RV Rental in Cologne-Dusseldorf

Known as one of the greenest areas across Germany with direct proximity to Belgium and the Netherlands, Cologne is located in the Rhine area. Rent your RV camper van or motorhome in Cologne, and you will almost hear the sound of the sea. Being so close to so many amazing destinations, you are left with basically no other option but to go out and explore Europe!

Starting at $79 / night

Where can I pick up my RV in Cologne-Dusseldorf?

Cologne-Düsseldorf

Cologne-Düsseldorf

Address

Norfer Str. 6
41539 Dormagen
Germany

Getting to the station

From Cologne Central Station (Köln HBF): Take the RE6 or RE7 train (towards Minden Bahnhof or Krefeld HBF) and get off at Dormagen station. Then transfer to Bus 875 (towards Neuss Landestheater) and get off at Zonser Straße, Dormagen. From there, it’s about a 10-minute walk to the station.

From Cologne Airport: Take the RE6 train (towards Minden Bahnhof) to Dormagen station. Then follow the directions above.

Parking information

There is no parking available close to the station, so please plan accordingly.

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Class B RV | Camper Van

Beach Hostel

VW T6.1 California Beach

  • Seats 5
  • Sleeps 4+1
  • Slide out kitchen
  • Portable cooler
  • Manual pop-up roof

Class B RV | Camper Van

Surfer Suite

VW T6.1 California Ocean

  • Seats 4
  • Sleeps 4
  • Integrated kitchen
  • Outdoor shower (cold water)
  • Automatic pop-up roof
New & exclusive to roadsurfer new vw california ocean as roadsurfer campervan sunrise suite in dark blue with pop up roof from the sideview

Class B RV | Camper Van

Sunrise Suite

New VW California Ocean / Coast

  • Seats 4
  • Sleeps 4
  • Integrated kitchen
  • Outdoor shower (cold water)
  • Manual pop-up roof

Class B RV | Camper Van

Camper Cabin Deluxe

Ford Nugget Plus

  • Seats 5
  • Sleeps 4+1
  • Integrated kitchen
  • Toilet
  • Outdoor shower (cold water)
  • Manual pop-up roof

Class B RV | Camper Van

Travel Home

Mercedes Marco Polo

  • Seats 4
  • Sleeps 4
  • Integrated kitchen
  • Outdoor shower (cold water)
  • Manual pop-up roof

Class B RV | Sprinter-Style

Couple Cottage

Various Manufacturers

  • Seats 4
  • Sleeps 2
  • Spacious kitchen area
  • Wet bath with shower & toilet
  • Hot water

Class B RV | 4WD Sprinter-Style

Couple Cottage Offroad

Hymer Grand Canyon

  • Seats 3
  • Sleeps 2
  • Spacious kitchen area
  • Wet bath with shower & toilet
  • Hot water

Class B RV | Sprinter-Style

Road House

Various Manufacturers

  • Seats 4
  • Sleeps 4
  • Spacious kitchen area
  • Wet bath with shower & toilet
  • Hot water
  • Manual pop-up roof

Class B RV | Sprinter-Style

Family Finca

Various Manufacturers

  • Seats 4
  • Sleeps 2+2
  • Spacious kitchen area
  • Wet bath with shower & toilet
  • Hot water

Class C RV | Semi-Integrated

Camper Castle

Various Manufacturers

  • Seats 4
  • Sleeps 2+2
  • Combined kitchen/living room
  • Wet bath with shower & toilet
  • Hot water

Class C RV | Semi-Integrated

Cozy Cottage

Various Manufacturers

  • Seats 3
  • Sleeps 2+1
  • Combined kitchen/living room
  • Wet bath with shower & toilet
  • Hot water

Class C RV | Semi-Integrated

Van Villa

VW T6.1 Knaus Tourer Van

  • Seats 4
  • Sleeps 4
  • Combined kitchen/living room
  • Wet bath with shower & toilet
  • Hot water

Rent a roadsurfer RV or Camper Van in Cologne-Dusseldorf

With a roadsurfer camper van or RV rental, you’ll remain flexible on the road. There is a lot to discover in the area surrounding the city of Cologne! Visit the fairytale Paffendorf Castle in Bergheim or camp at the Laacher See, a volcanic lake in the east of the Vulkaneifel in summer. On the Drachenfels in the Siebengebirge you can work out on demanding hikes. You can reach the Netherlands and Belgium in a few hours. You can book your fully-equipped camper van online from the comfort of your own home and plan your road trip from Cologne-Dusseldorf with your camper van and RV rental with the following helpful tips:

Blue roadsurfer campervan parked on a hill in a vineyard
White roadsurfer campervan parked by a lake under trees
Woman sitting in a campervan with a child and a dog by the sea
Family sitting at a picnic table in front of a camper at the beach

Visa & travel requirements

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:

  • Americans can visit Germany and other Schengen Area countries for up to 90 days within a 180-day period for tourism or business without a visa.
  • You must have a valid U.S. passport with at least six months’ validity beyond your planned stay, and proof of onward travel or return ticket may be requested upon arrival.
  • If you plan to travel from Germany to other European countries, check the entry requirements for each country, as rules may vary.
  • Beginning in 2025, U.S. travelers will need to apply for an ETIAS (European Travel Information and Authorization System) approval online before arrival. The process is simple and similar to an ESTA for the U.S.

RV parking in Cologne-Dusseldorf

If you want to combine your road trip with a visit to the city of Cologne, you will find free parking spaces on Ellestraße, Weihestraße or Thuleweg.

In Düsseldorf you will find free parking spaces in the Ruhrtalstraße and in the Speisestraße.

Nearby gas stations

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:

  • Star gas station, Am Wahler Berg 1, 41541 Dormagen

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.

Filling and emptying water tanks in Cologne-Dusseldorf

Before you return your camper van to us, you can empty the grey water tank at the following stations:

  • Camping-Caravaning Meier, Adolf-Kaschny-Strasse 9, 51373 Leverkusen-Küppersteg
  • Motorhome port Cologne, An der Schanz, 50735 Cologne-Riehl
  • GB Mobile, Am Hahnenweg, 01474 Weissig

Best time to visit Cologne-Dusseldorf

The best travel time to rent a motorhome in Cologne is in the warm months from May to September. During these months, the temperatures are a pleasant 20 to 24 degrees.

Tip for August: At Cologne’s Holi Festival of Colors, you can throw brightly colored paint to electro music.

Campgrounds near Cologne-Dusseldorf

Camping spots near Cologne-Dusseldorf connect you to two major cultural hubs on the Rhine. Stay close to Cologne’s Gothic Cathedral and lively old town, or head to Düsseldorf for its Rhine embankment and Königsallee shopping street. These camping spots make it easy to enjoy both cities before continuing your road trip through western Germany.

The Garden of Life Haan

Stadterkundung, Wandern im Bergischen Wuppertal

Camping at a small lake Tönisvorst

Old mill in the Dong Neukirchen-Vluyn

Haus-Hofplatz Viersen

Wiese umgeben von Feldern in den Rheinauen Rheinberg

Kleinhaever Farm – Gotland Sheep Breeding Issum

Exclusive camping at the forest clearing Kerken


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