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Augsburg, Bavaria’s oldest city, is full of culture and charm—making it the perfect place to rent an RV or camper van and begin your road trip. Wander cobblestone streets, enjoy local food and beer, and explore historic sights before heading out on the scenic Romantic Road or visiting neighboring Austria and Switzerland. Start your Southern Germany adventure with an RV or camper van rental in Augsburg.
Augsburg-Gersthofen
Address
Dieselstraße 31
86368 Gersthofen
Germany
Getting to the station
From Augsburg Central Station: From Take Bus RB87 toward Meitingen and get off at Gersthofen. You’ll be just a few minutes away on foot.
From Airport: The nearest airport is Munich. From there, take the S8 train to Munich Pasing, then switch to a regional or long-distance train (like RE9 to Ulm Hbf or ICE596 to Berlin Hbf) and ride to Augsburg Central Station. From there, just follow the steps above to get to Gersthofen.
Parking information
You can park in the nearby residential area, such as Jesselstraße, Loewestraße, or Johann-Strauß-Straße.
Augsburg is the perfect starting point to rent an RV or camper van for your Southern Germany road trip or a journey into the Alps, Austria, Switzerland, Italy, or the Czech Republic. Discover the city’s historic Old Town, the Fuggerei, Schaezler Palace, and the Brecht Museum, or head out to nearby Lake Ammersee, Kobelberg Nature Reserve, Legoland Germany, and Skyline Park—all within easy reach by RV or camper van.
U.S. citizens do not need a visa for short tourist visits to Germany. Here’s what you should know if you’re planning to travel:
Although it may be one of Germany’s oldest cities, Augsburg offers numerous parking options for campervans and RVs. However, you should be aware that parking on the sidewalk is not permitted.
Generally, camper vans and RVs can park in any posted parking lot if the vehicle fits in the designated space. There is no time limit for vehicles up to 8.25 tons, but heavier vehicles are limited to a maximum two-week stay.
There are also park-and-ride (P+R) lots located throughout Augsburg, which offer even greater convenience as you can park up and use public transport to get into the city centre.
The P+R Sportanlage Süd parking lot is situated next to the tram stop at the Augsburg sports center, allowing you to reach the city center in just a few minutes. Or the Spickelbad P+R car park is within walking distance of the city center.
Make sure to refuel with diesel and AdBlue before returning your hired campervan or motorhome. You can fill up at the nearby petrol station:
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.
We recommend that customers stay overnight at a campsite where they can empty their grey water tank before returning the RV.
Renting a campervan in Augsburg during the summer months ensures you get the best weather and can experience the city’s many outdoor events. The Augsburg Summer Nights in July provides live music and traditional food and drinks, while the Augsburger Plärrer, Swabia’s largest folk festival, offers the excitement of traditional fairground rides.
But there is plenty going on in Augsburg in the spring and autumn, from delightful blooms and the Japanese Spring Festival in May to an array of beer garden festivals and stunning autumn foliage from September onwards.
Augsburg is also a magical place to visit during the winter months when the city is transformed into a real winter wonderland, with festively decorated streets and a traditional Christmas market.
The beauty of renting a campervan in Augsburg from roadsurfer is you have everything you need to explore the city and beyond, whatever the conditions.
From city sights to stunning natural vistas, Augsburg has something for every kind of adventurer, and with roadsurfer RV rental in Augsburg, you can explore it all at your own pace: