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Car hire in Maine

Use the same magic that powers our flight search to find cheap car rental in Maine

Compare car hire on price, ease of pick-up, a fair fuel policy and more

Find Maine car rental deals you can amend or cancel if your plans change

Maine car hire at a glance

Most popular rental companyDollar
Cities to choose from8, Portland is most popular
Cheapest price foundR 896 per day, Portland
To give you an idea of how much renting a car in Maine could cost, we've pulled prices from Portland.

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Cities in Maine

Take a look at the different cities in Maine you can set off from. You could find a great price somewhere less travelled.

Car hire in Portland

From
R 896
per day

Car hire in Bangor

From
R 1 109
per day

Car hire in Portland

From
R 896
per day

Car hire in Bangor

From
R 1 109
per day

Explore Maine

What are the best car hire companies in Maine?

Budget
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
Avis
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
Dollar
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
Hertz
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
Thrifty
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
Enterprise
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
Budget
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
Avis
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
Dollar
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
Hertz
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
Thrifty
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
Enterprise
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection

All you need to know about Maine

Side of the roadRight
CurrencyUS Dollar
LanguageEnglish
Speed limitMotorwayVaries from state to state
Speed limitBuilt-up areaVaries from state to state
Age to rent a car21
The information here is based on our understanding as of January 2024. For the most current and accurate information it’s recommended to check official government sources.

Car hire in Maine: FAQs

You will need insurance to rent a car in Maine, but you wont necessarily need ‘extra’ insurance. Different car hire companies offer different insurance policies, so make sure you look at the details when you pick a deal.
To rent a car with most companies in Maine you need to be at least 21 years old. Some companies may have extra fees to pay if you are under 25 years old, so make sure you check before you book.
The types of documents you’ll need to rent a car in Maine depend on the car rental company you go with. But in general, you will need a valid drivers license, ID and passport. Once you’ve booked car hire in Maine, you can easily get in touch with your chosen provider to find out.
It’s easy to hire a car in Maine. First, you need to decide where in Maine you want to pick up your car from.

Once you’ve decided where you want to go, simply enter your dates and search for the best deal for you. Once you’ve found your deal, you’ll be redirected to the provider to book with no extra fees.
You can rent a car for as long as you like, depending on availability. If you know what dates you’re needing wheels for, start searching with Skyscanner today.
You may need a credit card to rent a car in Maine. It all depends on which car hire company you choose.
It depends where in Maine you want to visit. The most popular place to go is Portland. On average, it costs R 1,663 per day to rent a car there. The cheapest price we could find is R 896 per day.

Getting the cheapest car rental in Maine

Here are some tips to help you bag the best prices, and hit the road for less.

Compare across companies

The most popular car hire companies in Maine are Dollar, Hertz and Avis. The cheapest company we've found is Thrifty. To find a great price, you can easily compare across different trusted car rental companies using Skyscanner.

Be flexible

Not sure where in Maine you're going to visit? There’s lots of places to pick your rental car up from. Being flexible on your pickup location can help you grab a great price, all while seeing more of Maine. We've found that the most popular place to pick up a car in Maine is Portland. The cheapest place to pick up your rental car is Portland.

Hire a car long term in Maine

Looking to hire a car for more than a few weeks? It could be cheaper to rent for a full month. This can cut the admin costs for car hire companies and give you some extra time to explore too. Give it a go today and search for 30 days' worth of car hire.

Save on fuel

You can make your money go further by finding a car hire deal in Maine with 'unlimited mileage' or a 'full to full' fuel policy. This can save you cash on topping up the tank.

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