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Hertz car hire in Portland Airport
When you land at Portland International, the first thing you have to solve is how to actually get into the city. Downtown is only about 12 miles away, but after a long flight, that distance feels a lot longer if you’re hauling bags through light rail stations or standing in a crowded ride-share pickup lane.
With car hire at Portland Airport, all of that fuss is resolved. You simply walk off the plane, follow the rental car signs, collect your keys, and head out when it suits you. No platform changes.
No circling traffic. Getting a car rental at the Portland Airport means your bags go into the trunk once and stay there until you reach your desired destination.
Booking a Hertz car rental at Portland Airport, you can travel common routes in the blink of an eye:
- Downtown Portland is about 20 to 30 minutes by car
- Vancouver, Washington is roughly 15 to 25 minutes north
- Beaverton and the west side business districts are around 25 to 35 minutes away
- The Columbia River Gorge begins about 45 minutes east
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USD 138 /day
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Portland Oregon International Airport
Mon-Sun 6:00AM-1:00AM
7240 Northeast Airport Way, Portland, 97220, United States
503-528-7900
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Driving in and around Portland
Portland is a city with a serene mix of open roads and green spaces all around you. When you rent a car at Portland Airport, downtown is typically about 20 to 25 minutes away by road via I-205 South in normal traffic. Take care navigating one-way streets in the core and check local signs, especially where bike lanes intersect with city lanes, if you hire a rental car for urban exploring.
Portland’s roads can look calm but have their own rhythm. Urban limits are often 20 mph in busy districts and on larger streets, rising on highways outside the centre. Seatbelts are required for all riders and hands-free phone use is advisable. Rush hours between about 7 am to 9 am and 4 pm to 6 pm can slow things, so you should plan accordingly.
A quick guide to Portland and beyond
Portland is a city that thrives on natural beauty. When you book a rental car from Portland Airport, you can drive down several urban highlights with the lush landscapes that surround them.
Park life and riverfront
Tom McCall Waterfront Park offers broad river views and open lawns for strolls along the Willamette, while nearby Forest Park has trails for hiking or a quick nature break.
Quirky and cultural
Powell’s City of Books fills an entire city block with volumes and curios, and the Lan Su Chinese Garden provides peaceful stone pathways and koi ponds in Old Town Chinatown. The Steel Bridge and Ross Island Bridge are iconic river crossings you’ll drive or see as you move through different districts.
Into the wider region
With a car you can take scenic drives east toward the Columbia River Gorge and waterfalls such as Multnomah Falls, or south toward vineyards and mountain viewpoints that lie within a couple of hours. Booking a rental at Portland Airport lets you blend city character with Oregon’s great outdoors on your own terms.
What Cars Can I Hire at Portland Airport?
Hiring a car with Hertz at Portland International Airport gives you flexibility from the moment you land. No matter if you’re heading straight into downtown Portland, exploring nearby neighborhoods, or planning a longer drive beyond the city, the right rental vehicle makes the journey smoother and more practical.
Vehicle availability depends on date and demand, but these are the main categories you can typically expect at this location:
- Compact and Economy Cars: Easy to park, fuel-efficient, and ideal for short city drives.
- Sedans: Comfortable and smooth, with extra boot space for longer trips.
- SUVs: Higher driving position with more room for passengers and luggage.
- MPVs: Flexible seating and space for families or small groups traveling together.
- Vans: Best for larger groups or bulkier luggage when one vehicle is more practical.
- Premium Vehicles: Executive-style sedans and high-spec SUVs for added comfort and a more refined drive
Electric Car Rental at Portland International Airport
If you want a quieter, smoother, and cleaner way to drive after you land at Portland International Airport, choosing an electric or hybrid rental vehicle is a practical option. Electric cars produce no tailpipe emissions and still handle city and highway driving comfortably.
Hertz offers electric and hybrid rental choices at Portland Airport, so you can collect your vehicle and head out without changing how you plan your route. Portland has a growing network of public EV charging stations, including many Level 2 chargers around the city and other planned expansions to support more accessible charging across different areas.
Booking an EV rental here means you reduce your impact on local air quality while enjoying a smooth, responsive drive.
Value Added Services (VAS) – Enhance your rental experience
Planning your drive through Portland or out into the Oregon wilderness is a lot easier when you have the right setup in your car. Hertz at Portland International Airport offers extra services designed to handle the daily logistics and the "what-ifs" so you can just focus on the road.
These options add both convenience and protection. You can lock these in while booking your Portland car rental online or just chat with the team when you're picking up your keys at the terminal.
Available VAS products include:
- SuperCover: Removes the excess and provides full protection against collision, theft, and damage.
- Theft Protection: Reduces your financial responsibility if the vehicle is stolen.
- Hertz Premium Emergency Roadside Service (PERS): Rapid roadside support if you need assistance.
- Infant Seats: Secure rear-facing seats for babies under one year old.
- Child Seats: Forward-facing safety seats for young children.
- High-Back Booster Seats: Added protection for older children.
- Collision Damage Waiver (CDW): Reduces liability if the rental vehicle is damaged or lost.
Explore Places Within 30 Miles of Portland International Airport
Oaks Amusement Park
17 miles from Portland Airport (approx)
287 parking spots (approx)- 5 active charging points nearby (approx)
Open Tue to Sun (opening hours vary every day)
A historic amusement park with rides, games, and family fun right over the Sellwood Bridge.
Sellwood Riverfront Park
- 16 miles from Portland Airport (approx)
- 169 parking spots (approx)
- 8 active charging spots nearby (approx)
- Open daily 5 AM – midnight
A wide green space along the Willamette River with picnic areas, walking paths, and water views.
Council Crest Park
- 15 miles from Portland Airport (approx)
- 1127 parking spots (approx)
- 6 active charging spots nearby (approx)
- Open daily 5 AM – midnight
Known for scenic views across the city and surrounding hills, this is a great spot for a quick nature break.
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