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Frankfurt is Germany's highway crossroads: the A5 (north-south) meets the A3 (east-west) at Frankfurter Kreuz—ideal for onward trips.
A green environmental sticker ("Feinstaubplakette") is required inside the whole city ring (A3/A5/A661). Buy online or at TÜV/DEKRA test centers.
Expect traffic jams around Frankfurter Kreuz and on the A661 inner ring during rush hours. Avoid 07:00-09:00 and 16:00-18:30 if possible.
France's Alsace region and Luxembourg are about 2 hours away via A5/A67. The Netherlands is about 3 hours away via A3.
| Site | Type | Distance to City Center |
|---|---|---|
| Campingplatz Mainkur | Riverside Campsite | About 30 min (Tram 11) |
| City Camp Frankfurt | Urban Campsite | About 10 min (U6/U7 from Niddapark) |
Stellplätze are basic RV parking areas that often cost €5–15 per night. Look for signs that say 'Wohnmobilstellplatz'.
Many Park and Ride (P+R) sites surround Frankfurt. You can park your van there and take the S-Bahn or U-Bahn trains straight to downtown.
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.