Campervan hire in France

Compare the providers operating in France on deposits, insurance, mileage and one-way rules — then jump into each one's live search with your dates pre-filled. No prices here: those come live from the provider.

France may be the best-equipped campervan country in Europe: thousands of municipal aires welcome motorhomes, the landscape runs from Brittany surf to Provence lavender, and Yescapa — which operates here alongside the other providers we track — calls it home. It rewards slow travel like nowhere else.

Providers operating in France

Data last reviewed: Jun 15, 2026

For Aug 20, 2026 to Aug 27, 2026. Comparison data is maintained by hand and reviewed regularly — prices always come live from the provider.

4 providers operate here

Goboony

Peer-to-peer
  • Budget
  • Families
Countries covered
10 countriesNetherlands · Belgium · Germany · France · Spain · Italy · Portugal · Austria · Switzerland · United Kingdom
Deposit
RequiredSet by each owner, typically €500–€1,000, blocked on card at pickup.
Insurance
IncludedComprehensive cover included in the rental price on every booking.
One-way trips
Not offeredVans return to the owner's location; one-way trips are not offered.
Mileage
LimitedMost owners include 100–250 km per day; extra kilometres priced per listing.
Minimum driver age
21+
Cancellation
Flexible, moderate or strict policy chosen by the owner and shown on each listing.
Pay in installments
No
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Yescapa

Peer-to-peer
  • Budget
  • Last-minute
Countries covered
11 countriesFrance · Spain · Germany · Italy · Portugal · Belgium · Netherlands · Austria · Switzerland · United Kingdom · Ireland
Deposit
RequiredTypically €800–€2,000 depending on the vehicle; pre-authorised, not debited.
Insurance
IncludedInsurance and breakdown assistance included on every rental.
One-way trips
Not offeredPickup and return at the owner's location; no one-way rentals.
Mileage
LimitedKilometre allowance set per listing, commonly 200 km per day; unlimited options exist.
Minimum driver age
21+
Cancellation
Owner-selected policy from flexible to strict, displayed before booking.
Pay in installments
Yes
Check availabilityOpens the provider's own search in a new tab

Indie Campers

Fleet
  • One-way trips
  • Last-minute
Countries covered
16 countriesPortugal · Spain · France · Italy · Germany · Netherlands · Belgium · Switzerland · Austria · United Kingdom · Ireland · Sweden · Norway · Iceland · Croatia · Greece
Deposit
RequiredFrom €500, reduced to €0 with the premium insurance package.
Insurance
Costs extraBasic cover included; CDW upgrades and zero-deposit packages cost extra per night.
One-way trips
AllowedOne-way between depots from €199, depending on route and season.
Mileage
Limited100 km per day included by default; unlimited-kilometre packages available.
Minimum driver age
18+
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 48 hours before pickup on standard rates.
Pay in installments
Yes
Check availabilityOpens the provider's own search in a new tab

Roadsurfer

Fleet
  • Families
  • One-way trips
Countries covered
15 countriesGermany · France · Spain · Italy · Portugal · Netherlands · Belgium · Austria · Switzerland · United Kingdom · Sweden · Norway · Denmark · Finland · Ireland
Deposit
No depositNo deposit on standard bookings.
Insurance
IncludedBasic insurance included; reduced-excess packages available at extra cost.
One-way trips
AllowedOne-way between stations on selected routes, fee from €149.
Mileage
UnlimitedUnlimited kilometres included on all rentals.
Minimum driver age
21+
Cancellation
Tiered refund: free up to 30 days before pickup, partial refund closer to the date.
Pay in installments
No
Check availabilityOpens the provider's own search in a new tab

Goboony

Peer-to-peer
  • Budget
  • Families
Check availabilityOpens the provider's own search in a new tab

Yescapa

Peer-to-peer
  • Budget
  • Last-minute
Check availabilityOpens the provider's own search in a new tab

Indie Campers

Fleet
  • One-way trips
  • Last-minute
Check availabilityOpens the provider's own search in a new tab

Roadsurfer

Fleet
  • Families
  • One-way trips
Check availabilityOpens the provider's own search in a new tab
Countries covered10 countriesNetherlands · Belgium · Germany · France · Spain · Italy · Portugal · Austria · Switzerland · United Kingdom11 countriesFrance · Spain · Germany · Italy · Portugal · Belgium · Netherlands · Austria · Switzerland · United Kingdom · Ireland16 countriesPortugal · Spain · France · Italy · Germany · Netherlands · Belgium · Switzerland · Austria · United Kingdom · Ireland · Sweden · Norway · Iceland · Croatia · Greece15 countriesGermany · France · Spain · Italy · Portugal · Netherlands · Belgium · Austria · Switzerland · United Kingdom · Sweden · Norway · Denmark · Finland · Ireland
DepositRequiredSet by each owner, typically €500–€1,000, blocked on card at pickup.RequiredTypically €800–€2,000 depending on the vehicle; pre-authorised, not debited.RequiredFrom €500, reduced to €0 with the premium insurance package.No depositNo deposit on standard bookings.
InsuranceIncludedComprehensive cover included in the rental price on every booking.IncludedInsurance and breakdown assistance included on every rental.Costs extraBasic cover included; CDW upgrades and zero-deposit packages cost extra per night.IncludedBasic insurance included; reduced-excess packages available at extra cost.
One-way tripsNot offeredVans return to the owner's location; one-way trips are not offered.Not offeredPickup and return at the owner's location; no one-way rentals.AllowedOne-way between depots from €199, depending on route and season.AllowedOne-way between stations on selected routes, fee from €149.
MileageLimitedMost owners include 100–250 km per day; extra kilometres priced per listing.LimitedKilometre allowance set per listing, commonly 200 km per day; unlimited options exist.Limited100 km per day included by default; unlimited-kilometre packages available.UnlimitedUnlimited kilometres included on all rentals.
Minimum driver age21+21+18+21+
CancellationFlexible, moderate or strict policy chosen by the owner and shown on each listing.Owner-selected policy from flexible to strict, displayed before booking.Free cancellation up to 48 hours before pickup on standard rates.Tiered refund: free up to 30 days before pickup, partial refund closer to the date.
Pay in installmentsNoYesYesNo

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Renting a campervan in France: what to know

Driving & tolls

Autoroutes are excellent but tolled, and most campervans pay Class 2 — noticeably more than a car — so budget for the péage or take the free routes nationales, which are often the prettier choice anyway. Several cities (Paris, Lyon, Grenoble and more) run low-emission zones requiring a Crit'Air sticker; confirm the van carries one before heading into town.

Overnight stops & wild camping

The aire de camping-car is a French institution: municipal stopovers with parking, water and a service point, free or a few euros a night, in nearly every region. Wild camping is restricted — especially on the coast and in national parks — but the aires network is so dense you'll rarely miss it.

When to go

French school holidays make August the busiest, priciest month, especially on the Atlantic and Mediterranean coasts. June and September give you the same weather with half the traffic. From November to March, roads in mountain zones legally require winter tyres or chains on board (the Loi Montagne) — worth checking if you're headed to the Alps or Pyrenees.

Pickup & one-way trips

Fleet depots cluster around Paris, Lyon, Bordeaux, Toulouse and the south coast, and the fleet operators offer one-way rentals between selected French cities for a fee. Peer-to-peer vans return to their owners, so a loop through one region — a Brittany circuit, a Provence ring — is the natural shape of a private rental.

Frequently asked questions

How much are French motorway tolls for a campervan?

Most campervans fall into Class 2 (over two metres tall), which costs roughly half again as much as a car on the same stretch; large motorhomes over three metres pay Class 3. The free N and D roads are slower but scenic — many travellers mix the two.

What exactly is an aire de camping-car?

A designated motorhome stopover, usually run by the commune: somewhere legal to park overnight, often with drinking water, waste disposal and sometimes electricity, for free or a small fee. They're first-come, first-served, and there are thousands across France.

Do I need a Crit'Air sticker in France?

Inside the growing number of low-emission zones (ZFE) — including Paris, Lyon and Grenoble — vehicles must display a Crit'Air vignette. Rental vans based in France usually have one; if you're driving in from another country, sort the sticker before entering a zone, as fines apply.

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