Portsmouth car rentals from $44/day

On average a rental car in Portsmouth costs $53 per day. But prices differ between operators and you can save money through a price comparison of car rental deals from different agencies. The cheapest price for a car rental in Portsmouth found in the last 2 weeks is $45.

Car rental companies onsite at Norfolk airport include American Rent-A-Car, Hertz, Alamo, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Sixt, Dollar and Thrifty.

Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Norfolk airport to off-airport locations include Alamo, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Dollar, and Thrifty.

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

A Medium car rental in Portsmouth costs $53 per day, on average.

A Special car rental in Portsmouth costs $67 per day, on average.

A Luxury car rental in Portsmouth costs $152 per day, on average.

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

KAYAK has deals for you to compare from 4 car rental agencies in Portsmouth.

Finding the right price, understanding the add-ons and staying up to date with policy changes can be a challenge. That’s why KAYAK has produced the ultimate guide to renting a car to help you cut though the jargon and make the right choice for your rental car. Find tips and insights for how to book your rental, what car rental insurance you’ll need, how to deal with a car rental agency and what extra fees to expect (and avoid!).

KAYAK searches thousands of car rental agencies to provide you with offers from all car rental agencies operating in Portsmouth so that you can compare car rental rates, reviews and pick-up and drop-off locations to find the best deal for you.

The most popular car type in the city among the Portsmouth car rentals is the Intermediate car, such as a Sedan. The car has ample space in case you are less than five travelers in terms of leg room and headspace. The intermediate car is economical as it provides fuel efficiency to the drivers. It also offers safety features such as blind spot monitoring, forward collision warning and active head restraint. 

If you choose to get car rentals in Portsmouth, you must be observant of the different speed limits within the city. If you are driving on the highway, you must observe a speed limit of 55 mph unless differently posted. The business and residential district has a speed limit of about 25 mph, while unpaved roads within the city have a speed limit of 35 mph. If you are driving in a school zone, the speed limit is 25 mph, while the interstates, limited access highways, non-limited access highways with four or more lanes and the state primary highways have a speed limit of 55 mph.      

Drivers with car rentals in Portsmouth have several parking options for the rented vehicles. Some of the parking lots and garages include 200 High St Parking on 200 High St, Water Street Parking Garage parking lot on 550 Water St and 700 Crawford St Parking on 700 Crawford St. Other parking locations are Middle Street Garage on 441 Middle St, County Street Garage on 200 County St and 100-198 High St Parking lot on 100-198 High St among others.