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.
The roadsurfer Mainz rental station is located near the Rhine river, just outside of the city centre. For those travelling internationally, take the direct bus 56 from the airport. Read on below for those travelling from the main train station and for additional information.
Mainz/Wiesbaden
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, take 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, 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.
Rent your campervan 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 campervan hire in Mainz, you can plan your camping holiday in just a few steps.
The best time to rent a motorhome in Mainz is from May to October when the average temperature is between 15-20°C. 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.
Water tank services near Mainz
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 closest place to refuel with diesel and AdBlue near our location is the Star petrol stations:
star Tankstelle, Wiesbadener Str. 89-91, 55252 Wiesbaden
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 Mainz
Rent a campervan or motorhome in Mainz and discover the city. The best way to do this is to leave your camper at one of the many public car parks 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.
Campgrounds near Mainz
Camping spots near Mainz offer easy access to the Rhine Valley and the city’s cultural landmarks. Explore Mainz Cathedral, the Gutenberg Museum, and the lively old town squares, while enjoying riverside views. These camping spots make a practical base for combining history, wine regions, and scenic drives on your road trip.
Sunset Camping in Rheinhessen Essenheim
Between vineyards and a view of the Rhine Ingelheim
Wiese an der Kellerei des Weinguts Balthasar Ress Hattenheim
Camping in the Vineyards Oestrich-Winkel
Wine and sparkling wine estate in Ingelheim Ingelheim
Camping – Meadow in the Ried Trebur Hessenaue
Camping in the countryside near winery Gabsheim
Mit Blick über das rheinhessische Hügelland Weinolsheim
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