RV & Campervan Rental France

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The cost of renting a campervan in Paris often starts around €70 to €120 per day in quieter periods and can rise to €200 to €300+ per day (or more) in peak summer, depending on seasonality, length of rental and vehicle type. A wide range of motorhomes is available from several providers, from smaller campervans to larger family motorhomes.

France is a spectacular country for a campervan road trip, with many designated aires and campsites across the country. Even those needing extra amenities can find plenty of campsites offering powered pitches and full facilities.

Every tiny road in France has the potential to lead you towards an unforgettable adventure, and the easiest way to see it all is by driving through the country in a comfortable motorhome

Prices vary greatly depending on the season, the type of vehicle, the pick-up location, and the rental duration. Generally, you could expect compact campervans in France to start at around €70–€120 per day in quieter periods, and to rise to €150–€300+ per day in peak summer. Larger motorhomes and premium models commonly range from about €120 to €400 per day, especially in high-demand dates. There may be additional costs for mileage, insurance, equipment like bedding or kitchen kits, and possibly a cleaning fee. Some companies may also offer discounted rates for longer rentals.

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The cost of renting a campervan in France can vary based on the time of year. The prices are usually categorized into different seasons:

High Season: This is typically during the summer months when the weather is most favorable for camping and outdoor activities. The demand for campervans is highest during this period, so the prices are also at their peak. For France, the high season is from June 16 to September 7​.

Mid-Season: This period typically falls during the spring and early fall months. The weather during these times can still be quite good for camping, but the demand is not as high as during summer. For France, the mid-season is from March 1 to June 15 and then again from September 8 to November 7​.

Low Season: This is typically during the winter months when the weather is less favorable for camping. The demand for campervans is lowest during this period, and therefore, the prices are also at their lowest. However, it's worth noting that many rental companies close for the winter.

So, if you're looking to rent a campervan in France for the cheapest rate, the best time would likely be during the mid-season (spring and early fall) when demand is lower, but the companies are still open for business. You could also find lower rates during the high season if you book well in advance or can find a last-minute deal. However, availability could be limited during these times due to high demand.

The most budget-friendly way to see France is to rent a campervan and start driving. Not only are your transport and accommodation costs combined, but you can use these handy tips to save extra money on your French campervan vacation:

1. Sleep for Free Wherever Possible: France has a huge network of motorhome stopovers (aires) and low-cost campsites. Some aires are free, while many charge a modest nightly fee (and/or small fees for water/electricity). If you use public parking, always follow local signs and time limits, leaving a vehicle in the same spot for more than 7 days can be treated as abusive parking (and local rules can be shorter).
2. Get Early Booking Discounts: Many rental companies price varies and booking months ahead (especially for summer) often gives you the best selection and can reduce costs.
3. Avoid the Highways: You often pay to drive on France’s tolled autoroutes. Slower National or Departmental roads can be free, more scenic, and may reduce toll spending, just plan extra driving time.
4. Travel with Friends: You can comfortably split the cost of your motorhome rental and overnight stays when you travel with friends.

Summer is the most popular time of year for a campervan holiday in France. Between June and August, the days are long and many campgrounds and services operate at full capacity. Temperatures vary a lot by region, coastal areas are often milder, while inland and the south can get very hot during heatwaves, so it’s smart to plan shade, water, and ventilation.

Anyone visiting the country to enjoy the famous Alpine slopes should consider France in the winter. Skiing, snowboarding, and picturesque ski towns are typically best enjoyed between December and March, depending on snowfall and resort conditions. Temperatures in the mountains are often around freezing or below, while many lower-elevation cities are milder.

Visiting France in the spring or fall often means fewer crowds (and sometimes lower rental prices), with a good balance of comfortable driving conditions and seasonal scenery, just be prepared for more variable weather and shorter daylight than midsummer.

If you're sticking to one area, maybe for a ski trip or beach getaway, you need at least one week to immerse yourself in your trip. You can get much more sightseeing done in two weeks while still having plenty of time to relax. Traveling across France takes time, so you'll need a whole month if you want to really see it all.

France's biggest cities are connected by autoroutes (major highways). Many long-distance autoroutes are toll roads, and you will pay at a péage on tolled sections (either at entry/exit in a closed system, or at barrier points). You may be asked to pay multiple times if you use several tolled sections. Some major tunnels and bridges also have separate fees.

Driving on tolled autoroutes can make journeys much faster, but you'll want to factor tolls into your budget. Toll prices vary by vehicle category, typically based on your vehicle’s height (commonly around the 2 m / 3 m thresholds) and number of axles, and on many networks whether the vehicle’s GVW is up to or above 3.5 tonnes. You can calculate toll costs before you start your campervan trip (note: calculators may apply to specific motorway networks).

If you enjoy scenic drives and prefer to save money for sightseeing, you can easily traverse France using the free National or Departmental roads. While these roads may have lower speed limits, they’re often lined with beautiful rural villages and memorable roadside stops.

The friendly region of Provence was home to some of the greatest classical painters in Europe, including Van Gogh, who lived in Arles, Matisse, who settled in Nice, and Cézanne and Picasso, who were based around Aix-en-Provence.

Bordeaux is the birthplace of some of the world's greatest vintages, with hundreds of vineyards scattered around the sunny countryside. Stop by Chateau Petrus, Saint Emillion, or Monbazillac to sample everything from deep reds to sweet dessert wines.

The small town of Épernay is the birthplace of champagne, with brands like Moët & Chandon, Dom Perignon, and Pierre Mignon all originating in this area. Take a stroll along Champagne Avenue and join in on the many tasting sessions that are offered to visitors.

From the ill-fated grandeur of the Palace of Versailles to the stone fortresses that defended medieval towns during the Hundred Years War, France is packed with Chateaus that offer tours and even wine tastings for guests to enjoy.

Visit the world's most fantastic adventure park on an unforgettable family vacation. Chessy, near Paris, is home to Europe's only Disneyland and is sure to be a day of family fun.

While it's true that France is beautiful from the road, you have to be soaring through the clouds to appreciate the true splendor of the nation. You can find hot air balloon rides in most of the country, from trips over the Loire and Dordogne rivers to overhead explorations of the Pyrenees mountains.

While in France, taste some of its regional delicacies. Savory dishes you should try include the iconic escargots in garlic sauce, the healthy French onion soup, the rich beef burgundy, or the simple ham and cheese sandwich. There's also a wide array of French desserts to sample, including eclairs, crème brûlées, cream puffs, and macarons.

The famous French Riviera features pristine sandy beaches, stunning clifftop hikes, and the best bouillabaisse in France. The stunning coastal roads sprawl across the landscape, with vibrant lavender fields on one side and turquoise waters on the other.

The historic city of Paris is packed full of ancient artifacts, renaissance art, and unique exhibitions. Don't miss out on a trip to the Louvre, the Musée d'Orsay, the Grand Palais, the Cité de la Musique, and countless more fascinating hidden treasures dedicated to the arts and culture.

Test your luck in the heart of the French Alps on a memorable Winter ski trip. The best resorts for snow sports include Chamonix, which is located at the foot of Mont Blanc, Val Thorens, and Val d'Isère.

You can park your campervan weighing less than 7,716 pounds in public parking spaces during the day if you pay at the parking meter, as you would with a car. According to French law, campervans are even permitted to park in spaces along the side of a road. Still, you can't set up your lawn chairs or open your awning if you park in public areas, and you can only stay in one parking spot for a maximum of 7 consecutive days.

Some underground car parks may have height-restricting barriers if they can not accommodate tall vehicles, so be sure to know the height of your campervan before you set off. If you see a road sign with a motorhome inside a red circle, you cannot park or sometimes even drive on that road.

It is against the law to park a campervan anywhere in Paris. When visiting the capital, please park in one of the surrounding campsites or suburban areas and take public transport into the city center.

France is filled with motorhome stopovers often called *aires* (you may also see aire de service or aire de camping-car), found near towns and villages and sometimes close to major routes. These are different from motorway rest areas (aires de repos / aires de service) and are designed for short stays by motorhomes. Many aires offer basics like waste disposal, and some provide water and electricity for a fee. Some are free, but many charge a nightly price depending on location and services.

Camping is generally allowed on private land with the landowner’s agreement, but there are important restrictions in certain protected or sensitive areas, and local authorities can also prohibit camping outside designated sites in specific zones (with proper signage). If you want a simple, legal overnight without a campsite, aires are usually the easiest option.

In many places, you can sleep in your vehicle where overnight parking is permitted, but you must follow local signs and time limits, leaving a vehicle in the same place for more than 7 days can be treated as abusive parking (and local rules can be shorter). If you’re seeking a farm or vineyard stay, France Passion is a popular option that connects campers with hosts (membership required).

Although wild camping (camping sauvage) is generally prohibited in the core areas of France’s National Parks, each one has many nearby rustic campsites and Aires that offer useful services and unforgettable views for very low prices (or even for free). The Calanques National Park covers a coastal area near Marseille in sunny Provence, featuring dramatic coastal cliffs that drop away to sandy beaches and turquoise waters. Cassis is a small seaside town in the Calanques where you find Camping Les Cigales, a campground with an on-site restaurant with electric hook-up pitches, warm showers, and great views—its posted 2025 walk-in pricing is €6.20 per pitch + €11.61 per person (+ €0.29 tourist tax), with electricity at €3.90/day (rates and season dates vary). Or sleep in Cassis in the large vehicle section of a panoramic Aire (costs/rules can change—check the signs on arrival).

Port-Cros is another Provencal National Park, located on a stunning Mediterranean island east of Toulon. No cars are allowed in Port-Cros; you must take a passenger ferry from Hyères to get there—TLV-TVM lists Tarifs 2025 to Port-Cros as €29 adult / €25 reduced, or €17 one-way (check current fares before you travel). The best nearby overnight stop is the Olbia Campsite on the adjacent Giens Peninsula. This beautiful beachside camp offers shaded electric hookup pitches—its published 2026 daily pitch packages range roughly from €18.70–€35.50 (Eco, 2 people) and €23.00–€39.60 (Standard, 2 people), up to €40.40–€62.30 (Standard Plus, includes 3 people + electricity) depending on the date range, plus tourist tax and booking fees. The Olbia Campsite also has a bar and restaurant and an on-site laundromat. Self-sufficient campers can stay in Parking Arromanches, a free P+R in Hyères used to access island/ferry connections via local transport (always check local signage and seasonal arrangements).

If you visit France for winter skiing, you’ll be near the country’s three Alpine parks. The biggest is Écrins National Park which is split between the Isère and Hautes-Alpes departments and features frost-capped mountains and wildflower meadows. Stay near the slopes in the quaint valley campsite Ferme Noemie, complete with free WiFi and a laundromat—local tourism listings describe motorhome pitches around €18–€28 (for 1–2 people), plus electricity and extras depending on season.

The Mercantour National Park is an Alpine range in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region. The most budget-friendly Mercantour campsite is the Isola Aire, where you can get a large full hookup pitch for about €15.86 per 24h (2026–2027), plus tourist tax. The campsite contains a communal bathroom with hot showers and is close to both ski slopes and lakeside cafés.

The smallest park in the French Alps is the Vanoise National Park, located in the department of Savoie. The best campsite for skiing and hiking in Vanoise is Camping-Caravaneige La Buidonnière. Overnight stays here cost around €30+ depending on season and number of people, and typically include access to facilities (confirm exact pitch totals and hook-up pricing on the campsite’s current tariff sheet).

The Cévennes National Park is formed of mountains and river valleys in the Occitania region. The campsite Le Vale des Cévennes is a gorgeous locale in the foothills of the Cévennes mountains, close to a historic village. From April to September, this riverside camp offers full hookup-style pricing that typically lands around €20–€25 per night for 2 people + vehicle in high season (with electricity listed separately at €4.50/day) and it still offers donkey experiences (confirm availability/pricing on the site’s current tariff page).

The Forêts National Park covers a densely wooded area between the Haute-Marne and Côte-d'Or departments. In the heart of the park is the Camping de mon Village d'Auberive, a rustic Aire near a small village where you can get water, electric hookups, and WiFi—Camping-Car Park lists 2026 pricing around €16.20–€17.50 per 24h (seasonal), plus tourist tax. The Pyrénées National Park is home to the Pyrenees mountain range that stretches along the border between France and Spain. The best budget stop is a Campervan Aire on the edge of Génos Lake, near Loudenvielle and the Val Louron Ski Resort—Camping-Car Park lists this Loudenvielle area at €15.86 per 24h for 2026–2027 (+ tourist tax), with a 5h + services option at €6.00.

All of France’s 11 National Parks (including 8 in metropolitan France) can generally be entered and explored without a general admission ticket. While some parks include optional activities or nearby sites that may cost extra (for example boat trips, parking, or guided experiences), the protected landscapes themselves are open for everyone to enjoy.

on Ile de Ré: Sleep in style at this beachside location on a picturesque Atlantic island from €27 to €37 a day.

near Lyon: This rustic camp with an onsite bar offers pitches for $25 per day.

near Bordeaux: Enjoy the sprawling vineyards of Bordeaux when you stay in this family-friendly campground with prices as low as €18.

near Perpignan: Tucked next to the Mediterranean coast near the Spanish border, this campsite, with a pool and activities, is open from April to September with prices starting at €35.

near Orleans: Explore the enchanting Loire Valley when you stay at this riverside camp, complete with a pool and a mini-golf course, for €20 per night.

near Carcans: Play atop the tallest sand dunes in Europe, then settle down under the shady pines in this oceanside camp for $20 to $35.

near Bergerac: With river kayaking, duck confit, and regional wines, Bergerac is a great summer spot. Stay in this campground, complete with a pool, for around €25 a night.

near Saint Tropez: Sleep in a beachside paradise surrounded by coastal trails and Mediterranean fun from $30.

near Paris: Stay close to the capital in this friendly campground with mini golf, a hot tub, and a restaurant, from €25 a night.

near Quimper: Relax on the beautiful Brittany coastline at this kid-friendly camp with an indoor pool, starting at €22 a night.