Find a wide selection of campervans and motorhomes for hire in Portland and the surrounding area. Discover unique vehicles offered by private owners — from compact campervans for 2, perfect for couples, to spacious 6-berth motorhomes, ideal for families. Flexible booking, competitive prices and insurance included.
Portland's iconic Powell's City of Books occupies an entire city block, making it the largest independent bookshop in the world. This creative, eco-conscious city in Oregon sits at the confluence of the Willamette and Columbia rivers, offering easy access to forests, waterfalls and volcanic peaks. Explore the International Rose Test Garden, home to over 10,000 rose bushes across 1.8 hectares in Washington Park. Wander through the Portland Japanese Garden, widely regarded as one of the most authentic outside Japan. Cross the Willamette on the Tilikum Crossing, the first major bridge in the United States built exclusively for public transport, cyclists and pedestrians. For science fans, the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) sits along the river's east bank with hands-on exhibits and a planetarium. Mount Hood, Oregon's tallest peak, rises just 95 km to the east, while the dramatic Oregon Coast at Astoria is roughly 80 km to the north-west. Portland's grid-style streets and well-signed motorways make it straightforward to navigate in a larger vehicle, and the surrounding Columbia River Gorge provides spectacular driving with plenty of pull-offs for photos. With Yescapa, you hire a campervan or motorhome directly from local owners, giving you insider tips on the best routes and neighbourhood food carts before you even hit the road.
Portland shines from June to September, when warm, dry days make it ideal for campervan touring along the coast and into the Cascades. The Portland Rose Festival runs throughout June with parades, dragon boat races and live music across the city. In July, the Oregon Brewers Festival draws craft-beer lovers to Tom McCall Waterfront Park. Book your motorhome early for summer — it is the most popular season. Spring and autumn bring quieter campsites and lower hire prices through Yescapa's peer-to-peer platform, plus colourful foliage along the Columbia River Gorge in October.
Portland is the perfect base for exploring the region by motorhome or campervan. Here are our 6 must-see getaways
Head 95 km east from Portland through the Sandy River valley to reach Mount Hood. Stop at Multnomah Falls and the charming village of Government Camp along the way. Allow 1–4 days to explore alpine meadows and Timberline Lodge. Campervan parking is available at several trailheads with designated overnight spots nearby.
Drive 80 km north-west from Portland along the Columbia River to Astoria, Oregon's oldest city. Visit the Astoria Column for panoramic views and Fort Stevens State Park, which offers spacious motorhome pitches right on the coast. A relaxed 1–3 day trip with easy, well-maintained roads throughout.
Travel 160 km south-west from Portland to the coastal town of Newport over 3–6 days. Explore the Oregon Coast Aquarium and Yaquina Head Outstanding Natural Area. The route passes through the lush Siuslaw National Forest, with several campervan-friendly campsites along the way offering hook-ups and ocean views.
Cover 185 km south from Portland to Bend, a gateway to outdoor adventure in the high desert. Visit Smith Rock State Park for dramatic canyon scenery and the Deschutes River for paddling. Allow 3–6 days and note that motorhome spaces at popular trailheads fill up on weekends — arrive early.
Set off 280 km south from Portland to reach Crater Lake National Park, home to the deepest lake in the United States. Stop in Roseburg and explore Umpqua National Forest en route. Plan 5–8 days for this campervan journey and check seasonal road openings, as Rim Drive is typically accessible from July.
Drive 450 km south-east from Portland across the high desert to Boise, Idaho's leafy capital. Break the journey at The Dalles and the Blue Mountains. Allow 5–8 days to enjoy hot springs near Ontario and the Snake River canyon. Rest stops along Interstate 84 are well spaced for larger vehicles.
Discover step by step how we work. We accompany you at every stage of the rental process, both owners and travellers.
Discover
Find for a leisure vehicle near you or a destination idea according to your planned route, then specify the pick-up and return dates. The perfect vehicle for your road trip holiday is waiting for you!
Connecting people
Make one or more booking requests for leisure vehicles that have caught your eye and wait for the owners' responses. Once your request has been accepted, all you have to do is confirm your booking.
Pick-up
On the pick-up date, collect the vehicle and listen to the valuable advice of the owner for handling it; you are ready hit the road with family, as a couple or with friends.
Return
Once again, with the owner complete the vehicle condition check and sign the Rental Agreement as well as exchange your travel stories. All you have to do is imagine your next road trip!
Portland and its surrounding area offer a solid mix of campsites suited to both campervans and motorhomes. You will find urban parks with full hook-ups just minutes from the city centre, as well as forested state parks with spacious pitches, showers, toilets and dump stations. Several sites along the Sandy and Clackamas rivers provide a peaceful retreat while keeping Portland within easy reach for day trips.
Portland operates metered street parking in the city centre, but most spaces have height or length restrictions that rule out larger vehicles. For motorhomes and campervans, SmartPark garages offer affordable covered parking for standard-sized vehicles — check clearance heights before entering. Overnight parking on public streets is generally permitted for up to 24 hours, though some neighbourhoods enforce stricter rules. For larger rigs, dedicated RV parks on the city fringe are your safest option.
A really positive experience from start to finish.
Ha sido un placer tratar con Javier y su pareja; son una pareja encantadora, muy educada y con una excelente comunicación. Cuidaron nuestra autocaravana como si fuera suya y la devolvieron a tiempo, en perfectas condiciones y muy limpia. Los recomendamos ampliamente. Muchas gracias de parte de Gary y Michelle.
Ha sido un placer tratar con David y su pareja; son una pareja encantadora y muy educada, con una excelente comunicación. Cuidaron nuestra autocaravana como si fuera suya y la devolvieron a tiempo, en perfectas condiciones y muy limpia. Los recomendamos ampliamente. Muchas gracias de parte de Gary y Michelle.
The hire experience was excellent throughout. The owners were very friendly, accommodating and easy to deal with. We had such a good trip. The van is really well looked after and a pleasure to drive. The owners helped with anything we were unsure of and even gave us tips on where to eat and park up. We would definitely hire through these owners again.
We hired Trina for 5 nights earlier this July. My girlfriend and I had a fantastic time on the island. Jandro was incredibly helpful, always on hand before and during the trip to answer any questions which really helped us navigate the island and enjoy our trip. The vehicle was fantastic, an incredible experience to drive. All the amenities were brilliant as well. I would highly recommend using Jandro and one of his vans for a fantastic Mallorca experience!
Communication with the owner was great, van was immaculate, heaps of choice, love the peer to peer concept. Easy to add an extra driver and ID checks were very thorough but straightforward. Changing dates wasn't so easy, the owner was great, but the process at the back end took some manual effort. Teething problems, not a big deal. Main area that needs improving (for me anyway) is the deposit. There was a single line in a table stating Deposit: cash or transfer, that I hadn't seen. The owner asked for the cash or a transfer when we were at the car, which he explained was normal process, but Yescapa could have explained beforehand. I transferred €2000 directly to the owner, which didn't feel comfortable. I had expected this would all be done via Yescapa. I ended up losing €45 in exchange rate variations + fees as well, the owner's bank had challenges which meant it to 5 days to get a lot of cash back. It was lucky we had that amount at hand. I would use Yescapa again. I hope they can tidy up and improve the processes though.
