Camper vans and motorhomes for the Costa da Morte and the Rías Altas
Compare the 2 campervan and motorhome rental companies in La Coruna to find the best price, and book at the price shown, mandatory fees included.
Hiring a campervan in A Coruña means setting off from a Galician port built on a peninsula, in the north-western corner of Spain. The Tower of Hercules, a Roman lighthouse still in use, overlooks the Atlantic; to the west lies the Costa da Morte, with its capes and fishing villages exposed to the swell, and to the north-east the Rías Altas and their cliffs, among the highest in Europe. Two partner companies have a depot here, Hostel On Wheels and McRent.
Less crowded than Spain's major departure cities, A Coruña gives immediate access to a still wild coastline, without an endless drive through urban sprawl.
Public ratings collected on October 28, 2026 from independent review sites.
| Vehicle | Winter January | Spring April | Summer July | Autumn October |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Campervan | from €75/day median €79/day | from €89/day median €94/day | from €137/day median €143/day | from €87/day median €92/day |
| Low-profile motorhome | from €79/day median €109/day | from €89/day median €126/day | from €137/day median €175/day | from €92/day median €129/day |
| Large motorhome | from €109/day median €115/day | from €126/day median €137/day | from €178/day median €186/day | from €129/day median €141/day |
Daily prices observed on October 21, 2026 for a 14-day rental: CoolDrive selling price, mandatory fees included, 1 rental companies compared. 100% of offers with unlimited mileage. Median excess: €900.
Head west to Malpica and the Sisargas Islands, then Laxe and its long beach. In Camariñas, the road to Cape Vilán runs past the English Cemetery; Muxía and its sanctuary perched on the rocks come before Fisterra and its cape, long regarded as the end of the world. Further south, the Xallas river plunges straight into the sea at Ézaro, before Carnota beach and the port of Muros.
Via Betanzos and the Atlantic forests of the Fragas do Eume, you reach Ferrol and then Cedeira. The road then climbs to San Andrés de Teixido and the cliffs of the Serra da Capelada, before Cape Ortegal and Estaca de Bares, the northernmost point of the Iberian Peninsula. Viveiro and Ribadeo lead to Cathedrals Beach; return via Mondoñedo and its cathedral.
Access to Cathedrals Beach requires a free booking at busy times: check the calendar before you set off.
Inland, Lugo and its Roman walls, which you can walk along the top, open the road to Monforte de Lemos. The gorges of the Sil and the Miño then form the Ribeira Sacra: terraced vineyards, remote monasteries and dizzying viewpoints around Parada de Sil. Ourense and its open-air hot springs close the loop before the drive back.
The best months to leave from A Coruña: long days, moderate rain and Costa da Morte sites still quiet. September has the warmest sea of the year, around 18 °C, and campsites start to empty. In late June, the night of San Juan lights hundreds of bonfires on the beaches of Riazor and Orzán.
The two driest months, with just a few days of rain and highs rarely above 24 °C: a cool summer, popular with holidaymakers escaping the heat of the south. Beaches, the Rías Altas and Cathedrals Beach are very busy, and the city celebrates the María Pita festivities throughout August: book your vehicle and campsites early.
Mild but changeable shoulder seasons, with sunny spells alternating with Atlantic fronts. October remains pleasant, often around 20 °C, but turns very rainy again; April brings more sunshine and greenery. Coastal roads are quiet, and the cliffs of the Costa da Morte then become a stage for spectacular storms.
Winter in A Coruña hardly knows frost, but it does know rain: December is the wettest month, and the wind blows hard on the capes. Days are short, with about six hours of sunshine. A heated vehicle, campsites open all year and short stages are enough to enjoy a deserted coastline.
Most pleasant months: May to September.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Sun | Sea |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 13 °C | 7 °C | 178 mm | 6 h/day | 15 °C |
| Feb | 14 °C | 7 °C | 128 mm | 7 h/day | 14 °C |
| Mar | 15 °C | 8 °C | 139 mm | 8 h/day | 14 °C |
| Apr | 17 °C | 9 °C | 112 mm | 10 h/day | 15 °C |
| May | 19 °C | 12 °C | 82 mm | 11 h/day | 15 °C |
| Jun | 21 °C | 14 °C | 83 mm | 12 h/day | 17 °C |
| Jul | 23 °C | 16 °C | 34 mm | 12 h/day | 18 °C |
| Aug | 24 °C | 16 °C | 36 mm | 11 h/day | 18 °C |
| Sep | 22 °C | 15 °C | 66 mm | 10 h/day | 18 °C |
| Oct | 20 °C | 13 °C | 155 mm | 8 h/day | 17 °C |
| Nov | 16 °C | 10 °C | 178 mm | 6 h/day | 16 °C |
| Dec | 14 °C | 8 °C | 188 mm | 6 h/day | 15 °C |
Averages 2016–2025 computed from Open-Meteo data (ERA5 reanalysis).
The McRent depot is on the Mesoiro road, in a district on the south-western outskirts of A Coruña, close to the expressways that bypass the city: you avoid the centre when setting off. Hostel On Wheels meets you in A Coruña; the exact address and handover time are in your confirmation.
A Coruña airport, at Alvedro, lies in the municipality of Culleredo, about ten kilometres south of the centre; a taxi reaches Mesoiro in around a quarter of an hour. Santiago de Compostela airport, with more international flights, is less than an hour away by motorway.
The Atlantic motorway, the AP-9, which links A Coruña with Ferrol, Santiago and southern Galicia, is a toll road. The A-6 towards Lugo and Madrid is free, as are most regional expressways. Towards the Costa da Morte, the small coastal roads remain the most beautiful, but they are slow and winding.
The old town and the Marina district, with its glazed galleries, occupy a peninsula with narrow streets and paid parking. Park instead near the Tower of Hercules or Monte San Pedro, then follow on foot or by bus the long seafront promenade that runs around the peninsula.
Two partner companies have a depot in A Coruña: McRent, on the Mesoiro road on the outskirts of the city, and Hostel On Wheels, which hands over its vehicles in A Coruña itself. Their fleets and conditions differ: compare the offers with your dates, then check the meeting place and time in your booking confirmation.
The price depends mainly on the season, the length of hire and the type of vehicle: a campervan costs less than a large family motorhome, and the Galician summer, in high demand, pushes rates up. Run a search with your dates to compare the offers of A Coruña's rental companies, mandatory fees included, bookable straight away.
The offers observed cover several ranges: Urban and Compact, compact and easy to handle, sleeping two to four; Comfort, more spacious, with four berths in the Plus and Luxury versions; and Family, with up to six seats and six berths. For the narrow roads of the Costa da Morte and the Ribeira Sacra, choose a compact model.
Yes: Santiago de Compostela, Lugo, Gijón and León are other departure cities of our partners. You can follow the Rías Altas and then the Asturian coast to Gijón, or head for Castile via León. A one-way fee may apply; it is included in the displayed price as soon as you choose the return city.
The rental is perfectly managed from the first quote to the pickup of the camper van. We dealt with very competent and welcoming people.
Excellent service, speed, and courtesy
EXCELLENT IN EVERY WAY. HIGH-QUALITY VEHICLE. FRIENDLY STAFF. NO PROBLEMS.
A European category B licence lets you drive campervans, camper vans and motorhomes up to 3.5 tonnes. If your licence was issued outside the European Union, also carry an international driving permit. The minimum age and number of years of driving required vary by rental company: they are listed in the conditions of each offer.
Galicia has many motorhome areas, often run by the municipality and sometimes free, as well as campsites near the beaches, some of which close out of season. Parking overnight without setting anything up is generally tolerated in Spain, but some coastal municipalities and natural areas ban it: follow the local signs.
The main roads between Carballo, Vimianzo and Cee are easy to drive with a large vehicle. The access roads to the lighthouses, such as those to Cape Vilán or Cape Touriñán, and the lanes of the fishing ports are narrow, however. With a long motorhome, leave it at the entrance to the villages and continue on foot.
The Portuguese border, at Tui, is about two hours away by motorway. Many rental companies allow Portugal, sometimes for an extra fee: check the countries covered by the insurance. Several Portuguese motorways have electronic tolls only; ask the rental company whether the vehicle is fitted with a toll tag.
Yes, a waterproof jacket and a fleece are useful all year round in A Coruña. Even in July and August, the driest months, lows hover around 16 °C and mist can cover the capes in the morning. The rest of the year, Atlantic rain is frequent and the wind often strong.
With only two depots in the city, supply is limited: book several months ahead for July and August, when northern Spain attracts holidaymakers looking for cooler weather. For Holy Week and the May bank holidays, a few weeks are often enough; in winter, the choice remains wide.
A Coruña puts travellers on the edge of the wildest coastline in Spain. Within an hour's drive, you go from the city beaches of Riazor to the lighthouses of the Costa da Morte; in the other direction, the Rías Altas unfold cliffs, Atlantic forests and fishing villages all the way to Asturias. Inland holds other surprises, from the Roman walls of Lugo to the hanging vineyards of the Ribeira Sacra.
Two partner companies offer campervans and motorhomes sleeping up to six, and Santiago de Compostela, Lugo, Gijón and León, other departure cities, open the way to one-way trips. With mild summers, rarely above 24 °C, A Coruña suits travellers who prefer cool air and green landscapes to the scorching sun of the south.
