Rent your camper van in Stuttgart and discover the capital of Baden-Württemberg before setting off on your road trip through Southern Germany. Spend the day in the Mercedes Benz Museum or the Porsche Museum and then visit the old Art Nouveau market hall to stock up on fresh local food and a new book for your adventure. The surrounding area of Stuttgart offers many unique hiking opportunities in Hohenurachsteig in the Swabian Alb. Here you’ll also find one of the most beautiful waterfalls in Germany, Bad Urach, which you can even hike behind! Thanks to the proximity to Switzerland, France, and Italy, Stuttgart is also the perfect starting point for a European tour. Pick up your camper van or Class C RV rental and head out on your European road trip!
From Stuttgart Airport (STR): From the airport, board the U6 (U-bahn) subway line toward “Gerlingen” to “Löwen-Markt” and continue as described below.
From Stuttgart Central Station (Hauptbahnhof): From the station, take the S4, S5 or S6 (S-Bahn) suburban train to “Zuffenhausen”. Transfer to bus 99 toward “Korntaler Straße” to “Wollinstraße”. From here, it’s a 20-minute walk to the roadsurfer station.
Alternatively, from the station, you can take the S6 (S-Bahn) suburban train to “Korntal”. Transfer to bus 612 toward “Münchingen Friedhof” to “Korntal Jahnstraße”. From here, it’s a 3-minute walk to the roadsurfer station.
Parking information
On-street parking is available on “Lembergstraße” near the LOGINN Hotel.
Whether you’re traveling solo for a weekend or treating the whole family and your pets to a camping adventure during school breaks, find the perfect camper van or Class C RV rental from our Stuttgart station. Stuttgart is a great location for exploring the great outdoors in the South of Germany or traveling to Switzerland, France, and Italy, thanks to its close proximity. Before you set off on your road trip, read our helpful tips below to ensure a smooth start to your vacation:
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 Stuttgart
The easiest way to explore the city with your camper van rental is to park in one of the more than 200 Park & Ride car parks and then travel via public transit. You can find free parking spaces at the Park & Ride Ruhbank at the TV tower or in Sommerrein.
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:
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 Stuttgart
You can fill or empty your fresh water tank for a fee at the Cannstatter Wasen campground (approx. 30 minutes from the station).
Mercedesstraße 40
You can fill up with fresh water and dispose of your grey water at the RV waste disposal station at the Stuttgart trade fairgrounds (ca. 30 minutes from the station).
Gate 1 on the L 1192, 70629 Stuttgart
Best time to visit Stuttgart
The best time to visit Stuttgart and its surrounding areas is in the summer, between May and September, when the average temperature is 64°-75°F. During this time, you can enjoy Stuttgart’s annual celebrations, which are free to the public, such as the Wine and Beer festivals, the Jazz Open, and the Hamburg Fish Market Week, where you can enjoy Hamburg’s delicacies without making the long trip north. We highly recommend visiting Stuttgart at the end of September when one of the most beautiful and largest folk festivals in Germany, Cannstatter Wase, takes place for 14 days. If you are picking up your camper van rental in Stuttgart, there are many beautiful European travel destinations close by to consider. Drive to Lake Constance, Switzerland, and Italy, and soak up all the summer sun has to offer!
Campgrounds near Stuttgart
Camping spots near Stuttgart give you access to both cultural highlights and vineyard landscapes. Visit the Mercedes-Benz Museum, the Stuttgart State Gallery, and the city’s historic market halls, or take drives through the Swabian hills. These camping spots are a flexible base for your road trip across Baden-Württemberg.
Tobi’s City-Garden Camping Stuttgart Bad Cannstatt
Camping directly on the farm Stuttgart-Mühlhausen
Wine.nature enjoyment.culture at Wilhelm Kern – wine family since 1903. Kernen i. Remstal (Rommelshausen)
Camping on orchard by Remstal cycle path 71334 Waiblingen
