KAYAK’s insights & trends for Portland Airport car hire
Check out the latest trends and booking tips to hire a car in Portland Airport with confidence.
How far in advance should you book a rental car in Portland Airport?
You should book your rental car in Portland Airport around 24 days before your trip in order to get a below-average price.
What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Portland Airport?
The cheapest month to hire a car in Portland Airport is January at an average cost of S$ 46/day. July is the most expensive month to hire a car in Portland Airport when prices are S$ 105/day on average, which tends to be 94% above the yearly average hire price for Portland Airport.
Portland Airport car rental price comparison by vehicle type
Find the right rental car in Portland Airport by comparing prices across vehicle types.
Small
Medium
Large
SUV
Van
Pickup truck
Luxury
Convertible
Small cars
S$ 35 - S$ 78
All Car Types
S$ 58 - S$ 132
How much does it cost to hire a small car in Portland Airport?
How much does it cost to hire a medium car in Portland Airport?
How much does it cost to hire a large car in Portland Airport?
How much does it cost to hire an SUV in Portland Airport?
How much does it cost to hire a van in Portland Airport?
How much does it cost to hire a pickup truck in Portland Airport?
How much does it cost to hire a luxury car in Portland Airport?
How much does it cost to hire a convertible in Portland Airport?
Small car hire in Portland Airport typically costs around S$ 52 per day. The best time to book is January, when prices average S$ 35 per day, which is about 33% less than the yearly average. Small cars are usually 40% cheaper than the average car hire in Portland Airport, making them ideal for budget-conscious travellers.
Medium car hire in Portland Airport typically costs around S$ 73 per day. The best time to book is January, when prices average S$ 48 per day, which is about 35% less than the yearly average. Medium cars are usually 16% cheaper than the average car hire in Portland Airport, offering a good balance of space and value.
Large car hire in Portland Airport typically cost around S$ 80 per day. The best time to book is January, when prices average S$ 51 per day, which is about 37% less than the yearly average. Large cars can be 7% cheaper than the average car hire in Portland Airport, offering more comfort for longer trips at a reasonable price.
SUV hire in Portland Airport typically costs around S$ 91 per day. The best time to book is January, when prices average S$ 56 per day, which is about 39% less than the yearly average. SUVs are typically 6% more expensive than the average car hire in Portland Airport but provide extra space and capability for groups or road trips.
Van hire in Portland Airport typically costs around S$ 136 per day. The best time to book is November, when prices average S$ 98 per day, which is about 28% less than the yearly average. Vans are typically 37% more expensive than the average car hire in Portland Airport but are the best choice for families or groups needing maximum passenger capacity.
Pickup truck hire in Portland Airport typically costs around S$ 65 per day. The best time to book is March, when prices average S$ 33 per day, which is about 50% less than the yearly average. Pickup trucks are 25% cheaper than the average car hire in Portland Airport, making them a practical choice for hauling gear or outdoor adventures.
Luxury car hire in Portland Airport typically costs around S$ 108 per day. The best time to book is January, when prices average S$ 63 per day, which is about 42% less than the yearly average. Luxury cars are typically 21% more expensive than the average car hire in Portland Airport but deliver premium comfort and style for special occasions.
Convertible hire in Portland Airport typically costs around S$ 94 per day. The best time to book is November, when prices average S$ 47 per day, which is about 50% less than the yearly average. Convertibles are typically 9% more expensive than the average car hire in Portland Airport but are perfect for scenic drives and warm-weather destinations.
Good to know
Most popular agency
Most popular car type
Average price
Good deal
Hertz
Small
S$ 78/day
S$ 51/day
Top tips for hiring a car at Portland Airport
There are many forms of payment accepted for a car rental at Portland Airport (PDX). However, the most preferred means of payment is by credit card. You can pay for your Portland Airport car rental with a major credit card, including American Express, MasterCard, Visa, and Discover Network. Debit cards with the MasterCard and Visa logos will also be accepted at most rental counters.
If you plan to have an additional driver, they must be present when taking your car rental at Portland Airport. Both of you must meet the driver’s license and age requirements before you are presented with the rental car of your choice. Most rental companies at Portland Airport will charge a daily fee for the additional driver. However, if your other driver is your spouse or domestic partner, you won’t incur charges if they meet the age and driver’s license requirements.
The Interstate 205 is one of the major roads in Portland, connecting downtown Portland to PDX. It is also among the busiest roads in Portland during rush hour, in the mornings and afternoons when people are heading to and from work. Hence, picking up or dropping off your car rental at Portland Airport may be difficult during these periods, so organize your schedule to operate outside these busy periods for a more relaxed experience.
Anyone seeking convenience and flexibility as they explore Portland should consider getting a car rental at Portland Airport. Even though other means of transport might seem more affordable, car rentals come in handy because they save you time and allow you to travel to anywhere you like without any restrictions. Unlike public transport, which operates on a rigid schedule, Portland Airport car rentals offer you the flexibility you need when exploring a new city.
25% of our users found a car hire at Portland Airport for S$ 51 or less
Book your car hire 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
What documentation will I need to rent a car at Portland Airport?
For you to get a car rental at Portland Airport, you must be at least 21 years old with a valid driver’s license. Your license should remain valid for the entire rental period, and you must also hold a major credit or debit card in your name. It is important to note that learner’s permits and temporary licenses aren’t accepted at Portland Airport car rentals. Foreign drivers will be required to present their valid foreign driver’s license and their passport or national ID. Sometimes an International Driving Permit will be needed for translation purposes, especially if your foreign license isn’t in the Latin alphabet.
What types of car rentals are available at Portland Airport?
There are many car rentals at Portland Airport for all kinds of tastes, needs, and budgets. You can get anything from a cheap economy car rental to convenient passenger van rentals, depending on your needs. If you’re traveling as a group, perhaps for a trip or family reunion, you can get a passenger van rental fitting up to 15 people, depending on the model you pick. Groups of seven to eight should be comfortable in minivan rentals which offer plenty of storage and extra legroom for a comfortable trip around Portland. And for those seeking style and luxury, you can also grab a convertible from the rental lots at PDX.
Where are the car rental companies located in Portland Airport?
There are both onsite and off-site rental car companies at Portland Airport. The onsite rental car companies have their rental counters in the main terminal building, and pickup and drop-off is the first level of the short-term parking garage. If you’re picking up a car rental at Portland Airport, proceed past the baggage claim area and through the tunnel, then take the elevator to Level 1 of the parking garage. Follow the Arrivals signs for drop-offs, then look for a Rental Car Return sign that should direct you to the drop-off parking lot. Off-site companies provide shuttle service to their lots for passengers with reservations. You can catch this shuttle at Island 2 at PDX.
How much does it cost to rent a car at Portland Airport?
On average a rental car at Portland Airport costs S$ 78 per day.
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 Hertz, and Thrifty.
They changed the vehicle to a much smaller version. It also has a poor backup camera. Then I was upcharged by over $1,000. I didn’t like it at all. Very dissatisfied.
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, May 2026
People carrier
Nice clean car ready and waiting , friendly staff, very helpful
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Apr 2026
Pick-up truck
Excellent customer service
10.0 Wonderful
_, Sept 2025
Full-size
Did not get the car model we reserved
2.0 Poor
Terry, Jun 2025
Supplier choice
The line to pick up the car was winding around and over 20 people deep when I arrived. They had one person working. Each person was taking around 10 minutes to assist- if you do the math, that’s over two hours to pick up the car. There was an option to pay $30 to skip the line but that resulted in an error message. I eventually cancelled the reservation and walked right up to a different counter
2.0 Poor
Charles, May 2025
Pick-up truck
Very poor overall. After booking with you we noticed immediately the pick up and drop off times were way off. The experience dealing with your company from that point forward with 4 days still remaining before the pick up date was abhorrent
The pick up at Portland Airport was a nightmare. Almost 2 hour line, no organization and confusing. Eventually filled out an accelerated check in on the web site, received a confirmation that the reservation is checked in, got out of line and proceeded to the garage only to be told I didnt have a Bar Code. Very confusing as did not see any mention of a Bar Code. Otherwise, staff who helped me in the pick up and drop off areas went out of their way. Car was great. Miles
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, May 2025
Compact SUV
Best car rental experience in years.
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Jun 2024
Intermediate
All of the people were friendly and competent.
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Jan 2024
Intermediate SUV
I was in my car in less than 10 minutes upon arriving at their office. I like that!
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Nov 2023
Intermediate
it was very fest and plasent
10.0 Wonderful
Malinda Kai, Oct 2023
Economy
The people who checked us out were great and it was very easy. Erika checked us in when we dropped the car back off and she was so friendly!
They were amazing. Helped us choose a car and we had options which was very helpful.
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Jul 2024
Premium SUV
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
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
4.0 Mediocre
Anonymous, Dec 2023
Open-air all-terrain
It took us more than half hour standing in the cold, waiting for car pick up at the Portland airport.
7.9 Good
Anonymous, Jul 2021
Great staff. Car rental costs are now high in general.
Well priced car rental. But very confusing with all the different insurances. Thought I added it in when securing the car. But that was not recognised at Dollar car rental. So the insurance purchased at the counter cost me as much as the rental itself.
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Mar 2026
Supplier choice
My flight was delayed due to weather. The pickup counter was closed when we got there. Terrible customer service.
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Mar 2026
Intermediate
Easy pick up and drop off and upgrade at a reasonable price.
2.0 Poor
Raquel, Jan 2026
Compact
Staff when renting the car was extremely rude and was not willing to help they did not honor the rental and a new contract was created
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Sept 2025
Supplier choice
Dollar over charged me and tried to dupe me into paying for extra services saying the car didn't get good gas mileage despite it being a hybrid to get me to pay upfront for gas.
The line was short at the pickup location. The attendant upsold me on a more expensive vehicle I did not really want. The minimum collision damange insurance was about 3 times more than the usual rate ($30.00/ day instead of $9.00/day). As a result I ended up paying about 2-3 times what I would have normally paid at Budget or Dollar. The car, a Mercedes Benz 350 GLA SUV was nice.
8.0 Very Good
Anonymous, Oct 2025
Luxury
Thought I booked one of the highest levels and got something smaller than what I was expecting so I was a little bummed. Volvo x40 was relatively new and nice, but for the price I paid I would have expected something a little larger like a bmw x5 or something. That’s the only disappointment. Other than that all service people were extraordinary
2.0 Poor
Joleen, Jul 2025
Luxury
Paid for a rental I never got to use 👎🏽
8.0 Very Good
Paula, Sept 2024
Full-size
Our flight was delayed and we arrived after midnight. There was no way for us to get our vehicle that I had paid for in advance. So I paid for an extra day plus I had to pay for an Uber back and forth from the airport to the rental agency. Both Sixt and Kayak should post the hours of the agency so those of us traveling know not to rent from an agency that does not have a plan for rental car pickup after hours. Very inconvenient and very expensive.
8.0 Very Good
Anonymous, Jun 2024
Compact
did not get the car we requested, though the representative tried
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Jan 2024
Full-size
this was the best car I have ever rented. It was a beautiful vehicle as well as a super sweet ride.
After I handed over the car without any findings, they deducted 220 USD from my credit card without notification. Now I have to run after my money. That’s unacceptable.
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Feb 2025
Intermediate SUV
The price I was quoted was exactly what I paid. There weren't a lot of minivan options, but the one I rented got me across the whole U.S. Easy pick up and drop off.
10.0 Wonderful
Chanaka, Sept 2024
Supplier choice
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, Sept 2024
Supplier choice
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, Sept 2024
Supplier choice
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, Sept 2024
Supplier choice
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.
The wait to get the rental car was an hour and a half because there was a huge line and not enough staff. We ended up being late for the reservations we had set up for the day. Shitty way to start a trip.
4.0 Mediocre
Anonymous, Apr 2026
Passenger van
I liked that i could pick up from pdx. The issues were that the way to pick up from pdx was not clear and was very confusing. No clearly marked entry until you park in the parking structure and then ask someone where to go. Also we were not told why we were charged so much in the end and there was no receipt explaining the extra charges.
4.0 Mediocre
Yunqing, Sept 2025
Supplier choice
Was assigned an electric car but did not want it. The upgrade was extremely overpriced. Almost 5 times what I prepaid
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Aug 2025
Intermediate
The person at the counter was very friendly. I could get the car one hour earlier as I rented it. The car was great.
4.0 Mediocre
Anonymous, Aug 2025
Standard SUV
Check-In line was long and there were not enough people working the desk to make it a speedy process.
2.0 Poor
Michelle, Jun 2025
Intermediate SUV
That was my worst experience ever renting a car over an hour and a half trying to even get the car rental. How is there only one person working at budget but the rest of the counters had two people. Even the fast track wasn’t working. I felt so bad for the woman upstairs in the premier lane
It was smooth experience. Easy pick up and drop off. Great price.
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Feb 2025
Luxury SUV
No employees was available when I called for two days. Never returned voicemail. Car description was incorrect in multiple ways making it difficult to find the car. No employee onsite in garage to assist. Car was thick with cigarette smoke and could not be driven for 2/3 of the rental time because it needed to air out. The weather was 30 degrees so driving with windows all down was not an option. I would appreciate a refund and if possible a future credit to have a different experience with Hertz as I could never say anything good about them or this entire experience.
4.0 Mediocre
Anonymous, Nov 2024
Supplier choice
FOB was not working so it was hard to get in car and get it to start
6.0 Okay
Anonymous, Oct 2022
Pick up was a nightmare, got sent back and forth up and down to 2 different floors, eventually got sent to a pick up area and was told 'go to area 3'. We go and there's nobody there...we come back...'which car is ours'...and are told 'just take any car'. So we take a car that is the size we wanted, are told it's fine then as we leave the parking lot, a woman scans the car and tells us it's not driveable, so we have to go back in and find another car and rinse and repeat. It was a pretty poor experience, par for the course with hertz.
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Oct 2022
Why additional $200 charge? Who authorized it? It’s a random business , nobody checked the car at return, and we experienced $200 bill in addition, no clue of what it is. We returned full tank
2.0 Poor
Sarah, Oct 2022
The car died on me within hours or renting. They had no other cars so i was carless for the trip. They are not returning my money either..
Awful! They only have 1 location in the whole state of Oregon. My plans changed and I needed to return the car early, but there were no locations so I had to drive 3 hours to return it. I will never rent with Payless again.
8.0 Very Good
Kathryn, Jan 2025
Intermediate
Overall a good experience. Line was a bit long and slow for pickup and agent was not friendly. Everything went well with the car and drop off was easy.
4.0 Mediocre
Curt, Aug 2024
Full-size
I was told to go in front of the Avis booth on the third floor and my parking space was “Rush”. There isn’t actually a space labeled Rush. They were apparently washing a vehicle to bring up. I waited approximately 30 minutes and no vehicle showed up. I went back down to the desk and there were no people to help me. They disappeared. An Avis lady helped me. Over the walkie talkie the Payless folks claimed they sent up the vehicle. Someone else confirmed there was no vehicle waiting anywhere. She booked me with another vehicle. When returning, a gentleman all but finished checking me in, but then passed me off to another who started the process all over again. I subsequently received two receipts by email. I will not use Payless again.
6.0 Okay
Anonymous, Jul 2024
Intermediate
the price for 4 days was ridiculous but no other options. definitely felt like price gouging.
10.0 Wonderful
Ryan, Oct 2023
Economy
Efficient and helpful at selecting the right vehicle
8.0 Very Good
Anonymous, Oct 2023
Intermediate
Computer was down and long line. Had to go upstairs to get car. Another long line.
Ace Rent-a-Car
10.0
Wonderful
Cleanliness
8.0
Comfort
10.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
10.0
Value for money
8.0
One location in Portland Airport
Locations in Portland Airport
Call Upon Arrival 503 946 3789
Opening times not available
Filters
No reviews available
Airport Van
4.6
Mediocre
Cleanliness
5.3
Comfort
5.3
Pick-up/Drop-off
4.5
Value for money
5.1
One location in Portland Airport
Locations in Portland Airport
11100 Ne Holman Street
+1 503 946 9789
Opening times not available
Filters
No reviews available
Easirent
4.5
Mediocre
Cleanliness
5.2
Comfort
5.3
Pick-up/Drop-off
4.5
Value for money
5.1
One location in Portland Airport
Locations in Portland Airport
Portland International Airport
Opening times not available
Filters
No reviews available
AutoEurope
No score available yet
One location in Portland Airport
Locations in Portland Airport
Portland International Airport
Opening times not available
Filters
No reviews available
Avr
No score available yet
One location in Portland Airport
Locations in Portland Airport
Portland Airport
Opening times not available
Filters
No reviews available
Flight Car
No score available yet
One location in Portland Airport
Locations in Portland Airport
Portland airport
1-844-435-8227
Opening times not available
Filters
No reviews available
Movly
No score available yet
One location in Portland Airport
Locations in Portland Airport
Portland International Airport
+44 7342 283294
Monday
00:00 - 23:59
Tuesday
00:00 - 23:59
Wednesday
00:00 - 23:59
Thursday
00:00 - 23:59
Friday
00:00 - 23:59
Saturday
00:00 - 23:59
Sunday
00:00 - 23:59
Filters
No reviews available
North Car Rental
No score available yet
One location in Portland Airport
Locations in Portland Airport
7240 N.e. Airport Way
+1 503 528 7900
Opening times not available
Filters
No reviews available
Sunnycars
No score available yet
One location in Portland Airport
Locations in Portland Airport
7240 Ne Airport Way
Opening times not available
Filters
No reviews available
VIPCars Recommendation
No score available yet
One location in Portland Airport
Locations in Portland Airport
9115 Ne Airport Way, Portland, , USA Oregon
+1 914 368 0091
Monday
00:00 - 23:59
Tuesday
00:00 - 23:59
Wednesday
00:00 - 23:59
Thursday
00:00 - 23:59
Friday
00:00 - 23:59
Saturday
00:00 - 23:59
Sunday
00:00 - 23:59
Filters
No reviews available
Zeeba Rent-A-Van
No score available yet
One location in Portland Airport
Locations in Portland Airport
7000 Ne Airport Way Portland, Or ,portland,or,us
+1 800 761 8913
Opening times not available
Filters
No reviews available
573 travellers who rented a car in Portland Airport gave the car agency they used an average rating of 5.1
KAYAK and its partners wish to use cookies or similar technologies to store and/or access information on and about your device and process personal data such as your IP address, device identifiers etc., in order to improve your experience on the site, to analyse navigation, to offer and measure personalised advertising, and to facilitate sharing on social networks. We also allow the use of third-party cookies (including those from our advertising partners) on our sites.
By clicking 'Accept', you consent to your data being processed by 0 vendors on this web site for the purposes described in this notice. You can review the vendors and their individual processing purposes on the .
To review individual processing purposes and cookie categories, please click ’Select individual purposes’. You can review your choices and withdraw your consent at any time by clicking the ’Privacy Preferences’ link in the page side navigation.
