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"Seamless transaction from booking, locating and returning the vehicle. Perfect for a day trip or moving if you don't own your own. Very reliable and would highly recommend to anyone."
- Saleh
Ute Rental in Portland
Looking to hire a ute in Portland? There are hundreds of real people’s utes of all types and sizes listed on Car Next Door. Whatever you need a ute for - Car Next Door has something for you. Borrowing a ute from your neighbour is up to 50% cheaper than a traditional hire ute company. In fact, the average price per hour for a rental ute in Portland is just $11.67 (plus fuel) with Car Next Door. It’s free to become a member, and because the keys are at the car, you can skip the rental counter!
Cheap utes
Utes with roof racks
Dual cab utes
Frequently asked questions
International drivers are welcome to rent utes in Portland. You just need to hold a full unrestricted driver licence from your home country, with a formal English translation if it is in another language.
Our pricing works slightly differently from traditional ute rental companies. When you borrow a car with Car Next Door, you pay for both the time you have the car, and the distance you drive. If you are on the no-monthly-fee Featherweight plan, you'll also pay a booking fee and if you choose, an optional excess reduction fee.
When you borrow utes with Car Next Door, you’re covered with comprehensive insurance policy. If you’re responsible for damage, the most you’ll need to pay is your Damage and Loss Liability amount - subject to some common-sense insurance exclusions.
With Car Next Door you can access hundreds of utes parked on streets and in car parks all over Portland. There’s probably one within a few minutes walk from your home!
Each ute has both hourly and daily rates that are set by the Owner of the ute. Typical rates for cars are $5–$8 per hour, and or $25-$40 per day. Vans cost around $9-12 per hour and $50-60 per day. This will be charged upfront at the time you make the booking. You also pay a distance charge for each kilometre you drive. The distance rate is chosen by the ute's owner - it will be 21c, 33c or 45c per kilometre - and clearly displayed on the ute's profile. This includes your fuel and also covers the owner for wear and tear on the ute.
Need something different?
There are all kinds of cars for rent on Car Next Door – find the perfect car for every job.
