Compare multiple campervan hire providers in Corsica in seconds with Camper Champ. This French Mediterranean island is accessible by ferry from mainland France and Italy, making it a popular destination for motorhome travel. Most visitors arrive via ferries from Marseille, Nice, Toulon or Italian ports like Livorno.
Corsica offers toll-free roads and designated Aires de Camping-Car throughout the island. Wild camping is prohibited with fines exceeding €400, particularly near coastal areas.
Site | Type | Area |
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Camping La Pinède | Beach campsite | Calvi, north-west |
Camping Les Oliviers | Riverside campsite | Near Porto, west coast |
Camping Rondinara | Beach campsite | Between Bonifacio and Porto-Vecchio |
Aire de Camping-Car is the French term for a basic motorhome parking area. These provide parking space, fresh water and waste disposal for approximately €6–15 per night.
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.
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.