




Compare multiple campervan rental companies in Germany. Multiple pickup locations are available including Berlin, Frankfurt, Hamburg, Munich and others.
The cost of renting a campervan in Germany typically starts at around €70–€90/day in the low season and can go up to €250–€300/day or more depending on vehicle type, size, seasonality and other factors.
For most travellers, the best time to see Germany is in the summer. The weather is generally mild to warm from late spring through early autumn (roughly May to September), and for many campers the main camping season runs between April and September. If you're visiting for a ski trip, winter sports are possible in most years from December to March, and some high-altitude areas can run longer depending on snow conditions. The cheapest time of year to rent a campervan in Germany is usually in the off-peak season (often in winter, outside of Christmas and New Year), while spring and fall can be good-value shoulder seasons compared with July and August.
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More than seventy towns and cities have low-emission zones. To enter them you need a green environmental sticker called Feinstaubplakette. Order online before arrival or buy at TÜV or DEKRA test centers.
Wild camping is not allowed. Fines can reach 2 500 €. Use official campsites or Stellplätze instead.
A Stellplatz is a basic overnight motorhome parking area that usually costs five to fifteen euros and offers water and waste disposal.
Park-and-Ride sites at train and metro stations make city visits easy. Hamburg alone operates more than 100 Park-and-Ride locations.
| Site | Type | Region |
|---|---|---|
| Camping Hopfensee | Lakeside Campsite | Füssen, Bavaria |
| Reisemobil-Stellplatz Koblenz | Urban Stellplatz | Koblenz, Rhineland-Palatinate |
Stellplätze are signed Wohnmobilstellplatz. They are cheaper than full campsites and let you stay close to towns without needing to book ahead.
Germany’s greatest national parks and historical attractions are scattered across the country, and you’ll often do a fair bit of driving to connect big cities with more rural regions. Go the most convenient route and rent a campervan for your vacation, allowing yourself more freedom and flexibility to explore the beautiful country.
Berlin is a great starting point for anyone interested in Germany’s past, with fascinating museums like the Pergamon Museum (currently closed for major refurbishment — but parts of its collection can still be seen at “Pergamonmuseum. Das Panorama”), the DDR Museum, and the Topography of Terror, located on the former site of the Gestapo, SS and Reich Security Main Office. It’s also a great city to walk around with its canals and delicious street food. You can even ride to the top of the iconic TV Tower for 360° views across the city. Or visit Cologne and see the famous Kölner Dom cathedral and the nearby vineyard-lined valleys of the Rhine. The Bavarian cities of Nuremberg and Munich are rich in culture and history and are only a couple of hours apart.
Over a quarter of Germany is covered in protected landscapes — and nature parks alone make up more than a quarter of the country — with 16 official National Parks as well. In the country’s north, you find coastal parks and wetland reserves like the Schleswig-Holstein Wadden Sea and Lower Saxon Wadden Sea National Parks, Müritz National Park, and the Western Pomerania Lagoon Area. In the south you have mountainous parks including the Black Forest, the Bavarian Forest, and Berchtesgaden — and in the east, along the Czech border, you’ll find the dramatic sandstone scenery of Saxon Switzerland National Park.
If you’re not convinced yet, here are 4 reasons why you should rent a campervan for your German vacation:
Hotels are Often More Expensive Than Campsites: In peak summer, a typical campsite overnight in Germany averages around €40 for a standard bundle (pitch plus two adults and a child). Hotel prices vary widely by region and season, but average room prices can be well over €100 per night.
You need to be able to drive: If you want to explore Germany beyond the major cities — especially national parks, lakes, and rural areas — having your own wheels makes the trip much more flexible. A campervan gives you a 2-in-1 car and bedroom.
Nothing gets left behind: Your campervan has everything you’ll need on your trip, and it all travels with you. No more leaving your phone charger in a hotel room 500 km away!
Go beyond the borders: Many rental companies allow cross-border travel to neighboring countries, but rules vary by provider and insurance. Always check the permitted-country list (and any restrictions) before you plan side trips to places like France, Austria, Switzerland, the Netherlands, Belgium, or Poland.
To help you plan your trip to all of the country's greatest attractions, here are the best 10 campgrounds in Germany:
No, wild/free camping in Germany is generally not permitted. However, a single overnight stop can be allowed if it’s strictly to restore your fitness to drive (a safety rest), provided you are parked somewhere that parking is allowed and there is no local prohibition. In that case, you must avoid “camping-like” behavior (no chairs/tables, no awning, no grilling), and you should leave again the next day.
There are plenty of campsites in Germany, and prices vary by season and region. As a rough guide, many campsites start from around €30 per night, and a typical overnight stay in peak season is often around €40 for a standard camping “bundle” (pitch and people), depending on what’s included.
Germany also has Stellplatz (motorhome stopovers), which are designated places where you are officially allowed to stop overnight with your motorhome—often near town centers and tourist sights. Many Stellplatz sites offer basic facilities such as electricity plus fresh-water and waste-water services, and sometimes sanitary facilities. Some charge a small fee (often less than a campsite), while others are free of charge.
To operate a motorhome weighing up to 7,716 pounds in Germany, you need a valid Type B driving license (Equivalent to Class D in the U.S. or Class G in Canada). If you're aiming to commandeer a larger campervan weighing more than 7,716 pounds, you're required to secure a B96 extension or possess a Type C or C1 license.
You should be at least 21 years of age to rent a campervan in Germany, with a minimum of one year's worth of driving experience under your belt. Planning to rent a more hefty vehicle weighing over 7,716 pounds? You'll need to be at least 23 years old for that.
Note: policies vary from supplier to supplier. Always check the T&Cs for your rental.