The route
Iberia · 2,065 km · 25h 48m driving
Day-by-day itinerary
2,065 km · 25h 48m driving · round trip · 2 travelers
1
Days 1–2
Madrid · SpainPrado, plazas and late-night tapas.
2 nights · stays from $75/night · Things to do in Madrid →
drive·1h 17m·88 km est·$10–$30
2
Day 3
Toledo · SpainHilltop city of three cultures.
1 night · stays from $75/night · Things to do in Toledo →
drive·4h 50m·390 km est·$43–$90
3
Days 4–5
Granada · SpainThe Alhambra above white hills.
2 nights · stays from $65/night · Things to do in Granada →
drive·3h 31m·277 km est·$30–$67
Don't miss: Ronda
4
Days 6–7
Seville · SpainFlamenco, Alcázar and orange trees.
2 nights · stays from $70/night · Things to do in Seville →
drive·5h 2m·406 km est·$45–$93long drive
5
Days 8–10
Lisbon · PortugalHills, trams and Atlantic light.
3 nights · stays from $70/night · Things to do in Lisbon →
drive·4h 26m·356 km est·$39–$83
Don't miss: Óbidos · Nazaré
6
Days 11–12
Porto · PortugalPort wine and riverside tiles.
2 nights · stays from $60/night · Things to do in Porto →
back to Madrid·6h 42m·548 km est·$60–$122long drive
Know before you drive
Drive on the
right side
Transmission
Most rental cars are manual (stick shift), automatics cost more and sell out, so book early
Car for your group
compact car, A compact car is plenty
Tolls & vignettes
Toll motorways in Spain & Portugal; some Portuguese motorways are electronic-only (no toll booths)
Money
Euro (€)
Driving licence
Non-EU drivers need an IDP with their home licence
Minimum age
Rentals are usually 21+; drivers under 25 pay a young-driver fee (~$15–30/day)
Deposit
You need a credit card in the main driver's name for the security deposit
Best season
Year-round; spring & autumn ideal
Good to know
For Portugal's electronic tolls, ask your rental for a toll transponder
When to go
Best months: Apr–Jun & Sep–Oct
Summer
Very hot inland (35°C+), busy coast
Winter
Mild coast, cold central plateau
Spring & autumn
Ideal, warm, calm, cheaper
What to pack
Iberia essentials
- Strong sun protection & a hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Sandals + walking shoes
- Reusable water bottle
Backpacker extras
- Packing cubes & a padlock for hostels
- Quick-dry towel
- Power bank
Driving documents
- Driving licence + International Driving Permit
- Credit card for the car deposit
- Phone mount & car charger
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