Corsica Campervan Hire

Q: 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.

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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 in many areas and may incur fines, particularly near coastal areas.

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AAvis — Route de Cargèse, D81, Alata, Mezzavia, France

Driving a Campervan around CorsicaReach the island by ferry from Marseille, Toulon, Nice, Savona or Livorno. The main ferry ports in Corsica are Bastia, Ajaccio, Porto-Vecchio and L'Île-Rousse.
All roads are toll-free. Mountain routes are narrow and slow, so plan extra time and monitor engine temperature on long climbs.
Corsica has no low-emission zones or Crit'Air requirements.
Wild camping is forbidden in many areas and may incur fines, especially near beaches and in forest areas. Use campsites or Aires de Camping-Car instead.
Speed limits for vans up to 3.5 tonnes vary; typical limits are 80–90 km/h on main roads and 50 km/h in towns, but local limits often differ so follow posted signs.
Large motorhomes may be restricted on some mountain passes such as the D84 through the Gorges de la Spelunca.
Fuel stations are few in the interior areas, so fill your tank on the coast before driving inland.

Places to Stay in a Motorhome

Site	Type	Area
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.

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 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.

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.