The city on the Rhine is the ideal starting point for your road trip if you want to discover Western Europe. With a charming medieval old town paved in cobblestones and the famous Rhineland carnival, there is plenty to explore in Mainz before setting off on your road trip. Rent a campervan and explore the largest wine region of Germany in the Rheinhessen and spend your afternoons hiking along the Rhine or the hills.
Mainz/Wiesbaden
Address
Hochheimer Straße 89
55246 Mainz-Kostheim
Germany
Getting to the station
From Frankfurt Airport (FRA): From the airport, take the S8 (S-Bahn) suburban train toward “Wiesbaden Hauptbahnhof” to “Gustavsburg”. Transfer to bus 54 toward “Klein-Winterheim/Bf” and get off at “Wiesbaden-Mainz-Kostheim Sankt-Veiter-Platz”. From here, it’s a three-minute walk to the roadsurfer station.
Alternatively, you can take a Taxi / Uber (30 minutes).
From Mainz-Kastel station: From the station, board bus 54 toward “Ginsheim-Gustavsburg” to “Sankt-Veiter Platz”. From here, it’s a 5-minute walk to the roadsurfer station. Alternatively, from the station, you can take bus 68 toward “Hochheim (Main)” to “Sampelweg”. From here, it’s a 5-minute walk to the roadsurfer station.
Parking information
The roadsurfer station is located on the premises of the ‘Rheingauer Hof’ wine shop. Parking spaces are available across the street.
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Rent your camper van in Mainz and discover the beautiful historic city centre, where you can even find traces of the Romans. The city in Rhineland-Palatinate is perfectly located for a trip with your campervan. Explore the city and set off on your road trip across Germany, or pick up your motorhome rental and cruise to Belgium or France. With our tips on camper van hire in Mainz, you can plan your camping vacation in just a few steps.
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:
Rent a camper van or motor home in Mainz and discover the city. The best way to do this is to leave your camper at one of the many public parking lots and then explore the city by foot or via public transport.
The parking guidance system of Mainz will guide you easily to the next free parking space, and your parking ticket is also valid as a ticket for public transport for up to 4 people. You can also find parking spaces in the Römerpassage or the town hall.
If you want to leave your own car behind during your road trip, there is free parking directly opposite our station on the other side of the street.
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:
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.
You can fill up the fresh water tank at the beginning of your trip and dispose of the grey water before returning your roadsurfer rental at the following locations, if you stay there overnight:
The best time to rent a motorhome in Mainz is from May to October when the average temperature is between 60-70°F. Visit the Mainz Rhine Spring Festival or discover a new side of art and culture at the Mainz Museum Night in June. The winter months are also a good time to visit for carnival fans.
