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Road Genius compares campervan rentals across Europe so you can pick the right vehicle and supplier. Major gateways include London, Paris, Frankfurt, Barcelona and Milan. One insurance card (the Green Card) covers driving in most countries. Check if your route crosses non-Schengen borders before you book a one-way trip.
| Season | Average high temperature | Good time? |
|---|---|---|
| Spring (Mar–May) | 10–18°C │ 50–64°F | Yes — mild weather, fewer crowds |
| Summer (Jun–Aug) | 20–28°C │ 68–82°F | Yes, but roads and campsites are busy |
| Autumn (Sep–Nov) | 8–18°C │ 46–64°F | Yes — harvest festivals |
| Winter (Dec–Feb) | –1–7°C │ 30–45°F | Only for alpine sports or city trips |
On most motorways the speed limit is 120–130 km/h │ 75–80 mph. On rural roads it is 90 km/h │ 55 mph unless signs show different limits.
Buy a vignette before entering toll-sticker countries such as Austria, Switzerland and Slovenia. Cameras check your windscreen.
France, Germany, Italy and other countries have Low Emission Zones (LEZ). Order the required sticker or day pass online to avoid fines.
Many city centers have streets narrower than 2.3 meters │ 7 ft 6 in. Use park-and-ride lots and public transport instead.
Carry two warning triangles, reflective vests for all occupants and a first-aid kit. Police may check these items during roadside stops.
The emergency number across the EU is 112. It works from any mobile phone.
| Place | Facilities | Pros | Cons |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial Holiday Park | Full hook-ups | Pools, kids' clubs, can handle vehicles up to 9 meters | High season booking 6+ months ahead |
| Municipal Campsite | Water + Electric | Cheap, walkable to town, no membership needed | Limited English, short reception hours |
| Aire / Stellplatz (RV stop) | Water + Electric | Pay-by-meter, located near villages, no reservation | Stay usually limited to 24–48 hours |
| Wild Camping (Nordic countries) | None | Free, scenic, legal under "Everyman's Right" | Not allowed elsewhere in Europe |
| Farm Stay / France Passion | Water + Electric | Local food, quiet, supports farmers | Must be self-contained; some have 7 meter limit |
Motorway service areas across Europe offer 24-hour diesel, LPG and often a drive-through dump station.
Most aires and stellplätze have a borne de service: clean water, cassette toilet dump and gray-water drain for €3–€5.
Winter tires are mandatory in Alpine regions from 15 Nov–15 Apr. Carry snow chains when crossing mountain passes above 1000 meters.
Night-time street camping is banned in parts of Portugal, Croatia and Spain between 22:00 and 06:00. Sleep in official sites to avoid fines.
Many bridges and tunnels use electronic toll tags (e.g. Telepass, Liber-t). Visitors can pay at mixed cash/card lanes but keep right to avoid the tag-only gate.
Bring a CEE blue 16A adapter. This is the standard plug for campsite power around Europe.
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