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Had a really wonderful 10 day trip with Siesta! Our pick up and drop off were smooth, it's also really close to the airport which is helpful. The camper was well equipped and comfortable. We toured Po... See more
Very friendly staff who gave useful instructions. We have received a very good impression from the Siesta Campers company. Also the whole booking process was very easy and especially the video about t... See more
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Can highly recommend Siesta Campers! Really good and fast customer service, friendly staff (a special shoutout to Ricardo at their Faro office) and good vans. We rented the Grand California van from F... See more
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Siesta Campers Campervan Rental in Portugal and Spain. We’re driven by the pursuit of adventure and the great outdoors. We pour our passion and creativity into restoring and building handcrafted campervans that give a respectful nod to the iconic VW Kombi. We build for adventure and the open road. We want you to be free, wild and embraced in nature while being fully supported by first-class customer service. Experience the thrill of raw adventure, leave no trace and take home long-lasting memories from the holiday of a lifetime.
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Rua Serpa Pinto, 8150, São Brás de Alportel, Portugal
- 00351 289 843 766
- info@siestacampers.com
- siestacampers.com
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Renting from Lisboa
We had a really great trip in south Portugal with your campervan even though we’ve had minor problems with the heating of the water but nevermind, we are definitely renting with you again!
Plus the price was one of the best on the market at that time and the customers service was really friendly and helpful in Lisboa.

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camper and camper rental
This was my first experience with renting a camper and I have a very positive experience:
- renting a camper: 5/5
- camper: 5/5
- service/advice during the rental: 5/5 [I had direct contact with the advisor, which was very helpful especially that it was my first experience with a camper]
The one remark from my side ["lesson learned"]- I had purchased the best insurance and during the rental I damaged the external step and when returning it turned out that the insurance doesn't cover this element .....
YES!!!, of course it was written in the insurance description, but I didn't notice this entry....
First time in a campervan
First time in a campervan - after years of camping - and we wanted to test out how our dog got on. We stayed in the Alentejo and Algarve area and had no problem finding places to stay (Alferce, Minas do São Domingas and Parque Campismo - Barragem Monte da Rocha near Garvão). All quiet and plenty of space for the dog to run around - perfect.
The staff at Siesta Campers were very helpful and welcoming. The van was clean, everything worked, and the one small issue we had was fixed by a fellow camper from the Netherlands. There's a real sense of camaraderie amongst the campervan crowd I think.
Parking at supermarkets was sometimes a challenge - but we managed by taking two spaces - no one complained.
Even for the Algarve, I think the weather was warm for November and most days, shorts and a t-shirt were enough during the days.
Will be coming back - there's more places to explore with the doggie.

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Great customer service and clean, well equipped bus
Great customer service, quick to reply and very friendly and kind staff. The team welcomed us very kindly in Porto and explained everything very well. The bus is very clean and well equipped. Great experience from booking, to traveling, to bringing the bus back and getting the invoice. Would totally recommend!

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Along the coast…
We had a lovely journey with our siesta beach and traveled almost 1300km along the beautiful coast of Portugal. The camper was a good home for a week and was a great opportunity to do this trip. Also the service was friendly and nice. Obrigarda!

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Friendly, reliable and super helpful/reactive
This was our second time renting a van for a holiday, and after a previous bad experience with another company, we were a bit anxious. But, spoiler alert: everything went wonderfully with Siesta Campers.
Key points:
- Good Vibes: From their website and blog to the customer support and warehouse team, everyone we encountered was incredibly helpful, kind, and laid-back.
- Beautiful Van: The van was a brand new model, impeccably clean, and featured beautiful colors. We were immediately happy when we saw it and felt very comfortable in it.
- Reliable and Valuable Service: The process was transparent, with no hidden costs for extra options during booking (like unlimited kilometers and reasonable pick-up/check-out times). Additionally, the customer support team was incredibly responsive both times we contacted them.
Conclusion: We were extremely satisfied with both the van and the company. We will definitely rent from them again!

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Couldn’t ask for more
Couldn’t ask for more. I’ve wanted a campervan, nice and easy. They’ve accommodated my requests and made things simple to everyone. The van was in good shape, made my trip very smooth.
I’m happy with the service and recommend them.

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Great experience with Siesta Campers
Very friendly staff who gave useful instructions. We have received a very good impression from the Siesta Campers company. Also the whole booking process was very easy and especially the video about the campervan in advance is helpful. Our vehicle (VW California Ocean T6) was great for us and we really enjoyed traveling with this campervan. We would definitely book again by Siesta Campers.

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5/5 experience
5/5 experience. Easy booking, pick up and drop-off process.
Would definitely recommend.

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Excellent customer care
The customer service in both Lisbon and Faro was excellent - far superior to your major competitors. The van was clean and very well maintained. We loved our trip.

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two weeks with Siesta
Just had an amazing two weeks travelling around Portugal and Spain with the Siesta Atlantic. Customer service were really friendly and responsive, the van was nearly new from 2024 and very clean. the team in Lisbon gave us some great tips and would do it all again at the drop of a hat. Such good times. thanks Siesta

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We rented a van for 5 days with my…
We rented a van for 5 days with my friends in Lisbon. We chose the Pacific, given we were 4 people, and our experience was perfect!
Spacious van, perfect driving performance and they really thought of everything you might need during living on wheels.
The stuff was really friendly and helpful! :) Really recommend it. Also, Portugal is very van-motorhome friendly, so it is the way to go.

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Very Helpful
Pedro, Bruno and Bruno were so helpful. We bought our camper from Siesta Campers 2 1/2 years ago but had a few problems (wear and tear). They bent over backwards to help us and got it all sorted within a matter of hours. Highly recommended and Thank You.

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Great campervan, service needs improvement
We rented, for the second time, a campervan (VW California) for 3 weeks at Siesta Campers Porto. The reception and explanation on the pick-up day were great. On the 2nd day, a warning light (Oil level too high, visit workshop!) appeared on the dashboard. Contacted Siesta and they told me that most likely the light would be gone the next morning (cold engine). The next morning the light was gone, but the level on the dipstick was still over the maximum. I was adviced that, if the van was not driving weird, I could cotinue driving. A day later, on a Sunday, again a warning light. Reaction: "there is no big problem. Advice: open and close the hood. If you wish, you can visit a garage on Monday if the light comes back on". I would have expected a more active approach from their side as in "We will make an appointment at garage-x". Now, I had to spend valuable time finding a Portuguese garage. Luckily, the open/close the hood-procedure was affective, but still I think it's a bad advice if the level is visibly way too high.
Second point of improvement: we were given a gas-bottle that was not full. We were told: "if you do not cook a four-course meal every day, you will make it". However during the 2nd week, we ran out of gas. We visited 6 addresses that were listed in a list that was mentionned in the rental agreement, but none of them sold the required gas bottle. I kept informing Siesta about our search, but the were not active in helping me to find an address that sold the right bottle. Finally, with the help of a local Bricomarché employee, we found the right bottle at an address that was not listed in the list provided. This process costed us about half a day of our valuable time, the only reaction from Siesta was "we are sorry for the inconvenience". I would have expected, especially after we had problems with the oil-level, a more generous offer (e.g. x-% discount on your next rental) from their side.
Conclusion: great van, but once you are on the road and run into problems, you are more or less on your own.
Finally, we advice Sieste to provide a water hose to fill up the reservoir, to provide 'level-blocks' to get the camper at a (more) horizontal level as a lot of camper-sites are not level and give a (second) full gas bottle if there is a chance that the customer runs out of gas during the rental period.

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Great experience with Siesta Campers
We had a great experience renting a VW "Siesta Atlantic" through Siesta Campers! The van was clean and ready at the time of our arrival and the staff was very friendly. We had fantastic week in the camper and can only recommend others to try it out. We rented the
We did have some issues with booking as it wasn't quite clear if the camper we were looking for was available or not, but after reaching out to Siesta via email we quickly go that sorted out.

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If I could give 0 stars...
If I could give 0 stars, I would. You have to fill in all your extras and personal information to hear they are fully booked! But they have deals. So no worries. We took a look at them and there was an interesting one: for 6 days renting a camper from Lisbon to Faro. I got in touch with them because they claim to be very helpfull. After a few questions there was the quote and reques for paiment. We did it and were very happy. Then I got a phone call. There was a mistake: we could only pick up a day later. Ok, not so wonderfull but we agreed. And then to hear there was a complete mistake: there was nothing available. If I was still interested, I could take a look in a couple of days. The money would be refunded. A sorry and that was it.

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Cheater
Cheater! Received a damaged van (damaged sink). Reported the damage as soon as possible. Despite we had full coverage insurance (and did not cause the damage), they charged us over 600 € for the repair (the material should be around 100€). Contacting the lawyer. Never again.

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Couldn't imagine a better way to travel…
Couldn't imagine a better way to travel than to rent a van by Siesta Campers! We had the VW California and it felt super new. Driving doesn't feel like a big car, it felt like such a joy because of all the modern technology.
The whole process was so smooth, the people behind Siesta are the friendliest and most chill people! The 24/7 support service is also an extra what's just super nice to have. The interior was another thing that was super modern and easy to work with. Felt like our little home for the few days! The possibility to go every where you want to and have every thing with you is amazing. All the facilities are also just perfect, a big fridge, a few cabinets, a good battery and a sink, more than we need!
I recommend them to anyone looking to go to Portugal!

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Can highly recommend Siesta Campers
Can highly recommend Siesta Campers! Really good and fast customer service, friendly staff (a special shoutout to Ricardo at their Faro office) and good vans. We rented the Grand California van from Faro to explore beautiful Algarve and had the best time. Will definitely be renting from Siesta Campers again!
What a beautiful experience
What a beautiful experience ! Monica was the one who took care of us and showed us everything that we had to know about our van, Rio. She was super friendly and very nice !
We’ve spend an amazing trip and came back home with our mind full of great memories. I celebrated my birthday during this roadtrip and what a beautiful way to celebrate ! We slept amazing and we will definitely do it again. 😍
If you’re in search of a great company that rent out van, don’t hesitate and book yours at Siesta Campers ! Everything is well handled and professional.
Thank you again guys for this unforgettable experience!
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