Campervan and Motorhome hire — Portugal

Find a wide selection of campervans and motorhomes for hire in Portugal and the surrounding area. Discover unique vehicles offered by private owners: from compact campervans for 2 people, perfect for couples, to spacious 6-berth motorhomes, ideal for families. Flexibility, competitive prices and insurance included.

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Motorhomes available for hire — Portugal

From sleek A-class models to versatile coachbuilts and low-profiles, there’s a motorhome for every adventure—whether you need a compact getaway for two or a spacious multi-berth for the whole family.

Campervans available for hire — Portugal

The campervan is the ultimate all-rounder. Effortlessly practical and built for freedom, it’s just as at home navigating tight city streets as it is exploring the heart of the countryside.

Why hire a campervan or motorhome in Portugal

Portugal — a country worth exploring

Portugal's coastline stretches over 1,794 kilometres from the surf beaches of the Algarve to the wild Atlantic shores of the Minho, making it one of Europe's most rewarding countries to explore by road. From Lisbon, you can reach Porto in around 310 km heading north along the A1 motorway, or drive 280 km south-east to the walled town of Évora in the heart of the Alentejo. Along the way, landmarks such as the Tower of Belém, the Pena Palace in Sintra, the Douro Valley's terraced vineyards and the Roman Temple of Évora give every stretch of tarmac a reason to stop. The country's compact size means you can combine coastal drives, mountain passes through the Serra da Estrela — mainland Portugal's highest range — and riverside routes without ever spending too long behind the wheel. Narrow roads in historic centres are easy to navigate in a campervan, while wider motorways suit larger motorhomes heading between regions. Whether you fancy Atlantic sunsets from a clifftop pitch or mornings beside a vineyard, Portugal rewards those who travel at their own pace. With Yescapa, you hire your campervan directly from local owners spread across the country, giving you flexible pick-up points and a choice of vehicles that suits your itinerary rather than a fixed depot schedule.

Best time to visit

Portugal's long season runs from April through to October, with spring ideal for wildflower displays across the Alentejo and comfortable driving temperatures. June is festival season — the Festas de Santo António light up Lisbon from the 12th, filling neighbourhoods with music and grilled sardines. Autumn brings the Douro grape harvest, when you can park up near Peso da Régua and watch the vindima unfold. Campsites along the coast stay open year-round in the Algarve, so winter trips are perfectly doable. Book through Yescapa outside peak summer months and you often benefit from lower peer-to-peer hire rates set by owners themselves.

The best road trips in Portugal

To help you plan your trip, we have selected six unmissable road trips, suitable for all travelers.

Douro Valley and Trás-os-Montes

350 km 5–8 days

This 350 km route winds from Porto into the terraced vineyards of the Douro Valley, passing Peso da Régua and Pinhão before climbing into the remote highlands of Trás-os-Montes around Bragança. Allow 5–8 days to enjoy wine tastings and mountain scenery suited to campervans.

Silver Coast and Central Portugal

400 km 5–8 days

Covering 400 km, this route links Peniche's surf beaches to the university city of Coimbra via Óbidos and the Monastery of Batalha. Over 5–8 days you can explore Portugal's Silver Coast in a motorhome, with well-equipped campsites dotted along the way.

Grand Portugal Traverse

600 km 7–11 days

A 600 km journey from Faro in the south to Porto in the north, taking in Évora's Roman heritage and the Serra da Estrela mountains. Plan 7–11 days for this full Portugal experience — ideal in a motorhome with plenty of service stops on the A1 corridor.

Minho and Northern Portugal Discovery

550 km 7–15 days

Explore 550 km of northern Portugal over 7–15 days, from the granite streets of Guimarães to the Peneda-Gerês National Park and the Minho river border. Campervan-friendly roads lead through Viana do Castelo and Ponte de Lima, with riverside pitches throughout.

The Algarve Coastal Route

200 km 3–6 days

A compact 200 km drive along Portugal's southern coast from Lagos to Tavira, passing the sea caves of Benagil and the lagoons of Ria Formosa. Three to six days is ideal, with coastal campsites offering full hook-ups for campervans and motorhomes.

Alentejo Heritage Loop

250 km 3–6 days

This 250 km loop from Évora circles through Monsaraz, Marvão and the cork oak landscapes of Portugal's Alentejo region. Allow 3–6 days to savour slow-paced villages, dark-sky reserves and quiet campsites perfect for a campervan escape.

Rent a campervan on Yescapa: how does it work?

Discover step by step how we work. We accompany you at every stage of the rental process, both owners and travellers.

Discover

Find the perfect vehicle

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

Confirm your booking

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

Go on an adventure

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

All good things must come to an end...

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!

Campsites and road information in Portugal

Recommended campsites

Portugal offers a wide spread of campsites suited to both campervans and motorhomes, from Atlantic-facing pitches in the Algarve to forested mountain sites in central Portugal. Many parks provide electric hook-ups, modern shower blocks, laundry facilities and dedicated motorhome service points. Coastal sites tend to fill first in summer, so booking ahead is worthwhile, while inland parks in the Alentejo and the north often have space year-round.

  • Parque de Campismo Orbitur Sagres SagresElectric hook-ups, hot showers, swimming pool, shop, direct access to nearby beaches
  • Parque de Campismo da Praia da Barra ÍlhavoMotorhome service area, electric hook-ups, showers, laundry, close to Barra beach
  • Camping Cerdeira LousãShaded forest pitches, electric hook-ups, showers, barbecue areas, river swimming nearby
  • Parque de Campismo de Monsanto LisbonElectric hook-ups, swimming pool, restaurant, showers, bus links to Lisbon city centre
  • Parque de Campismo de Entre Ambos-os-Rios Ponte da BarcaRiver-side pitches, electric hook-ups, showers, barbecue area, gateway to Peneda-Gerês National Park
  • Parque de Campismo Orbitur Angeiras MatosinhosElectric hook-ups, hot showers, laundry, shop, short walk to Angeiras beach

What you need to know about roads and motorways in Portugal

Portugal operates a toll motorway network managed through electronic systems. Many routes use Via Verde electronic tolling, and some sections are exclusively electronic with no cash booths — you can purchase a temporary transponder at border crossings or post offices. Speed limits for motorhomes over 3.5 tonnes are 90 km/h on motorways and 80 km/h on main roads, lower than the standard car limits. The A22 across the Algarve and the A25 inland are fully electronic toll roads, so plan ahead. Rest areas with services appear regularly on major routes like the A1 between Lisbon and Porto.

Frequently asked questions

What our users say about our campervans and motorhomes in Portugal

Gary
5 / 5

Ha sido un placer tratar con Daniel y su familia; son personas encantadoras, muy educadas 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.

Luca
4 / 5

Ottimo camper, semplice da guidare. Esperienza positiva

Kersti
5 / 5

Beyond happy with the whole experience. The motorhome was very comfy and had everything we needed for our little girls camping trip. More importantly the owners were extremely friendly and beyond helpful at all times with the vehicle, the routes, the airport pickups and dropp offs and many many more things! All and all very happy with this experience!

richard
5 / 5

The experience was seemles from start to finish. Handover was very straightforward with all the major information required exchanged. Fabian the owner remained available during the trip for any issues that may arise. The vehicle was as advertised and in very good condition. Very nice camping caravan, equipped with everything that you could need. The return process was straightforward when returning vehicle. Also my car was kept securley stored at the location for arrival and drop off. Overall very good experience and i would highly recommend and use again in the future.

Nicholas Gerrard J
5 / 5

We really enjoyed our travels around Brittany in Clarisse's camper van. It was comfortable and easy to drive and had everything we needed for our holiday. Clarisse explained everything clearly to us before we set off.

Matthew
5 / 5

A really positive experience from start to finish.

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