Compare with Road Genius Campervan Rental Porto

Road Genius compares campervan and motorhome rentals across Portugal so you can pick the right vehicle and price. Most international visitors land at Faro Airport or enter by road from Spain along the A22 motorway. Faro sits in the Algarve, a region with mild winters and very dry, hot summers, so plan your route and bookings around the high-season crowds.

Driving Tips

• 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 centre are narrow and steep. Park outside and use metro or bus.

• Roundabout rule: traffic already inside has priority. Signal before you exit.
• Overnight street parking is not allowed in central Porto between 00:00 and 07:00. Use official camper areas.

Refuelling in the Area

• Large Galp station on A1 south of Arrábida Bridge has high canopies for large vehicles. Offers diesel, petrol and LPG.
• Repsol Matosinhos (EN12) has 24-hour GPL (LPG) and separate water fill for motorhomes.
• Dump point and fresh water at the Parque da Cidade motorhome area. Bring €2 coins for the machine.