Motorhome Rental Price Comparison in Portugal

Motorhome Rental in Portugal

We have several different suppliers in Portugal for Motorhome and RV rentals. Campervans or camping cars are also used to describe motor homes. We have a wide range of vehicles for hire in Portugal.

 

Models Available

 

Comfort 2 berth
Comfort 3 berth
Family 4 berth
Family 5 berth
Plus 4 berth
Plus 6 berth
Joint 150
Joint 365

 

You can pick up a Motorhome rental in the following locations or at a nearby location on request.

 

Locations Available

Faro
Faro Airport
Lisbon
Lisbon Airport
Porto
Porto Airport
Espinho Train Station
Ovar

 

We can have you picked up and transferred to one of the campervan depot locations in Portugal if you are within 100 kms of that depot. Please note that this is on a request basis.

 

Motorhomes in Portugal need to be booked months in advance for the summer season rental to avoid disappointment.

To book a Motorhome or RV, simply use our booking engine above for a quotation. You can email the quote to yourself for review, or you can proceed and book online, adding extras as you proceed through the booking process.

 

If you have any questions they may already be answered at our Frequently Asked Question's (FAQ'S) section.

 

Should you have any further questions about Motorhome Hire in Portugal you can contact us via the telephone or email contacts on our web site.

 

Portugal

 

Portugal, in Southern Europe, shares the Iberian peninsula at the western tip of Europe with Spain. Geographically and culturally somewhat isolated from its neighbour, Portugal has a rich, unique culture, lively cities and beautiful countryside. Although it was once one of the poorest countries in Western Europe, the end of dictatorship in 1974 and its incorporation into the European Union in 1986, has meant significant increase prosperity. However it may be one of the best value destinations on the Continent. This is because the country offers outstanding landscape diversity. You can travel in a single day from green mountains in the North, covered with vines and all varieties of trees to rocky mountains, with spectacular slopes and falls in the Centre, to a near-desert landscape in the Alentejo region and finally to the glamorous beach holidays destination Algarve. The climate, combined with investments in the golfing infrastructure in recent years, has also turned the country into a golfing haven. Fourteen of Portugal's courses are rated in the top 100 best in Europe. If you want a condensed view of European landscapes, culture and way of life, Portugal might very well fit the bill.

Climate

 

Portugal is one of the warmest European countries. In mainland Portugal, yearly temperature averages are about 15°C (55°F) in the north and 18°C (64°F) in the south. Spring and Summer months are usually sunny, and temperatures can be very high during July and August, with maximums averaging between 35°C and 40°C (86°F - 95°F) in the interior of the country, 30°C and 35°C in the north, and occasionally reaching 45°C (113°F) in the south. Autumn and Winter are typically rainy and windy, yet sunny days are not rare either. Temperatures rarely fall below 5°C (41°F) nearer to the sea, averaging 10°C (50°F), but can reach several degrees below 0°C (32°F) further inland. Snow is common in the mountainous areas of the north, especially in Serra da Estrela. Portugal's climate can be classified as Mediterranean.

 

Travel by Plane

 

Almost all major full price airlines fly to Portugal including the country's own TAP (Air Portugal). However, there are some cheap fares to be had from the no-frills airlines, who have recently started flying to Lisbon, Porto and Faro at good prices. There are three international airports in the mainland: Lisbon (in the north of the city, and not far from the centre), Porto, and Faro.

 

Travel by Train and Bus

 

Trains reach most of the large cities from Lisbon. Lisbon is connected to Madrid, Spain. In the South it is not possible to enter Portugal from Spain by train. There are no train connections from i.e. Sevilla to Faro. The only option is to use buses, there are many.
For more information, contact: CP Portuguese Railways. For information on bus travel contact the 2 main providers in Spain/Portugal: ALSA and Auto Res

 

Travel by Car

 

Roads are generally good, and you can reach almost all major cities with ease, either by motorway or by good, modern roads. The biggest cities are well served by modern highways (most have tolls), and you can travel the full North-South length of the country without ever leaving the highway, if you choose to. However, some secondary roads are not well maintained and proper care must betaken. Also, Portuguese driving can seem erratic and, frankly, scary to the uninitiated. This is getting a little better year by year, but still, there are many drivers whose dream is to own a Ferrari, but all they actually have is a Renault Clio or a Ford Fiesta. In order to fight this national calamity, road laws changed recently in order to punish with great severity speeding, driving without license, driving under the influence of alcohol or narcotics, etc.

 

Get Around

 

Rail travel in Portugal is often cheaper and faster than travel by bus. Unfortunately the rail network is limited, busses are more useful to get anywhere off the beaten path. The immediate areas surrounding Lisbon and Porto are reasonably well-served by suburban rail services and a clean, modern and air-conditioned metro system. Road traffic in Lisbon and Porto is pretty congested in the rush hours. Car travel is the most convenient or only method to reach areas outside the main cities.

In Lisbon you might want to try to hop on one of the trams, but be prepared for a noisy ride.

 

Talk

 

The official language of Portugal is Portuguese. Although it's somewhat related to Spanish, Italian, and other Romantic languages, it's not identical. Spanish-speakers will be able to make themselves understood: if you choose to speak Spanish, try to speak slowly and evenly. Your chances of being understood that way are quite high. English is spoken by some in many tourist areas, and the younger Portuguese will speak some English, or French.
The Portuguese people are of generally excellent humour when they are interested in talking with someone who can't speak their language. This means that all manner of shop owners, and people curious about you will take time to try to carve out any means of communication, often with funny and unexpected results. If the traveller attempts to speak Portuguese with locals, the action is taken with respect and oftentimes the local will apologise for how "difficult" it is to learn Portuguese, or how "hard" the language is. This good favour might encourage travellers to learn the very basics of Portuguese, such as daily greetings and the routine "please-thank you" exchanges.

 

See

 

If you want to spend your holidays in the countryside, you might want to visit Braga, Viana do Castelo, Castelo Branco, Guarda, or even Viseu. If you are more into visiting beautiful monuments and enjoy remarkable views, then Lisbon, Porto, Setubal, Braga, Sintra, Bragança and Évora are some of the cities with wonderful and magnificent monuments. On the reverse, you have the Algarve's beaches and sport's clubs. At night Setubal, Lisbon, Porto and Algarve are the best choices as you have major places of entertainment. And even if you wish to observe wild life in its natural state, Madeira and Azores Islands are places to remember.

 

Do

 

Surrounded by sea in almost its entirety, the Portuguese beaches are well worth visiting. A lot of activities are offered, from surfing, to kite-surfing, and during the summer months the most frequented beaches offer sand based activities such as aerobics. If you're not the type of breaking into a sweat during holidays, almost every single public beach will have a bar where locals sit, eat/drink and socialise.

 

The climate, combined with investments in the golfing infrastructure in recent years, has turned the country into a golfing haven. Portugal is also a great location to learn the game and perfect technique. Many resorts offer classes with the pros. Courses can satisfy the most demanding golfer, while newcomers won't be intimidated, unless they find the beautiful landscapes and stunning vistas distracting to their game.

The countryside also offers a great deal of possibilities, although you will have to incite the travel agent's advise a little more than usual, as they tend to just sell beach holidays. Cycling through the mountainous terrain of Gerez or white-water rafting in the currents of the river Douro is an exhilarating experience.

 

Buy

 

Portugal is part of the Eurozone and uses the euro as its currency.

 

ATMs accepting international cards can be found everywhere, and currency conversion booths spring up wherever there is a steady flow of tourists.

In smaller (non-high-street) shops you can try some haggling, especially if you offer to buy multiple items.

Tipping in restaurants is optional - if you are not too happy with the service, don't tip. 10% is a good value tip, although most people would just round up the total bill to the next ten's. Keep in mind that whilst tipping, the Portuguese themselves almost always simply leave the coin portion of their change, not considering actual percentages. Waiters are viewed (and paid as) professionals in Portugal. A 'tip' is considered a note of appreciation, not a means to make up for a tiny salary.

 

Eat

 

This is potentially the most varied experience to have in the country.

 

Portuguese cuisine evolved from hearty peasant food drawn from the seafood of the country's abundant coast and the pork raised on the limited grazing land of its interior. From these humble origins, Mediterranean ingredients and spices brought back to the country during its exploration and colonisation of the East Indies and the Far East helped shape what is regarded as 'typical' Portuguese cuisine.

 

Soup is the essential first course of any Portuguese meal. The most popular is the Minho specialty, caldo verde, made from cabbage, potatoes and spiced sausage.

 

You will see another Portuguese staple bacalhau (dried codfish) everywhere. Locals will tell you that there are as many ways to cook this revered dish as there are days in the year.

 

The most common of Portugal's delicious fish (peixe) dishes revolve around sole (linguado) and sardines (sardinha) although salmon (salmão) and trout (truta) are also featured heavily. These are fried, grilled or served in a variety of sauces.

 

You'll see grills, thick with the smoke of charring meat, in front of many restaurants during your stay. Other than traditional sardines and salmon, Portuguese grilled chicken -- marinated in chilli, garlic and olive oil -- is world famous.

Vegetarians may have a tough time of it in Portugal, at least in traditional Portuguese restaurants. In most restaurants, vegetables (usually boiled or fried potatoes) are simply a garnish to the main meat dish. Even 'vegetarian' salads and dishes may just substitute tuna (which locals don't seem to regard as a 'meat') for ham or sausage. However, the Portuguese really like their choose-5-items salad bars, and restaurants serving Indian, Chinese, Mexican, or Italian fare can be found in most cities.

In many Portuguese restaurants, if you order a salad it will come sprinkled with salt - if you are watching your salt intake, or just don't like this idea, you can ask for it "sem sal" (without salt).

A few restaurants, particularly in non-tourist areas, do not have a menu, you have to go in and ask, and they will list a few items for you to choose from.

Most restaurants bring you a selection of snacks at the start of your meal - bread, butter, cheese, olives and other small bites - invariably there is a cover charge on these items. Do not be afraid to ask how much the cover charge is, and get them to take the items away if it is too much. It can be quite reasonable, but occasionally it is not.

If you have kitchen facilities, Portuguese grocery stores are well-stocked with items such as lentils, veggie burgers, couscous, and inexpensive fruits, vegetables, and cheeses. In most grocery stores the weighing scales are in the produce section, not at the checkout. Snacks- Portugal is famous for its wide variety of amazing pastries, or pasteis. The national pastry, pasteis de nata (called just natas further north), is a flaky pastry with custard filling topped with sugar (acucar) and cinnamon (canela). Also excellent are the bolo de arroz (literally, "rice cake") and the orange-carrot cake. In Sintra, a short trip away from Lisbon, try the famous queijadas de sintra. From the more egg-oriented North to almond-ruled South, Portuguese pastries are excellent.

 

Drink

 

When travelling in Portugal, the drink of choice is wine. Red wine is the favourite among the locals, but white wine is also popular. Drinking wine during a meal is very common in Portugal, and also after the meal is finished people will tend to drink and talk while letting their food digest.

Be careful of 1920 and Agua Ardente (fire water), both pack a mighty punch.

Portugal is well known as the home of Port wines.