Bee
From €149 / day
A little lower, a little quicker, still unmistakably old.
Sleeps 24-speed manualLow roofDiesel
Minimum 3 daysMeet Bee
Bumblebee„Kamanė“
Tall-roof Volkswagen T3 in Portugal · Lisbon & west coast region
Sleeps 2 4-speed manual Diesel High roof 200 km / day
A bright old Volkswagen for two
Bumblebee is the taller and slower Birbi. She has a high roof, a simple two-person sleeping setup and a naturally relaxed relationship with speed. She belongs on Portuguese coastal roads, not in a hurry. Bumblebee is not fast. That is part of the arrangement.
Top speed: Enough
Acceleration: Patient
Air conditioning: Two windows
Transmission: Four real gears
Sleeps: Two humans
Best for: Slow Portuguese coastlines
The essentials
- Sleeps
- 2
- Transmission
- 4-speed manual
- Fuel
- Diesel
- Roof
- High roof
- Engine
- 1.9 SDI
- Included mileage
- 200 km / day
- Extra kilometres
- €0.35 / km
- Minimum driver age
- 25+
- Licence held
- 3+ y
- Minimum rental
- Minimum 4 days
- Pickup region
- Lisbon & west coast region
Why this Birbi
- Tall roof — real standing room inside
- More interior space for slow mornings
- Lives near the Portuguese coast
- A naturally slow, coastal character
- A proper two-person bed
What is included
- Two-person bed with proper bedding
- Gas cooker & kitchen basics
- Fridge box
- Fresh water tank & tap
- Interior lighting & 12V charging
- Curtains all around
- Outdoor chairs & table
- Full orientation at pickup
- The Birbi guide for this exact van
- 200 km per rental day
What is not included
- Fuel
- Tolls and fines
- Campsite fees
- Extra kilometres (€0.35/km)
- Optional extras arranged per trip
Driving an old Volkswagen
It is not difficult. It is different. We show you everything before you leave.
- Four-speed manual gearbox — you will use all of them.
- Older steering and brakes feel different from a modern car. You adapt within an hour.
- Acceleration is patient. Plan overtakes like small events.
- No modern driver-assistance systems. Just you, mirrors and honest mechanics.
- Every rental starts with an orientation and a short test drive together.
Beautiful imperfections
Things that are normal for this van. If something feels different from this list, contact us.
- She warms up slowly on cold mornings — give her a minute before asking for much.
- Hills are taken seriously and slowly. Third gear is her thinking gear.
- The sliding door likes a confident pull, not a polite one.
- Wind noise above 90 km/h is part of the soundtrack.
House rules
- Maximum two travellers
- Approved drivers only
- Manual-driving experience required
- No smoking inside
- No festivals unless agreed in advance
- No off-road driving
- Pets only when approved
- Return with the same fuel level, interior tidy
Pickup
Lisbon & west coast region, Portugal
The exact address is shared after your booking is confirmed. Expect a relaxed, personal handover — not a rental depot.
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Questions about this van
Bumblebee cruises happily at 80–90 km/h. Motorways are possible but not her natural habitat — she prefers the coastal road, and honestly, so will you.
Planning a Lithuanian road trip instead?