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Portland Airport (PDX) Car Rental

Welcome to the car rental Portland Airport information page with information on Portland Airport car rental options, including which side do you drive on, transmission types, local Portland driving stress, licences, and more. You may also compare your Portland Airport car rental options and search for the best available Portland car rental rates in the search box below.

Portland Airport Car Rental Advice & Driving Tips

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Portland Airport Car Rental Desk Locations

PDX car rental is available from five different companies. Portland Airport car rental desks can be found in the Arrivals Hall.

Portland Airport Car Rental Companies

Avis, Dollar, Enterprise, Hertz, National, Airport Van Rental - off-airport Alamo Rent-A-Car - off-airport Budget Rent A Car - off-airport Payless Car Rental - off-airport Thrifty Rent-A-Car - off-airport

Portland Driving Information

Driving is on the right side of the road.

All Portland Airport rental cars are automatic transmission.

Your local drivers' licence is required.

An International Drivers' Permit (or IDP) may be required, especially if your local drivers' licence is in a language other than the local language (you may inquire when you pick up your car).

Portland Driving Stress Level: 3/10

Portland is a fairly easy city to get around and has some very nice neighbourhoods that are worth visiting.

Car Rental Protection
Learn how to protect yourself when renting a car at Portland Airport.

PDX Portland Airport Car Rental Shuttle

PDX car rental shuttles to off-airport providers are found in the section of the lower roadway, closest to the garage.

Car Rental Shuttle Tipping Recommendation: Tipping optional, USD 1-2

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Last Updated: 13 Mar 2025

By Roberta Westwood

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