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Portland car rentals from C$ 36/day

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Cheap car rentals in Portland

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Chevrolet Spark car
Chevrolet Spark
or similar SMALL
2
2
2/4
C$ 40/day
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Nissan Versa car
Nissan Versa
or similar SMALL
4
2
2/4
C$ 36/day
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Toyota Corolla car
Toyota Corolla
or similar MEDIUM
5
3
2/4
C$ 37/day
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Toyota Camry car
Toyota Camry
or similar LARGE
5
2
2/4
C$ 44/day
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Chrysler Pacifica car
Chrysler Pacifica
or similar VAN
5
5
4-5
C$ 70/day
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Mazda CX-90 car
Mazda CX-90
or similar SUV
5
2
4-5
C$ 64/day
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BMW 2 Series Active Tourer car
BMW 2 Series Active Tourer
or similar LARGE
5
5
2/4
C$ 49/day
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Honda Pilot car
Honda Pilot
or similar SUV
5
5
4-5
C$ 68/day
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Class Special Car car
Class Special Car
or similar Category
5
5
2/4
C$ 36/day
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Nissan Juke car
Nissan Juke
or similar SUV
4
2
4-5
C$ 42/day
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Mazda CX-5 car
Mazda CX-5
or similar SUV
5
3
4-5
C$ 46/day
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Chevrolet Equinox car
Chevrolet Equinox
or similar SUV
5
3
4-5
C$ 53/day
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Jeep Wrangler Unlimited car
Jeep Wrangler Unlimited
or similar SUV
5
2
2/4
C$ 65/day
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BMW X3 car
BMW X3
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5
5
4-5
C$ 75/day
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Portland car rental experiences: the best tips from KAYAK users

Insights shared by verified travelers who rented a car in Portland 
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TomJan 2025
The rental car center is a bit of a walk from baggage claim.
AlexOct 2024
Ended up booking directly with the rental car company at the PDX airport location, booked a cheap manager’s surprise, got electric plugin. Pain to charge but worked out great!
PaulaSep 2024
All rental car agencies close their offices at 11pm at the Portland Airport except for Enterprise. Consider only booking with Enterprise if you have a late day flight.
Verified travelerAug 2024
Parking is at a premium downtown so a smaller car is better if possible to sneak into spaces. In the suburbs it's all strip malls so parking is plentiful and spaces wide. Fuel is cheap. Downtown is also one way in a lot of places so can be tricky to navigate if unfamiliar.
CurtAug 2024
The rental area is convenient with all the companies in one place.
Verified travelerJun 2024
As with most cities a lot of airport fees and taxes can be avoided by renting at a local location away from the airport.
Verified travelerJul 2024
First check with rental agency that they have vehicles available and only then make a reservation
MikeMar 2024
Make sure that you are renting at the airport. If you rent from a location away from the airport, you will need to provide your own transportation to get your car. Also, pay attention to the hours at the specific location where you rent from, to make sure your pick-up and drop-off times will work.
Verified travelerApr 2024
At first, I thought I would use my own insurance coverage, but I ended up purchasing additional insurance for my own piece of mind which I’m not so pleased with that otherwise it’s all good.
Verified travelerMay 2024
Make sure you take your time. And do a complete inspection of the vehicle yourself.
PhongMar 2024
Driving was easy, except for the constant rain
TrentDec 2023
Only issue I had was a low tire pressure alert on the car I rented. Otherwise it was an easy and pleasant experience.
Verified travelerFeb 2024
I really enjoyed enterprise rent a car experience though i did spend about $50 more it was superb customer experience.
Verified travelerJan 2024
Pay attention to the roads. They can be tricky
Malinda KaiOct 2023
Driving in Portland is easy
Verified travelerOct 2023
We were in the Welches about an hour out of Portland so no traffic or parking issues, which was good since we had managers special of a pickup truck.
Verified travelerSep 2023
Allow extra time to get to airport if coming from the coast as the highway cuts through the city and there’s lots of congestion as multiple lanes converge.
Verified travelerOct 2023
Pick up Luggage after you get the car and drop it off before you take car back.Airport is too far to lug everything back and forth.
Verified travelerOct 2023
There should be maps available in the car for not so uncommon case of navigation system failure.
MatthewNov 2023
Portland drivers, like all Oregon drivers are not like California drivers.
MikeOct 2023
Lock your doors and park in well lighted areas.
Verified travelerOct 2023
Crazy commuter traffic allow extra time
RyanOct 2023
be careful where you park
Verified travelerOct 2023
The airport is easy.
RajOct 2023
Watch out for hefty parking fees charged by the hotels in Portland downtown.
Verified travelerJul 2023
We rented at PDX and easily found our way down to Silverton where we were staying. It was so handy to pickup and drop off the car right in the PDX terminal
Verified travelerJun 2023
Save 10%-17% by renting outside of the airport. Choose a non-budget rental company like Hertz and you'll probably pay less in the long run.
Verified travelerAug 2023
Easy to get around. Great rental set up at PDX.
StellaAug 2023
Rent from this location. Easy. Friendly, decently priced.
HubertJul 2023
Check the office closure times and assume they close 15 minutes prior to that. Overbooked your days needed and turn in the car when you are done. Gas in Idaho is way cheaper then Portland, if making that road trip, don't buy the fuel package.
Verified travelerJun 2023
Avoid Thrifty because you can't know for sure if the slow agent will be working and sucking up your time. Outside of the rental center experience, the car was great and a good value.
Verified travelerAug 2023
If you need a reasonably priced car to get you around Avis is a decent bet. Don’t expect to live in the lap of luxury though.
CarrieAug 2023
Just know it’s a long walk out to the rental car area and a long walk back when you drop it off.
Verified travelerJun 2023
Gas is pumped by an attendant; you do not independently pump gas in OR;
AliceAug 2023
Make sure maintenance and generally cleaning has been done before leaving the rental facility.
Verified travelerJul 2023
Be careful driving during peak hours.
ErwinAug 2023
Pay the extra to rent from the Enterprise companies. Don’t rent from Hertz.
ErwinAug 2023
Pay the extra to rent from Enterprise companies. Don’t rent from Hertz.
LottieMay 2023
Keep left as you're driving towards the airport to go to rental returns.
Verified travelerMay 2023
A Rav 4 or smaller is perfect!

KAYAK’s top tips for renting a car in Portland

  • Portland, Oregon is the ideal location to take advantage of the wondrous landscapes and climate that the northwestern United States has to offer. Renting a car will give you the unrivaled opportunity to explore Mount Hood National Forest, Columbia River and Gorge, Forest Park, and Blue Lake Regional Park. These regions are virtually inaccessible via public transport, and having a car will mean that you can drive directly to a gateway of fishing, hiking, bike riding, and scenic opportunities.
  • Picking up your rental car at Portland International Airport is a quick and simple process. Proceed to the baggage claim area and walk directly across the road to the first level of the parking garage. Here, you will find many major car rental companies to choose from, such as Enterprise, Dollar, Payless, and Alamo. The distance from Portland International Airport to downtown is 9 miles; the quickest route is to take the Banfield Expressway (I-84), which will get you there in approximately 30 minutes.
  • Portland’s beautiful weather encourages plenty of cyclists to get out on the roads and that means it’s important to be careful when driving your rental car. Be mindful of green bike boxes at intersections across the city, as these provide a safe space for cyclists to stop. It is illegal to turn right on a red light if there is a green bike box at the intersection. When driving in the downtown district, keep in mind that there are a lot of one-way streets, so it is best to use a navigational tool and to pre-plan your driving route.
  • Due to the surrounding wilderness and national parks, Portland is prone to wildfires, such as the Eagle Creek Fire of 2017. Be sure to check the local weather conditions and that all roads and highways on your route are open and safe to access. Especially in the warm and dry summer months, regularly pay attention to weather warnings, as conditions can change quickly.
  • For travelers visiting the Portland area from another state in the United States, it is important to know about the seatbelt laws in Portland before heading out in cheap car rentals in Portland. Oregon law states that the operator and all passengers in the vehicle have a safety belt on while the vehicle operates. This is true whether the passengers are in the front or the back seat of the vehicle. Any child that is less than 40 pounds must ride in an approved child restraint seat. Any child above 40 pounds needs to be in a booster seat until they are either 4'9" tall or reach the age of eight.
  • One thing to know about driving cheap car rentals in Portland is that using your phone in any type of hands-on manner is illegal while operating the vehicle. This includes not only speaking on the phone but for doing anything with your phone, such as navigating, texting, or using social media. It is also important to note that this is a primary offense in the state of Oregon. That means that police can pull you over solely for seeing you with your phone in your hand while driving a vehicle.
  • One of the real advantages of getting Portland car rentals is that there are so many options. While many visitors to Portland will pick up car rentals in Portland at the Portland Airport, if you have already made your way to downtown Portland and still want to get a car rental, there are plenty of options. In fact, most of the car rental locations that you will find in the downtown Portland area will allow you to do a one-way rental whereby you can return your rental car at the airport when you plan on departing Portland.
  • 25% of our users found rental cars in Portland for C$ 48 or less
  • Book your rental car in Portland at least 2 days before your trip in order to get a below-average price
  • Standard rental cars in Portland are around 13% more expensive than other car types, on average
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FAQs about renting a car in Portland

  • What type of car is recommended for driving in Portland?

    An intermediate car will provide you will ample storage space and comfort, while being small enough to navigate any tight parking spaces in the downtown district. A car such as a Toyota Corolla or Hyundai Elantra will suit Portland driving perfectly.

  • What’s the speed limit in Portland?

    The Portland City Council enforces a speed limit of 20mph in residential areas, business districts, and school zones. Be careful to check the listed speed limit on interstates and rural highways surrounding Portland, as these can vary between 65 mph and 70 mph. If signage is not present and you are unsure, take a cautious approach and adhere to a 65-mph limit.

  • Where are the best places to park in Portland?

    Parking near downtown Portland is made easy by a number of public parking garages owned by the city. These are called SmartPark garages and they display the number of vacant spots on the exterior of the garage, saving you the time and stress of searching for a space.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in Portland?

    On average a rental car in Portland costs C$ 74 per day.

  • What is the cheapest car rental company in Portland?

    In the past 72 hours, the cheapest rental cars were found at Enterprise Rent-A-Car (C$ 36/day), Hertz (C$ 40/day) and Thrifty (C$ 42/day). In the last 72 hours the cheapest rental car price was found at Enterprise Rent-A-Car 13645 Nw Science Park Dr 97229-5408 (11 kilometers from city center).

  • What is the best rental car company in Portland?

    Based on ratings and reviews from real users on KAYAK, the best car rental companies in Portland are Alamo (8.8, 63 reviews), Dollar (8.4, 118 reviews), and Enterprise Rent-A-Car (8.0, 240 reviews).

  • How much is gas price in Portland?

    The average gas price in Portland is C$ 4.88 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a gas tank costs between C$ 58 and C$ 78, depending on the car size.

  • What is the most popular rental car in Portland?

    Standard (Ford Mustang Convertible or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in Portland.

  • Which car rental companies are at Portland airport (PDX)?

    Car rental companies onsite at Portland airport include Dollar, Hertz, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Sixt.

  • Which car rental companies will pick you up at Portland airport (PDX)?

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

  • How can I find car rentals near me in Portland?

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

  • How much does a Standard car rental cost in Portland?

    A Standard car rental in Portland costs C$ 150 per day, on average.

  • How much does a Premium car rental cost in Portland?

    A Premium car rental in Portland costs C$ 208 per day, on average.

  • How much does a Compact car rental cost in Portland?

    A Compact car rental in Portland costs C$ 96 per day, on average.

  • What is the most popular rental car location in Portland?

    In Portland, cars are most frequently rented at Thrifty 7240 Northeast Airport Way (10 km from city centre ).

  • How much does it cost to rent a car for a week in Portland?

    On average a rental car in Portland costs C$ 517 per week (C$ 74 per day).

  • How much does it cost to rent a car long term for a month in Portland?

    On average a rental car in Portland costs C$ 2,218 per month (C$ 74 per day).

  • If I'm bringing kids to Portland and don't want to bring my car seats, can I rent them at the rental car company?

    Most of the major rental car companies offer child seats for rent. Generally, these are easier to find at airport locations but check ahead with your rental car company to confirm this.

  • If I plan on taking my Portland rental car to another city such as Seattle, can I return the car there?

    Most of the major rental car companies will let you do a one-way rental, especially if you are renting at an airport location and returning to an airport location.

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Portland car rental reviews and directory 
All ratings and reviews are collected from KAYAK users with a verified car rental booking. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.

Dollar

8.6

Very good

Read 51 reviews
Cheapest deal
Most popular

Cleanliness

8.9

Comfort

8.9

Pick-up/Drop-off

8.7

Value for money

8.2

2 locations in Portland

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Locations in Portland

132 Nw Broadway

+1 503 228 3540

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7000 Ne Airport Way

+1 503 249 4792

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2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Nov 2024

Compact SUV

KAYAK
“Booked” this rental car to get to work only to find out at the counter they don’t take US Bank Visa cards. This is my main brick and mortar finaincial institution and they would not let me rent a car. Waste of time that made me late for work having to book an uber. Total pointless hassle and stupid policy. Lame.

6.0 Okay

Mel, Nov 2024

Supplier choice

KAYAK
The car class we booked only had electric cars when we arrived to pick up. The staff could not tell us anything about charging stations, or availability in and around the area. We had to pay for an upgrade on our pre paid vehicle.

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Oct 2024

Compact SUV

KAYAK
Never again will I rent a car from Dollar. I reserved a compact car months early and they talked my husband into an “upgrade” without the charge because they didn’t have the car I reserved. The lady at the counter said the compact would be too small any way but turned out the truck was such an awful choice. We rented it to drive in Oregon. IT RAINS IN OREGON! So we had to keep all our luggage in the back seat along with my daughter who was crammed the entire time.

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, May 2024

Full-size

KAYAK
Once I got past the hard sell at the checkin/rental desk, all went well. Had a nice Camry with less than 20,000 miles. Return was easy; no issues. Would rent from Dollar at PDX again.

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, May 2024

Intermediate SUV

KAYAK
Loved the 2024 Subaru Outback and a dream car to drive with 7k miles. Last rental with Alamo 2 weeks ago was a old Malibu with too many miles and should be retired. First experience with Dollar and a 10 star everyone was so nice!

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Mar 2024

Intermediate

KAYAK
Very easy and not complicated, friendly people who helped me

1 out of 17

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.0

Very good

Read 143 reviews
Best rated

Cleanliness

8.2

Comfort

8.3

Pick-up/Drop-off

8.0

Value for money

7.6

13 locations in Portland

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Locations in Portland

13645 Nw Science Park Dr

+1 503 616 9043

Monday14:00 - 17:0008:00 - 17:00
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1623 W Burnside St

+1 503 220 8200

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1924 Ne Columbia Blvd

+1 503 473 0310

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2740 Ne Sandy Blvd

+1 503 963 1795

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310 Sw Lincoln St

+1 503 205 0686

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423 Ne 102nd Ave

+1 503 257 7700

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445 Sw Pine St

+1 503 275 5359

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4841 Sw Macadam Ave

+1 503 624 7900

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5932 Se 82nd Ave

+1 503 774 7744

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611 E Burnside St

+1 503 230 1212

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6903 N Lombard St

+1 503 289 4533

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7240 Ne Airport Way

+1 844 366 0498

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8360 Sw Barbur Blvd

+1 503 977 7700

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10.0 Wonderful

Carey, Jan 2025

Full-size SUV

KAYAK
They were amazing. Helped us choose a car and we had options which was very helpful.

10.0 Wonderful

Fyou, Dec 2024

Intermediate SUV

KAYAK
It was an absolutely smooth and easy process.

6.0 Okay

Anonymous, Nov 2024

Compact

KAYAK
Long wait time at office

2.0 Poor

Tim, Aug 2024

Full-size

KAYAK
Total shitbix car and complete scumbags about their “drop off” policy. It’s a scam.

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Jul 2024

Premium SUV

KAYAK
Very helpful and friendly in the garage, could have used a little assistance getting all the electronics set up.

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Jul 2024

Economy

KAYAK
I had a horrible experience at the Enterprise located in PDX airport. I would love to speak with someone about it. They ended up sending me to an offsite location who then told me they had no cars available. There was an issue accepting my debit card because I had a one way reservation. Awful customer service. Then I ended up having to pay extra for an Uber & my reservation became more expensive when they finally did find me a car at the offsite location

1 out of 48

Avis

7.0

Good

Read 86 reviews

Cleanliness

7.6

Comfort

7.7

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.9

Value for money

7.0

5 locations in Portland

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1000 Ne Multnomah Street

+1 971 230 6080

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330 S.W. Washington Street

+1 503 227 0220

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5720 Se 82nd Ave

+1 503 771 2426

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5856 Ne Columbia Boulevard

+1 503 249 6342

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7240 Ne Airport Way

+1 971 254 1643

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2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Oct 2024

Economy

KAYAK
I waited for 1.5 hours at the rental office. I was seen fairly quickly but the paperwork process took forever. When I finally got my vehicle, there was a low tire pressure warning. I mentioned this to the attendant at the rental office but she said they couldn't fix it. So I went to a nearby gas station to get more air. But as I was driving off the warning light came back on and I could hear a hissing coming out of the tire. There was clearly a tear in the tire. They offered me another vehicle but that then took more time to process that paperwork. The car was clean but overall a bad experience.

10.0 Wonderful

Chanaka, Sep 2024

Supplier choice

KAYAK
There was a very long line at the counter but was able to go directly to the car since I have Avis Preferred. If not, it would likely have e taken an extra hour to get the car.

4.0 Mediocre

Anonymous, Sep 2024

Supplier choice

KAYAK
I had to wait in a line that took longer than an hour to get to the front desk. Then they didn’t have the car I reserved and they gave me a Tesla. I feel like it should have come with a quick tutorial video, you know in case the windshield fogs up while driving over the bridge and THERE’S NO FREAKING CONTROLS! Everything is on a screen. Ugh 😩

2.0 Poor

Daniel, Sep 2024

Supplier choice

KAYAK
Car was clean and in good condition. But the wait for to get the car was 1.5 hours. That’s ridiculous.

2.0 Poor

Curt, Sep 2024

Supplier choice

KAYAK
Rate was great, but the wait for a car at PDX was over 3 hours. Longer than my flight from LAX. Completely ridiculous. It was so bad I decided to Lyft and did not pick up the car.

4.0 Mediocre

Anonymous, Sep 2024

Intermediate

KAYAK
Long line for pickup

1 out of 29

Budget

6.6

Okay

Read 105 reviews

Cleanliness

7.2

Comfort

7.5

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.7

Value for money

6.9

6 locations in Portland

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1000 Ne Multnomah Street

+1 971 230 6082

Monday09:00 - 12:00
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310 Southwest Lincoln

+1 503 222 5421

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330 S.W. Washington Street

+1 503 241 5003

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5720 Se 82nd Ave

+1 503 775 2131

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5856 Ne Columbia Boulevard

+1 503 288 2985

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7240 Ne Airport Way

+1 971 319 3041

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10.0 Wonderful

Tom, Jan 2025

Intermediate SUV

KAYAK
Pickup and Drop off were both very quick and easy.

8.0 Very good

Anonymous, Dec 2024

Compact

KAYAK
First car had some issues so went back to budget and they changed cars for us in under 10 minutes with no problem or cost. Will use them again for sure

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Nov 2024

Intermediate SUV

KAYAK
Gentleman at the counter was great to work with!!

10.0 Wonderful

elizabeth, Oct 2024

Intermediate SUV

KAYAK
Good as a whole. Pickup was dreadful. It took almost an hour and fifteen minutes to pick up car. There were not enough people working and they couldn’t seem to find the cars that had been reserved. It was better for me than the folks who had prepaid because their cars weren’t ready and they were very angry. Budget knew how many people had reserved cars and yet they couldn’t pull it off. The wait was unacceptable

4.0 Mediocre

Anonymous, Oct 2024

Standard SUV

KAYAK
Very long line at pickup

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Sep 2024

Intermediate SUV

KAYAK
Flight was delayed, the budget employee called saying to pick up the car from the airport instead because they would be closed. He said he told them and reserved us a car. We got there and no car was saved and no communication. We ended up having to pay budget $500+ more in the reservation for the car. Which was dirty, trash left in the car.

1 out of 35

Thrifty

6.3

Okay

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Cleanliness

7.4

Comfort

7.4

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.5

Value for money

6.2

3 locations in Portland

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12136 Se Stark Street

+1 503 772 4750

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330 Southwest Pine Street

+1 503 249 5727

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7240 Northeast Airport Way

+1 503 528 7900

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8.0 Very good

DuQuoi, Dec 2024

Passenger Van

KAYAK
Booked a full-sized 12 passenger van online, when arrived at Thrifty their computer showed a mini-van but since our reservation clearly stated "Ford Transit Van", Thrifty quickly corrected their system and honored our exact reservation.

2.0 Poor

Mark, Sep 2024

Supplier choice

KAYAK
No Cars but they took a reservation....

2.0 Poor

Kenny, Sep 2024

Standard SUV

KAYAK
Completely disorganized. Couldn't figure out if I had rented with thrifty, Hertz, kayak, or Expedia. Failure to provide me a working confirmation number. Vehicle was different from what I specifically rented. Telephone operator non existent at either San Diego international and Portland international. Customer service non existent. Can't login and make changes online because confirmation number didn't work (this is a recurring issue since I can remember, every time I reant through a third party). I paid for prepaid gas when I picked up the vehicle then when I returned it, the tech had showed me that they never added it or charged my card for it. I'm not even done with my list but this is taking too much time. Good luck.

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Aug 2024

Full-size

KAYAK
I booked through Expedia. Not clear it was no cancel or no change. Had to change dates. Not allowed. Expedia customer service didn’t help, and Thrifty was greedy and short sighted. So I never picked up the car in Portland BECAUSE I WASN’T THERE because I moved my trip by three days to 8/24-26. So I’ll never rent from Thrifty ever again and never through Expedia either. Kayak also suspect. Lost like $290 and had the pleasure of getting all the helpful reminders over the last several days about the car I was not picking up nor returning but I was paying for. Terrible experience. So stupid as I rent a lot of cars and you or thrifty will not be beneficiaries of that. Haven’t been this irritated about travel in decades. Such a short sighted decision. I’ll enjoy my Sixt rental tomorrow and every other time I rent from now on.

2.0 Poor

David, Aug 2024

Compact SUV

KAYAK
Thrifty promised a call or text to confirm our car. It never happened. Flight delay meant we arrived after closing. No info about what to do, no ability to get our car, no humans or options available on any phone number we called. Ultimately a security guard told us we could Uber to our hotel and the car rental companies usually reimburse. Spent $100 on car service and rented from someone else the next day.

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Aug 2024

Compact

KAYAK
Everything was quick and easy with pickup and drop off. No complaints.

1 out of 35

Hertz

5.7

Fair

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Cleanliness

6.6

Comfort

6.5

Pick-up/Drop-off

5.7

Value for money

5.9

5 locations in Portland

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12136 Se Stark Street

+1 503 772 4750

Monday08:00 - 17:00
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1441 N.e. 2nd Avenue

+1 503 282 2644

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330 S.w. Pine Street

+1 503 249 5727

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7240 N.e. Airport Way

+1 503 528 7900

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