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Hire a Campervan in Bilbao

With its rugged landscape and wild coast, Northern Spain offers a fantastic playground for all outdoor enthusiasts, from hiking, biking to surfing. Bilbao, the largest city in the Basque Country, offers an incredible variety of possibilities and is the perfect starting point for a road trip through Southern Europe. Before heading off on your Spanish road trip in your campervan rental, take the day to stroll through the streets of Bilbao and soak up all the history, art, and rich culture.

Starting from 69 £ / night

Pick Up Your Campervan Rental in Bilbao Here

For international travellers, the roadsurfer rental station in Bilbao is very close to the airport. It is less than 10-minutes drive via taxi or 18-minutes with the A2153 bus. Find more directions and the station address below.

Bilbao (Closes 25/04/23)

Bilbao (Opens 26/04/23)

Bilbao (Closes 25/04/23)

Astintze Kalea, 6
48160 Derio
Spain

Bilbao (Opens 26/04/23)

Polígono Ugaldeguren 3. Parcela 18-1 Elemento 2.
48170 Zamudio

roadsurfer Motorhome & Campervan Fleet in Bilbao

From compact VW California campervans to spacious motorhomes for the whole family, the following roadsurfer models are available to rent from Bilbao for your road trip through the Basque Coast.

roadsurfer beach hostel deluxe side view
  • 5
  • 4+1

Beach Hostel VW T6.1 California Beach

  • 150 hp diesel
  • Big bed (whole vehicle width)
  • pull-out kitchen unit
  • Manual pop-up roof
  • Park-assist and rear camera
  • Cruise and distance control ACC, GPS
roadsurfer surfer suite side view
  • 4
  • 4

Surfer Suite VW T6.1 California Ocean (Right-hand drive in UK)

  • 150 hp diesel
  • Integrated kitchenette
  • Outdoor shower (cold)
  • Automatic pop-up roof
  • Park-assist and rear camera
  • Cruise and distance control ACC, GPS
roadsurfer travel home side view
  • 4
  • 4

Travel Home Mercedes Marco Polo

  • 163 hp diesel
  • Integrated kitchenette
  • Outdoor shower (cold)
  • Manual pop-up roof
  • Hitch
  • Park-assist and rear camera
roadsurfer camper cabin side view
  • 5
  • 4+1

Camper Cabin Ford Nugget with pop-up roof

  • 170 PS Diesel
  • Integrated kitchenette (2-room concept)
  • Outdoor shower (cold)
  • Manual pop-up roof
  • Hitch
  • Park assist
roadsurfer Road House with pop up roof
  • 4
  • 4

Road House Van with pop-up roof (540)

  • 140 hp diesel
  • spacious kitchen area
  • Indoor shower/wet room (warm)
  • WC
  • Manual pop-up roof
  • Parking assistance, rear camera, Tempomat, etc.
Family Finca Side View
  • 4
  • 2+2

Family Finca Van with a fixed high roof (600)

  • 177 hp diesel
  • spacious kitchen area
  • Indoor shower/wet room (warm)
  • WC
  • Fixed high roof
  • Parking assistance, rear camera, Tempomat, etc.
  • 4
  • 2

Couple Cottage Van without a pop-up roof (600)

  • 130 hp diesel
  • spacious kitchen area
  • Indoor shower/wet room (warm)
  • WC
  • without pop-up roof
  • Parking assistance, rear camera, Tempomat, etc.

Your roadsurfer Advantages



Unlimited mileage


Free 2nd driver included


Rebook or cancel with the Flex option up to 48 hours before departure


Road assistance and comprehensive insurance packages


Free camping equipment and kitchen utensils included


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Motorhome and Campervan Hire With roadsurfer in Bilbao

Visit the world-famous Guggenheim, cruise along the Northern Atlantic coastline with incredible cliffs and try the local Basque dish, the pintxos. Rent your campervan in Bilbao, and live an adventure full of emotions. From cultural day trips, the best of Basque gastronomy, to surfing or relaxing on one of the many beaches that the gorgeous Basque Country coast has to offer. Read on below for our top tips on hiring a motorhome in Bilbao.


Blue and white VW California in front of a large beach in the Basque Country
Girl sitting on a blue and white VW camper lloking
White and yellow Grand California camper standing in the forest
Turquoise Mercedes Vito in front of a lake with mountain scenery and a small village in the background

Motorhome and Campervans With Ready-To-Go Camping Equipment

All roadsurfer campervan and motorhome rentals are equipped with camping essentials such as a camping table and two camping chairs for your outdoor set-up as well other camper essentials such as levelling wedges and a water canister. Your kitchen is also already stocked with the roadsurfer kitchen box full of kitchen utensils and tableware. If you want to add bedding to your booking, you can do this during the booking process. Plus, you can add additional equipment like a roof rack for your surf boards or bike rack for your biking adventure.

Best Time to Hire a Campervan in Bilbao

The best time to rent a campervan in Bilbao is undoubtedly in summer. Of course, there will be tourists, but it will be much fewer than in cities like Barcelona or Valencia. In Bilbao, during the summer months, it is pleasantly warm to travel and enjoy the diverse mountain and beach landscapes of the Basque Country.

In autumn and winter, temperatures drop considerably, and there can be long periods of rain, but this does not mean that Northern Spain is not worth visiting. In winter, you can visit museums, stroll through the Christmas markets, enjoy a few pintxos in the bars and even, weather permitting, go hiking in the mountains.

The advantage of hiring a motorhome in Bilbao in the low season is that prices are lower and there is a larger selection of vehicles available.

Filling and Emptying Water Tanks in Bilbao

You’ll have to empty the grey water and wastewater before returning your campervan rental to the roadsurfer station in Bilbao. This cannot be emptied just anywhere, so we have found a few nearby addresses for you:

  • Barrio Arteaga Auzoa, 66G, 48170 Zamudio (You can also fill up with fresh water here)
  • Goikola Auzoa, 15, 48195 Larrabetzu

Petrol Stations Near Our Bilbao Station

You can fill up with petrol at the following two stations near the roadsurfer Bilbao rental station, which is less than a 5 minutes drive.

  • Txorierri Etorbidea, PK 4, 400, 48170 Zamudio
  • Ugaldeguren III Pol. Ind. 8, 48170 Zamudio

Parking in Bilbao

Bilbao’s paid parking zones are controlled by the OTA service and are divided into blue zones (maximum 2 hours parking) and green zones (maximum 5 hours parking).

There are also other paid parking options in Bilbao such as the so-called deterrent zones (usually at metro stations or train stations), designed to relieve congestion in the city centre. These are generally a cheaper parking alternative.

If you want to visit Bilbao after picking up your campervan rental, and don’t want the hassle of worrying about parking times, try one of the car parks on the outskirts of the city, such as Deusto, Zurbarán or Txurdinaga, and access the city centre by public transport.

Paying Tolls in Spain

You don’t have to register a toll system for your roadsurfer vehicle when you drive in Spain, and you can decide whether to use a toll-free motorway or a (private) toll road.

The private ones are marked with an “R” or “AP” and a toll sign on the traffic signs. Toll roads can be paid at the toll booth by credit card or cash. Please pay attention and do not drive through the “Telepeaje” booths, as those are only for cars with a transponder installed. You can check which ones are toll roads and how much they cost here.

Camping Near Bilbao

After picking up your campervan rental in Bilbao, you will be able to travel along the Cantabrian coast, a dream for many. For your journey north, we recommend stopping at one of roadsurfer spots, unique private places to camp, and enjoying the local produce and outdoor activities they offer. Find your favourite camping spot in Northern Spain!


Three youg guys preparing for surf in front of a yellow VW camper

Camping Spots for Surfers

Grey Fiat Ducato camper parked with open roof

Camping in the Nature

With flowers wrapped VW camper parked with open roof near to a lake

Camping by the Water

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