Portland car rentals from C$ 67/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 C$ 66 per day.

Based on ratings and reviews from real users on KAYAK, the best car rental companies in Portland are Enterprise Rent-A-Car (8.2, 64 reviews), and Budget (8.1, 85 reviews).

The average gas price in Portland is C$ 4.71 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a gas tank costs between C$ 57 and C$ 75, depending on the car size.

Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in Portland.

The only car rental company onsite at Portland airport is Dollar.

The only car rental company that offers shuttle or pick-up services from Portland airport to off-airport locations is Dollar.

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

A Mini car rental in Portland costs C$ 367 per day, on average.

An Intermediate car rental in Portland costs C$ 105 per day, on average.

A Premium car rental in Portland costs C$ 284 per day, on average.

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.