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Road Genius compares campervan rentals from many suppliers so you can choose the right van, pick-up city and travel dates. Portugal's main entry points are Lisbon, Porto and Faro. Lisbon offers mild weather year-round, quick access to beaches and a good motorway network that connects the whole country.
| Season | Avg High (°C/°F) | Good? |
|---|---|---|
| Spring (Mar–May) | 19–24 / 66–75 | Yes |
| Summer (Jun–Aug) | 26–29 / 79–84 | Hot but good |
| Autumn (Sep–Oct) | 22–26 / 72–79 | Best |
| Winter (Nov–Feb) | 15–17 / 59–63 | Mild, some rain |
Many motorways use electronic toll collection called Via Verde. International visitors can pay with a rental transponder or pay within 5 days at post offices or Payshop locations.
Speed limits are 120 km/h (75 mph) on motorways, 90 km/h (56 mph) on rural roads and 50 km/h (31 mph) in towns.
The blood-alcohol limit is 0.5 g/L. Police conduct roadside checks.
Lisbon city center has narrow streets and low clearances. Avoid entering Alfama, Bairro Alto and Baixa areas with vehicles over 6 m (20 ft).
Parking zones require payment Mon–Fri 08:00–20:00 (some areas until 01:00). Waterfront areas ban overnight street parking 00:00–07:00.
The 25 de Abril and Vasco da Gama bridges charge tolls when leaving Lisbon.
| Place | Hook-ups | Pros | Cons |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lisboa Camping & Bungalows (Monsanto) | Full | Large park with shade inside city, city bus at entrance, fits vehicles to 10 m | Summer fills quickly, some road noise |
| Orbitur Costa da Caparica | Water+Electric | 5 min walk to long beach, good sunsets | Sandy pitches, bridge toll to reach Lisbon |
| RV Area Praia do Guincho (Cascais) | None | Free, ocean view, surf spots | No services, stay limited to 48 hours, windy |
| Aire de Serviço Melides | Water+Electric | Free dump point, near lagoon and village | 10 spaces only, little shade |
| Autocaravan Park Mafra - Ericeira | Water+Electric | Walk to Ericeira old town, quiet nights | Sloped ground, book early in summer |
Large Galp and Repsol fuel stations on the A2 and IC19 roads offer diesel, petrol and LPG plus drinking water taps.
Lisboa Camping has a paid service area for fresh water and gray/black-water disposal.
Overnight stays outside authorized areas are illegal inside coastal protected zones. Fines are €250–€600.
Wild-fire risk is high from July to September. Parking or cooking in forests may be banned on high-risk days (orange or red weather alert).
The Atlantic Ocean brings winter winds above 60 km/h (37 mph). Avoid cliff-top parking during storms.
Many beach parking areas have height barriers set at 2.2 m (7 ft 3 in).
Toll violations not paid within 5 days result in additional charges and fees.
Dial 112 for all emergencies. Operators speak Portuguese and English.
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