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Road Genius compares campervan rentals across leading suppliers so you can pick the right vehicle and price. Berlin's BER airport and the central Hauptbahnhof rail station make the city a common start point for road trips across Germany, Poland and the Czech Republic. Note that the inner-city environmental zone requires a green emissions sticker, which most rental vans already carry.

When to go for a Campervan Trip

Season Avg High °C / °F Good time?
Spring (Apr–May) 15 / 59 Yes – mild weather, fewer crowds
Summer (Jun–Aug) 24 / 75 Best – long days, events
Autumn (Sep–Oct) 17 / 63 Yes – autumn colors, markets
Winter (Nov–Mar) 4 / 39 Only if you enjoy Christmas markets and can handle cold weather

Driving Notes

  • The inner Berlin "Umweltzone" (environmental zone) starts inside the S-Bahn ring; you need the green emissions sticker on the windshield.
  • Urban speed limit is 50 km/h (31 mph) unless signs show otherwise; many residential streets have 30 km/h (19 mph).
  • Rural roads allow 100 km/h (62 mph). The Autobahn near Berlin has recommended limits of 130 km/h (81 mph) but some sections have no speed limit; drive according to conditions.
  • The legal blood-alcohol limit is 0.05%, and it is 0.00% for drivers under 21 or with less than two years of driving experience.
  • "Stellplatz" means an RV parking area, usually paved, with basic services and lower fees than campgrounds.
  • Many central streets have height restrictions under 3.0 m (9 ft 10 in); check your van height before entering car parks.
  • No tolls for private vehicles on German motorways; only trucks pay tolls.
  • Peak traffic on the A100 city ring occurs on weekdays 07:00–10:00 and 15:30–19:00.

Camping and Overnight Stops

Place Hook-ups Pros Cons
Wohnmobil-Oase Berlin (Berlin-Mitte) Water+Electric Walk to S-Bahn, open year-round, accepts vehicles up to 8 m Small spaces, advance booking recommended
Campingplatz Berlin-Kladow (SW shore of Havel) Full Lakeside, quiet forest, grocery near entrance 45 min public transport to city center
Stellplatz am Olympiastadion Water+Electric Large paved area, day tickets for S-Bahn, takes 10 m vehicles No shade, can be noisy on event days
Campingplatz Mahlower See (South of BER Airport) Full Family friendly beach lake, good for early flights 24 hour notice required for arrivals November–March
A10 Autohof Service Areas (various exits) None Free overnight parking, 24 hour fuel and food No hook-ups, traffic noise, 24 hour limit

Refueling Spots

  • TotalEnergies Autohof Michendorf, A10 exit 12: diesel, gas, LPG, fresh water tap.
  • Shell Tankstelle Seestraße near A111: easy access for tall vehicles and has LPG.
  • Wohnmobil-Oase Berlin service point: paid fresh water and gray/black tank disposal even for non-guests (call ahead).

Useful Information

  • Berlin winter nights drop below –5°C (23°F); use winter diesel and carry windshield antifreeze.
  • Emergency services number is 112 nationwide; police is 110.
  • Many residential zones forbid engine idling after 22:00; police may fine noisy generators.
  • Bikes have priority lanes; turning right across a cycle lane without checking mirrors results in high fines.
  • Refilling LPG on Sundays is more difficult; only motorway stations can legally open all day.
  • The "Brandenburger Tor" area blocks motor traffic during large events; follow diversion signs marked "City-Umleitung".