Wheelchair Accessible Campervans

Michal Grupa

Campervan Whisperer

Wheelchair accessible camper van hire in Portugal. Campervan WAV.

While it’s possible to enjoy a Portugal road trip in a wheelchair accessible vehicle (WAV) or even a typical rent-a-car, disabled travellers may find exploring Portugal much more enjoyable in a wheelchair accessible campervan.

Siesta Campers offers wheelchair accessible camper van hire at our locations in Lisbon, Porto and Faro. If you're looking for disability friendly vehicles near Lisbon airport (LIS), Faro airport (FAO) or Porto airport (OPO), our bases are close to each of them.

Please note, this option is available by request in our VW California models only.

Wheelchair accessible VW California camper van with the rear door open and wheel chair ramps setup to access the interior.


Wheelchair Friendly Campervan VS Wheelchair Accessible Van

Both options offer safety and enhanced mobility, but what sets them apart? Choosing a wheelchair friendly campervan offers a number of benefits over a typical van. Our VW California provides our customers with total control over the space.

A typical wheelchair accessible van simply cannot compete with the amenities of a wheelchair accessible camper van, especially for longer trips. Packed with great features such as a refrigerator, cooktop, sink, running water, shower, swivel seats, among many other useful features allow for our passengers to be much more self-sufficient and comfortable no matter where their journey leads.

In contrast, a typical wheelchair accessible van offers only a method of transport, and may be better suited for short trips or larger groups.

Disabled woman sitting on the read bench of the VW California preparing a meal using the campervan kitchenette.


How are our camper vans modified for wheelchair access? 

We chose the Koller EXCEL Aries wheelchair & passenger restraint for use in our VW California campers as it’s the first commercial restraint system designed specifically to fit VW T5 and T6 campervan models.

Once installed, this option enables wheelchair friendly access by simply sliding the rear passenger seats forward while access to the van is gained from the rear tailgate door and with the help of foldable aluminum ramps. This system is engineered for safety and comfort, crash-tested to ISO 10542 while the quick-release tie-down fittings slot into the original VW installed rail system.

Please note, that while the van provides an enhanced transport solution, the driver cockpit resembles that of a typical van and is not modified in any way.

Disabled woman laying down in the wheelchair accessible camper van reading a book with the rear door open.


How to rent a wheelchair accessible campervan?

If you have questions or if you’re ready to book a wheelchair friendly van, please contact our team directly using our website chat widget located in the bottom right corner of the screen, via email support@siestacampers.com, or give us a call at +351 308 808 058