Bochum is the perfect starting point for discovering Germany with a motorhome because from here, you can explore both Germany and neighbouring countries. Eat a delicious Belgian waffle or admire a field of tulips at the foot of one of the countless Dutch windmills. Bochum is the ideal place to rent a campervan and explore Western Europe on an unforgettable road trip. We recommend renting a motorhome and setting off on a relaxing weekend getaway to visit the Bochum Planetarium and Lake Kemnader.
Our campervan rental station in Bochum is closely located to public transport. For those travelling internationally, it is best to arrive at the Dortmund (DTM) airport and take public transport from there. Read on below for our address and further directions.
Bochum
Address
Werner Hellweg 403
44894 Bochum
Germany
Getting to the station
From Dortmund Airport (DTM): From the airport, take the Airport Express “AirX” to Dortmund Central Station (Dortmund Hauptbahnhof). Transfer to the S-Bahn suburban rail line and board the S1 (S-Bahn) suburban train “Essen” to “Bochum-Langendreer West”. Transfer to bus 345 toward “Bochum Dahlhausen” to “Bochum Werner Straße”. From here, it’s a three-minute walk to the roadsurfer station.
Alternatively, you can take a Taxi / Uber (30 minutes).
From Bochum Town Hall Station (Rathaus Bochum): From the station, take bus 345 to “Arnoldschacht”. From here, it’s a 3-minute walk to the roadsurfer station.
Parking information
Street parking is available outside the roadsurfer station or in the “Arnoldschacht” industrial estate. Please note that this parking is not monitored.
From compact campervans to spacious motorhomes, the following camper models are available to hire from our station in Bochum:
Surfer Suite VW T6.1 California Ocean campervan
Beach Hostel VW T6.1 California Beach campervan
Travel Home Mercedes Marco Polo campervan
Camper Cabin Ford Nugget campervan with pop-up roof
Camper Cabin Deluxe Ford Nugget Plus campervan with pop-up roof
Road House Motorhome with pop-up roof (540)
Family Finca Motorhome with a fixed high roof (600)
Cozy Cottage Semi-integrated motorhome (700)
Couple Cottage Motorhome without a pop-up roof (600)
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
Whether it’s a short weekend trip in Bochum and the surrounding area or a road trip through Europe, you are always more flexible on your holiday with a roadsurfer campervan rental. With us, you’ll find the right motorhome for every holiday, easily and conveniently, from the comfort of your home! Not sure how to get started? With our tips on motorhome rental in Bochum, you can start planning your holiday with ease.
You can begin your trip right away when you hire a motorhome or campervan in Bochum. Your motorhome rental is equipped with a camping table, two camping chairs, an awning, levelling wedges, a water canister to fill the water tank, safety equipment, and many more essentials. We even provide you with a kitchen box that includes a pot and pan, tableware, glasses, and utensils. Save your money while on the road, enjoy local ingredients and have fun cooking in your campervan kitchen. Keep in mind: You can add bedding as an extra during the booking process, otherwise, you will need to bring your own duvet or a sleeping bag.
The best time to hire a campervan in Bochum is from May to September when it is a pleasant 18 to 23 degrees. July is the warmest month with minimal rain, and it’s when Europe’s largest inner-city open-air festival, “Bochum Total”, takes place. It’s also worth travelling to Bochum in August and September, when you can take your motorhome rental to the Ruhr Tent Festival at Lake Kemnader.
After collecting your campervan, you can fill up the fresh water tank at the supply and disposal stations in Bochum as well as dispose of the grey water before returning your vehicle. The closest service area is a 10-minute drive from our rental station in Bochum.
You can conveniently refuel with diesel and AdBlue before returning your motorhome or campervan hire in Bochum at this location:
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.
Fortunately, there are plenty of parking garages in Bochum where you can leave your campervan or motorhome rental such as:
You will also find a few free parking spaces in Ehrenfeldstraße near the city centre or in Nordstraße at the corner of Weststraße, right in the city centre. Free parking is also available on Goldschmidtstraße.
Rent a campervan or motorhome in Bochum and explore the city from your campsite. Find a unique and private camping sites with roadsurfer spots, both in the city on private property or outside the city in the countryside. Camp by the lake, on a large meadow with a view, or in the forest. There are plenty of beautiful pitches where you can spend the night in an unusual and individual way.
Camping by the Lake
Camping in the Forest
Camping in the Garden
Hire a campervan in Bochum!
