible. But according to our data, the cheapest month to rent a car in Portland is currently September.

On average, around $1,050. But the best price we found for car hire for a week in Portland is $500.

If you're looking for freedom to explore Portland, choose a car with unlimited mileage, or look for car hire deals with a ’full to full' fuel policy as opposed to a 'half-full to full' one.

We also clearly highlight car and van hire options in Portland that have free cancellation

Yes – you can easily find car hire companies that allow you to pick up your car in one place, and then drop it off in another. Just select ‘Return car to a different location’ when you search with us.

Public transport can only get you so far, and could be tricky to navigate with children or luggage. With your own set of wheels, you can go wherever you want, whenever you want, for as long as you want. And you'll be able to discover more outside of Portland.

Most places – Portland included – allow under 25s to rent a car as long as they provide a valid driver's license and the correct documentation. It may cost slightly more due to a higher insurance excess for young drivers. 

The cheapest price we found for an economy car is $72 per day. The average price per day is around $101.

Of course. Most major car hire companies like Sixt, Budget and Avis offer baby and child seats as an add-on when you book.

Other travellers rated Payless as the best overall in terms of experience.

Yes – van hire is available in Portland.