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Cheap car rentals at Portland Airport
| Economy | C$ 51/day |
| Compact | C$ 48/day |
| Intermediate | C$ 50/day |
| Standard | C$ 44/day |
| Full-size | C$ 46/day |
| Full-size SUV | C$ 88/day |
| Luxury | C$ 87/day |
| Intermediate SUV | C$ 47/day |
| Supplier choice | C$ 72/day |
| Standard SUV | C$ 76/day |
Top tips for renting 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 rental car 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.
What is the cheapest car rental company at Portland Airport?
In the past 72 hours, the cheapest rental cars were found at Alamo (C$ 56/day) and Dollar (C$ 58/day).
What is the best rental car company at Portland Airport?
Based on ratings and reviews from real users on KAYAK, the best car rental companies at Portland Airport are Alamo (8.6, 61 reviews), and Budget (8.1, 102 reviews).
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.
Portland Airport car rental reviews and directory
Alamo
8.6
Very good
178 reviewsCleanliness
8.6
Comfort
8.7
Pick-up/Drop-off
8.6
Value for money
7.9
One location in Portland Airport
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10.0 Wonderful
Jan. 2024
6.0 Okay
Dec. 2023
10.0 Wonderful
Oct. 2023
2.0 Poor
Mar. 2021
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Nothing. I canceled my reservation at the kiosk.Cons:
I was given 3 cars to try. The first car wouldn’t turn on and was filthy. The second car had brakes that sounded terrible. The third was filthy. The clerk was rude and short with me. She said those 3 terrible cars were my only options. Yes, including a car that wouldn’t start. I canceled my reservation and went with enterprise.10.0 Wonderful
Jan. 2021
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staff was unhelpful when i told them the car was missing an ez pass10.0 Wonderful
Oct. 2020
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Staff knowledgeable and super friendly. Car clean and newCons:
Better lighting in the pickup/drop off areaEnterprise Rent-A-Car
8.4
Very good
125 reviewsCleanliness
9.0
Comfort
8.8
Pick-up/Drop-off
8.6
Value for money
8.0
One location in Portland Airport
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10.0 Wonderful
Mar. 2024
2.0 Poor
Dec. 2020
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POOR customer service and response time to callsCons:
We had a problem because my husband was exposed and contracted Corvid the whole experience was handled as poorly as posible and lewft us with a huge bill when we informed them immediately. We won't be using Enterprise ever again10.0 Wonderful
Oct. 2020
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Very nice, professional and friendly!Cons:
Honestly, nothing it was geat!4.8 Mediocre
Oct. 2020
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I got the last car available and the interior had a strong smell of gas for the entire duration of the trip. I had to drive with the windows rolled down and no one from Enterprise answered the phone while trying to connect with them and ask if I could exchange the car during the trip from Portland to Bar Harbor.Cons:
A real person answering the phone and/or calling me back.5.6 Fair
Oct. 2020
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The staff I saw were nice. THere was no one there when I left with the car, and there was a problem. There was something wrong with the driver's side door, and there was no one to talk with about it. I just left because it was late and I was tired.Cons:
For $100 per day, give me a car that is perfect. That was way too expensive for a car with a door that sounded like it would break off every time I opened it.10.0 Wonderful
Jul. 2020
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Easy check in, great car in great condition, easy and quick return. Super happy with the experience. Thanks!Budget
8.1
Very good
103 reviewsCleanliness
8.0
Comfort
8.4
Pick-up/Drop-off
8.2
Value for money
7.8
One location in Portland Airport
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10.0 Wonderful
Apr. 2024
10.0 Wonderful
Feb. 2024
10.0 Wonderful
Oct. 2023
2.0 Poor
Sep. 2023
2.0 Poor
Sep. 2022
6.0 Okay
Sep. 2022
Dollar
8.1
Very good
147 reviewsCleanliness
8.5
Comfort
8.6
Pick-up/Drop-off
8.2
Value for money
7.9
One location in Portland Airport
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10.0 Wonderful
Apr. 2021
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The staff was very nice when we went to pick up our car. The car itself was very clean on the inside and out. It was so easy to pick it up and drop it off at the airport.Cons:
Nothing- great service through dollar rental!10.0 Wonderful
Jan. 2021
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Nothing, staff in Portland was friendly and responsive when we discovered a problem. I didn't drop off the car, but I'm guessing it went well.2.0 Poor
Dec. 2020
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Literally no aspect of this was positiveCons:
I was told I could cancel, because I couldn’t use my outgoing trip due to a snowstorm. I was not allowed to cancel this trip so I paid around $150 for nothing10.0 Wonderful
Aug. 2020
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the guy in Portland was fantastic - very informative and helpful6.0 Okay
Jun. 2020
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The staff at Boston Logan were excellent.Cons:
The car smelled like stale cigarette smoke and cleaning supplies.2.0 Poor
Dec. 2018
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I was not informed at the time of reservation that the company requires a credit card, which I do not have. I paid $35 at the time of booking and was no able to recoup that money, could t rent the car and was stranded at the airport!Hertz
6.9
Okay
100 reviewsCleanliness
7.6
Comfort
7.6
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.3
Value for money
6.6
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2.0 Poor
Nov. 2023
2.0 Poor
Oct. 2023
10.0 Wonderful
Mar. 2021
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Received an excellent vehicle. Check in and Check out could not have been smoother.Cons:
Nothing. This was seamless and efficient.2.0 Poor
Dec. 2020
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“Dealers choice was a Dodge Ram pickup truck, something no one would take going to New York City. I had to pay $60 for a reasonable sedan. It was a straight up scam5.2 Fair
Oct. 2020
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I liked the carCons:
The car was very dirty4.0 Mediocre
Oct. 2020
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Great upgradeCons:
The car was super dirtyAvis
7.5
Good
61 reviewsCleanliness
7.4
Comfort
8.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.3
Value for money
6.9
One location in Portland Airport
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10.0 Wonderful
Apr. 2024
10.0 Wonderful
May 2021
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Didn't take forever like other car rentals, I got my car within 5 minutes of arriving!!8.4 Very good
Aug. 2020
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The agent accommodated our change request at the desk efficiently and the upgrade was more than satisfactory.Cons:
Off hours drop off needs some work. There were no clear instructions or directions as to where to deposit the keys. I dropped them off at the unmanned desk. I never received a notice that the keys were accounted for.10.0 Wonderful
Nov. 2019
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The staff was very helpful and attentive.3.6 Poor
Aug. 2019
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I rented the car on Kayak for $135. When it was all said and done, it was $298. Nickel and diming you is not ok.Cons:
Charge what we originally ordered!10.0 Wonderful
Oct. 2017
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the computer automatically includes a partial fuel charge and the gentleman that checked in the vehicle had me go inside ant the customer relations person promptly removed that charge.. To me the tis caring about your customers.National
7.5
Good
22 reviewsCleanliness
7.4
Comfort
7.6
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.9
Value for money
6.3
One location in Portland Airport
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2.0 Poor
Mar. 2020
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Staff was greatCons:
The vehicle smelled like smoke.6.8 Okay
Jul. 2019
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Drop off easy. Staff super helpful.Cons:
Rental was a Jeep Grand Cherokee. We traveled in Maine over unfamiliar roads GPS often wrong, particularly in Portland Jetport. Often made last minutes changes in turn directions causing us to miss numerous turns and causing way too much backtracking.10.0 Wonderful
Mar. 2018
Pros:
EverythingCons:
No complaints10.0 Wonderful
Sep. 2016
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Van with price as promisedCons:
Everything fine10.0 Wonderful
Jun. 2016
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Friendly and Professional2.0 Poor
Oct. 2022
Easirent
4.6
Mediocre
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One location in Portland Airport
Sunnycars
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One location in Portland Airport
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