Cheap Car Rentals at Portland Airport

Portland, OR, United States - Portland (PDX)

6 Feb — 13 Feb

Same drop-off

Mon 6/2

Noon

Mon 13/2

Noon

Driver's age:

26-65Other

What is the cheapest time to rent a car at Portland Airport?

January

938,526 ₫

February

1,102,768 ₫

March

1,525,105 ₫

April

1,642,421 ₫

May

1,642,421 ₫

June

2,064,758 ₫

July

2,158,610 ₫

August

1,877,053 ₫

September

1,595,495 ₫

October

1,478,179 ₫

November

1,267,010 ₫

December

1,220,084 ₫

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car at Portland Airport is January. The most expensive time to rent a car is July. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, how far out you book your rental car, and of course, car type.

Top rental agencies in Portland Airport

All major car rental suppliers in Portland Airport

Enterprise

8.9

Very good

183 reviews•1 location

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10.0

Wonderful|Dec 2023

Fast, easy service. Better experience than I’ve had at any other car rental company. I have no complaints.

4.0

Mediocre|Nov 2022

they entered the wrong drop off destination ,when dropping off the car they tried charging me double of the agreement in portland

10.0

Wonderful|Oct 2022

Enterprise wins the Halloween decorating contest that nobody knew about. Super friendly professional employees on both Pickup and dropoff.

6.0

Okay|Mar 2022

Vehicle was what I requested. It was just really light in options. It had a chipped windshield, and reeked of cigarette smoke.

10.0

Wonderful|Nov 2021

The customer service staff were the nicest and sweetest people you could ever have working for a company.

10.0

Wonderful|Sep 2021

The staff were so friendly and on top of it, and the pick-up/drop-off processes were very streamlined and efficient. Staff also did a good job of making sure I understood all the details of the rental and was happy and comfortable with my options.

1 out of 61

Alamo

8.8

Very good

218 reviews•1 location

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2.0

Poor|Aug 2020

I didn’t use Alamo on my most recent trip. I used Thrifty and was overcharged. So, if you were to ask me about Thirty they would get this review.

8.8

Very good|Nov 2019

Great car, I had many options available, staff was friendly and helpful.

The pick up location was a bit of a hike from the airport. It wasn't totally clear where to go from the signage, as the only signs for rental cars seemed to indicate the "main area". The shuttle was, however, prompt and immediate.

10.0

Wonderful|Jan 2022

The charge of $6.20 per gallon of gas was excessive.

10.0

Wonderful|Jan 2022

I actually got really messed up because I kept putting in tbt airport code ‘PWM’ that works everywhere but on your site, so when I had to type in Portland manually, Portland, Oregon came up and my car was booked for Portland Oregon instead of Maine. So I would like to suggest that people have the additional ability to search via airport codes. The guy at the counter said it happens A LOT. Such a bummer since Portland Maine was the first Portland in America. And Portland Oregon doesn’t even have a port. :-p

10.0

Wonderful|Oct 2021

Better maintenance on vehicle needed. Wipers needed replacement and vehicle should be rented in cleaner condition . Especially where it rains and snows so much. Other than vehicle was as advertised.

10.0

Wonderful|Aug 2021

Wanted a Cadillac but they gave me a Beemer instead. It was a great Car. Smooth and comfortable...not to mention looked sporty and luxurious! I've rented from several other companies and Alamo always makes my rental experience incredible and amazing!

10.0

Wonderful|Aug 2021

Everything was great. Easy check in and return. Car in great shape and clean.

10.0

Wonderful|Jul 2021

Loved the help for my disability friend!!! Each location there were accommodations for her and staff was amazing. My only issue is that I was given a larger vehicle as an upgrade but without being asked. The upgrade was too big for my comfortability and I had to ask for my original selection which luckily they had available.

1 out of 73

Thrifty

7.6

Good

217 reviews•1 location

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5.2

Fair|Aug 2020

I was overcharged! Not sure who is at fault but I will not be using that 3rd party service again.

2.0

Poor|Nov 2022

Didn’t have the vehicle we requested and gave us an option not suitable for our travel needs

8.0

Very good|Oct 2022

Easy pick up and drop off. Good car. The clerk at the rental desk was kind, but when talking about the insurance, it can be more clearly explained so one knows what exactly is covered and what is not when asking about it.

2.0

Poor|Sep 2022

They charged me at the airport even I paid it forehand. I will do a complain.

4.0

Mediocre|Aug 2022

The price I paid on Kayak didn't include close to $50 in taxes, but then when I picked up the car I was told I had to either wait 1-2 hours for the car I paid for or pay another $25 to upgrade to an SUV because they didn't have a compact in at the moment. I had to get to a flight in Seattle so I didn't have the ability to wait. So I felt really hard done by. Plus the wait in the Portland car rental centre was over an hour to begin with!

6.0

Okay|May 2022

Getting in touch with anyone by phone is like pulling teeth, but once you're actually at the rental place, the workers are nice and helpful.

8.0

Very good|Feb 2022

I just want the car I book. Not an alternate.

1 out of 73

Dollar

124 reviews•1 location

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10.0

Wonderful|Sep 2017

Fast, good price.

6.4

Okay|Jul 2017

I have not received a receipt via email as I had requested at drop off.

10.0

Wonderful|Jul 2017

Very pleasant, helpful caring staff.

I would have liked if it had been less expensive.

10.0

Wonderful|Jun 2017

Seemless transition from terminal to car access

8.0

Very good|Jun 2017

Comfy, fuel efficient, and peppy!!

Drop off in seattle was long and they had to adjust the fuel charge and that was not easy, feel I was mislead by the person who rented me the car about the prepaid fuel charge.

6.4

Okay|May 2017

Extra charges and slick salesman.

1 out of 42

Avis

8.2

Very good

63 reviews•1 location

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8.0

Very good|Dec 2023

The car we requested was not avaliable. I was not happy about that but I understand the difficulties during the holiday. We had a van instead of a luxury SUV with AWD.

6.0

Okay|Aug 2022

Car seat were dirty, debris was left in car

4.0

Mediocre|Jun 2022

Avis staff was incredibly slow and didn’t seem at all concerned about their customers waiting. The rental desks are a real hike from the airline gates.

4.0

Mediocre|Apr 2022

The truck clearly had not been cleaned after multiple customers. There were parking passes from several different hotel stays left on the dash, food crumbs all over the back seat, and something disgusting in one of the cup holders. A maintenance light went on the second day I had it. The staff was great, but just know Avis is turning those vehicles over fast, and not doing anything in between customers.

10.0

Wonderful|Apr 2022

The workers at the Portland airport were very nice and helpful with the upgrade needed due to snow.

10.0

Wonderful|Mar 2022

Wonderful customer service, even though it was likely the end of their shift!

1 out of 21

Sixt

7.4

Good

37 reviews•1 location

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10.0

Wonderful|Jul 2022

Customer service was outstanding, the car was like new and so comfortable. No problems at all, just a very smooth, easy process of renting and returning the car. I highly recommend Sixt!

2.0

Poor|May 2022

Absolute worst customer service experience. I’ve referred this matter to my attorney and trust they will resolve quickly.

10.0

Wonderful|Apr 2022

Customer service from check in to return was exceptional! Very friendly and not rushed. Melody and Kody are perfect for customer service! I wish I learned the other two that helped because they were equally as personable and made the experience more enjoyable. Car was cleaner than what I have experienced with past rentals from competitor companies. Easy check on and return. I will definitely use again if available.

10.0

Wonderful|Apr 2022

It was a great experience. Easy all the way around and the staff was very helpful and friendly.

10.0

Wonderful|Nov 2022

Efficient and friendly rental experience; no unexpected delays or charges. Highly recommended!

4.0

Mediocre|Nov 2022

kayak quoted me a rate that was way lower than what I was charged

10.0

Wonderful|Nov 2022

Incredibly friendly and helpful staff at PDX, including associates at both the rental counter and pickup/ dropoff areas. Would definitely go with Sixt moving forward.

8.0

Very good|Oct 2022

Our flight was delayed and we did not get in until past 11pm. Really appreciated the Staff staying past their closing time to make sure we had our car. Noted it was difficult to get in touch with anyone at the store to inform them of said delay. Also car brake rotors needed to be machined. Alot of vibration when pressing the brakes.

10.0

Wonderful|Oct 2022

The rental agent was fantastic! He tried everything he could to get a car when they were low. Very professional and nice. Great service we will always rent from you. Thank you. V John Vitelli

8.0

Very good|Oct 2022

Very friendly and helpful staff.

1 out of 13

Budget

7.3

Good

90 reviews•1 location

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2.0

Poor|Oct 2022

Pick up was terrible, took an hour to wait in line. The cars plates were 6 months expired.

10.0

Wonderful|Nov 2022

Everything was excellent

10.0

Wonderful|Nov 2022

All went smoothly!

10.0

Wonderful|Oct 2022

Everything was great!

4.0

Mediocre|Sep 2022

Mystery car: is a medium size [not small] pickup truck. Awkward, bulky, hard to park. Returning the truck was the biggest problem. I followed the Budget signs till they ran out, and couldn't find the return bay. I asked for help and was told "over there" repeatedly. Staff finally said "just leave it here, we'll take care of it."

6.0

Okay|Sep 2022

Cleanliness was very poor, there was trash from prior rental, steering weel was sticky, and overall dirty interior. Value would be better if the car was well kept, but when you calculate the added cost of having to rent at the airport with the condition of the vehicle it is not a good value.

1 out of 30

Payless

6.8

Okay

83 reviews•1 location

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10.0

Wonderful|Dec 2022

Fast and efficient

8.0

Very good|May 2022

Time at the desk was short. The car was ready and clean. Drop off was quick. Great experience.

4.0

Mediocre|May 2022

The vehicle I reserved was not available when I went to pick it up. It was also impossible to reach a live person via phone. I sent an email and never received a response. I will say that they upgraded my vehicle though since the one I reserved was not available. That was a nice gesture.

6.0

Okay|Apr 2022

Great value, a couple of hiccups with the car not at its pick up spot, got a different car right away.

2.0

Poor|Feb 2022

Was the worst customer service. Had a health related problem due to COVId and was not able to attend the trip nor weeding. Tried calling to get a refund and no help or want to resolve the issue.

10.0

Wonderful|Feb 2019

A shorter fee for extending days.

1 out of 28

Car Rental FAQs

Which car rental providers are at Portland Airport?

There are 9 car rental providers located at Portland Airport. The following companies can be found near the Portland Airport car rental counter:
National (9.4)
Enterprise (8.9)
Alamo (8.8)
Avis (8.2)
Thrifty (7.6)
Sixt (7.4)
Budget (7.3)
Payless (6.8)
Hertz (5.5)

Which car rental company is considered to be the best at Portland Airport?

Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, National (9.4 rating), Alamo (8.8 rating) and Dollar (8.6 rating) seem to be the best rental car companies at Portland Airport.

How much does it cost to rent a car at Portland Airport for a week from Avis?

Avis is one of the top picks at Portland Airport. They can have you in a rental car for about 13,237,916 ₫ per week on average.

How far in advance should I rent a car at Portland Airport for the best price?

Booking early can save you upwards of 14% on your rental. Booking your vehicle at least 13 days in advance can you get you a great below-average price at Portland Airport.