Road Genius compares campervan rentals across Italy so you can pick the vehicle, insurance and extras that fit your trip. Milan's three airports—Malpensa, Linate and Bergamo—make the city an easy starting point for Lake Como, the Italian Alps and the A4 east–west corridor.
Period | Avg High (°C │ °F) | Pleasant? |
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Spring (Mar-May) | 18 │ 64 | Best mix of mild weather and smaller crowds |
Summer (Jun-Aug) | 30 │ 86 | Hot and busy, but long daylight |
Autumn (Sep-Nov) | 20 │ 68 | Good; foliage around lakes |
Winter (Dec-Feb) | 7 │ 45 | Cold, foggy; skiing starts 1 hour north |
Speed limits: 130 km/h / 81 mph on motorways, 90 km/h / 56 mph on main rural roads, 50 km/h / 31 mph in built-up areas.
Milan has two restricted zones: Area C (inner ring, congestion charge Monday–Friday 07:30-19:30) and Area B (wider low-emission zone, no fee but cameras check vehicle emissions). Large campervans or older diesel vehicles may be banned from Area B.
Winter tires or chains are required on Lombardy highways 15 November to 15 April.
Covered parking lots near metro stations allow high-roof vans up to 3.0 m / 9 ft 10 in height.
Place | Hook-ups | Pros | Cons |
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Camping Village Città di Milano (west city) | Full | Tram to center, playground, open year-round | Small pitches, weekend noise |
Area Sosta Camper Lampugnano | Water+Electric | 24 hour security, 3-minute walk to M1 metro, pay per hour | No showers, maximum stay 48 hours |
Agricampeggio Terra e Acqua (Cornaredo) | Water+Electric | Quiet farm, local produce, vehicles up to 8 m | Need booking, narrow lane |
Autogrill Brembo North Service Area (A4) | None | Free overnight, toilets, fuel & food 24 hours | Traffic noise, one-night limit |
Heavy fog often reduces visibility below 70 m / 230 ft in winter. Motorways display a 50 km/h speed advisory warning.
Fines for entering Area C without paying arrive by post. You can pay the €5 ticket at newsstands or online until midnight of the next day.
Milan uses the single European emergency number 112 for police, fire and ambulance.
Free overnight street parking is rare. Look for blue-lined pay parking spaces. Some districts ban motorhome parking between 02:00-06:00.