Portland car hires from £32/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 £34 per day.

Car hire companies onsite at Portland airport include Budget, Avis and Dollar.

Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Portland airport to off-airport locations include Budget, Avis and Dollar.

Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.

A Standard car hire in Portland costs £36 per day, on average.

An Intermediate car hire in Portland costs £45 per day, on average.

A Full Size car hire in Portland costs £70 per day, on average.

Most car hire providers in Portland offer insurance but the level of protection can differ substantially. If you're unsure whether to get extra protection for your car hire in Portland, check out KAYAK's car hire insurance guide.