KAYAK’s insights & trends for Portland Airport car hire
Check out the latest trends and booking tips to hire a car in Portland Airport with confidence.
How far in advance should you book a rental car in Portland Airport?
You should book your rental car in Portland Airport around 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price.
What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Portland Airport?
The cheapest month to hire a car in Portland Airport is May at an average cost of ₹ 3,829/day. July is the most expensive month to hire a car in Portland Airport when prices are ₹ 7,467/day on average, which tends to be 45% above the yearly average hire price for Portland Airport.
Portland Airport car rental price comparison by vehicle type
Find the right rental car in Portland Airport by comparing prices across vehicle types.
Small
Medium
Large
4x4
Van
Pickup truck
Luxury
Small cars
₹ 3,015 - ₹ 9,094
All Car Types
₹ 4,953 - ₹ 12,003
How much does it cost to hire a small car in Portland Airport?
How much does it cost to hire a medium car in Portland Airport?
How much does it cost to hire a large car in Portland Airport?
How much does it cost to hire an SUV in Portland Airport?
How much does it cost to hire a van in Portland Airport?
How much does it cost to hire a pickup truck in Portland Airport?
How much does it cost to hire a luxury car in Portland Airport?
Small car hire in Portland Airport typically costs around ₹ 5,444 per day. The best time to book is January, when prices average ₹ 3,015 per day, which is about 45% less than the yearly average. Small cars are usually 31% cheaper than the average car hire in Portland Airport, making them ideal for budget-conscious travellers.
Medium car hire in Portland Airport typically costs around ₹ 7,524 per day. The best time to book is November, when prices average ₹ 4,523 per day, which is about 40% less than the yearly average. Medium cars are usually 5% cheaper than the average car hire in Portland Airport, offering a good balance of space and value.
Large car hire in Portland Airport typically costs around ₹ 7,977 per day. The best time to book is April, when prices average ₹ 5,105 per day, which is about 37% less than the yearly average. Large cars are typically 2% more expensive than the average car hire in Portland Airport but offer more comfort for longer trips.
SUV hire in Portland Airport typically costs around ₹ 7,835 per day. The best time to book is February, when prices average ₹ 5,097 per day, which is about 35% less than the yearly average. SUVs can be 1% cheaper than the average car hire in Portland Airport, providing extra space and capability for groups or road trips at a reasonable price.
Van hire in Portland Airport typically costs around ₹ 11,670 per day. The best time to book is January, when prices average ₹ 6,413 per day, which is about 46% less than the yearly average. Vans are typically 33% more expensive than the average car hire in Portland Airport but are the best choice for families or groups needing maximum passenger capacity.
Pickup truck hire in Portland Airport typically costs around ₹ 8,479 per day. The best time to book is November, when prices average ₹ 4,690 per day, which is about 45% less than the yearly average. Pickup trucks are typically 8% more expensive than the average car hire in Portland Airport but are ideal for hauling gear or outdoor adventures.
Luxury car hire in Portland Airport typically costs around ₹ 8,936 per day. The best time to book is April, when prices average ₹ 6,054 per day, which is about 33% less than the yearly average. Luxury cars are typically 13% more expensive than the average car hire in Portland Airport but deliver premium comfort and style for special occasions.
Good to know
Most popular car type
Small
Top tips for hiring a car at Portland Airport
Portland and the Orlando region boast several attractions and a thriving cultural scene. The best way to make the most of your stay is by acquiring car rentals at Portland International Airport (PDX). A rental gives you the freedom to explore stunning attractions in remote places and appreciate hidden gems that cannot be reached by public transport like the bus. Moreover, no one dictates your pace when you have a rental, as is the case when dealing with fixed bus and train times. Lastly, you move around comfortably with a rental as you can select a rental that meets all your travel needs.
You can rent a car at Portland Airport using KAYAK. The process is easy, fast, and convenient since it can be done online from your home. The website is user-friendly, so you can quickly find the rental you’re looking for using the filter option. This option lets you set the budget and car category you require. Moreover, booking your car rental at Portland Airport through KAYAK helps you save money.
Make sure you return your rental at the location stated on the rental contract and before the agreed time following the expiry of your rental period. Failure to do so attracts late return fees. You can communicate with your provider about a convenient time to make the drop off if you find that you won't be able to return the vehicle on time. Some agencies allow 24-hour returns at a small extra fee, allowing you to drop off the rental outside their operating hours.
Expect some difficulty when picking up and dropping off your rental at Portland Airport. Some days of the week, the high influx of travelers makes it difficult to transit to the airport quickly. These include Thursdays, Sundays, and Mondays. Avoid booking flights into and out of the airport during these days as you would take longer to transit through the airport. Moreover, the best time to land at the airport is past 11 am when the airport is less busy. Avoid flying into PDX during summer, as it experiences the highest influx during this season.
Book your car hire at Portland Airport at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
FAQs about renting a car at Portland Airport
Which car rental companies are most convenient at Portland Airport?
Dollar and Enterprise are some of the most convenient options for a car rental at Portland Airport. The two have extended operating hours, unlike other car hire agencies. This allows renters to pick up and drop off the rental at a convenient time based on their schedule. Moreover, Enterprise has an after-hours return service at this location, meaning you can drop off your rental at any time. You don’t have to worry about fixing your schedule based on the agency’s operating hours.
Where are the rental counters situated at Portland Airport?
Portland Airport has over 10 car rental providers at the onsite consolidated car rental facility. These include major companies like Budget, Payless, Dollar, Enterprise, and Hertz, which have a rental counter at the consolidated car rental facility. The facility is located opposite the main terminal building. Exit the baggage claim area, and you will see the facility across the street. The counters are on different levels of the parking garage. The pick up lot is onsite just outside the facility.
What type of documentation is required to rent a car at Portland Airport?
You must have attained the minimum age of 21 to qualify for a Portland Airport car rental. All renters below 25 will pay an extra daily underage fee. You are eligible to rent if you provide a valid driver’s license that has been in good standing for at least a year. A major credit card with matching names is also required. If you’re using a debit card, you need additional documents like proof of address and identification, like a passport.
Which car rental companies will pick you up at Portland Airport?
Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Portland Airport to off-airport locations include Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Hertz, and National.
They should tell people up front that they don't take debit cards instead of taking the reservations and then not giving them a car when they get to their destination and leaving them to scramble to find something else. Will NEVER use Budget again.
10.0 Wonderful
Chuck, Oct 2025
Full-size SUV
Quick check in, car worked great
8.0 Very Good
Kenneth, Aug 2025
Intermediate SUV
I reserved an SUV in March for this August rental. Due to a change by the airline, I needed to change my rental by one day, from Monday to Monday to Tuesday to Tuesday. I spoke to a Budget agent because modifying the reservation by one day changed the rate by $400! This was now more than I could afford. Budget's agent told me to cancel the existing reservation and make a new one. I did that, but because of the price increase, I had to change my car from a Rav 4 to a Toyota Corolla. I was not happy with the change and will probably not rent another car from Budget in the future.
10.0 Wonderful
John, Aug 2025
Intermediate SUV
Could not have had a better experience with a vacation car rental…. From booking, confirmation, pickup, selection of vehicle, and drop off . Was the smoothest I have ever had.
8.0 Very Good
Wit, Jun 2025
Supplier choice
The line for pick up took close to an hour. The car was clean and brand new
They tried to scam us out of $2500. They said we were on the do not rent list due to prior car rental damage. The Alamo dept. that handles do not rent issues was closed. When we did get a hold of that department they took us off the do not rent list. No explanation of why or how we even got on the list. Scam. Had to rent with a different company. Never use Alamo, national or enterprise again.
10.0 Wonderful
Paul, Jan 2025
Minivan
Efficient paperwork. Friendly staff. New car
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Sept 2024
Intermediate
Great service
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Sept 2024
Economy
After landing, I went to the Alamo line and waited for an hour and a half in line until it was my turn. It was not reasonable. They had one worker behind the counter and he would go behind the door for about 10 minutes and then return. This happened continuously. I will never book with Alamo again in Portland
2.0 Poor
Francesco, Aug 2024
Standard
A rolling empty beer can in the back, film of tobacco smoke making the rear window impossible to see through, same for the front windshield. Apparently the manager wanted to issue some refund on my credit card upon the return, but that never happened. Plenty of apologies though...
Very nice agent, Carrie. There was an issue with the gasoline option which we didn’t know until drop-off in Holyoke and the agent there fixed it immediately.
10.0 Wonderful
Jeffrey, Jul 2025
Minivan
Great!
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Mar 2024
Premium
When I needed a bit of extra care, the team was 100% devoted to helping me. Went out of they're way to do so.
Easy, quick process and received a nicer car than we had reserved. Also, Paul at the desk was super friendly, funny and helpful. Highly recommend National in Portland, ME.
Horrible customer service - not accommodating whatsoever
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Aug 2025
Supplier choice
Great car and service. Just expensive, that's all.
8.0 Very Good
Thomas, Dec 2024
Intermediate
All was good the salesperson tried to sell us a gas fill at $2.99 per gallon, guaranteed, for $41 plus the gas and the EZPass transponder did not work . Price was very good, however.
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Dec 2024
Compact
The counter person put in an hour earlier than I asked and I got charged an extra day for tolls and hour for the car.
6.0 Okay
Anonymous, Oct 2024
Compact SUV
Pressured to get insurance I didn’t need. Then they added an insurance I didn’t approve. Then no communication on gas refill which cost me over $100.
8.0 Very Good
Anonymous, Jun 2024
Intermediate SUV
Drop off was changed from past experience at this location. Confused as to where to go.
1 out of 6
Hertz
5.9
Fair
Cleanliness
7.4
Comfort
7.1
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.5
Value for money
6.1
One location in Portland Airport
Locations in Portland Airport
1011 Westbrook Street
+1 207 774 6391
Monday
06:00 - 23:59
Tuesday
06:00 - 23:59
Wednesday
06:00 - 23:59
Thursday
06:00 - 23:59
Friday
06:00 - 23:59
Saturday
06:00 - 23:59
Sunday
06:00 - 23:59
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Reviews
4.0 Mediocre
Ann, Jun 2026
Intermediate
they did not have enough people at the counter checking people in, and when we returned the car there was no one there and we had no idea where to leave the keys
4.0 Mediocre
Anonymous, Jul 2025
Intermediate SUV
Car SMELLED
2.0 Poor
Jennifer, Jul 2025
Compact
I reserved and paid for an EV ready to 530pm. My flight was delayed so I didn’t make it to the pick up counter until 600pm. My EV was not ready, it was charging, I was told it would be another 10-15 minutes. Again waiting at the counter and continuing to check in, by 7pm I had to leave as I was late for my scheduled plans. So I asked again when the counter attendant talked to his manager and I heard them say they only had a Tesla and someone else reserved a Tesla and no other ev’s were available. I heard that and said I’ll take any car at this point, so they gave me a gas powered Buick and off I went. They couldn’t make any other adjustments or changes since I prepaid for the vehicle. Frustrating pick up operation.
10.0 Wonderful
Brian, Jul 2025
Intermediate SUV
All good
6.0 Okay
Annapurna, Dec 2024
Intermediate SUV
The electric car was nice but could only charge it 30 min at a time. The heater didn’t work when it was below a certain temperature outside. Not a good idea to rent electric cars in cold climates. We returned the car and exchanged it. The second car wasn’t as nice. But it worked. We were happy in the end to have a normal car but missed the heated seats and steering wheel.
6.0 Okay
Wildfire, May 2024
Compact
Somehow after getting my plane tickets and hotel, my car rental was for a week after my trip. I had to pay $100 to cancel a week before the scheduled rental. That's extortion!
Thrifty
5.7
Fair
Cleanliness
6.7
Comfort
6.6
Pick-up/Drop-off
5.8
Value for money
5.9
One location in Portland Airport
Locations in Portland Airport
1001 Westbrook Street
+1 866 434 2226
Monday
06:00 - 23:59
Tuesday
06:00 - 23:59
Wednesday
06:00 - 23:59
Thursday
06:00 - 23:59
Friday
06:00 - 23:59
Saturday
06:00 - 23:59
Sunday
06:00 - 23:59
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Easirent
4.5
Mediocre
Cleanliness
5.2
Comfort
5.3
Pick-up/Drop-off
4.5
Value for money
5.1
One location in Portland Airport
Locations in Portland Airport
Portland International Jetport
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One location in Portland Airport
Locations in Portland Airport
Portland International Jetport
+44 7342 283294
Monday
00:00 - 23:59
Tuesday
00:00 - 23:59
Wednesday
00:00 - 23:59
Thursday
00:00 - 23:59
Friday
00:00 - 23:59
Saturday
00:00 - 23:59
Sunday
00:00 - 23:59
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One location in Portland Airport
Locations in Portland Airport
1001 Westbrook St
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One location in Portland Airport
Locations in Portland Airport
1001 Westbrook St, Portland, , USA Maine
+1 914 368 0091
Monday
00:00 - 23:59
Tuesday
00:00 - 23:59
Wednesday
00:00 - 23:59
Thursday
00:00 - 23:59
Friday
00:00 - 23:59
Saturday
00:00 - 23:59
Sunday
00:00 - 23:59
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195 travellers who rented a car in Portland Airport gave the car agency they used an average rating of 5.4
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