In recent years, campervan (motorhome) travel across Europe has become increasingly popular with Georgian travelers too — instead of flying city to city, you drive at your own pace, camp out in nature, and skip the daily hunt for a hotel. This guide covers where to rent, what it costs, and the rules you need to know.
🚐 Which companies rent campervans
- McRent — Europe's largest campervan rental network, with pickup points in Munich, Vienna, Milan and dozens of other cities
- Indie Campers — a younger brand with flexible pricing and a large fleet in Portugal, Spain and France
- Roadsurfer — flexible long- and short-term rentals, managed through its app
- Yescapa — a peer-to-peer campervan rental platform (an Airbnb-style model), often cheaper than the big rental companies
💰 Prices and deposit
Daily rates typically run $70-180 depending on the van's size and the season — expect a significant jump during peak summer (July-August). Rental companies usually hold a security deposit on your card — roughly $1,000-2,500 — which is refunded in full if there's no damage.
Additional insurance (Super CDW / Excess Reduction) significantly lowers the deposit and excess amount — it's almost always worth adding at checkout.
📜 Driving license and requirements
- A standard category B license is enough to drive campervans up to 3.5 tonnes
- Minimum age is usually 21-25, plus 1-2 years of driving experience — confirm with the rental company in advance
- An International Driving Permit isn't mandatory for a Georgian license within the EU, but is recommended as a backup — see the international driving permit guide
- An additional driver usually comes with an extra fee
🏕️ Where to stay overnight
Overnighting at an official campsite is legal everywhere and usually includes water, electricity and showers. "Wild camping" rules vary sharply by country — widely tolerated in Scandinavia (under the allemansrätten principle), restricted to certain zones in France and Germany, and fined in parts of Italy. Apps like Park4Night and Campercontact show you legal, safe spots in advance.
🛣️ Popular routes
- The Alpine loop — Austria, Switzerland and northern Italy in one route
- The Croatian Adriatic coast — with ferry hops to the islands
- Norway's fjords — a summer route with dramatic scenery
- Portugal's coastline — from the Algarve up to Porto
💡 Practical tips
- Book 3-4 months ahead for the summer high season — availability disappears fast
- Check how many kilometers are included in the rate — some packages cap it
- Plan your water and gas refill stops ahead of time, especially in less populated regions
- For driving rules, see the Europe road trip guide and the Europe camping guide
For standard car rental terms, see the car rental abroad guide. To plan your route, check the Europe national parks guide. For a long road trip, travel insurance is strongly recommended.
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