Car rental at Portland Airport

Driver's age: 26-65

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Top tips for hiring a car at Portland Airport

  • Portland and the Orlando region boast several attractions and a thriving cultural scene. The best way to make the most of your stay is by acquiring car rentals at Portland International Airport (PDX). A rental gives you the freedom to explore stunning attractions in remote places and appreciate hidden gems that cannot be reached by public transport like the bus. Moreover, no one dictates your pace when you have a rental, as is the case when dealing with fixed bus and train times. Lastly, you move around comfortably with a rental as you can select a rental that meets all your travel needs.
  • You can rent a car at Portland Airport using KAYAK. The process is easy, fast, and convenient since it can be done online from your home. The website is user-friendly, so you can quickly find the rental you’re looking for using the filter option. This option lets you set the budget and car category you require. Moreover, booking your car rental at Portland Airport through KAYAK helps you save money.
  • Make sure you return your rental at the location stated on the rental contract and before the agreed time following the expiry of your rental period. Failure to do so attracts late return fees. You can communicate with your provider about a convenient time to make the drop off if you find that you won't be able to return the vehicle on time. Some agencies allow 24-hour returns at a small extra fee, allowing you to drop off the rental outside their operating hours.
  • Expect some difficulty when picking up and dropping off your rental at Portland Airport. Some days of the week, the high influx of travelers makes it difficult to transit to the airport quickly. These include Thursdays, Sundays, and Mondays. Avoid booking flights into and out of the airport during these days as you would take longer to transit through the airport. Moreover, the best time to land at the airport is past 11 am when the airport is less busy. Avoid flying into PDX during summer, as it experiences the highest influx during this season.
  • 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

  • Which car rental companies are most convenient at Portland Airport?

    Dollar and Enterprise are some of the most convenient options for a car rental at Portland Airport. The two have extended operating hours, unlike other car hire agencies. This allows renters to pick up and drop off the rental at a convenient time based on their schedule. Moreover, Enterprise has an after-hours return service at this location, meaning you can drop off your rental at any time. You don’t have to worry about fixing your schedule based on the agency’s operating hours.

  • Where are the rental counters situated at Portland Airport?

    Portland Airport has over 10 car rental providers at the onsite consolidated car rental facility. These include major companies like Budget, Payless, Dollar, Enterprise, and Hertz, which have a rental counter at the consolidated car rental facility. The facility is located opposite the main terminal building. Exit the baggage claim area, and you will see the facility across the street. The counters are on different levels of the parking garage. The pick up lot is onsite just outside the facility.

  • What type of documentation is required to rent a car at Portland Airport?

    You must have attained the minimum age of 21 to qualify for a Portland Airport car rental. All renters below 25 will pay an extra daily underage fee. You are eligible to rent if you provide a valid driver’s license that has been in good standing for at least a year. A major credit card with matching names is also required. If you’re using a debit card, you need additional documents like proof of address and identification, like a passport.

  • What is the best rental car company at Portland Airport?

    Based on ratings and reviews from real users on KAYAK, the best car rental company at Portland Airport is Budget (8.1, 85 reviews).

  • 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 Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Hertz, and National.

Portland Airport car rental reviews and directory

 
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Alamo

8.3

Very Good

Read 28 reviews

Cleanliness

8.6

Comfort

8.5

Pick-up/Drop-off

8.2

Value for money

7.5

One location in Portland Airport

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Locations in Portland Airport

1001 Westbrook St

+1 844 370 3979

Monday07:30 - 23:59
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10.0 Wonderful

Paul, Jan 2025

People mover

KAYAK
Efficient paperwork. Friendly staff. New car

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Sept 2024

Intermediate

KAYAK
Great service

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Sept 2024

Economy

KAYAK
After landing, I went to the Alamo line and waited for an hour and a half in line until it was my turn. It was not reasonable. They had one worker behind the counter and he would go behind the door for about 10 minutes and then return. This happened continuously. I will never book with Alamo again in Portland

2.0 Poor

Francesco, Aug 2024

Standard

KAYAK
A rolling empty beer can in the back, film of tobacco smoke making the rear window impossible to see through, same for the front windshield. Apparently the manager wanted to issue some refund on my credit card upon the return, but that never happened. Plenty of apologies though...

10.0 Wonderful

Chinda, Jan 2024

Compact SUV

KAYAK
They’ve made renting a car simple.

6.0 Okay

Bonnie, Dec 2023

Standard SUV

KAYAK
Pickup at PWM unsatisfactory. I asked for local plates. Agent lied about it. I chose not to walk back to the counter to change it out.

1 out of 10

Budget

8.1

Very Good

Read 51 reviews
Best rated

Cleanliness

8.2

Comfort

8.5

Pick-up/Drop-off

8.2

Value for money

7.9

One location in Portland Airport

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1001 Westbrook Street

+1 207 874 7521

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10.0 Wonderful

Youcef, Jan 2025

Intermediate SUV

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Fast and easy

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Oct 2024

Intermediate SUV

KAYAK
Staff was so friendly and SO efficient

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Sept 2024

Intermediate

KAYAK
Did not pick car up. Tried to cancel and was told it was non refundable. Kayak said it was but priceline said no???? Deceptive when one that you reserve car on says it is but then it switches to another company that changes the rules.

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Jul 2024

Intermediate SUV

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Our person when picking up the car as great. There was a long line waiting and he was super efficient and friendly.

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Apr 2024

People mover

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Super friendly agents at pick up and drop off. Van was immaculate and everything went smoothly. Great experience.

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Feb 2024

Intermediate SUV

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Congenial crew. Quick service.

1 out of 17

Dollar

7.8

Good

Read 24 reviews

Cleanliness

8.2

Comfort

8.3

Pick-up/Drop-off

7.9

Value for money

8.0

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1001 Westbrook Street

+1 866 434 2226

Monday07:00 - 23:59
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8.0 Very Good

Thomas, Dec 2024

Intermediate

KAYAK
All was good the salesperson tried to sell us a gas fill at $2.99 per gallon, guaranteed, for $41 plus the gas and the EZPass transponder did not work . Price was very good, however.

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Dec 2024

Compact

KAYAK
The counter person put in an hour earlier than I asked and I got charged an extra day for tolls and hour for the car.

6.0 Okay

Anonymous, Oct 2024

Compact SUV

KAYAK
Pressured to get insurance I didn’t need. Then they added an insurance I didn’t approve. Then no communication on gas refill which cost me over $100.

8.0 Very Good

Anonymous, Jun 2024

Intermediate SUV

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Drop off was changed from past experience at this location. Confused as to where to go.

10.0 Wonderful

Julie, Jun 2024

Standard SUV

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Dollar/Hertz rental at the Portland ME airport was quick and easy! Would recommend to all that travel through that airport!

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, May 2024

Intermediate

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Unable to pick up car do to not having a credit card. Waiting for our refund with no contact to get our refund.

1 out of 8

Avis

7.7

Good

Read 25 reviews

Cleanliness

7.5

Comfort

8.2

Pick-up/Drop-off

7.3

Value for money

7.1

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1001 Westbrook Street

+1 207 874 7500

Monday06:00 - 23:59
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10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Jun 2024

Premium

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Very good. Great car. Great service.

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Apr 2024

Intermediate SUV

KAYAK
Good customer service. Ease of delivery and pickup

10.0 Wonderful

Minh, May 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

Didn't take forever like other car rentals, I got my car within 5 minutes of arriving!!

8.4 Very Good

Alan, Aug 2020

KAYAK

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.

1 out of 9

Hertz

6.6

Okay

Read 27 reviews

Cleanliness

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Pick-up/Drop-off

7.0

Value for money

6.4

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1011 Westbrook Street

+1 207 774 6391

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6.0 Okay

Annapurna, Dec 2024

Intermediate SUV

KAYAK
The electric car was nice but could only charge it 30 min at a time. The heater didn’t work when it was below a certain temperature outside. Not a good idea to rent electric cars in cold climates. We returned the car and exchanged it. The second car wasn’t as nice. But it worked. We were happy in the end to have a normal car but missed the heated seats and steering wheel.

6.0 Okay

Wildfire, May 2024

Compact

KAYAK
Somehow after getting my plane tickets and hotel, my car rental was for a week after my trip. I had to pay $100 to cancel a week before the scheduled rental. That's extortion!

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Nov 2023

Compact SUV

KAYAK
I used my Apple Credit card. It changed card number every month. You should know that. Hertz personel wanted same card number. I already paid but my card number changed. It took 1 hour. I had to call costumer service and change my credit card number. If you don’t accept Apple Credit card, I could use another card. You didn’t!

2.0 Poor

erika, Oct 2023

Intermediate SUV

KAYAK
Really poor. Was going to be placed in an EV which is not what I ordered since I was going to a little town with no charging stations. Had to move from a small size SUV to crappy sedan and pay extra $50/ day for it. I’m very unhappy about this reservation all around. Sedan car was horrible, smelled of barf and smoke.

10.0 Wonderful

Jeremey, Mar 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

Received an excellent vehicle. Check in and Check out could not have been smoother.

Cons:

Nothing. This was seamless and efficient.

2.0 Poor

Justin, Dec 2020

KAYAK

Cons:

“Dealers choice was a Dodge Ram pickup truck, something no one would take going to New York City. I had to pay $60 for a reasonable sedan. It was a straight up scam

1 out of 9

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.2

Very Good

Read 15 reviews

Cleanliness

8.9

Comfort

8.6

Pick-up/Drop-off

8.4

Value for money

7.9

One location in Portland Airport

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1001 Westbrook St

+1 844 996 0644

Monday08:00 - 23:59
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10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Mar 2024

Premium

KAYAK
When I needed a bit of extra care, the team was 100% devoted to helping me. Went out of they're way to do so.

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Dec 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

POOR customer service and response time to calls

Cons:

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 again

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Oct 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

Very nice, professional and friendly!

Cons:

Honestly, nothing it was geat!

4.8 Mediocre

Anonymous, Oct 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

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

suzanne, Oct 2020

KAYAK

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.

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Jul 2020

KAYAK

Cons:

Easy check in, great car in great condition, easy and quick return. Super happy with the experience. Thanks!

1 out of 5

National

8.2

Very Good

Read 4 reviews

Cleanliness

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Pick-up/Drop-off

7.5

Value for money

7.1

One location in Portland Airport

Locations in Portland Airport

1001 Westbrook St

+1 844 370 3978

Monday07:30 - 23:59
Tuesday07:30 - 23:59
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10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Oct 2024

Standard

KAYAK
Easy, quick process and received a nicer car than we had reserved. Also, Paul at the desk was super friendly, funny and helpful. Highly recommend National in Portland, ME.

Easirent

4.6

Mediocre

One location in Portland Airport

Locations in Portland Airport

Portland International Jetport

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Sunnycars

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One location in Portland Airport

Locations in Portland Airport

1001 Westbrook St

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One location in Portland Airport

Locations in Portland Airport

1001 Westbrook St, Portland, , USA Maine

+1 914 368 0091

Monday00:00 - 23:59
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