Portland car rentals from $27/day

If visiting here in the winter, you might want to consider a car with four-wheel drive to help you to better maneuver in the snow. Other times of the year, a convertible like a Jeep or Mazda Miata are ideal for cruising the beach. Better yet, with a sporty convertible you can better see the sights and enjoy the fresh breezes.

When you’re on the highway driving to other cities in Maine, you can travel up to speeds of 75 miles per hour. However, when you are driving around the city, the maximum allowed speed limit is 55 mph on main roads and 25 mph in residential neighborhoods. Be sure to slow down to 15 mph when you are close to a school zone.

On-street, paid parking is pretty easily found all around the city, including downtown. However, it is important to note that metered parking is regularly enforced (there is a 2 hour maximum on spots). The city also owns a few parking garages and lots. A couple are in the center of town and close to tourist attractions like the Victoria Mansion or the Portland Museum of Art.

On average a rental car in Portland costs $78 per day. But prices differ between operators and you can save money through a price comparison of car rental deals from different agencies. The cheapest price for a car rental in Portland found in the last 2 weeks is $64.

In the past 72 hours, the cheapest rental cars were found at Dollar ($32/day), Budget ($38/day) and Hertz ($40/day).

Based on ratings and reviews from real users on KAYAK, the best car rental companies in Portland are Enterprise Rent-A-Car (8.3, 67 reviews), and Budget (8.2, 87 reviews).

The average gas price in Portland is $3.52 per gallon over the past 30 days. Filling up a gas tank costs between $42 and $56, depending on the car size.

Intermediate (Toyota RAV4 or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in Portland.

Car rental companies onsite at Portland airport include Budget, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Dollar, Alamo, Hertz, Avis and National.

Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Portland airport to off-airport locations include Budget, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Dollar, Alamo, Hertz, Avis, and National.

Take a look at our extensive car rental location map to find the best rental cars near you.

An Intermediate car rental in Portland costs $90 per day, on average.

A Standard car rental in Portland costs $89 per day, on average.

A Full Size car rental in Portland costs $185 per day, on average.

On average a rental car in Portland costs $543 per week ($78 per day).

On average a rental car in Portland costs $2,325 per month ($78 per day).

Most car rental providers in Portland offer insurance but the level of protection can differ substantially. If you're unsure whether to get extra protection for your car rental in Portland, check out KAYAK's car rental insurance guide.

KAYAK has deals for you to compare from 12 car rental agencies in Portland.

Finding the right price, understanding the add-ons and staying up to date with policy changes can be a challenge. That’s why KAYAK has produced the ultimate guide to renting a car to help you cut though the jargon and make the right choice for your rental car. Find tips and insights for how to book your rental, what car rental insurance you’ll need, how to deal with a car rental agency and what extra fees to expect (and avoid!).

KAYAK searches thousands of car rental agencies to provide you with offers from all car rental agencies operating in Portland so that you can compare car rental rates, reviews and pick-up and drop-off locations to find the best deal for you.

Most car rental companies in Portland give their cars to individuals above 21 years. This doesn't mean you can't get a car rental if you are below that age bracket. However, an everyday surcharge will be imposed. There are also some car categories that you cannot access. In most cases, you are only allowed to drive the economy and compact vehicles.

Although car rental companies have a different cancellation policy, most will give a complete refund if the cancellation is made six hours before the collection time. Be sure to check with your company to check your eligibility.