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Hire a campervan in Nantes
Nantes is a beautiful city on the river Loire, the ideal starting point for a road trip in France. Whether you want to travel to the French Atlantic coast, visit the castles of Loire or relax and unwind in Brittany, you’ll experience beautiful landscapes and top attractions when you hire a roadsurfer campervan or motorhome from our station in Nantes!
Collect your campervan rental in Nantes and go
The roadsurfer campervan rental station in Nantes is conveniently located just outside of city centre. We recommend taking a taxi from both the airport (20-minute drive) and the Main train station (5-minute drive). Find our address below and directions to get to us via public transport.
Nantes
Nantes
Address
24 Chem. des Bateliers
44300, Nantes
France
Getting to the station
From Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE): From the airport, we recommend a 20-minute taxi to the roadsurfer station. Alternatively, you can take bus 38 to “Pirmil”. Change to tram 2 to “Commerce”. Change to tram 1 to “Bd de Doulon”. From here, it’s a 10-minute walk to the roadsurfer station.
From Nantes South Station (Gare Sud): From the station, we recommend a 5-minute taxi to the roadsurfer station. Alternatively, you can take bus C3 to “San Francisco”. From here, it’s a 10-minute walk to the roadsurfer station.
Parking information
Free parking is available at “Le Grand Blotterau”, which is a 20-minute walk from the roadsurfer station.
Alternatively, paid parking is available via the company ‘Annexx’. Parking costs approximately 30 euros for 3 days, 45 euros for 1 week or 70 euros for 14 days. To reserve a parking spot, please email nantes@annexx.com. Note that booking in advance is required. An alternative paid car park is available at “Prairie des Mauves”, which is a 10-minute walk from the roadsurfer station.
roadsurfer campers in Nantes
Campervan
Beach Hostel
VW T6.1 California Beach
Campervan
Surfer Suite
VW T6.1 California Ocean
Campervan
Camper Cabin
Ford Nugget
Campervan
Travel Home
Mercedes Marco Polo
Sprinter-type campervan
Couple Cottage
Various manufacturers
Sprinter-type campervan
Road House
Various manufacturers
Sprinter-type campervan
Family Finca
Various manufacturers
Your roadsurfer perks
Unlimited mileage
Free 2nd driver included
Rebook or cancel with the Flex option up to 48 hours before departure
Roadside assistance
Free camping equipment and kitchen utensils included
Motorhome hire in Nantes
Brittany is the ideal place for a road trip in a campervan. Explore the wild islands and the majestic lighthouses, and make sure to eat some delicious crêpes. It is also the perfect place for sports lovers with plenty of walking trails and bike routes, or drive to the Atlantic coast and catch some waves. We give you all the tips you need to enjoy your trip in your roadsurfer motorhome with complete peace of mind:
Campervans: Equipped and ready for adventure
When you hire a campervan in Nantes you can be on the road right away, trusting that your roadsurfer home on wheels is fully stocked. Your campervan comes with an awning, camping table and two chairs to enjoy the space outside of your vehicle. The kitchen box allows you to save money on eating out: you’ve got all the pots, pans, and utensils to cook up your own meals. There’s even a corkscrew and bottle opener, and a coffee pot, plus mugs for your morning coffee or tea, although you’ll want to bring dish towels, sponges, and eco-friendly dish soap. When you rent a small motorhome from Nantes you will need to bring your own bedding, or you can hire what you need from the roadsurfer station. Full details of what’s included in your motorhome hire, and our suggestions on what to bring along to your Nantes campervan holiday can be found in the equipment list.
Best time to hire a campervan in Nantes
Why not start your road trip by exploring Nantes? We recommend visiting during the months of May to September. This is when the weather is most pleasant, and you can enjoy strolling outside, taking in the beautiful architecture, the plant garden, or the castle of the Dukes of Brittany. It is also a wonderful city to soak up the French culture with it’s charming cafes and local farmer markets. Book your dream campervan holiday from Nantes today!
Water tank services near Nantes
When you pick up your campervan rental, you’ll probably want to find a place to fill your freshwater tank. You will probably also need a service area to empty the grey water when you return your vehicle in Nantes. Most motorhome parks offer these services. Here are the closest to our station:
- Motorhome park: boulevard du Petit Port, 44300 Nantes
- Motorhome park: 25-27 rue des papillons, 44840 Les Sorinières
Petrol stations near our Nantes location
When returning your campervan rental, you may find it convenient to refuel with petrol and AdBlue at petrol stations located nearby or along your route to our station. The following petrol stations listed below can be found in closeby:
- TotalEnergies, 226 Bd de la Loire (Levée de la Divatte), 44115 Basse-Goulaine
- Total, Rte de Paris, 44470 Carquefou, France
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 Nantes
Before setting off on your road trip, you may want to discover the beautiful city of Nantes! We’ll give you a few parking tips on how to enjoy the city centre. There are two parking zones:
- Red zone, paid parking from Monday to Saturday, from 9 am to 7 pm
- Yellow zone, paid parking from Monday to Saturday, from 9 am to 12 pm and from 2 pm to 7 pm.
Please note that most private car parks will have height limits of less than 1m 80, but you can still find open spaces available for all types of vehicles.
Camping near Nantes
On your road trip from Nantes, you will have the opportunity to explore gorgeous landscapes, so why not take advantage of it? Use roadsurfer spots to find and book a unique camping experience on a private camping spot suited to your needs. Choose between camping on the farm, by the ocean, or by the river, all within reach from our rental station.
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Hire a campervan in Nantes
