Anywhere Campers Rental company category:Standard
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Anywhere Campers PortoPortoView map
Campervan hire in Porto opens up northern Portugal: the terraced vineyards of the Douro Valley, the granite mountains of Peneda-Gerês National Park, the green villages of the Minho and, across the Minho river, Galicia and Santiago de Compostela. To the south, the road runs through Aveiro, Coimbra and Nazaré before Lisbon. 10 partner companies offer campervans, converted vans and motorhomes, including Indie Campers, McRent, BlackSheep, Campilider and Portugal by Van.
Pick-ups take place in the city, in Matosinhos or north of the airport, without having to drive through the historic centre.
9 rental partners
Where to pick up your vehicle in Porto?
Autocaravan Express Rental company category:Standard
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Autocaravan Express PortoPortoView map
BlackSheep Rental company category:Standard
Public rating of the rental company: 3.9/5 (411 reviews)
- Trustpilot 3.9/5 411 reviews
Public ratings collected on October 28, 2026 from independent review sites.
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Blacksheep Van PortoPortoView map
Campers on Way Rental company category:Standard
Public rating of the rental company: 5.0/5 (5 reviews)
- Tripadvisor 5.0/5 5 reviews
Public ratings collected on October 28, 2026 from independent review sites.
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Campers on Way PortoPortoView map
Campilider Rental company category:Premium
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E.N. 109 - Olho Marinho, 70, 3885-113 OvarView map
Hostel On Wheels Rental company category:Economy
Public rating of the rental company: 4.7/5 (83 reviews)
- Tripadvisor 4.5/5 42 reviews
- Tripadvisor 5.0/5 41 reviews
Public ratings collected on October 28, 2026 from independent review sites.
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Hostel on Wheels PortoPortoView map
McRent Rental company category:Standard
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McRent Porto c/o J.C. & Parracho Rent a Car, Lda.Travessa Monte Godim s/n°, 4450-745 MatosinhosView map
Portugal by Van Rental company category:Standard
Public rating of the rental company: 4.5/5 (83 reviews)
- Tripadvisor 4.5/5 83 reviews
Public ratings collected on October 28, 2026 from independent review sites.
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Portugal by Van - no physical locationTrain Station Porto Campanha, 4300-173 PortoView map
Rent Easy Rental company category:Premium
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Rent Easy Porto c/o J. Sousa Mesquita LDA AirportC. Empresarial Vilar do Pinheiro 75, 4485-860 Vilar do PinheiroView map
Observed prices
Rental prices observed in Porto
| Vehicle | Winter January | Spring April | Summer July | Autumn October |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Campervan | from €81/day median €126/day | from €89/day median €141/day | from €130/day median €208/day | from €88/day median €123/day |
| Low-profile motorhome | from €98/day median €157/day | from €107/day median €179/day | from €173/day median €207/day | from €104/day median €138/day |
| Large motorhome | from €114/day median €146/day | from €128/day median €148/day | from €194/day median €220/day | from €126/day median €146/day |
Daily prices observed on October 21, 2026 for a 15-day rental: CoolDrive selling price, mandatory fees included, 5 rental companies compared. 100% of offers with unlimited mileage. Median excess: €1,500.
Road trip ideas
Road trips from Porto
1 The Douro Valley and its quintas
- Porto
- Amarante
- Peso da Régua
- Pinhão
- Lamego
- Porto
Heading upriver via Amarante, you reach Peso da Régua, gateway to the Alto Douro wine region listed by Unesco. The N222 road to Pinhão follows the vine terraces and ranks among the most beautiful roads in Europe; many quintas offer port wine tastings. Return via Lamego and its baroque staircase. The bends and the access roads to the estates are narrow.
- Distance
- about 350 km
- Recommended vehicle
- Campervan or camper van
2 Minho, Peneda-Gerês and Santiago de Compostela
- Porto
- Guimarães
- Braga
- Peneda-Gerês
- Ponte de Lima
- Valença
- Santiago de Compostela
- Viana do Castelo
- Porto
Head north via Guimarães, the cradle of the country, and Braga, then Peneda-Gerês National Park, Portugal's only national park, with its waterfalls and granite villages. Ponte de Lima and the fortress of Valença lead to Galicia and Santiago de Compostela. The way back follows the coast via Viana do Castelo. The mountain roads of Gerês are better suited to compact vehicles.
- Distance
- about 650 km
- Recommended vehicle
- Campervan or low-profile motorhome
3 The Silver Coast to Lisbon
- Porto
- Aveiro
- Costa Nova
- Coimbra
- Nazaré
- Óbidos
- Lisbon
To the south, the canals and striped houses of Aveiro and Costa Nova come before Coimbra and its old university. You then return to the ocean at Nazaré, famous for its giant winter waves, then Óbidos and its ramparts before Lisbon. Coimbra and Lisbon are also departure cities of our partners: the route can be done one way.
- Distance
- about 400 km
- Recommended vehicle
- All types of motorhomes
Weather and seasons
When to go in Porto?
Best time
May, June and September
May to June, September
highs 20 to 23 °C, lows 13 to 16 °C
The best time to leave from Porto: long, sunny days, much less frequent rain and bearable heat in the Douro Valley. September coincides with the grape harvest in the quintas, a sight not to be missed.
High season
July and August
July to August
highs 25 °C, lows 17 °C
Summer is almost dry in Porto and the coast stays mild, but the inland Douro gets very hot. This is peak season: coastal campsites and Minho beaches are busy, and the ocean stays cool. Book your vehicle early.
March, April and October
March to April, October
highs 16 to 21 °C, lows 9 to 14 °C
Mild but rainy shoulder seasons: Atlantic showers alternate with bright spells. The Minho and Gerês are then very green and quiet; pack rain gear and keep your stages flexible.
Winter
November to February
November to February
highs 14 to 17 °C, lows 7 to 11 °C
Winter is mild but it is the rainiest season in northern Portugal. Cool nights call for a heated vehicle, and many travellers head to the drier south of the country on a one-way trip.
Climate in Porto, month by month
Most pleasant months: May to September.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Sun | Sea |
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| Jan | 14 °C | 7 °C | 184 mm | 6 h/day | 14 °C |
| Feb | 15 °C | 8 °C | 124 mm | 8 h/day | 14 °C |
| Mar | 16 °C | 9 °C | 163 mm | 9 h/day | 14 °C |
| Apr | 18 °C | 10 °C | 147 mm | 11 h/day | 16 °C |
| May | 20 °C | 13 °C | 81 mm | 12 h/day | 16 °C |
| Jun | 22 °C | 15 °C | 49 mm | 13 h/day | 18 °C |
| Jul | 25 °C | 17 °C | 13 mm | 13 h/day | 18 °C |
| Aug | 25 °C | 17 °C | 13 mm | 12 h/day | 17 °C |
| Sep | 23 °C | 16 °C | 67 mm | 11 h/day | 17 °C |
| Oct | 21 °C | 14 °C | 180 mm | 8 h/day | 18 °C |
| Nov | 17 °C | 11 °C | 195 mm | 7 h/day | 17 °C |
| Dec | 15 °C | 9 °C | 194 mm | 6 h/day | 15 °C |
Averages 2016–2025 computed from Open-Meteo data (ERA5 reanalysis).
Practical tips
Everything to know before hitting the road
Where the depots are
Indie Campers is in Guilhabreu and Rent Easy in Vilar do Pinheiro, north of the airport, McRent in Matosinhos, Campilider further south in Ovar, and Portugal by Van meets you at Porto-Campanhã railway station. Check the exact address in your confirmation.
Tolls via electronic gantries
Around Porto, several motorways such as the A41, the A42 or the A29 towards Aveiro have no toll booths: your passage is recorded by gantries. The A1 to Lisbon and the A3 to Braga, on the other hand, have conventional toll plazas. Ask the rental company whether the vehicle has an electronic toll device.
Overnight parking banned outside authorised places
Since 2021, the Portuguese highway code has banned motorhomes from spending the night outside campsites and authorised areas, with a fine, heavier in protected areas such as Peneda-Gerês. Daytime parking remains allowed in ordinary spaces.
Visiting Porto without your vehicle
The steep lanes of the Ribeira and the Baixa are not made for a motorhome. Stay at a campsite in Matosinhos or Vila Nova de Gaia, then reach the centre and the port wine cellars by metro, by bus or on foot.
What travellers ask
Your questions about a road trip in Porto
Where can I pick up a campervan in Porto?
Ten partner companies are present: Anywhere Campers, Autocaravan Express, BlackSheep, Campers on Way and Hostel On Wheels in Porto, Portugal by Van at Campanhã station, McRent in Matosinhos, Indie Campers in Guilhabreu, Rent Easy in Vilar do Pinheiro and Campilider in Ovar. The precise address is in your confirmation.
How much does it cost to hire a campervan in Porto?
The price varies greatly between summer, which is in high demand, and winter, as well as with the type of vehicle, the length of hire and the rental company. Run a search with your pick-up and return dates: you get the real prices of our partner companies, mandatory fees included, bookable straight away.
Can I do a one-way trip from Porto to Lisbon or Faro?
Yes: Coimbra, Lisbon and Faro are also departure cities of our partners, so you can travel down the whole country along the coast and then through the Alentejo to the Algarve. A one-way fee may apply; it is included in the displayed price as soon as you choose another return city.
Can I drive to Galicia with a campervan hired in Porto?
The Spanish border is just over an hour's drive away via Valença, and Santiago de Compostela about 2 hours 30 minutes. Most rental companies accept Spain, sometimes for an extra fee: check the countries covered by the insurance in the offer conditions before booking.
Which motorhome models are available in Porto?
Among the vehicles found for departures from Porto are Carado CV-540, CV-600 and CV-601 camper vans, Carado T-447 and T-449 low-profile motorhomes with four berths, as well as the Adria Matrix M670SL and the Carado T-328, which offer five seats and five berths for families.
Verified customer reviews
They rented in Porto with CoolDrive Nomad
4.3
818 reviews
Quality/price ratio. Very good explanations at the beginning.
(anonymous)
Portugal · Sep 2020
Avis Vérifiés
Nothing to report on this side, but on-site: bad.
(anonymous)
Portugal · Oct 2017
Avis Vérifiés
Too rigid computer system
Eric L.
Portugal · Oct 2025
Avis Vérifiés
Frequently asked questions
FAQ — Campervan and motorhome hire in Porto
What licence do I need to hire a motorhome in Porto?
A category B licence is enough for campervans, converted vans and motorhomes up to 3.5 tonnes, which covers most rental vehicles. Drivers with a licence issued outside the European Union may need to show an international driving permit. The minimum age and years of driving required are shown in each company's conditions.
Where can I stay overnight with a motorhome in northern Portugal?
The coast between Vila Nova de Gaia, Matosinhos and Viana do Castelo has many campsites, and many towns in the Douro Valley and the Minho have set up motorhome areas. In Gerês, campsite pitches are scarcer: book ahead in summer.
How do I get to the depots from Porto airport?
The depots in Guilhabreu and Vilar do Pinheiro are a few minutes by taxi north of Francisco Sá Carneiro airport, and the one in Matosinhos is close too. For Campanhã station, the metro links the airport to the city centre. Tell the rental company your arrival time to arrange the meeting.
When should I book a campervan in Porto?
Several months ahead for July and August, but also for late June: the St John's festival (São João), on the night of 23 to 24 June, fills the city. For the September grape harvest in the Douro, book a few weeks ahead. The rest of the year, the choice remains wide.
How many days should I plan for northern Portugal?
One week lets you combine the Douro Valley with the Minho and Peneda-Gerês park. With ten days, you can add Galicia and Santiago de Compostela. Two weeks and a one-way trip to Lisbon or Faro let you cross the whole country, from the green north to the Algarve.
About us
Why start a motorhome trip from Porto
Porto is the gateway to Portugal's greenest and most mountainous region. In a few hours' drive, you go from the cellars of Vila Nova de Gaia to the vine terraces of the Alto Douro, from the sanctuaries of Braga to the forests of Gerês, then to the wild beaches of the Minho coast. Galicia and Santiago de Compostela easily extend the trip into Spain.
With ten partner companies, from compact campervans to family motorhomes, the choice is one of the widest in the country. The city is also the natural starting point for a north-to-south crossing of Portugal: Coimbra, Lisbon and Faro, other departure cities of our partners, let you return the vehicle further south. The best time to enjoy it runs from May to September, when the Atlantic rain gives way to sunshine.