KAYAK’s insights & trends for Downtown car rentals
Check out the latest trends and booking tips to rent a car in Downtown with confidence.
How far in advance should you book a car rental in Downtown, Portland?
Based on car rental prices found by KAYAK users over the last 12 months.
To get the best price on a car rental in Downtown, Portland, you should book around 7 days before your trip. This could save you approximately 10% compared to booking last minute.
Which car rental company in Downtown is best rated?
Based on ratings and reviews from real users on KAYAK.
Based on ratings and reviews from real users on KAYAK, the best car rental companies in Downtown are Kyte (10.0/10, 1 review), Enterprise Rent-A-Car (8.2/10, 102 reviews), and Sixt (7.6/10, 81 reviews).
Downtown car rental price comparison by vehicle type
Find the right rental car in Downtown by comparing prices across vehicle types.
Small
Medium
Large
SUV
Van
Pickup truck
Luxury
Convertible
Small cars
$26 - $58
All Car Types
$42 - $99
How much does it cost to rent a small car in Downtown?
How much does it cost to rent a medium car in Downtown?
How much does it cost to rent a large car in Downtown?
How much does it cost to rent an SUV in Downtown?
How much does it cost to rent a van in Downtown?
How much does it cost to rent a pickup truck in Downtown?
How much does it cost to rent a luxury car in Downtown?
How much does it cost to rent a convertible in Downtown?
Small car rentals in Downtown typically cost around $39 per day. The best time to book is January, when prices average $26 per day which is about 34% less than the yearly average. Small cars are usually 40% cheaper than the average rental in Downtown, making them ideal for budget-conscious travelers.
Medium car rentals in Downtown typically cost around $54 per day. The best time to book is January, when prices average $37 per day which is about 32% less than the yearly average. Medium cars are usually 16% cheaper than the average rental in Downtown, offering a good balance of space and value.
Large car rentals in Downtown typically cost around $60 per day. The best time to book is January, when prices average $39 per day which is about 35% less than the yearly average. Large cars can be 7% cheaper than the average rental in Downtown, offering more comfort for longer trips at a valuable price.
SUV rentals in Downtown typically cost around $69 per day. The best time to book is January, when prices average $44 per day which is about 37% less than the yearly average. SUVs are typically 8% more expensive than the average rental in Downtown, but provide extra space and capability for groups or road trips.
Van rentals in Downtown typically cost around $99 per day. The best time to book is January, when prices average $65 per day which is about 35% less than the yearly average. Vans are typically 36% more expensive than the average rental in Downtown, but are the best choice for families or groups needing maximum passenger capacity.
Pickup truck rentals in Downtown typically cost around $51 per day. The best time to book is March, when prices average $27 per day which is about 48% less than the yearly average. Pickup trucks are 21% cheaper than the average rental in Downtown, a practical choice for hauling gear or outdoor adventures.
Luxury car rentals in Downtown typically cost around $79 per day. The best time to book is January, when prices average $47 per day which is about 41% less than the yearly average. Luxury cars are typically 19% more expensive than the average rental in Downtown, but deliver premium comfort and style for special occasions.
Convertible rentals in Downtown typically cost around $85 per day. The best time to book is November, when prices average $39 per day which is about 55% less than the yearly average. Convertibles are typically 25% more expensive than the average rental in Downtown, perfect for scenic drives and warm-weather destinations.
Top tips for renting a car in Downtown, Portland
25% of our users found rental cars in Downtown for $38 or less.
Book your rental car in Downtown at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price.
Large rental cars in Downtown are around 11% cheaper than other car types, on average.
April is typically the cheapest month to rent a car in Downtown, with prices around $31/day. June, in contrast, is often the most costly month, with an average of $47/day.
FAQs about renting a car in Downtown (Portland)
How much does it cost to rent a car in Downtown?
On average a rental car in Downtown costs $54 per day.
Are car rentals cheaper in other Portland neighborhoods?
Yes. Based on our information, AVIS in Old Town-Chinatown is the cheapest car rental location in Portland. It is located at 330 S.W. Washington Street.
What is the cheapest car rental company in Downtown?
In the past 72 hours, the cheapest rental car price ($36/day) in Downtown was found at SIXT, 685 SW Pine Street.
What is the best rental car company in Downtown?
Based on ratings and reviews from real users on KAYAK, the best car rental company in Downtown is SIXT (6.0, 2 reviews).
They wanted to make us take an electric car unless we paid more money even though another person there took the electric car so they charged us more money to take a car. That was the only one available. The car was empty no gas. And smelled like marijuana.
4.0 Mediocre
Anonymous, Jun 2026
Standard SUV
For some reason, the location and time I selected was modified at some point when I was making the reservation. I had to cancel this reservation. I did not use Hertz because no cars were available when I tried to correct it.
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Jun 2026
Compact SUV
Hertz didn't honor the reservation
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Jun 2026
Compact
They overbooked people and had no cars available and force canceled our reservation less than 24 hours before pickup. Still fighting them for a refund. Avoid Hertz.
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Jun 2026
Standard SUV
The customer service at the Marriott in downtown Portland was poor. It was a long wait to pick up our rental, and nobody was there or answered the phone when dropping off our rental. It was difficult to pick up/drop off downtown, as it was in a parking garage in a different building from where you check in for the rental. The car wasn’t especially clean and was not full of gas.
Sixt office is small in DTP, but the mighty duo Shawn and Nate were amazing. Quite a force they are, a little wait with good concerned service is all OK. Cars were limited so I got an expensive upgrade to a BMW X5, unnamed credit card but the experience of driving to the coast and mighty Columbia was all worth it.
Huge line for pickup, even though I had done pre-check in online. No signage or a clear line-all who entered were confused about who was next-only the waiting customers explained the order they were waiting. The 2 busy employees didn’t tell anyone what was going on. They would stop helping check-ins any time someone came to drop keys and focus the attention onto them. Not enough cars for all who were there waiting. We were given a car that had not been cleaned or washed. The person helped before us came back to say the car he was given smelled strongly of cigarette smoke, only to be told he would have to wait possibly an hour for another option. No public bathroom, nowhere nearby with a bathroom, either.
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