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Compare several motorhome rental providers in Marseille in seconds with Camper Champ. Campervanning is growing in popularity across France and southern Europe. Apart from Marseille, popular pickup locations in France include Nice, Lyon and Paris. One-way rentals are popular for exploring the French Riviera or traveling through Spain and Italy.

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Avis
1340 Avenue des Chabauds, D8N, Bouc-Bel-Air, France
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Indie
1 Avenue de l’Homme à la Fenêtre, ZI La Valampe, 13220 Châteauneuf-les-Martigues, Marseille, France
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Rent Easy
122 Avenue de la Croix d’Or, Bouc-Bel-Air, France

Driving a Campervan around Marseille

  • Three motorways meet here – A7 north to Lyon, A55 west toward the Camargue and Spain, and A50 east to Toulon and the Riviera. The A507/L2 inner bypass allows you to avoid the city center.
  • Marseille's ZFE-m clean-air zone covers the area inside the A55–A50–A507 loop. A Crit'Air emission sticker is required for all vehicles. From 2025, Crit'Air 3 engines will not be allowed on weekdays.
  • Campervans under 3 meters high and up to 3.5 tons are classified as motorway toll Class 2. The Prado–Carénage tunnel charges a separate flat fee.
  • Traffic congestion occurs on the A507 and the coastal Corniche between 07:00-09:00 and 16:00-19:00. Plan fuel or meal stops outside these times.
  • Wild camping is prohibited on the coast and in the Calanques National Park. Use official campsites or Aires de Camping-Car instead.
  • ParcAzur Park-and-Ride sites cost approximately €5 per day and include return public transport tickets for metro, tram or bus. This is useful for visiting the Vieux Port without driving a campervan into the city center.

Places to Stay in a Motorhome

Site Type Distance to Vieux Port
Camping Les Cigales, Cassis Coastal campsite about 30 km east; bus + train 45-60 min
Camping Pascalounet, Carry-le-Rouet Beach campsite about 30 km west; TER train 35 min
Aire de Camping-Car Parc Borély Urban aire about 6 km; city bus 15 min

Aire de Camping-Car is the French term for a basic motorhome parking area. These provide parking space, fresh water and waste disposal facilities. Prices range from approximately €6–15 per night.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is wild camping in an RV allowed in France?

Free/Wild camping is allowed in France only on private land with express permission from the landowner. Local laws may apply in certain areas so check online or at an information center for regional guidelines.

France has over 10,000 campgrounds and these are quite affordable starting at around €10 ($11 USD) per night

Is a one-way campervan rental possible?

Yes, a large number of RV rental companies allow for one-way rentals as well as 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 vacation route in France is Paris to Rome via Provence and the French Riviera (Côte d’Azur) – traveling 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 type of license do you need to rent a campervan in France?

To rent a motorhome weighing up to 7,716 pounds in France, you need a valid standard Class B Driving License. Anyone from a country outside Europe with a non-Latin alphabet must bring an official French translation of their license.

If you plan to rent a Luxury Class motorhome that weighs over 7,716 pounds, you'll need to secure an additional Class C1 'heavy vehicles' license.

The minimum age to rent a campervan in France is 21 years old, although many companies necessitate that you be at least 23 to rent from them. Most campervan rentals also prefer drivers to have at least three years of driving experience before taking the reins of a motorhome.

Note: policies vary from supplier to supplier. Always check the T&Cs for your rental.