





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.
| Period | Avg High °C | Good time? |
|---|---|---|
| Mar–May (Spring) | 14 | Yes, mild weather and fewer crowds |
| Jun–Aug (Summer) | 23 | Yes, warm weather; book campsites early |
| Sep–Nov (Autumn) | 13 | Mixed; beautiful forests, more rain |
| Dec–Feb (Winter) | 4 | Only if prepared for cold and short days |
Hannover is inside an Umweltzone (low-emission zone); you must have a green sticker (Feinstaubplakette) on the windscreen.
City speed limit is 50 km/h (31 mph) unless signs show lower; country roads are 100 km/h (62 mph); Autobahn has a 130 km/h (81 mph) recommended maximum speed.
Campervans under 3.5 tonnes do not pay road tolls in Germany.
Most street parking spaces fit vehicles up to 6 m (19 ft); longer vehicles should use Stellplätze (dedicated motorhome parks).
| Place | Hook-ups | Pros | Cons |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campingplatz Blauer See, Garbsen | Water+Electric | Lakeside location, 15 min to city by train | Some aircraft noise from airport |
| Campingplatz Birkensee, Laatzen | Water+Electric | Close to A7 and tram, accepts large vehicles up to 10 m | Traffic noise from Autobahn |
| Wohnmobilstellplatz Hannover Messe | None (service area nearby) | Paved, 24 hour access, 15 min tram to centre | No shade, fills during trade fairs |
| Stellplatz am Steinhuder Meer (Mardorf) | Water+Electric | Nature reserve, hiking and cycling | 35 km from city |
| Autobahn Raststätte Garbsen (rest area) | None | Free overnight stop, 24 hour fuel | Only 10 hour stay allowed, noisy trucks |
The green Umweltzone sticker is required inside the city ring road; buy it at TÜV, DEKRA or some fuel stations for about 10 €.
Quiet hours on most campsites and Stellplätze are 22:00–07:00.
From 1 November to 31 March winter or all-season tyres with the 3-Peak Mountain Snowflake symbol are required in snow or ice conditions.
Emergency numbers: 112 for fire or medical help, 110 for police.