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Portland, OR
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SIXT Car Rental in Portland, OR
Portland, Oregon, represents the charm of the USA’s Pacific Northwest. Known for its ample parks, gardens, and forests, Portland offers a laid-back vibe that will make you feel at home. Take advantage of the area’s nearby mountain activities with a premium SUV.
SIXT offers an array of top car brands available at our Portland Airport (PDX) or central Portland locations. With a SIXT rental car in Portland, you’ll enjoy your ride as much as your stay.
Driving Tips for Portland
Portland is the main urban hub of Oregon, with the I-5 conveying travelers from up and down the West Coast through the city limits. SIXT has you covered with these insider tips for getting the most out of your car rental experience in Portland.
- Weather: Rain is common in the Pacific Northwest, and roads can become slick. Reduce your speed according to the weather and traffic patterns.
- Rush hour: Traffic is heavy in the Portland area in the mornings and evenings. Plan your drive accordingly for a stress-free trip.
- Reservations: SIXT makes it easy to change your drop-off location or extend your reservation. See the SIXT help center for everything you need for a comfortable car rental experience.
- Share the road: Portland is a bike-friendly city, and vehicles are expected to yield to pedestrians and cyclists whether or not they have the right of way.
- Parking: Downtown Portland offers five city-owned parking garages near popular attractions, which have signs that display the number of available spaces.
- Obey the speed limit: Speed cameras are common throughout Portland, so always be mindful to stay within the posted limit.
Best places to visit in and around Portland
Portland is known for its coffee culture, live music, dining, and other city delights. However, the surrounding areas in Oregon are prime for drives to view the landscape. Pick up your SIXT car rental in Portland and discover some of the Pacific Northwest’s most interesting regions.
- Seattle is only a three-hour drive from Portland and is another major stop in the Pacific Northwest. Shop for seafood at Pike Place Market, or take in the view from the Space Needle observation deck.
- Bend, Oregon, situated a 3.5-hour drive from Portland, is your go-to for outdoor recreation. Bend offers fishing and hiking at the Deschutes River, or opt for mountain biking and skiing at Mt. Bachelor.
- Eugene, Oregon, under two hours drive from Portland in your rental car, offers craft breweries, local wineries, museums, and an exciting culinary scene. While you’re in the area, be sure to pay the beautiful Owen Rose Garden a visit.
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Good to know when renting in Portland, OR
You’ll need to be 21 or older for a SIXT rental in Portland. Some specialty and larger vehicles have a higher minimum age, and an underage driver fee applies to those under 25.
All drivers will need a valid driver’s license. International renters need their passport and, if their license uses a non-Roman alphabet, an international driving permit.
We offer one-way rentals depending on the rate used for booking. Prior approval is required from the rental station, and an additional fee may apply.
Yes. SIXT places a temporary hold on your credit card at pickup for the amount of the deposit. For payments with debit cards, please refer to our rental information for more details about deposits. The amount depends on the location and vehicle. Please check for more details on payment information in this article.
In the U.S., generally a minimum of $200 will be charged to the payment method for security purposes. The deposit for high-value vehicles may be higher. Non-airport locations in Texas, Colorado, Louisiana, Minnesota, and Illinois have higher minimum authorization amounts. Additional details on the deposit can be found in this article.
Reservations are by vehicle category (“or similar”), not by an exact model. When a "guaranteed model" option is shown for your dates and location, selecting it reserves that specific model. Otherwise, you’ll receive a comparable car in the same group with similar size and performance subject to availability.
The exact mileage policy for your booking is shown during the reservation process, so you’ll know what’s included before pickup.
Vehicles rented at most SIXT locations in the contiguous United States may be driven throughout the contiguous states. Travel into Canada must be in accordance with our geographical restrictions, which can be found in our rental information. Travel to Mexico is not allowed. If you drive outside authorized areas, a fee of $0.50 per mile will apply.
All renters and authorized drivers must present a valid, unexpired, original driver’s license at the time of rental. Renters with a non-U.S. driver's license may also need to provide a valid passport or other government-issued ID. Licenses in non-Roman alphabets (e.g., Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, Cyrillic) must be accompanied by an international driver’s license. If the license is from a country not in the international driver’s license treaty, an official translation is required. See our rental information for full driver’s license and age requirements.
