Rent a motorhome in Porto

As soon as you arrive in Porto, you'll understand why this city is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. With its colourful houses lining the banks of the Douro River, characteristic azulejo tiles and imposing cathedral perched high on a hill, this is a beautiful destination. You can rent a motorhome in Porto easily because motorhomebookers.com have carefully chosen local rental partners for you to see it at its best.

Your Porto rental motorhome allows you to enjoy a road trip around the area. Discover Northern Portugal with a drive to Braga that will take you through rolling green winelands. For a more ambitious road trip, head south, first to Lisbon, then continuing all the way to Faro to see how the landscape changes. Read on for our full guide to your adventure in Porto!

Top 5 facts about Porto

1. Dom Luís I Bridge: this mighty metal bridge across the Douro has become one of Porto's most iconic sights.
2. River Douro: the waterway goes right through the heart of the city. Make the most of it with a riverside walk.
3. Steep hills: put on your most comfortable shoes because you'll get a real workout wandering the streets of Porto's old town!
4. Road trip to Braga: see the best of Northern Portugal with this coastal road trip.
5. Francesinha sandwich: Porto's most famous local dish is a meaty sandwich smothered with cheese sauce.

These highlights await you when you rent a camper van in Porto

If you decide to follow the course of the River Douro when you rent a motorhome in Porto, you'll be able to count no fewer than six bridges within the city. The most famous of these is the spectacular Ponte Luís I, an enormous metal arch stretching across the river. Daring travellers can scale it with one of the local climbing businesses, but most visitors prefer to admire it from dry land.

As you walk through the narrow streets of Porto's old town, you'll find charming sights at every turn. There are many Baroque churches on these narrow streets and buildings sporting Portugal's iconic azulejo tiles. Park your Porto rental motorhome and explore this area on foot, keeping an eye out for the pilgrims who start walking from Porto's cathedral on their way to Santiago de Compostela.

This makes Porto particularly suitable as a starting point for your road trip

Braga is just 45 minutes away, making it an ideal stop for a short road trip when you rent a motorhome in Porto. The oldest city in Portugal, Braga is known for its historic churches and museums, as well as the spectacular Bom Jesus de Monte sanctuary. You could continue north afterwards, visiting picturesque small towns such as Ponte de Lima and Viana de Castelo. Valença do Minho, the last town before the Spanish border boasts an impressive fortress. If you continue into Spain, the green countryside of Galicia, famous for its excellent seafood, is waiting for you.

To the south, you can rent a camper van in Porto and head to Lisbon, 170 miles/274 kilometres away. For a full cross-country road trip, continue all the way to Faro in the Algarve, watching how the surroundings change from green winelands to arid sands. This road trip will let you see all of Portugal in its ever-changing glory.

Camper van rental: Useful information for your trip to Porto

Pay attention to local travel warnings if you want to rent a motorhome in Porto in the summer. Forest fires are common in Northern Portugal.

Planning to take your Porto rental camper van across the Spanish border? Be sure to tell your rental company in advance, as there may be extra conditions.

Rent a motorhome now and discover the region around Porto

Discover a world of fine wines, stunning architecture and beautiful landscapes when you rent a motorhome in Porto. Contact motorhomebookers.com to start your holiday plans today!