Van Life Experience driving historic classic Campervan
Vintage Campervan Rental in Algarve, Portugal – Faro & Costa Vicentina
Looking for a campervan rental in Algarve? Blue Classics offers fully restored vintage campervans in Portugal, based in Portimão, just one hour from Faro International Airport (FAO).
Perfect for surf trips on Costa Vicentina, digital nomads seeking mobile living, and travellers who value craftsmanship, authenticity and slow travel along the Portuguese coast.
Since 2007 — we don’t rent vehicles, we create memories.
🚐 A Unique Campervan Experience on the Algarve Coast
More than a simple van hire, this is a vintage vanlife experience in Portugal. Explore hidden beaches, natural parks, authentic villages and world-class surf spots between Lagos, Sagres and the wild landscapes of Costa Vicentina.
Every vehicle is restored by hand in our Portimão workshop, combining mechanical reliability, classic design and modern comfort.
🌊 Ideal for Surf Trips & Coastal Road Adventures
Our campervans are perfectly suited for a Portugal surf road trip, offering freedom to move between Arrifana, Praia do Amado, Odeceixe and Sagres while staying close to nature.
Whether you are travelling as a couple, with friends or working remotely, vanlife offers flexibility that traditional accommodation cannot match.
🔧 Fully Restored & Professionally Maintained Since 2007
Each campervan benefits from:
- Complete mechanical overhaul
- Regular inspections between rentals
- Comfort upgrades for modern vanlife
- Strict safety and reliability controls
Collection takes place directly from our workshop in Portimão, ensuring personal contact and professional preparation.
📅 Direct Online Booking & Transparent Pricing
Please use our online calendar simulator to check rates according to rental duration and season.
✔ Direct booking via the website
✔ Security deposit: €1,000
✔ Clear pricing with no hidden fees
✈ Faro Airport Access & Transfers (FAO)
Several options are available to reach Portimão from Faro Airport:
🚖 Partner transfer
- Booking required 24 hours in advance
- Standard 4-seater vehicle:
- €55 (08:00–20:00)
- €60 (20:00–08:00)
- English & Portuguese speaking drivers
🚆 Budget alternatives
- Train or bus from Faro to Portimão from €11 per person
- Uber or Bolt taxi from €40 per trip (prices may vary seasonally)
🚐 Vehicle delivery at Faro Airport (optional)
On request, we can deliver your vehicle directly to the Faro Airport car park.
- €100 for delivery to the airport (one way)
- €100 for returning the vehicle to Portimão (return trip) — Total: €200
🔑 Key collection & vehicle access
At Blue Classics, we have deliberately chosen a remote online check-in combined with secure key access, offering greater flexibility and efficiency.
This system allows:
- Reduced waiting times
- Arrivals outside office hours
- Fewer queues during high season
- Optimised costs, enabling competitive pricing without compromising quality or safety
To ensure proper preparation between rentals, vehicles must be returned by 10:00 am, and check-in is available from 3:00 pm. Earlier access may be possible if the vehicle is fully prepared, but cannot be guaranteed.
How it works:
- Keys are placed in a secure key box
- A video check-in is completed on arrival (exterior, interior, dashboard)
- Exact vehicle GPS location is sent by email before arrival
🌊 Blue Classics — since 2007
We don’t rent vehicles. We create memories.
Extend Your Journey
Loved the spirit of van life? Discover our carefully restored accommodations, crafted with the same passion and artistic soul as our classic vehicles.
Since 2007 — we create memories.
Extend Your Journey
Loved the spirit of van life? Discover our carefully restored accommodations,
crafted with the same passion and artistic soul as our classic vehicles.
Since 2007 — we create memories.