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Rent an RV in Freiburg-Basel

The charming university town of Freiburg, located in the Black Forest region, might seem to be a bit far away from the action but is certainly worth the visit. Rent a camper van or Class C RV in Freiburg Basel and you’ll experience the best parts of German culture, such as the Münstermarkt, or Freiburg’s Schlossberg, with a magnificent view over the old town. You can easily and conveniently explore the neighboring countries of France and Switzerland, which are less than an hour’s drive away in your camper van rental.

Starting at $65 / night

Where can I pick up my RV rental in Freiburg-Basel?

You can easily reach our roadsurfer camper van rental station, located between Freiburg and Basel, by train. Take the S1 (S-Bahn) suburban train to the nearby town of Ihringen, and from there, it’s a short 10-minute walk to our station near the French border. Read on for directions and station address below.

Freiburg-Basel

Freiburg-Basel

Address

Gündlingerstrasse 38
79241 Ihringen
Germany

Getting to the station

The Freiburg-Basel roadsurfer station is located approximately two hours from the closest airport (Zurich Airport) by public transit. Please see below the directions to our station from Freiberg central train station.

From Freiberg Central Station (Hauptbahnhof): From the station, board the S1 (S-Bahn) suburban train to “Ihringen”. From here, its a 10-minute walk to the roadsurfer station.

Parking information

There is a ‘Park + Ride’ car park at the suburban rail (S-Bahn) station “Ihringen”. Please be aware that parking spaces are limited here.

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vw california beach as roadsurfer campervan beach hostel in yellow with pop up roof from the side view
  • 5
  • 4+1

Beach Hostel Class B RV | VW T6.1 California Beach

  • 150 hp diesel engine
  • Big bed (whole vehicle width)
  • Slide-out kitchen
  • Manual pop-up roof
  • Rear parking sensors with camera
  • Cruise and distance control ACC, GPS
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Starting at $65 / night plus a one-time service fee of $99
vw california ocean as roadsurfer campervan surfer suite in blue with pop up roof from the sideview
  • 4
  • 4

Surfer Suite Class B RV | VW T6.1 California Ocean

  • 150 hp diesel engine
  • Integrated kitchen
  • Outdoor shower (cold water)
  • Automatic pop-up roof
  • Rear parking sensors with camera
  • Cruise and distance control ACC, GPS
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Starting at $79 / night plus a one-time service fee of $99
roadsurfer camper cabin side view
  • 5
  • 4+1

Camper Cabin Class B RV | Ford Nugget

  • 170 hp diesel engine
  • Integrated kitchen
  • Outdoor shower (cold water)
  • Manual pop-up roof
  • RV trailer hitch
  • Rear parking sensors with camera
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Starting at $79 / night plus a one-time service fee of $99
mercedes marco polo as roadsurfer campervan travel home in metallic with pop up roof from the sideview
  • 4
  • 4

Travel Home Class B RV | Mercedes Marco Polo

  • 163 hp diesel engine
  • Integrated kitchen
  • Outdoor shower (cold water)
  • Manual pop-up roof
  • RV trailer hitch
  • Rear parking sensors with camera
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Starting at $85 / night plus a one-time service fee of $99
roadsurfer camper cabin side view
  • 5
  • 4+1

Camper Cabin Deluxe Class B RV | Ford Nugget Plus

  • 150 hp diesel engine
  • Integrated kitchen
  • Outdoor shower (cold water)
  • Toilet
  • Manual pop-up roof
  • Tow hitch & Rear parking sensors with camera
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Starting at $85 / night plus a one-time service fee of $99
roadsurfer couple cottage campervan from the side view
  • 4
  • 2

Couple Cottage Class B RV | Sprinter

  • 130 hp diesel engine
  • Large kitchen area
  • Indoor shower/wet bath (hot water)
  • Toilet
  • Without pop-up roof
  • Parking assistance & tempomat
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Starting at $85 / night plus a one-time service fee of $99
roadsurfer road house campervan with pop up roof from the side view
  • 4
  • 4

Road House Class B RV | Sprinter

  • 140 hp diesel engine
  • Large kitchen area
  • Indoor shower/wet bath (hot water)
  • Toilet
  • Manual pop-up roof
  • Rear parking sensors with camera, cruise control, etc.
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Starting at $89 / night plus a one-time service fee of $99
vw grand california as roadsurfer family finca campervan with high top roof from the side view
  • 4
  • 2+2

Family Finca Class B RV | Sprinter

  • 177 hp diesel engine
  • Large kitchen area
  • Indoor shower/wet bath (hot water)
  • Toilet
  • Fixed high roof
  • Rear parking sensors with camera, cruise control, etc.
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Starting at $89 / night plus a one-time service fee of $99
roadsurfer cozy cottage campervan from the side view
  • 3
  • 2+1

Cozy Cottage Class C RV

  • 177 hp diesel engine
  • Spacious living-kitchen area
  • Large wet bath (hot water)
  • Toilet
  • Without pop-up roof
  • Rear view camera, cruise control, spacious rear compartment, etc.
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Starting at $99 / night plus a one-time service fee of $99
roadsurfer camper castle motorhome from the side view
  • 4
  • 2+2

Camper Castle Class C RV

  • 140 hp diesel engine
  • Spacious living-kitchen area
  • Large wet bath (hot water)
  • Toilet
  • Without pop-up roof
  • Rear camera, Tempomat, air conditioning, etc.
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Starting at $99 / night plus a one-time service fee of $99

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Brand new, fully equipped camper vans & RVs


Unlimited mileage & free 2nd driver


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


Camping equipment & kitchen utensils included


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Rent a roadsurfer Camper Van or RV in Freiburg-Basel

Effortlessly prepare for your road trip from our rental station located between Freiburg and Basel with our top tips to help with a smooth pick-up and return, including the closest gas station, black water disposal areas, and so much more:

Camper and bike on a scenic street in front of a green mountain
Couple sitting in front of a blue roadsurfer camper toasting with cups
Woman with dress standing next to a camper at a beautiful viewpoint
Man with guitar in his yellow campervan surrounded by a forest

Camper vans & RVs with ready-to-go camping gear

Our roadsurfer camper vans and motorhomes are equipped with everything you may need or want on your Freiburg-Basel road trip. Enjoy a seamless driving experience with built-in navigation, relax and unwind on a big and comfortable bed, and make use of a fully stocked kitchen box that includes a pot and pan, tableware, glasses, utensils, mugs, and a French press for your coffee, allowing you to prepare your favorite meals. Additionally, we provide an outdoor table and camping chairs so you can enjoy your time outside. The only thing you need to bring is a comforter or sleeping bag and your sense of adventure. You can also reserve a comforter when you book your camper van in Freiburg-Basel, along with many other items that you can find on our equipment list.

Best time of year to visit Freiburg-Basel

You can enjoy your camper van rental between Freiburg-Basel all year round! Because of the perfect location between Germany, France, and Switzerland, you have unlimited options when it comes to cultural experiences and activities. You can go skiing in Switzerland, discover Germany’s beautiful wine regions, or visit France for a day. Choose the best time of year to suit your adventure.

Filling and emptying water tanks in Freiburg-Basel

After picking up your camper or Class C RV at our Freiburg station, you can fill up the fresh water tank at a supply and disposal station in Ihringen (Nachtwaid 5). You can also empty the grey water there before returning your camper van at the end of your road trip. The supply and disposal station is operated by Kaiserstuhl Camping and is only a 3-minute drive from our roadsurfer station.

Gas stations near our Freiburg-Basel station

Before you return your roadsurfer camper van, you can refill with diesel and AdBlue at one of these convenient gas stations near our location here:

  • Fahrzeughaus Schneider OHG bft Tankstelle, Am Krebsbach 1, 79241 Ihringen

Please note: The AdBlue service station information provided is for guidance only and is provided without warranty of any kind; customers are advised to check the information for accuracy on their own responsibility, as roadsurfer assumes no liability for the accuracy or timeliness of the information.

Parking in Freiburg-Basel

You’ll have no problem parking your camper van or Class C RV rental in Freiburg because there are plenty of parking spaces! Something unique to Freiburg is its online city parking guidance system, which informs you in real-time about available parking spaces. This makes it easy to park your camper van and go explore the city.

Campgrounds near Freiburg-Basel

Finding a good camping spot for your camper van rental is not a problem thanks to roadsurfer spots. Use the filters on the app or desktop version to find a campground or pitch that suits your needs. Whether its a private pitch in the countryside or a conventional campground with all the amenities. Hire a motor home in Freiburg-Basel and enjoy the most beautiful spots in Germany or Switzerland!

roadsurfer camper driving on a scenic road through vineyards

Camping in the Vineyards

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coffee spilling from a roadsurfer cup with lake and forest in the background

Camping in the Mountains

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Campsite next to a beautiful farmhouse

Camping on a Farm

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More tips for your road trip from Freiburg-Basel

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