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Are you planning to go on a road trip to Portland? VroomVroomVroom can help you find an RV rental in Portland that will suit your budget and needs so you can enjoy your holiday. We compare motorhome hire deals from trusted brands to make your search easier. If you prefer a small vehicle, you can also rent an SUV or van through us. Compare rental cars in Portland now.
Is it your first time to rent an RV in Portland? Check out our rental guide for more useful information.
Known for its creative counter-culture, Portland is Oregon’s most populated-city. Drive your RV to see more than 500 varieties of roses at the Rose Gardens, hike the 71 miles of trails with over 5,000 acres at Forest Park, enjoy tax-free shopping and enjoy a lively food scene. You'll find a lot of fun activities in Portland, Oregon and plenty of nature to enjoy a scenic RV adventure. If it is your first time driving in Portland, make sure to know the speed limit and other road rules in Oregon. Click here for some driving tips.
Some of our favorite things to do year-round in Portland are:
Summer (June, July, August): Kick off the season at the Portland Rose Festival (June) with more than 60 events across the city. With the sun shining, join locals making the most of the weather at neighborhood street fairs across the city and see a sports match with the local soccer and baseball teams kicking off their seasons.
Fall (September, October, November): As the leaves begin to change color, Portland starts to turn on the holiday charm as the city readies for the festive season. Enjoy nights out at the Portland Queer Film Festival, the quirky West Coast Giant Pumpkin Regatta or Portland Book Festival. This is also the perfect time to take advantage of the bounty of hiking locations nearby the city.
Winter (December, January, February): If the rain clears, take a 90-minute drive from Portland on Highway 26 West to Ecola State Park for a chance to spot the whales migrating from Alaska. Put the spotlight on February when the Portland night sky lights up for the Winter Light Festival or say “Cheers!” to fellow travelers at Portland’s Holiday Ale Festival.
Spring (March, April, May): Take advantage of the culinary talent in Portland and indulge in three-course meals for USD$33 during Portland Dining Month (March). If Spring is for blooms then you’ll want to make the drive to Woodburn, 30-minutes from Portland, to see the Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival (March - April).
Year-Round: A trip to Portland isn’t complete without a few meals at the city’s infamous food carts. Grab a coffee-to-go and wander all 68,000 square feet of Powell’s City of Books where you can spend an hour or two amongst the words of many greats. Ignite the imagination of the young and young at heart at the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry.
Hee Hee Illahee RV Resort calls out to the adventurer at heart, offering area attractions of tourism with pull-throughs and back-ins service daily. This 5-star luxury motorhome resort, 41-minutes from Portland Downtown, offers concierge service and shuttle service upon request. Electricity, garbage, and water are included. Seasonal outdoor swimming, a heated gazebo, a fitness room, and laundry facilities are on-site and they also provide cable TV and Wi-Fi. Sites are open throughout the year.
Phoenix RV Park, off Silverton Road, attracts campervan rental visitors with its clean grounds and friendliness to campers. Hitch a motorhome rental up to one of the 50 hookups at the RV Park's 50 paved sites. Pull-throughs and side-by-side hookups are accompanied by patios, cable service, and available back-ins. Switch up recreation during your stay within Portland Oregon and visit the State Capitol or the Spruce Goose at the Evergreen Air Museum.
Portland-Woodburn RV Park travelers experience the beauty and the splendor of Portland, Oregon from a clean and friendly RV rental site. The campgrounds more than makeup for the absence of on-site tents with a vast selection of site amenities. Laundry, cable service, showers, and RV rental washing are available along with hookups, pull-throughs, and extended-stay sites. 50 amp hookups and back-ins at this Arney Road location are offered, along with free Wi-Fi access.
Japanese Garden celebrates as "the most authentic Japanese garden outside of Japan." This garden in Portland spans 5.5 acres with soothing landscape luxuries. See the Flat Garden, Natural Garden, Strolling Pond Garden, Tea Garden, and the Sand and Stone Garden in a harmonious style of traditional culture. Visit the gardens and learn the secrets to garden creation. Discover why stone, water, and plants are the three essential elements of a life-giving Japanese garden at Kingston Avenue.
Pittock Mansion is a historic step back in time. Visit this turn-of-the-century mansion that gives a snapshot into Portland’s history as well as panoramic city views. Spend time learning about the early development of the city and mogul-owners Henry and Georgiana Pittock who were dedicated to community service and built an empire in real estate, banking, railroads, mining and much more. The mansion is a short 12-minute drive from Portland Downtown and has free parking on-site.
Voodoo Doughnut features one-and-only edible delights — sugary-sweet, and bold enough to attract the most adventurous Portlanders. Try the outlandish and outrageous flavours combining doughnuts with chocolate frosting, cereal, bubble gum and more. There is no limit to the imagination! Sample the classic "Bacon Maple Bar," enjoyed by Brad Pitt and other shining stars. Visit Voodoo Doughnuts day or night (except holidays) at two locations in Portland.
On hiring an RV in Portland
Unlike when hiring a rental car, people tend to book an RV a bit further in advance, and there are a few reasons for this.
When you’re hiring an RV, you’re not simply hiring something with four wheels to buzz around a city for a few days, instead you’re hiring a vehicle that you could well be living in for days, weeks, or even months. As such, people tend to have far more specific needs — some may require a certain number of berths, perhaps an onboard kitchen, or more comfortable living space. All this means that doing your research to find the right RV for you can pay off handsomely — but it also means that supply is more limited. When supply is limited, it is a good idea to book as far in advance as possible so that you know that the RV you need will be waiting for you when you arrive.
With this in mind, while it isn’t unusual for people to book a hire car the day before they need it, with RVs, people often book their vehicle months in advance. So our advice to you is if you’re planning to rent an RV, start researching today, and when you find the right RV for you, book it!
One more point, another way RV rentals differ from regular cars, is that bookings are not instant. Once you make an RV booking it will need to be approved by the provider. Yet another reason not to leave your RV rental until you’re sitting in the airport boarding lounge.
If you’re new to RVs and not sure where to start, please give our RV rental information page a read as it explains many of the basics you’ll need to know to make an informed decision.
We could start off by telling you that a typical customer hiring an RV in Portland tends to look at RVs with two or four berths (including a toilet and shower). This isn’t really all that helpful though, as they type of RV you should hire in Portland depends very much on the type of RV you — rather than a typical customer — needs. Consider the following questions:
How big is your travel group? What is your budget? What facilities do you need — or not need? Where are you planning to go? How long for? Knowing the answers to these questions — and plenty more — is the best way to make sure the RV you hire in Portland is the right one for you.
Solo travellers or couples might find a compact RV to be more than enough, while families — especially those with young kids — or larger groups might prefer a more spacious motorhome with multiple sleeping areas.
Next, consider the facilities you need and the facilities you want. These might sound the same, but they are very different! Basic RVs often include a bed and simple cooking gear, while more luxurious options feature kitchens, bathrooms, and comfortable bedding. For example, if you’re planning on camping, perhaps paying the extra for comfortable beds isn’t really necessary, but if you’re not even packing a tent, then the extra expense required to get more comfortable beds might be a smart choice.
Where you’re going also matters. If you’re planning to just potter around Portland and its immediate surrounds, then you could probably get away with a standard RV. That said, if you’re planning to drive from Portland to Denver — or Los Angeles — something more spacious would be a sound investment.
Think about your budget, as RVs vary in cost depending on size, amenities, and rental duration, and while shortening the length of your trip might bring different options within your budget, spending more to get a bigger van may mean you’ll spend even less on hotels. Either way, do the math!
In conclusion, when you’re booking an RV for pickup from Portland, it pays to be honest when considering what you need versus what you want, along with what fits with your budget and overall travel plans. It’s the best way to maximise your chance of getting the perfect RV for you.
For most rental RV providers, the minimum age to rent an RV is the same as for car rentals — 21 years of age. Depending on the RV rental supplier, those under 21 may only be able to rent certain vehicles. Double check with the RV rental provider to see what their specific requirements are.
In most cases, you won’t need to present a special type of licence to rent an RV — you’ll only be asked to present your standard and valid full driving licence. Keep in mind that a probationary, learner permit, or provisional licence are not accepted for RV hire. If your licence is in a language other than English, you’ll need to provide an International Driving Permit in conjunction with your valid licence. If you’re unsure as to whether your licence will be accepted, you should contact your prospective RV provider prior to booking.
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