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Pick-up location | Portland |
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Car types | Economy, Full-size, Intermediate, Intermediate SUV |
Hire locations | 14 |
Airport locations | 9 |
Popular agencies | Dollar |
Economy | $111/day |
Intermediate | $111/day |
Full-size | $102/day |
Intermediate SUV | $138/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 car hire in Portland costs $88 per day.
Based on ratings and reviews from real users on KAYAK, the best car hire companies in Portland are Alamo (8.6, 58 reviews), Enterprise Rent-A-Car (8.2, 78 reviews), and Budget (8.1, 103 reviews).
The average price of fuel in Portland is $5.97 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between $72 and $95, depending on the car size.
Economy (Mitsubishi Mirage or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Portland.
The only car hire company onsite at Portland airport is Dollar.
The only car hire company that offers shuttle or pick-up services from Portland airport to off-airport locations is Dollar.
Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.
An Economy car hire in Portland costs $70 per day, on average.
An Intermediate car hire in Portland costs $126 per day, on average.
A Compact car hire in Portland costs $57 per day, on average.
On average a car hire in Portland costs $616 per week ($88 per day).
On average a car hire in Portland costs $2,640 per month ($88 per day).
One location in Portland
Locations in Portland
1001 Westbrook St
+1 844 370 3979
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10.0 Wonderful
Jan 2024
6.0 Okay
Dec 2023
10.0 Wonderful
Oct 2023
2.0 Poor
Mar 2021
Pros:
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
Pros:
Staff knowledgeable and super friendly. Car clean and newCons:
Better lighting in the pickup/drop off area2 locations in Portland
Locations in Portland
1 Marginal Way
+1 207 772 0030
1001 Westbrook St
+1 844 996 0644
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10.0 Wonderful
Mar 2024
10.0 Wonderful
Jan 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
Pros:
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.One location in Portland
Locations in Portland
1001 Westbrook Street
+1 866 434 2226
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10.0 Wonderful
Apr 2021
Pros:
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
June 2020
Pros:
The staff at Boston Logan were excellent.Cons:
The car smelled like stale cigarette smoke and cleaning supplies.2.0 Poor
Dec 2018
Cons:
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!One location in Portland
Locations in Portland
1001 Westbrook Street
+1 207 874 7521
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10.0 Wonderful
Apr 2024
10.0 Wonderful
Feb 2024
10.0 Wonderful
Oct 2023
2.0 Poor
Sept 2023
2.0 Poor
Sept 2022
6.0 Okay
Sept 2022
One location in Portland
Locations in Portland
1001 Westbrook Street
+1 207 874 7500
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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
Pros:
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
Pros:
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.One location in Portland
Locations in Portland
1001 Westbrook St
+1 844 370 3978
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2.0 Poor
Mar 2020
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Staff was greatCons:
The vehicle smelled like smoke.6.8 Okay
July 2019
Pros:
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
Sept 2016
Pros:
Van with price as promisedCons:
Everything fine10.0 Wonderful
June 2016
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Friendly and Professional2.0 Poor
Oct 2022
2 locations in Portland
Locations in Portland
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4.0 Mediocre
Sept 2023
One location in Portland
Locations in Portland
202 Warren Avenue
(207) 797-7156
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Locations in Portland
1001 Westbrook St, Portland, , USA Maine
+1 914 368 0091
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