





Road Genius compares campervan rentals across Corsica so you can choose the right vehicle for the island's narrow mountain roads and sunny beaches. Ferries from Marseille, Toulon, Nice, Savona and Livorno arrive at Bastia, Ajaccio, Porto-Vecchio and L'Île-Rousse, the main entry points for road trips.
| Season | Avg High °C | Good time? |
|---|---|---|
| Winter (Dec – Feb) | 10 °C | Quiet sites, but cold nights |
| Spring (Mar – May) | 17 °C | Yes – mild weather and flowers |
| Summer (Jun – Aug) | 28 °C | Good, but book early and expect heat |
| Autumn (Sep – Nov) | 20 °C | Yes – warm days, fewer crowds |
The city sits on two toll motorways. Expect €0.10–€0.15 per km on the A61 (east) and A62 (west). Cash or card works in the blue lanes. Orange lanes are Télépéage (electronic tag only).
The urban Low Emission Zone requires a Crit'Air sticker on weekdays 07:00-20:00. Order it online before arrival.
Speed limits are 130 km/h on dry motorways, 110 km/h when wet, and 80 km/h on rural two-lane roads.
Many village streets near the Canal du Midi are under 3.2 m high. Check signs before entering.
| Place | Hook-ups | Pros | Cons |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camping Le Rupé (city, Lac de Sesquières) | Full | Bus to city, lakeside path, accepts vehicles up to 10 m | Urban noise, reserve July–Aug |
| Camping Les Violettes (Deyme, 15 km SE) | Full | Quiet canal-side, pool, bread service | Need car or bike for shops |
| Aire Camping-Car Cité de l'Espace (Ring Road exit 18) | Water+Electric | 24-hour ticket machine, walk to space museum | Limited shade, max 48-hour stay |
| Aire de Service Auterive (30 km S) | Water+Electric | Free dump point, near supermarket | No security gate |
| Free municipal aire, Rieumes (35 km SW) | None | Up to 5 vehicles, view over hills | No services, 7 m length limit |
Large supermarkets such as Auchan Gramont and Intermarché Portet have high-roof diesel pumps and paid fresh-water taps.
The Aire de Service on A61 (Carcassonne direction) offers fuel, potable water and a free chemical toilet dump.
July and August afternoons can reach 35 °C. Park in shade and carry extra drinking water.
Wild camping is illegal in Haute-Garonne. Overnight parking on public roads risks a €135 fine. Use official aires or campsites.
Sudden storms can flood the Garonne River. Avoid low riverside parking after heavy rain.
Dial 112 for any emergency. Local numbers: medical 15, fire 18, police 17.