Campervan hire in France

Campervan hire in France

Paris
Campervan hire in France Paris2-week trip in AprilAverage Temperature: 3º
from €102.79 per night
Nice
Campervan hire in France Nice2-week trip in AprilAverage Temperature: 11º
from €99.93 per night
Marseille
Campervan hire in France Marseille2-week trip in AprilAverage Temperature: 14º
from €98.50 per night
Bordeaux
Campervan hire in France Bordeaux2-week trip in AprilAverage Temperature: 9º
from €90.64 per night

A Guide to RV Rental France With CamperDays

From mountains to amazing coastlines, plains to woodlands, castles to historic monuments, France has it all. Magnificent natural landscapes alongside a deep cultural heritage ensure France is the most preferred tourist destination in the world. France is an epic place with a vast array of excellent road trips to choose from, great campsites, and many facilities for a camper in France. An RV Rental in France is a great solution when you want to explore the unique geography and enjoy a scenic road trip. Need to rent a mobile home in France? With so many campervans for hire in France, picking the right RV rental in France for your trip might feel somewhat overwhelming. That said, CamperDays is the ideal platform for travelers who wish to take road trips and need campervans. Let’s get you started with the best tips when travelling in rentals in France.

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Helpful tips for your holiday in France

The best time to drive a campervan in France is spring, from April to May; Summer, from June to August; or Autumn, from September to October. Spring has moderate temperatures, is pleasant throughout the country, and there are fewer crowds.

  • Beach holidays
    Beach holidays

    If you want to enjoy the country's beautiful beaches when you rent a campervan in France, you should aim to take your trip sometime between late summer and early fall. That will mean avoiding the rainy season and having moderate temperatures and fewer crowds.

  • Hiking
    Hiking

    Spring and fall are the best times to go hiking when you book a motorhome for hire in France. The temperatures are more relaxed, and there are fewer crowds.

  • Skiing
    Skiing

    When you book a motorhome rental in France, the best time to go skiing is February. The weather offers the best combination of regular snowfall and warm temperatures, allowing you to get the most out of your French Alps experience.

Best campervan routes around France

Camper Travel Route

The French Riviera
One of the most enhanced driving routes in France, the French Riviera, is one that you should consider taking when you hire a campervan in France. It may only be around 120 km in distance and take around 3 hours to complete if you drive it without stopping. Still, there are so many coastal viewpoints, stunning beaches, breathtaking rolling mountains to see, and many different cities, including Monaco, Nice and Cannes, along the way. Hence, it’s worth taking your time with this route.

The Loire Valley
Many people have referred to the Loire Valley as The Garden of France, and with good reason. Starting in Orleans and finishing in Nantes, this 300-km road follows the beautiful Loire River. If you are interested in sampling and learning more about one of France’s most significant products and exports, wine, when you rent a motorhome in France, it is a great trip.

Traffic Rules in France

Traffic rules with a motorhome
  • Generally speaking, you drive on the right side of the road in France and overtake on the left side of the road. There are exceptions to this rule; when the traffic divides into lanes, vehicles can overtake on the right of other cars driving in the slower lanes.

  • When approaching a roundabout, you must give way to the traffic already on it and to all emergency vehicles when they are ringing their sirens and flashing their lights.

  • The speed limits in France differ depending on traffic conditions: 130km/hour on motorways, 110km/hour on priority roads and dual carriageways, 80km/hour on other roads and 50km/hour in built-up areas. When there is rain or other precipitation, the speed limits change to 110km/hour on motorways, 100km/hour on priority roads and dual carriageways, 70km/hour on other roads and 50km/hour in built-up areas. When visibility is less than 50m, the speed limits change to 50km/hour on all roads.

Places of interest and excursions in France

Cassis
Cassis is a small and quaint fishing village in the South of France, around 45 45-minute drive from Marseille. It is a beautiful and sleepy little place to visit and offers stunning views of the Mediterranean Sea.

French Pyrenees
The Pyrenees are a range of mountains stretching from the Bay of Biscay to the Mediterranean Sea. The Pyrenees form a natural border between France and its neighbour Spain. Perfect for exploring natural parks, valleys, rivers, mountains and beaches. It is less crowded than the more famous French Alps.

Champagne Region
The Champagne-Ardenne region of France is a beautiful gateway to the country's east. It is famous for the illustrious drink it gives its name to, champagne. In addition to learning and sampling the nectar of the gods, you can explore the vast forests and beautiful waterways, such as the Lac du Der and Meuse.

The Mont-Saint-Michel monastery in Normandy
The best campsites

Campsites in France and the surrounding area

Your stay for the first night

  • Île-de-France/Cernay-la-Ville
  • Île-de-France/La Chapelle-sur-Crecy
  • Île-de-France/Angerville
  • Normandy/Bouafles
  • Burgundy Free County
    Camping Municipal
  • Picardy
FAQs
  • Fortunately, the driving rules for a camper rental in France are similar to other vehicles. You can drive overland to Switzerland, Italy, and other nearby countries. All you need is a driver’s license. Even though people recommend having an International Driver’s License, it’s not a requirement by law. Also, depending on your nationality, you may need a visa. Passports are an obvious requirement. Ensure you also have the campervan rental paperwork and membership documents for the camping association if you belong to one.

  • Generally, the minimum age requirement to hire a campervan is 21. However, some campervan rentals specify renters to be at least 25 years, and some are even 30. In some cases, primary renters who are 21 may have to pay extra because of insurance.

  • “le camping Sauvage,” a.k.a wild camping, refers to parking and sleeping in your campervan in France. Fortunately, it is legal to wild camp. However, there are specific conditions. Unless it is a designated camping site: 1) You must get permission from the landowner to sleep on private property 2) It’s illegal to sleep in a camper on the French coast 3) You must not wild camp in historic areas or national parks 4) French authorities can set special rules in specific locations which you must adhere to.

  • France has many autoroutes i.e., private roads. These roads always have signage, typically blue, so you’ll know whether you are about to enter one. If you decide to use autoroutes, you’ll receive a toll ticket upon entry. You’ll then pay at the end of your journey, depending on the distance covered.

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