Experience the joy of the Portuguese capital when you rent a camper van in Lisbon. Spend time in the City’s historic neighborhoods and visit castles, monasteries, and palaces, while filling up on pastéis de Nata and local seafood. Venture out of Lisbon to colorful Sintra with its jewel-colored buildings, or travel to the wild Atlantic coast to catch some waves. Portugal is a dream camper destination, especially for foodies and surfers, and renting a camper van in Lisbon is a great way to start your next adventure.
Lisbon
Address
Estr. Arruda 39a
2615-046 Alverca do Ribatejo
Vila Franca de Xira
Portugal
Getting to the station
From Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS): The most convenient way to reach the roadsurfer station is by taxi or Uber.
From Lisbon City Centre: From the city centre, take the train to “Alverca”. From here, the easiest way to reach the roadsurfer station is by taxi or Uber. Alternatively, you can take a taxi or Uber directly from the city centre to us.
Parking information
Free on-street parking is available outside the roadsurfer station.
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New VW California Ocean / Coast
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Various Manufacturers
Rent a camper van in Lisbon and drive to the ancient city of Sintra just 30 minutes away, or head to the beachy village of Cascais, home to some of Portugal’s finest restaurants in under 45 minutes. For those looking to catch some steady waves for all surfer levels, the surfer’s paradise town of Peniche is an hour and a half north of Lisbon, or travel further up to the world-famous waves of Nazaré, which is a 3-hour drive. Whatever your destination, there are plenty of palaces, castles, and charming beach towns to discover along the way in your roadsurfer camper van rental! Here are a few additional tips including where to find gas and stock up on essentials.
U.S. citizens do not need a visa for short tourist visits to Portugal. Here’s what you should know before your trip:
Known as the city of the 7 hills, the streets of Lisbon are relatively steep and narrow (as well as very busy with cars and pedestrians). We highly recommend parking your roadsurfer camper van rental in the secure parking lot near the port in Rua da Cintra where you can also stay overnight. Parking costs €6 for 24 hours.
Before you return your roadsurfer camper van, you can refill with diesel and AdBlue at one of these convenient gas stations near our location here:
Please note: The AdBlue service station information provided is for guidance only and is provided without warranty of any kind; customers are advised to check the information for accuracy on their own responsibility, as roadsurfer assumes no liability for the accuracy or timeliness of the information.
When you rent a camper van in Lisbon, you’ll need to fill it up with fresh water at the beginning of your trip and empty the grey water at the end. Intermarché grocery stores often have RV services which are perfect for this, or you can do it at your campground. The closest Intermarché to the station are:
You can also fill up your water tanks at the Repsol Alverca at à Repsol: En 10-Km 128 N, 2615-141 Alverca do Ribatejo, Portugal. Please note that this location is only for filling up, and emptying grey water is not possible here.
The best time to rent a camper van in Lisbon is March to May and September to October, when the weather is beautiful and it’s generally less crowded. Of course, with 300 days of sunshine each year, and the right clothing, you can visit Lisbon throughout the year, especially during the winter off-season (if you don’t mind the quieter vibe). Plus, campgrounds, restaurants, and tourist attractions are cheaper during the off-season. Film festivals take place during September and October, and there is always a street event whatever the season. June 13th is the day of St Anthony, Lisbon’s patron saint, and a day celebrated throughout the city.
Ready to hit the road and learn to surf? We recommend the SAL surf school at Carcavelos beach which is a 35 minute drive from our roadsurfer station. They also offer stand up paddling classes as well as surf and paddle board rentals.
More Tips for Your Camping Adventure
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