Apollo
Anywhere Campers
Autocaravan Express
Avis Explore
Black Sheep Campers
Compare Major Brands

Compare multiple campervan rental brands in one place.

Find Lower Prices

Find lower prices and you could save $100s.

24/7 Support

Our multilingual support team is ready to assist.

No Booking Fees

Easy to use and no booking fees.

Compare several motorhome hire companies in Nice easily with Camper Champ. Campervanning is popular along the French Riviera and Mediterranean coast. Apart from Nice, common pickup locations include Marseille, Lyon and Paris.

Cross-border travel into Italy, Spain and Switzerland is also popular from France.

Map of Campervan Depots

Map of campervan rental depots near 428212
A
Avis
380 Route des Vespins, Route Nationale 7, Saint-Laurent-du-Var, France
I
Indie
1306 Route de Biot, Building B1, 06560 Valbonne, Nice, France

Driving a Campervan around Nice

  • Nice is on the A8 "La Provençale" toll motorway that connects Marseille, Cannes, Monaco and the Italian border.
  • A Crit'Air air-quality sticker is required inside the Nice low-emission zone. You must buy this sticker online before your trip.
  • Campervans up to 3.5 tonnes and under 3 metres high pay autoroute toll Class 2 rates.
  • Traffic on the A8 and the Promenade des Anglais becomes very slow between 07:00-10:00 and 16:00-19:00. Plan fuel stops and meal breaks outside these busy hours.
  • Monaco and Menton are about thirty to forty-five minutes east on the A8 route, with Italy just beyond.
  • Wild camping is not allowed on the Côte d'Azur unless you have permission from the landowner. You must use official campsites or Aires de Camping-Car instead.
  • ParcAzur Park-and-Ride sites cost about €3.40 for a return ticket and connect directly to the tram network into the old town.

Places to Stay in a Motorhome

Site Type Distance to Old Town
Quai des Docks Aire Urban aire ~1 km, tram at the gate
Parc des Maurettes, Villeneuve-Loubet Beach campsite ~14 km, 25 min by train or bus

An Aire de Camping-Car is a basic motorhome parking area with hardstanding spaces, water supply and waste dump facilities. The cost is around €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.