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Road Genius compares campervan and motorhome rentals in Portugal and worldwide. Porto International Airport (OPO) and the city center are convenient pick-up points for trips along the Douro Valley or south toward Lisbon and the Algarve. The Atlantic climate is mild but can change quickly, so plan according to the season.
| Season | Avg High °C / °F | Good? |
|---|---|---|
| Winter (Dec–Feb) | 14 / 57 | Quiet sites but more rain |
| Spring (Mar–May) | 19 / 66 | Yes – pleasant and green |
| Summer (Jun–Aug) | 24 / 75 | Yes – book early, busy |
| Autumn (Sep–Nov) | 20 / 68 | Yes – warm sea, fewer crowds |
Urban speed limit 50 km/h (31 mph), rural roads 90 km/h (56 mph), motorways 120 km/h (75 mph). Fines are high.
Many motorways use electronic tolls (portagens electrónicas). A rental with a Via Verde transponder pays automatically. Without it, you must pay at a CTT post office within five days.
Alcohol limit is 0.05%. Police conduct roadside breath tests.
Streets in the historic center are narrow and steep. Park outside and use metro or bus.
| Place | Hook-ups | Pros | Cons |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orbitur Canidelo (Vila Nova de Gaia) | Full | Next to beach, bus to city, accepts vehicles up to 10 m | Windy, crowded in Aug |
| Parque de Campismo de Salgueiros | Water+Electric | Open all year, 200 m to beach | Tight spaces for vehicles over 8 m |
| Área de Serviço Autocaravanas Parque da Cidade | Water+Electric | 15 min bus to center, flat surface, 48 h stay limit | No showers, limited shade |
| Intermarché Supermarket Service Areas (various) | None | Free, dump and water during store hours | Traffic noise, security varies |
Wild camping outside approved areas is illegal and can result in fines up to €250.
Keep a reflective vest and warning triangle inside the vehicle. You must wear the vest if you step onto the road.
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