Portland car hire

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.

Based on ratings and reviews from real users on KAYAK, the best car hire companies in Portland are Budget (8.2, 84 reviews), and Enterprise Rent-A-Car (8.2, 66 reviews).

The average price of fuel in Portland is $5.80 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of uel costs between $70 and $93, depending on the car size.

Economy (Chevrolet Spark or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Portland.

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An Economy car hire in Portland costs $63 per day, on average.

A Compact car hire in Portland costs $104 per day, on average.

An Intermediate car hire in Portland costs $112 per day, on average.