If you’ve ever dreamt of spending a week, month, or even longer travelling by campervan then you’re in luck. There are an increasing number of Portuguese and international companies that have campervans for hire in Portugal.
Travelling by campervan is a fun way to explore Portugal, and it’s a great way to thoroughly explore the country. Portugal is very campervan-friendly and, as well as campsites, many people wildcamp in carparks and open spaces around the country (although this is technically illegal, but tolerated at certain times of the year).
Travelling by campervan can also be an affordable way to travel, although it’s definitely not the cheapest way to see Portugal on a budget. Most companies charge between €30-150 per night for campervan hire, which is much more than it would normally cost to rent an Airbnb or cheap hostel and travel by public transport. Unless you’re travelling as part of a group, there are cheaper ways to get around Portugal. However, it is a unique experience and sometimes unique experiences are worth paying extra for.
Motorhome or campervan travel is more about the experience more than anything else. It’s about waking up in a new place every morning, getting away from hotels and apartment rentals, and getting to see parts of the world that you might not otherwise. If that sounds like your perfect trip, here are some companies that offer campervan hire in Portugal.
1. Airbnb
You may not know this but you can rent campervans and motorhomes through Airbnb, and there are hundreds of them dotted around Portugal. Many campervan companies also have a profile on Airbnb as well, and so many people prefer to book through Airbnb for the protection that it offers them.
Prices start from around €30 per night, which is much cheaper than most of the professional camper companies where prices are typically in the €80-€150 price range. You can also easily see reviews from people who have rented with that host previously.
- Locations: Nationwide
- Prices: Varies
See a full list of campervans (in Portugal) on Airbnb here.
2. Oceancamper
OceanCamper is a small campervan company based in Faro — ideal if you’re planning on exploring the Algarve and nearby Alentejo. Unlike many other campervan companies, their vans do not have logos or advertising on the side which is good news for those who want to be discreet.
Campervans come equipped with camping equipment, a cleaning kit, and bedding. It’s possible to add on extras like a surfboard, guitar, a mini heater, or wifi. Free pickup and drop-off is available from Faro Airport.
- Locations: Algarve
- Prices: From €29
Oceancamper campers can be booked through Airbnb, and have excellent reviews from previous customers, or through their website oceancamper.com
3. Yescapa
Yescapa hopes to be an Airbnb for campervan rental where you can rent campervans, motorhomes, and RVs directly from other people rather than from companies.
Prices in Portugal start from around €30 per night, and you can rent everything from converted vans, family-size motorhomes, campervans, and traditional VW vans.
- Locations: Nationwide
- Prices: Varies
Campervans can be booked through yescapa.com.
4. How (Hostel on Wheels)
Hostels on Wheels provide campervan rental in Portugal and Spain. Campervans, which are mainly Fiat Ducatos, are suitable for 4-5 persons and include integrated GPS, electricity, kitchen, and a security safe.
Extra facilities and add-ons include a wifi router, table and chairs, surfboard, wetsuit, bluetooth speaker, foldable bike, and board games.
- Locations: Lisbon, Porto, Faro, and Madrid, Granada, Málaga, Seville, La Coruña, Santiago de Compostela, and Vigo in Spain.
- Prices: From €69
Hostel on Wheels can be booked through Airbnb or through their website howcampers.com.
5. OLX
OLX is the Portuguese equivalent of Craiglist or Gumtree and, if you can’t find a good value camper on Airbnb, Yescapa, or through any of the campervan rental companies, it could be worth looking for a camper on OLX. This is definitely true during the summer months when prices can reach €150 per day or even higher.
While OLX can be cheaper, the downside is that renting directly usually means giving up on certain securities. Listings also don’t have reviews from previous guests like they do on Airbnb and Yescapa.
- Locations: Nationwide
- Prices: Varies
A full list of campervans, caravans, and other vehicles for rent can be found at olx.pt
6. Auto Europe
Auto Euro is a car rental comparison site that also allows you to compare the cost of motorhome and campervan rental from a select number of companies in Portugal like Indie Campers or McRent.
The results normally include a mixture of campervans and motorhomes, suitable for 2-6 persons.
- Locations: Lisbon, Porto, Faro, and Coimbra
- Prices: From €79
A full list of vehicles for rent can be found at autoeuropemotorhomes.com
7. Motorhome Republic
Motorhome Republic is a large international motorhome comparison website that allows you to book motorhome rentals in the United States, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and, of course, Portugal.
Motorhome Republic compares prices from several rental companies including Black Sheep, Pure Motorhomes, McRent, Euromotorhome, and Big Sky.
- Locations: Lisbon, Porto, Faro
- Prices: Varies
For more information visit motorhomerepublic.com
8. The Getaway Van
Based in Porto, The Getaway Van offers a fleet of Ford Transit vans, with space for four people, for rent. All the vans come with essentials like a shower, a kitchen, blackout blinds, bed linen, and cooking utensils.
- Locations: Porto
- Prices: From €45
Campers can be booked through Airbnb or direct at the-getaway-van.com
9. Camptoo
Camptoo is another Airbnb for campervans and motorhomes and, like Yescapa, you can rent all sorts of vehicles from small campervans to large motorhomes. As well as Portugal, Camptoo is also available in other European countries like Germany, Spain, the Netherlands, and Italy.
- Locations: Nationwide
- Prices: Varies
For more information visit camptoo.com
10. Camper King Portugal
Camper King Portugal offers campervans for hire in mainland Portugal, and the campervans can be collected from Lisbon, Faro, and Porto.
- Locations: Lisbon, Faro, Porto
- Prices: From €49
For more information, visit camperkingportugal.com
11. Portugal By Van
Portugal By Van offers modern vans that have been converted into campervans for hire. The company is based just outside of Lisbon, but the vans can be delivered to Lisbon Airport, Porto, and Faro. Available extras include a solar shower, BBQ, child car seat, surfboards, and bodyboards.
- Locations: Lisbon
- Prices: From €45
For more information, visit portugalbyvan.com
12. Fly N’ Surf
Fly N’ Surf is a campervan and surfboard rental company that offers campervans for hire in Lisbon, Porto, and Faro. The campervans are mainly vans that have been converted into campervans, and include a large bed and storage area.
Winter rates start from around €36 per day during the low season (Mid November – Mid March), which is perfect for those trying to get the campervan experience on a budget.
- Locations: Lisbon, Porto, Faro
For more information, visit Flynsurf.com
13. Algarve Campers
Algarve Campers is a Dutch-owned company that offers motorhomes for hire near Faro. Motorhome facilities include a shower, toilet, crockery and cutlery, refrigerator, stove, and aircon.
- Locations: Faro
- Prices: From $97 per day
For more information, visit Algarvecampers.com
14. Indie Campers
Indie Campers offer campervans for hire in several different countries, including Italy, Belgium, Germany, The Netherlands, the UK, and Portugal. The vans available are typically large and modern, and guests can also book extras like wetsuits, paddleboards, surfboards, portable heaters, and snowchains.
- Locations: Lisbon, Porto, Faro
- Prices: From €39
For more information, visit Indiecampers.com
West Coast Campers
West Coast Campers offer campervan hire in Spain and Portugal from a fleet that includes Fiat Ducatos, Renault Trafics, and Mercedes-Benz Sprinters. Accessories include a gas cooker, cooler, functional kitchen with sink, and kitchen utensils.
This company is part of the same company as Indie Campers.
- Locations: Lisbon, Porto, Faro, and Seville and Malaga in Spain.
- Prices: From €39
For more information, visit westcoastcampers.com/en
15. Siesta Campers
Siesta Campers offer classic and modern VW campervans and motorhomes for rent in Lisbon, Faro, and Porto. The campervans sleep between 2 and 5 people, and are ideal for couples or young families.
Note: The classic campers are restricted to Lisbon and Algarve so, if you’re planning to travel to northern parts of Portugal, you should rent one of the modern models.
- Locations: Lisbon, Porto, Faro
- Prices: From €50
Siesta Campers can be booked direct from Siestacampers.com
Vanscape
Vanscape is a Portuguese motorhome rental company based at Lisboa Camping, a campsite on the outskirts of Lisbon. The company offers stylish motorhomes for hire, and each motorhome is equipped with a fridge, solar panel, cooker, cooking utensils, and a water heater. Guests can also add extras to their booking like a GPS system, wifi router, surfboard, bicycle, or tent.
- Locations: Lisbon, Porto
- Prices: From €100
Vanscape campers can be booked through Airbnb or direct at Vanscape.pt
Black Sheep Campervans
Black Sheep Campervans is a French campervan hire company that offers campervan rentals throughout Western Europe including Portugal. The campervans are available for collection from either Lisbon or Porto, and include essentials like a shower system, picnic table and chairs, stove, and USB ports.
- Locations: Lisbon, Porto
- Prices: From €99
For more information, visit Blacksheep-van.com
