Coachbuilt motorhome
Leiria
4 travelers
NewBest Owner
Starting at
€85
Camper and RV rental — 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.
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.
Coachbuilt motorhome
Fátima
6 travelers
5.0Best Owner
Starting at
€85
Low profile motorhome
Fátima
4 travelers
4.5Best Owner
Starting at
€80
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.
Large campervan
Abrantes
5 travelers
New
Starting at
€120
Large campervan
Fátima
4 travelers
No reviewsBest Owner
Starting at
€70
Campervan
Almeirim
4 travelers
5.0Best Owner
Starting at
€55
Why hire a campervan or motorhome in Portugal
Portugal — a country worth exploring
Portugal's coastline stretches over 1,794 kilometres from the rugged cliffs of the Algarve to the wild Atlantic beaches of the Minho region, making it one of Europe's most rewarding countries to explore on four wheels. Start in Lisbon, where the iconic Belém Tower stands at the edge of the Tagus estuary, then head 300 km south to Cape St Vincent, the south-westernmost point of mainland Europe. From Porto, the Douro Valley — a UNESCO World Heritage landscape of terraced vineyards — is just 120 km east along the river. Further north, Peneda-Gerês National Park offers granite peaks, ancient oak forests and winding mountain roads that reward patient drivers. Along the central Silver Coast, the medieval walled town of Óbidos and the surf capital of Nazaré sit barely 20 km apart, giving you culture and ocean in a single afternoon. Portugal's compact size means you can cross the country in a few hours, yet every region feels distinct — from the cork-oak plains of the Alentejo to the lush green valleys of the Azores. With Yescapa, you can hire a campervan or motorhome directly from local owners spread across the country, choosing from a wide range of vehicles that suit your group size and travel style. Whether you want a compact campervan for coastal lanes or a fully equipped motorhome for a family adventure, peer-to-peer sharing keeps costs fair and puts local knowledge at your fingertips.
Best time to visit
Portugal welcomes road trippers comfortably from April through October. Spring is ideal for the Algarve's wildflower season, while June brings Lisbon's Festas de Santo António — a city-wide celebration with parades, grilled sardines and street music. September and October offer warm days along the Silver Coast with quieter campsites and easier bookings. Summer remains the most popular season, so reserving your campervan early through Yescapa gives you the best choice of vehicles at competitive peer-to-peer rates. In winter, the mild southern coast around Faro still sees plenty of sunshine, making Portugal a genuine year-round destination for motorhome travel.
The best road trips in Portugal
To help you plan your trip, we have selected six unmissable road trips, suitable for all travelers.
The Algarve Coast Run
250 km 3–6 days
Follow Portugal's southern edge from Lagos to Tavira, passing golden sea cliffs at Ponta da Piedade and the peaceful lagoons of Ria Formosa Natural Park. Around 250 km of well-maintained coastal roads make this route perfect for a campervan. Plenty of campsites sit close to the shore, and fresh seafood is never far away.
The Silver Coast Discovery
200 km 3–5 days
A compact 200 km loop from Óbidos through Nazaré and São Martinho do Porto before reaching the monastery town of Alcobaça. This route suits both campervans and motorhomes, with wide roads and well-signed campsites. Watch the famous big waves at Nazaré's Praia do Norte and explore Óbidos' medieval walls.
The Douro Valley Wine Trail
350 km 5–8 days
Drive 350 km from Porto into the heart of Portugal's wine country, following the Douro River east to Pinhão and Freixo de Espada à Cinta. Terraced vineyards line both banks, and several quintas welcome motorhome visitors. The N222 road along the river is regularly rated among Europe's finest driving routes.
The Alentejo Interior Loop
400 km 5–8 days
This 400 km circuit from Évora takes you through the cork-oak landscapes of Portugal's largest region. Visit the marble town of Vila Viçosa, the castle at Marvão perched above the plains, and the dark-sky reserve of Alqueva. Roads are quiet and flat — ideal for larger motorhomes. Campsites are spread out, so plan your stops.
The Atlantic North-to-South Grand Tour
600 km 8–13 days
Cover 600 km from Viana do Castelo in the Minho to Sagres at Portugal's south-western tip. Pass through Porto, Coimbra's university quarter and Sintra's forested palaces before reaching the Algarve. A campervan handles the mix of motorways and coastal lanes well. Allow at least eight days to enjoy the variety.
The Mountain and National Park Route
550 km 7–11 days
A 550 km adventure from Peneda-Gerês National Park south through the Serra da Estrela — home to Portugal's highest peak, Torre at 1,993 metres — and on to the Tejo Internacional Natural Park near Castelo Branco. Mountain roads require careful driving but reward you with dramatic scenery. Campsites in Gerês and Manteigas offer full hook-ups for motorhomes.
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 variety of campsites, from beachfront parks along the Algarve to mountain retreats in the Serra da Estrela and rural spots in the Alentejo plains. Most sites provide electric hook-ups, modern shower blocks and dedicated pitches for both campervans and motorhomes. Many coastal campsites also include swimming pools and direct beach access, while inland parks tend to offer more space and quieter surroundings. Booking ahead during summer is always a good idea.
- Parque de Cerdeira GerêsSet within Peneda-Gerês National Park, electric hook-ups, hot showers, riverside setting, hiking trails from site.
- Parque de Campismo de Sagres SagresElectric hook-ups, hot showers, laundry, grocery shop, close to Cape St Vincent and Algarve beaches.
- Orbitur Guincho CascaisShaded pitches, electric hook-ups, swimming pool, restaurant, near Sintra and Guincho beach.
- Camping Markádia Castelo de VideQuiet Alentejo setting, electric hook-ups, swimming pool, shaded pitches, close to Marvão castle and thermal springs.
- Parque de Campismo de Monsanto LisbonWooded setting within Lisbon, electric hook-ups, swimming pool, playground, bus connections to the city centre.
- Parque de Campismo da Praia da Barra ÍlhavoBeachfront location near Aveiro, electric hook-ups, modern sanitary blocks, Wi-Fi, motorhome service point.
What you need to know about roads and motorways in Portugal
Portugal's motorway network (autoestradas, prefixed with 'A') covers the country well, connecting Lisbon to Porto via the A1 in around three hours. Most motorways use electronic tolling — you will need a Via Verde transponder or purchase a prepaid toll card at border crossings and post offices. Speed limits for motorhomes over 3.5 tonnes are 90 km/h on motorways and 80 km/h on national roads, while vehicles under 3.5 tonnes follow standard car limits of 120 km/h and 100 km/h respectively. Rest areas with fuel, parking and basic facilities appear regularly along major routes. Some older national roads (estradas nacionais) in mountainous areas like the Serra da Estrela can be narrow, so plan your route if you are driving a larger vehicle.
Frequently asked questions
Campervan hire in Portugal through Yescapa typically starts from around £60–£90 per day for a compact campervan, while larger motorhomes range from £100–£160 per day depending on the season and vehicle spec. Because Yescapa connects you directly with private owners, you often find more competitive rates than traditional rental agencies. Prices tend to be lower outside July and August, and booking a few weeks ahead usually secures the best deals for your Portuguese road trip.
With Yescapa, you can pick up a motorhome from private owners across Portugal. Lisbon and Porto are the most popular collection points, offering the widest choice of vehicles. You will also find owners in Faro — ideal if you want to start exploring the Algarve straight away — as well as in Coimbra and Braga. Because vehicles are listed by local owners, pick-up locations are spread throughout the country, so you can often start your trip close to where you arrive.
The best way to find affordable campervan or motorhome rental in Portugal is to book through Yescapa, where peer-to-peer pricing cuts out middleman costs. Travelling in spring or autumn brings lower daily rates and wider vehicle availability. Flexible dates help too — mid-week pick-ups are often cheaper. Compare different vehicle types on the platform, as a smaller campervan can save you significantly over a large motorhome while still covering Portugal's compact distances comfortably.
For couples or solo travellers, a compact campervan with two berths is ideal for navigating Portugal's coastal roads and smaller towns. Families of four or five are well served by a motorhome with a fixed bed and dinette conversion, giving everyone space after a day of exploring. Groups of up to six can find larger motorhomes on Yescapa with rear bunk layouts. Portugal's roads are generally well-maintained, so most vehicle sizes travel comfortably — just keep in mind that narrower mountain roads in the north suit smaller vehicles best.
Yes — a good number of owners on Yescapa in Portugal welcome pets on board. You can filter for pet-friendly vehicles when searching, and many listings specify any conditions such as keeping dogs off upholstery or bringing your own blanket. Portugal is a great destination for dogs, with long sandy beaches (many allow dogs outside summer months) and plenty of shaded walking trails in parks like Peneda-Gerês. Always check individual listing details and confirm with the owner before booking.
What our users say about our campervans and motorhomes in Portugal
Shay
5 / 5
It was our 1st time in a Caravan, and we feel very fortunate that we have done it with Jeremy & Annabella, their Caravan is exactly as decribed in the pictures, in a perfect mechanical situation, we had 0 problens through the whole joirney, and we were 6 people in that Caravan, I have no doubt that we will reserve it again in the future. The check in and out went completely smoove with Jeremy, you can feel free to trust them!
Matic
4 / 5
Great, responsible, and responsive owner. Van is equipped as advertised. The refrigerator loses its battery fast when van is turned off, so it caused some issues overnight in hot weather. Cars engine is a bit weak when driving uphill, but never caused any real issues. Great choice if you want a small van for exploring towns and coast of Andalusia.
Pavel
5 / 5
Absolutely recommended renter. Really kind and nice people. They gave back the van clean in and out, so big respect to you guys. Thanks for your rent.
Bram
4 / 5
Very nice camper that has a lot of comfort for travelling Mallorca. One star less due toSlow/difficult communication with the owner, who only started to confirm our messages/questions 1 day before the actual start of the trip, The fact that the agreed pick-up time was not respected (and not communicated before we arrived on the airport) and got delayed with 1,5 h.Do know that towels and linnen are available in the camper (or they were at least for us), so no need to bring them.
Diana
5 / 5
Fantastic experience renting Dirk’s camper van! Pick-up and drop-off were exactly as we wished—very flexible both in time and location, which we really appreciated.The van was perfect for four adults: spacious, spotlessly clean, and excellently equipped with everything we needed and more. It was also very easy to drive and everything worked perfectly. Dirk provided a very handy e-book with all the essential information about the van, which made everything even easier.A pure pleasure from beginning to end—we would definitely rent from Dirk again!
James thomas
5 / 5
Sandro and gus were on hand to help with any issues that arose. Loads of power for the steep windy roads, the van was well equiped and comfortable . An extra blanket for parking at altetude was apreciated as it was cooler up the hills. Shower worked but not much hot water. We had a small scrape with another car and insurance sorted the third party but we lost some of our deposit to repair van. Sandro was very helpfull and there was no dramas. So maybe paying for comprehensive insurance would be a better plan in future.
Rent an RV — Portugal
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Large campervan
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New
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