Autocaravan Express in Portugal: Porto, Lisbon, prices

Q: What excess should you expect in Portugal?

All the offers recorded show an excess of €700, whatever the model. The deposit taken at departure and the excess reduction options are given in the offer details: make sure your payment card can handle this temporary hold.

The rental company

Autocaravan Express in Portugal: what our price checks show

In Portugal, Autocaravan Express offers two departure cities, Porto and Lisbon, around three hours apart by motorway. The handover address is not published: it is given to you at booking and may be the rental company’s depot, a delivered vehicle or a meeting point, depending on the offer.

On 21 October 2026, CoolDrive recorded 26 offers in each of the two cities, for 14-day hires starting in mid-January and mid-April 2027. The two cities are within a euro of each other: from around €132 a day in Porto and €133 in Lisbon, with averages of €163 and €164, and a maximum of €204 and €205 for the largest models.

The range observed runs from the Carado CV-540, CV-600 and CV-601 campervans, between €132 and €167 a day depending on the model and date, to the Active, Family and Carado T low-profiles, from €142 to €180, and the Comfort Compact and Comfort Extra six-seat overcabs, from €161 to €205. All 52 offers include unlimited mileage, with a €700 excess.

Our view: for a two-week trip, the rental company offers a wide choice and conditions that are easy to understand, with no price difference between the north and the capital. Two reservations: the handover location is only known after booking, and our price checks do not cover the summer. Campers on Way, McRent and Campilider are worth comparing for your dates.

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Autocaravan Express in detail: what you need to know

The key facts to decide whether Autocaravan Express suits your trip.

General information

Departure cities: Porto, Lisbon · around 300 km apart
Range recorded: About a dozen models · Carado CV campervans, Active and Family low-profiles, Comfort overcabs

Rental conditions

Price per day: From €132 to €205 · 14-day hires, departures tested in mid-January and mid-April 2027
Average observed: Around €163 a day · €164 in Lisbon, all models combined
Kilometres: Unlimited · in all offers recorded on 21 October 2026
Excess: €700 · the same amount in Porto and Lisbon

Insurance and extras

For six people: Comfort Compact, Comfort Extra · six-seat overcabs, from €161 a day

Network and availability

Handover: Address not published · given with the booking confirmation
Rental companies to compare: Campers on Way, McRent, Campilider · present in Porto or Lisbon

Observed prices

Prices recorded at Autocaravan Express in Portugal

Vehicle	Winter January	Spring April
Campervan	from €132/day median €139/day	from €149/day median €158/day
Low-profile motorhome	from €142/day median €157/day	from €162/day median €179/day
Large motorhome	from €162/day median €175/day	from €189/day median €198/day

Daily prices recorded at Autocaravan Express on October 21, 2026 for a 14-day rental from its branches in Portugal: CoolDrive selling price, mandatory fees included. 100% of offers with unlimited mileage. Median excess: €700.

Delivery

Where Autocaravan Express delivers its vehicles in Portugal

2 delivery cities

Autocaravan Express has no physical branch in these cities: the company delivers the vehicle there, at a time and place agreed with you after booking. They are available as pick-up locations in the search form, which shows availability and the price, delivery included.

Lisbon
Porto

Network

Autocaravan Express also operates in 7 other countries

Our view

Autocaravan Express: who is it for, and who should look elsewhere?

Autocaravan Express is ideal if…

You are going for two weeks and plan to drive from the Minho to the Algarve
There are six of you and you are looking for an overcab
You are torn between Porto and Lisbon: price does not decide between them
You want a campervan with two or three berths for the narrow roads of the Douro

Autocaravan Express is not ideal if…

You are travelling in July or August: our recorded prices do not cover the summer
You want to know the exact depot before committing

Practical tips

Our tips for booking with Autocaravan Express

Porto for the north, Lisbon for the south

From Porto, the Douro Valley and its terraced vineyards, the Minho and Peneda-Gerês National Park are close by. From Lisbon, you can reach Sintra, the Alentejo coast, the Costa Vicentina and then the Algarve. As the price is the same, choose the city closest to your route.
Follow the overnight parking rules

Spending the night in a motorhome outside campsites and authorised areas is regulated in Portugal, particularly on the coast and in protected natural areas. Locate service areas before each stage, especially along the Atlantic coast.
Crossing the Tagus as you leave Lisbon

To head south, the Vasco da Gama Bridge avoids the centre of the capital, whereas the 25 de Abril Bridge runs through very busy districts. The toll on both bridges is only payable when entering Lisbon.
January or April, two different trips

The departures tested in January and April do not promise the same weather: winter remains mild in the Algarve but rainy in the north, while April suits the whole country. Look for campsites open all year round if you are travelling in the depths of winter.

What travellers ask

Your questions about Autocaravan Express

How much does an Autocaravan Express motorhome cost in Portugal?

According to our October 2026 price checks for a 14-day hire, departing in mid-January or mid-April 2027, expect €132 to €205 a day, around €163 on average. The actual price depends on the date, the model and the extras: the search gives it to you for your trip.

Which model should you choose from the Portuguese range?

The Carado CV-540 and CV-600 campervans, from €132 and €137 a day respectively, suit two or three people. The CV-601 offers four berths from €142. The Active, Family and Carado T low-profiles, between €142 and €180, offer two to five berths depending on the version. For six, only the Comfort Compact and Comfort Extra overcabs are suitable.

Is it better to depart from Porto or Lisbon?

Budget-wise, it makes no difference: the recorded gap is no more than two euros a day. Decide according to your route and your arrival: Porto for a trip through the north and the interior, Lisbon for the south coast and the Algarve, or for a flight that is easier to find.

Can you end your trip in Spain?

Autocaravan Express is well established in Spain, but a departure from Porto with a return in Seville or Madrid depends on the one-way hires the offer accepts. Enter the Spanish city as your return location: the search shows the journey if it is offered, fees included.

Verified customer reviews

They rented with Autocaravan Express

4.3

818 reviews

Too rigid computer system

Eric L.

Portugal · Oct 2025

Avis Vérifiés

Easy to contact intermediary. For my part, a big thank you to Marlene for her availability and responsiveness.

Portugal · Sep 2025

Trustpilot

Responsiveness to emails and requests is excellent.

Portugal · Sep 2025

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Frequently asked questions

FAQ — Autocaravan Express motorhome hire in Portugal

What excess should you expect in Portugal?

All the offers recorded show an excess of €700, whatever the model. The deposit taken at departure and the excess reduction options are given in the offer details: make sure your payment card can handle this temporary hold.

Where do you collect the motorhome?

The rental company does not publish an address in Porto or Lisbon. The handover location is given to you at the time of booking, and our experts help you organise your arrival, for example from the airport or the station.

Are Portuguese motorways tolled?

Yes, and some have no toll barriers: tolls there are electronic only. An electronic toll tag in the vehicle makes everything simpler; ask at handover whether it has one and how the crossings will be billed to you.

Which licence do you need?

With a European category B licence, you can drive any model whose gross vehicle weight stays under 3.5 tonnes, which covers most of the range observed. The exact weight, the driver’s minimum age and the number of years you must have held your licence are given in the conditions of each offer.

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Hire an Autocaravan Express motorhome in Portugal with CoolDrive Nomad

In Portugal, Autocaravan Express departs from Porto and Lisbon at almost identical prices: from €132 to €205 a day for 14 days in our October 2026 price checks, with unlimited mileage and a €700 excess. CoolDrive Nomad sets these offers against those of Campers on Way, McRent or Campilider, then our experts arrange the vehicle pick-up with you. The brand as a whole, its history and its fleet are presented on its main page, dedicated to Spain.

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