 | | Portland Car Rental: Driving through Bridgetown | | | To rent a car in Portland, you must hold a valid driver’s license and in most cases be at least 25 years of age. Those who hold a license not written in English must obtain an International Driving License before entering the country. Proof of insurance isn’t required, while the purchase of agency rental plans is optional. The cost fof rentals ranges anywhere between $50 and $90 per day depending on the agency and type of vehicle you choose.
Despite the vast amount of lush green lands that spread across the city, Portland is considered a very urban destination, thus, driving through downtown can be just as nerve-racking as in any major city. When making trips into this area, you can avoid the frustrations of driving through confusing one-way streets with TriMet’s public transportation system’s several “Park-and-Ride” car lots which offer safe places to park your rental so you can enjoy the convenience of relaxing bus, train and streetcar tram rides.
Driving around the rest of Portland is quite simple as the city is divided into five districts: North; Northwest; Northeast; Southeast; and Southwest. All are connected and easily navigated by a grid of streets and highways. The eastern and western districts are divided by the Willamette River and are connected by several bridges. The main route of Burnside Street serves as the main bridge over the river and as the boundary between the north and south districts. Most rental services, such as internationally-known Enterprise and locally-owned Crown Auto Rental can be found along this main road, while the well-known names of Budget, Avis, and Dollar are located at the airport. The majority of agencies offer pick-up and delivery services through complimentary shuttle rides and allow drop-off of rentals at other branch locations. Remember to report any noticeable damages to the rental before driving off and replace the amount of fuel used during your trip. | | | |  | | |
