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Compare several motorhome rental suppliers in Bordeaux easily with Camper Champ. Campervanning is popular in France, with Bordeaux serving as a good base for exploring southwestern France. Other common pickup locations include Paris, Lyon, Toulouse and Marseille.

One-way rentals are popular for exploring routes to Spain via San Sebastian, or northward through the Loire Valley to Paris. Many travellers combine Bordeaux with visits to the Dordogne region and Atlantic coast resorts like Biarritz.

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Map of campervan rental depots near 414202
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Avis
26 Passage du Parc, Zone Artisanale La Garosse, Saint-André-de-Cubzac, France
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Blacksheep
4090 Avenue de Saint-Jean-d’Illac, Bordeaux, France
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Indie
65 Avenue du Médoc, 33320 Eysines, Bordeaux, France

Driving a Campervan around Bordeaux

  • The city sits on the A10, A62 and A63 motorways with the A630 Rocade ring road going 45 km around the suburbs. These roads give quick routes to Paris, Toulouse, the Basque Coast and Spain.
  • Inside the Rocade there is a Low Emission Zone that started on 1 January 2025. Every vehicle must display a Crit'Air sticker and vehicles with high pollution engines are banned all week.
  • Campervans under 3.5 tonnes and below 3 metres high usually pay toll Class 2 on French motorways. Take a ticket when you enter and pay by card or cash when you exit.
  • Rush-hour traffic is heavy on the Rocade and the Pont d'Aquitaine bridge. Plan fuel or food stops outside 07:00 – 09:00 and 16:00 – 19:00.
  • Wild camping is restricted. Use campsites or Aires de Camping-Car to avoid fines.
  • Eleven Park and Ride parking areas inside the Rocade let you leave the van and ride the tram straight to the city centre. You can access these areas via marked lanes even if your vehicle does not have proper emission classification.

Places to Stay in a Motorhome

Site Type Distance to Centre
Yelloh ! Village Bordeaux Lac Urban campsite 8 km. Walk to Tram C for a 20 minute ride to Quinconces.
Aire de Camping-Car Chartres Urban aire About 2 km on the riverside Allée de Chartres. Walk or take Tram B to the old town.

Aire de Camping-Car is the French term for a basic motorhome stop, similar to Germany's Stellplatz. These sites have hard standing, water and a waste dump point for about €6 – 15 per night.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is wild camping in a motorhome allowed in France?

Free/wild camping is allowed in France only on private land with the express permission of the landowner. Local laws may apply in certain areas, so check online or at an information centre for regional guidelines.

France has over 10,000 campgrounds. They are quite affordable, starting at around €10 per night.

Is a one-way campervan rental possible?

Yes, a large number of RV rental companies allow for one-way rentals and also between countries in Europe.

A one-way road trip is often more convenient and can allow you to explore more of the country. For example, a popular one-way holiday route in France is Paris to Rome via Provence and the French Riviera (Côte d’Azur) – travelling through Southern France along the coast of the Mediterranean Sea through Saint-Tropez, Cannes and Monaco.

One-way rentals may not be available between all routes, and additional fees apply, depending on the pickup and drop-off locations. Our comparison tool will automatically factor in any additional fees and show you which vehicles are available on your preferred route.

What kind of licence do you need to hire a campervan in France?

You need a valid standard Class B Driving Licence to rent a motorhome weighing up to 3.5 tonnes in France. Anyone from a non-European country with a non-Latin alphabet must bring an official French translation of their licence.

If you rent a Luxury Class motorhome that weighs over 3.5 tonnes, you’ll need to obtain an additional Class C1 ‘heavy vehicles’ licence.

The minimum age for renting a campervan in France is 21 years old, although many companies require you to be at least 23 to rent from them. Most campervan rentals also prefer drivers to have three years of experience before getting behind the wheel of a motorhome.

Note: policies vary from supplier to supplier. Always check the T&Cs for your rental.