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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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1340 Avenue des Chabauds, D8N, Bouc-Bel-Air, France

1 Avenue de l’Homme à la Fenêtre, ZI La Valampe, 13220 Châteauneuf-les-Martigues, Marseille, France

122 Avenue de la Croix d’Or, Bouc-Bel-Air, France

Driving an RV around Marseille

Three highways meet here – A7 north to Lyon, A55 west towards 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 applies permanently (24/7). According to the official ZFE-m guidance, only vehicles that are Crit’Air 4, Crit’Air 5 or non-classified are currently restricted in the ZFE-m perimeter; vehicles with Crit’Air 3, 2, 1 or 0 are allowed (unless rules change).
RVs under 3 meters (9 ft 10 in) high and up to 3.5 metric tons (approx. 7,700 lbs) are classified as highway toll Class 2. The Prado–Carénage tunnel charges a separate flat fee.
Traffic congestion occurs on the A507 and the coastal Corniche between 7:00 a.m.–9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m. Plan gas or meal stops outside these times.
Boondocking is prohibited on the coast and in the Calanques National Park. Use official campgrounds or Aires de Camping-Car instead.
ParcAzur Park-and-Ride sites cost approximately €5 per day and include round-trip public transit tickets for metro, tram or bus. This is useful for visiting the Vieux Port without driving an RV into the city center.

Places to Stay in an RV

Site	Type	Distance to Vieux Port
Camping Les Cigales, Cassis	Coastal campground	about 30 km east; bus + train 45-60 min
Camping Pascalounet, La Couronne (Martigues)	Beach campground	about 30 km west; TER train 35 min
Parking Borély (RV spaces)	Parking lot	about 6 km; city bus 15 min

Aire de Camping-Car is the French term for a basic RV parking area. These provide parking space, fresh water and dump station 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 and it remains subject to national restrictions. Local laws may apply in certain areas so check online or at an information center 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 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.

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