Campervan Hire France: The Best Deals on France Campervan and Motorhome Hire
Did you know that France is considered one of the Top 10 countries to take a holiday in a campervan? This stunning country is the perfect destination to explore as a family, a group of friends or as a romantic getaway for couples.
With depots in all major cities (and a few smaller ones too), a motorhome holiday in France is a simple, stunning and fun way to take in all the beauty of the country. Camper van rental depots are close to airports and railway stations, and many offer free long-term parking, making this a great, affordable option for all holidaymakers.
Whether you’re planning a short trip with friends or an extended holiday with the whole family, we offer a wide range of well-equipped campervans, so you can find the perfect home on wheels to take on your adventure.
Where Can I Start My France Motorhome Holiday From?
France has depots in all major cities right across the country that are close to airports and railway stations. Many have areas where you can leave your campervan for free.
How Much Does It Cost to Take a Motorhome to France?
We offer free quotes for motorhome hire in France rentals, but since there are so many factors that influence the price, there is no standard price. Here are the factors that will determine the cost:
Rental Rates: The daily rental rate for the motorhome, which can vary based on the size, model, and amenities
Duration of Trip: The longer your trip, the higher the overall cost
Season: Peak seasons, like summer, might have higher rental rates compared to off-peak seasons
Insurance: Costs can vary based on the coverage level
Toll Roads: France has several toll roads, especially its motorways, which should be factored into your route planning
Campsites: While France offers many free camping spots, some, especially those with more amenities, may charge a fee
Fuel: Depends on your route and the fuel efficiency of your motorhome
Additional Amenities: Costs for add-ons like GPS, extra drivers, or special equipment
Tips to Save on Your Motorhome Trip to France
We want everyone to be able to go on a grand adventure in one of Budget Campervan’s rentals – hence the name! Here are our top tips to save some bucks:
Book Early: Secure early bird discounts by booking your motorhome well in advance
Travel Off-Peak: Consider travelling during the shoulder seasons to get better rates and avoid crowded sites
Use Budget Campervans: Our platform allows you to compare rates and find the most cost-effective deals
Limit Mileage: Plan your route efficiently to save on fuel costs
Utilise Free Campsites: France has a vast network of 'Aire de Service', which are free or low-cost camping spots
France Motorhome Rental Depots in France:
Ajaccio - Corsica
Ajaccio is a serviced "non-depot" location. The vehicle will be delivered at an agreed time and place. There is no physical depot in this location.
Angers - western France, 300 km (190 mi) southwest of Paris
No company transfers available from Angers. Angers Train station is 20 km from the depot, it costs approximately 25 Euro and 25-30 minutes. Angers Downtown Hotel is 20 km from our depot, it costs approximately 25 Euro and 25-30 minutes.
Bastia - northeast Corsica
Customers to make own way to the branch which is located near the port and the airport. Address supplied on booking. On site parking is available.
Biarritz - southwest France
Customers can be met at the airport or the train station.
Bordeaux - southwestern France
For Black Sheep Customers: Airport and Railway Delivery Fee: 100 euro each way for Bordeaux-Merignac airport, 50 euro each way for Bordeaux-Saint-Jean railway station.
Brest - western France, Brittany
Caen - northwest France
From the airport take the shuttle or taxi to the centre of town. Address supplied.
Nantes western France on the Loire.
Black Sheep Customers to make their own way to the depot.Address supplied.
Rennes northwestern France.
Black Sheep Customers to make their own way to the depot.Address supplied.
Saint Malo, Brittany, northwest France.
Black Sheep Customers to make their own way to the depot.Address supplied.The depot is 14 minutes by car from the ferry terminal. Ferries arrive from Portsmouth, UK.
Vannes, Brittany, northwest France.
Black Sheep Customers to make their own way to the depot. Address supplied.
Caen Carpiquet Airport, Brittany France.
Airport- CAEN CARPIQUET 7 km, Taxi Price to depot €15.00 approx.
Train Station - Gare de Caen 11 km, Taxi Price 25 €.
Clermont, Central France.
Meeting point : Railway Station or closest Airport, Clermont
Colmar, Alsace, north-eastern France.
Depot is 10 minutes from railway station. Meeting point : Railway Station or closest Airport, Clermont. Depot parking is free.
Grenoble, Southeastern France (foot of the Alps)
The meeting point is on the parking lot of Microstore, in front of Mercédès. The railway station is a 3 minute walk from here and a 30 minute drive from the airport.
Lille, northern France. Borders Belgium. (Eurostar stops here).
Origin offers free pick up from train station & Airport at certain times.
Customers to make their own way to the Black Sheep depot.Free parking available.
Lyon southeastern France. (Eurostar stops here).
Avis Explore customers: Distances From Airport, Train Stations and Downtown Hotel: Lyon St - Exupery Airport is 15 km from our depot, it cost approximately 30 Euro and 25-30 minutes. Lyon TGV Train Station is 15 km from our depot, it cost approximately 20-25 Euro and 25-30 minutes. Lyon Downtown Hotel is 10-15 km from our depot, it cost approximately 20-25 Euro and 25-30 minutes.
Black Sheep Customers: After hours pick-up and drop-off available on demand. Transfer from the train station Part Dieu to local Blacksheep is in a bus, C2. Airport pick-up/drop off fee: 50 € each way to/from Airport, 100 € for the round trip.
Indie customers to make their own way to the depot.
Marseille, southern France.
Black Sheep ask customers to make their own way to the depot and offer airport transfers:Airport pick-up/drop off fee: 50 € each way to/from Airport, 100 € for the round trip.
Avis Explore and Big Sky offer private transfers to & from Marseille depot.Taxi info (price and travel time may depend on the traffic).Marseille Marignane = 25 km, €40-45, 30 - 40 minutes Marseille or Aix TGV = 25-20 km, €30-35, 25–30 minutes. Marseille or Aix hotels = 25-15 km, €30.00,25–30 minutes.
Metz, northeast France.
Customers to make their own way to the depot. Collection available from the train station.
Montpellier, southern France.
Black Sheep will arrange a meeting point. VanIt require customers to make their own way to the depot.There are good tram, bus and train services.
Nantes, northwest France.
VanIt require customers to make their own way to the depot.
Avis Explore and Big Sky:Distance from Nantes Airport = 27 km.Distance from Nantes Train station = 20 km 30/40 minutes. Taxi fare is about 40/50 € for Airport 20/30 minutes. Taxi fare is about 30-35 € for Station.
McRent and Pure: Airport Ancenis(42km) taxi:about €30-95.00.
Nice, southern France.
Black Sheep: The depot is next to the airport. Customers to make their own way to the depot.
Avis and Big Sky:Distances From Airport, Train Stations and Downtown Hotel: Nice Côte d'Azur Airport is 5 km from our depot, it cost approximately 30 Euro and 10 - 15 minutes. Nice Train station is 10 km from our depot, it cost approximately 40 Euro and 25-30 minutes. Nice Downtown Hotel is 10-15 km from our depot, it cost approximately 40 Euro and 25-30 minutes.
Paris, Central France.
Black Sheep are located next to the Gare De Lyon in Paris. Customers to make their own way to the depot.
VanIt: From Paris :Take the RER D until "Yerres". At the train station take the bus F4 until the stop "Royal". We are in the street on the right just after the bus stop.From Charles de Gaulles airport :Take the RER B until Gare du Nord (20 min) and then follow the instructions above.
McRent and Pure: Way to the depot: Airport Roissy (35km):By taxi:35km, about 60€, Airport Orly (41km):By taxi 41km, about 80€
Avis Explore customers:NO TRANSFERS from & to BEAUVAIS AIRPORT (95 km) Paying shuttle service (13 € per trip and per person), is organized to and from Paris-Beauvais Airport and Paris-Porte Maillot. Then take a taxi.
Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport.
Poitiers, Western France.
McRent and Pure Motorhomes:• Distance from the Poitier Biard Airport: 29km Taxi fare approximately: €40 - €60 from the Airport.Distance from the City: 31.6km - Free of charge at the depot
Rouen, northern France.
Airport Rouen(15km): By car:Take "Route de Rouen“ - At the roundabout left into Rue Maryse Bastié - Left intoRoute de Paris - D95 to the left - On D95 Rue de Pitres, further on D291 - At N15 right into Route d’Elbeuf, further on D7 - Direction D144, then right into l’Avenue Gustave Picard - Left to the depot • By taxi from the airport:- 15km, about 15-75€.
Salon de Provence, southern France.
Black Sheep:Free parking for your car. 30 mins by shuttle from the SNCF Aix en Provence. 45 minutes from Marseille - Provence airport.Transfers from airport €100.00 approx.
Strasbourg, northeastern France.
A non-serviced depot. Arrangements will be made for collection on booking.
Toulouse, southern France near the Spanish border.
Avis Explore and SkyRV:Taxi info (price and travel time may depend on the traffic) Toulouse Blagnac Airport is 25 km from depot, it costs approximately 40 Euro and 30-40 minutes. Toulouse Train Station is 15 km from depot, it costs approximately 30 Euro and 25-30 minutes. Toulouse downtown hotels is 15-20 km from depot, it costs approximately 30 - 35 Euro and 25-30 minutes.
Tours, central France in the Loire Valley.
Distances From Airport, Train Stations and Downtown Hotel: Tours Train station is 15 km from depot, it costs approximately 20 Euro and 20 minutes. Tours Downtown Hotel is 15 km from depot, it costs approximately 20 Euro and 20 minutes.
Vichy, central France.
Customers to make their own way to the depot. Arrangements will be supplied on booking.The depot is on the outskirts of Vichy.
One Way Campervan Rentals in France
For most of our campervan rentals, one-way hires are possible between any depot, including those in other countries such as Portugal, Spain, and Italy.
Catching a train from the UK to one of the many cities in France makes for a relaxed start to a campervan holiday. The Eurostar operates from London to Lille, London to Lyon and London to Paris. A taxi ride or transfers can take you right to the depot.
Many campervan and motorhome depots are also close to the airports. Fly from most major airports in the UK to one of the many cities in France. Transfers to the depot are either by taxi or shuttle bus. Let us know your preferred option when making a booking, and we’ll have it all organised for you.
If you prefer to drive to the depot, there is often free parking available to leave your car while you head off on holiday in the campervan.
Why Choose Campervan Hire in France?
France is so well-suited for a road trip, and there are many sites to see. If you’re looking for a beach holiday or a mountain bike adventure, then making a camper a base offers a home away from home every day and night of your stay.
Order bike racks, or book a motorhome with a garage for all your adventure equipment. These are handy spaces to store extra boots, beach gear or sports equipment.
The top names in motorhome hire have depots right across France. We have long relationships with all of them, so we can pass on very competitive rates to all of our customers. This is supported by our award-winning reservation team, who will help you make the right choice of campervan for your holiday in France.
Campervan Hire in France: Find The Right Motorhome Hire for You
The choice of campervans and the number of rental agencies in France is extensive. Many depots offer to store your car while you go off and explore the national parks, stunning countryside and rich culture of France.
France is well known for its free wild camping and cheap camping options throughout the countryside. These are very popular and are placed at the most convenient places on the outskirts of towns and villages to allow easy access to sites, shops and activities.
The campervan and motorhome rental agencies that can be booked securely through us online at discounted rates are:
Anywhere Campers
Autovan Express
Avis Explore
Blacksheep Campervan Rental
Euromotorhome Rental
Since we have long-established relationships with these agencies and we book many motorhomes with them each year, we can pass on the excellent competitive rates we receive to our customers.
France Motorhome, Camper and RV Options
Next to each listed campervan or motorhome, there is a review for you to check out. The age of all vehicles is also listed. We’ll note that an older, cheaper vehicle may get a high review but be cheaper than a newer, more expensive one if it has been well looked after. The reviews also reflect customer service.
The campers range in size and budget. The smallest campers are based in Lille, Lyon, Biarritz, Marseille, Annecy, Paris, Grenoble, Ajaccio, St-Malo, Vannes, Nantes, Angers, Bordeaux, Provence, Montpellier, Colmar, Nice, Strasbourg, Bastia, Rennes, Clermont, Vichy and Caen. These are sleeper cars or camping cars, and for those on a limited budget, they offer the cheapest way to tour France.
They’re basic, but they have everything you need for a camper road trip. A simple gas cooker, a cold box and a washing-up bowl mean you can make meals on the go. Buying from local shops and markets that offer fresh, quality ingredients gives you the chance to make gourmet meals on the go.
The next size up from the sleeper cars and low-top campers is the VW camper with a pop-top that sleeps four people. These also have cooking facilities on board and are a great budget option.
For those wanting an on-board shower and WC, the van conversions, 4-berth C-class, 6-berth C-class, and A-class vehicles provide space in abundance, with a fully functional kitchen and many different sleeping options.
There are also motorhomes with a fixed double bed, and those suitable for groups of friends or families that have bunk beds at the rear. Then there are those 4 and 6 berths that have two or three double beds or a mixture of all three.
Motorhome Hire: Cooking in a Luxury Campervan
While the very smallest campers have only a single gas cooking ring, soups, stews, curries, risottos, paellas or just tins of beans can all be cooked on one ring with a little planning.
Larger Campers have more than one ring, so you can get a little more inventive in these. You’ll find that most grocery stores have fresh gnocchi and tagliatelle, pesto, cheeses, meats, heirloom tomatoes… you’ll have a great time cooking with Italian ingredients, we just know it.
All campervans and motorhomes have a fridge on board for this reason (and because we want your wine to be cold, too). The smallest campers have a chilly bin or cool box. Larger motorhomes have a good-sized fridge, often with a small freezer compartment that is large enough for a packet of peas or ice cubes.
When parked up and connected to the mains, the fridges run off mains electricity. On the road, they are powered by the onboard batteries. In some campers, the fridges are three-way and run on gas, too.
Most larger campervans and motorhomes also have a microwave in the kitchen, which will only work off mains electricity.
Taking a Shower and Using the WC in a Campervan or Motorhome
The hot water for the shower is heated by gas. This will work as long as there is gas and water in the tanks.
The toilet is a cassette toilet. Empty this regularly. The cassette is filled with a blue liquid that breaks down all solids. There are dump stations on all campsites and in some public areas where campervans and motorhomes park up. Hose out the cassette after emptying and replace the blue tablet. This will ensure that everything is kept hygienic. The cassette is accessed from outside the campervan.
Dog and Pet Friendly Campervan Hire in France
Great news - our campervans and motorhome rentals in the French countryside are dog and pet-friendly! However, each rental request is considered on an individual basis, so be sure to make a request to take your pet when you make a booking, and we’ll do our best to rent you a campervan that can take your pet.
Go at your own pace, see the French Riviera, sandy beaches, and so much more with your furry friend when you visit France in your perfect pet-friendly motorhome.
