South Portland car rentals

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Cheap car rentals in South Portland

Economy$65/day
Compact$64/day
Intermediate$67/day
Standard$55/day
Full-size$55/day
Full-size SUV$84/day
Premium$80/day
Luxury$98/day
Pickup truck$95/day
Premium SUV$141/day
Intermediate SUV$49/day
Compact SUV$57/day
Standard SUV$70/day
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Top tips for renting a car in South Portland

  • 25% of our users found rental cars in South Portland for $39 or less
  • Book your rental car in South Portland at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
  • Mini rental cars in South Portland are around -54% cheaper than other car types, on average

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South Portland car rental reviews and directory

Alamo

8.7

Very good

166 reviews
Best rated

Cleanliness

8.7

Comfort

8.7

Pick-up/Drop-off

8.8

Value for money

8.0

One location in South Portland

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1001 Westbrook St

+1 844 370 3979

Monday07:30 - 23:59
Tuesday07:30 - 23:59
Wednesday07:30 - 23:59
Thursday07:30 - 23:59
Friday07:30 - 23:59
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Sunday07:30 - 23:59
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2.0 Poor

Mar 2021

KAYAK

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

KAYAK

Cons:

staff was unhelpful when i told them the car was missing an ez pass

10.0 Wonderful

Oct 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

Staff knowledgeable and super friendly. Car clean and new

Cons:

Better lighting in the pickup/drop off area

6.4 Okay

Sep 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

customer service was good wait time was good

Cons:

I reserved a full size car. they gave me a tiny, compact SUV and said "Oh, this is actually one step upgrade for you" It was tiny. not enough room.

2.4 Poor

Aug 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

I was expecting a midsize suv and got a tiny Kia Soul The back did not have ac- the hatch had to be opened manually The return experience in Boston was an absolute nightmare

Cons:

I should’ve been able to rent a bigger vehicle- my children each had to hold luggage because of the tiny car Returning to an under Construction very y’all and dangerous feeling parking deck in Boston was truly the most stressful experience of my trip I was extremely disappointed with the lack of choices for a vehicle upon arrival in Portland- I was expecting at least a Jetta

10.0 Wonderful

Jun 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

The car was clean and comfortable.

Cons:

The drop off parking location for Alamo's cars took a while to find in Bangor

1 out of 27

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.5

Very good

201 reviews
Cheapest deal
Most popular

Cleanliness

8.7

Comfort

8.8

Pick-up/Drop-off

8.6

Value for money

8.2

3 locations in South Portland

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from $38/day

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1 Marginal Way

+1 207 772 0030

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
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Friday08:00 - 17:00
Saturday09:00 - 12:00
Sunday00:00 - 00:00
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1001 Westbrook St

+1 844 996 0644

Monday08:00 - 17:00
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434 Western Ave

+1 207 822 9990

Monday08:00 - 17:00
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2.0 Poor

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

Oct 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

Very nice, professional and friendly!

Cons:

Honestly, nothing it was geat!

4.8 Mediocre

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

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.

2.0 Poor

Aug 2020

KAYAK

Cons:

The vehicle we rented was old and was uncomfortable

10.0 Wonderful

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 33

Dollar

Cleanliness

8.1

Comfort

8.2

Pick-up/Drop-off

7.9

Value for money

7.6

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1001 Westbrook Street

+1 866 434 2226

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 17:00
Thursday08:00 - 17:00
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10.0 Wonderful

Apr 2021

KAYAK

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

KAYAK

Cons:

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 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

Literally no aspect of this was positive

Cons:

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 nothing

10.0 Wonderful

Aug 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

the guy in Portland was fantastic - very informative and helpful

6.0 Okay

Jun 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

The staff at Boston Logan were excellent.

Cons:

The car smelled like stale cigarette smoke and cleaning supplies.

2.0 Poor

Dec 2018

KAYAK

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!

1 out of 20

Hertz

7.7

Cleanliness

7.9

Comfort

8.3

Pick-up/Drop-off

8.0

Value for money

7.3

One location in South Portland

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from $49/day

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1001 Westbrook Street

+1 207 774 6391

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 17:00
Thursday08:00 - 17:00
Friday08:00 - 17:00
Saturday08:00 - 17:00
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10.0 Wonderful

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

Dec 2021

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

5.2 Fair

Oct 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

I liked the car

Cons:

The car was very dirty

4.0 Mediocre

Oct 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

Great upgrade

Cons:

The car was super dirty

10.0 Wonderful

Aug 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

Yes It was easy and everyone was polite and helpful.

6.0 Okay

Apr 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

Ease of rental.

Cons:

Car was not cleaned. It had food in it and liquid pills in seats. Missing floormats. Scratched vinyl.

1 out of 18

Avis

7.5

Cleanliness

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Pick-up/Drop-off

7.2

Value for money

6.7

One location in South Portland

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1001 Westbrook Street

+1 207 874 7500

Monday07:00 - 23:59
Tuesday07:00 - 23:59
Wednesday07:00 - 23:59
Thursday07:00 - 23:59
Friday07:00 - 23:59
Saturday07:00 - 23:59
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10.0 Wonderful

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

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.

10.0 Wonderful

Nov 2019

KAYAK

Pros:

The staff was very helpful and attentive.

3.6 Poor

Aug 2019

KAYAK

Pros:

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

KAYAK

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.

10.0 Wonderful

Jul 2017

KAYAK

Pros:

Great value and car. Very convinent location at the airport

1 out of 10

National

7.6

Cleanliness

7.6

Comfort

7.6

Pick-up/Drop-off

7.1

Value for money

6.5

One location in South Portland

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1001 Westbrook St

+1 844 370 3978

Monday07:30 - 23:59
Tuesday07:30 - 23:59
Wednesday07:30 - 23:59
Thursday07:30 - 23:59
Friday07:30 - 23:59
Saturday07:30 - 23:59
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2.0 Poor

Mar 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

Staff was great

Cons:

The vehicle smelled like smoke.

6.8 Okay

Jul 2019

KAYAK

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

KAYAK

Pros:

Everything

Cons:

No complaints

10.0 Wonderful

Sep 2016

KAYAK

Pros:

Van with price as promised

Cons:

Everything fine

10.0 Wonderful

Jun 2016

KAYAK

Pros:

Friendly and Professional

2.0 Poor

Oct 2022

KAYAK
In spite of Kayak or Hotwire sending me a reservation number when I got to the Portland airport National could not find my reservation and would not rent me a car. I have already sent a blistering email to one of you sucky third parties about this awful experience and I am astonished you keep asking me about it. Truly one of the WORST experiences I have ever had while traveling. Do not contact me again for any reason!!!!!

1 out of 3

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One location in South Portland

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Portland International Jetport

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Free2Move

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One location in South Portland

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Transportation Center, 100 Thompson's Point Road

Monday08:00 - 17:00
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1001 Westbrook St, Portland, , USA Maine

+1 914 368 0091

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682 travelers who rented a car in South Portland gave the car agency they used an average rating of 8.2

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Most popular agency

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

Most popular car type

Mini

Average price

$57/day

Good deal

$39/day

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