Car rental in Portugal with no deposit and no credit card required. Pay for your car in cash or by debit card upon pickup and book online with ease. Add insurance and full coverage to enjoy a smooth and comfortable trip with extra peace of mind.
Book your car in 4 simple steps - quick, easy and no surprises
Enter your pickup dates and location. Browse available cars with transparent pricing - no hidden fees.
Select the perfect car for your Portugal trip - economy, SUV, convertible or minivan. Filter by no deposit and other extras.
Reserve your car by paying just 15-20% of the total price online. Receive instant confirmation and voucher by email.
Meet the rental company at the airport or your hotel. Pay the remaining balance in cash or by debit card. Explore Portugal!
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We offer car rental in Portugal with absolutely no deposit required. You keep your funds free - no blocked money on any card, no worries. Book your car and pay only what is needed, when you pick it up.
Renting a car in Portugal without a credit card is easy with us. No credit card is required at any stage of the booking or pickup process. All you need is a debit card or cash and a valid driving license.
Pay for your car rental in Portugal with cash or a debit card - no surprises. A small booking fee of 15-20% is paid online to secure the booking, and the rest is settled directly with the rental company at pickup.
Car rental in Portugal with no deposit gives you the ultimate freedom to explore this stunning Atlantic country at your own pace. From Lisbon's hilltop viewpoints to Sintra's fairy-tale palaces, the Algarve's golden beaches and the Douro Valley's terraced vineyards - none of these are accessible without your own vehicle.
Public transport covers Lisbon city centre well but is limited beyond it. With a rental car and additional insurance, you travel worry-free with full coverage, enjoying the freedom to drive from Lagos to Porto in a single trip.
Compare cheap car rental prices in Portugal. Airport pick-up available for all categories.
The cost of car rental in Portugal depends on the car class, season, rental duration and selected extras. High season (June-September) rates are typically 30-50% higher than low season prices. Booking in advance and choosing a manual transmission can significantly reduce your costs.
| Car Model | Body Type | Passengers | Luggage | Price/day (low season) | Price/day (high season) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota Aygo X | Hatchback | 4 | 1 bag | from €20 | from €35 |
| Fiat Panda | Hatchback | 5 | 2 bags | from €24 | from €40 |
| Renault Clio | Hatchback | 5 | 3 bags | from €28 | from €46 |
| VW Polo | Hatchback | 5 | 3 bags | from €32 | from €52 |
| VW Golf | Sedan | 5 | 3 bags | from €36 | from €60 |
| Renault Captur | Crossover | 5 | 4 bags | from €40 | from €65 |
| Nissan Qashqai | SUV | 5 | 4 bags | from €46 | from €78 |
| Ford Kuga | SUV | 5 | 5 bags | from €52 | from €85 |
| VW Caravelle | Minivan | 9 | 5 bags | from €68 | from €115 |
| BMW 3 Series | Sedan | 5 | 3 bags | from €75 | from €125 |
Trusted by thousands of travelers renting cars in Portugal every year
Rented a Fiat Panda for 10 days in Portugal with no deposit needed. Car delivered right to Lisbon airport - no stress at all. Paid in cash, no credit card required. Excellent service from Portugal Car Hub!
Booked a Renault Clio through Portugal Car Hub. No credit card needed and full insurance was included at a great price. Perfect for exploring Sintra and Cascais. The scenery was breathtaking!
Drove a VW Golf from Lisbon all the way to Algarve beaches. No deposit, no credit card - exactly as promised. Portugal Car Hub made our road trip absolutely seamless. Highly recommend!
Great value Nissan Qashqai rental in Portugal. Cash payment at pickup was effortless. The car was clean and well-maintained. Friendly staff. Overall an excellent experience I'd recommend.
Family trip to Portugal and we rented an SUV with no deposit. Drove to Algarve, Douro Valley and Sintra all in one week. Full coverage insurance gave us total peace of mind. Brilliant service!
Clean car, fair price, friendly staff. Paid by debit card at pickup without any issues. The free cancellation policy was reassuring when planning our Portugal road trip. Would use Portugal Car Hub again!
Important rules and tips for driving in Portugal - know before you go
Driving in Portugal follows the Portuguese Highway Code (Codigo da Estrada). Roads range from narrow historic lanes in Lisbon and Porto to modern IC and A-road motorways connecting the country. Here are the key traffic rules you need to know:
Metered parking (blue zone) in Lisbon and Porto centres costs around €0.80-€1.50 per hour. Underground car parks in Lisbon charge €8-€15 per day. Free parking is available in outer residential areas and smaller towns throughout Portugal.
Portugal has a wide network of gas stations including Galp, BP, Repsol and Cepsa. Unleaded 95 costs approximately €1.80-€1.95/L and diesel approximately €1.68-€1.85/L. Most stations accept debit cards and motorway stations operate 24/7.
Portugal operates electronic tolls (Via Verde) on most A-road motorways. Toll costs range from €0.70 to €2.50 per section. Many rental cars include a Via Verde transponder - confirm with your rental company at pickup to avoid fines.
Explore the best sights in and around Lisbon - all easily reachable by rental car from the airport
Lisbon's oldest and most authentic neighbourhood - a maze of narrow cobblestone streets, Moorish architecture, traditional Fado music and breathtaking miradouros viewpoints overlooking the Tagus River.
Lisbon's most iconic landmarks side by side - the UNESCO-listed Belem Tower guards the Tagus River while the magnificent Jeronimos Monastery showcases Portugal's golden age of exploration in breathtaking Manueline style.
A fairy-tale UNESCO World Heritage town filled with colourful royal palaces, romantic gardens and the mystical Pena Palace perched on a hilltop above the Atlantic forest. One of Europe's most magical day trips.
The glamorous fishing-village-turned-resort of Cascais offers beautiful beaches, a lively marina and charming old town. The scenic coastal road from Lisbon to Cascais is one of Portugal's most beautiful drives.
A stunning natural reserve south of Setubal with turquoise waters, dramatic limestone cliffs and some of the most pristine beaches in Western Europe. A must for any nature lover visiting Portugal.
The westernmost point of continental Europe - dramatic Atlantic cliffs with a lighthouse and a unique sense of standing at the edge of the world. An unforgettable stop on any Portugal road trip.
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Everything you need to know about renting a car in Portugal