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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.
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.
Bordeaux Métropole’s ZFE is inside the Rocade (intra-rocade) and is in effect 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. A Crit'Air sticker is required for all vehicles. Current restrictions focus on ‘non-classified’ vehicles (those that cannot obtain a Crit’Air sticker).
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 car parks inside the Rocade let you leave the van and ride the tram straight to the city centre. Non-classified vehicles can access designated P+R sites via dedicated access routes.
| 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 Le Grain | Motorhome aire | About 15 km north of Bordeaux (Ambarès-et-Lagrave). |
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 disposal point for a nightly fee.
Free/wild camping is allowed in France only on private land with the landowner’s express permission and it remains subject to national restrictions. Local laws may apply in certain areas, so check online or at a tourist information centre for regional guidelines.
France has around 7,460 campsites costing around €30.10/night, ranging from €16.10 for an unclassified (no-star) campsite to nearly €60.60 for a five-star campsite. Prices still vary a lot by season, location, and amenities: basic municipal sites can be very affordable, while popular coastal or resort areas in peak season cost more.
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.
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.
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