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Hire a campervan in Mainz
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.
Collect your campervan rental in Mainz and go
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.
roadsurfer campers in Mainz
Beach Hostel VW T6.1 California Beach campervan
- 150 hp diesel
- Big bed (whole vehicle width)
- Pull out kitchen
- Manual pop-up roof
- Park-assist and rear camera
- Cruise and distance control ACC, GPS
Surfer Suite VW T6.1 California Ocean campervan
- 150 hp diesel
- Integrated kitchenette
- Outdoor shower (cold)
- Automatic pop-up roof
- Park-assist and rear camera
- Cruise and distance control ACC, GPS
Camper Cabin Ford Nugget campervan with pop-up roof
- 170 hp diesel
- Integrated kitchenette
- Outdoor shower (cold)
- Manual pop-up roof
- Tow hitch
- Park-assist and rear camera
Camper Cabin Deluxe Ford Nugget Plus campervan with pop-up roof
- 150 hp diesel
- Integrated kitchenette
- Outdoor shower (cold)
- WC
- Manual pop-up roof
- Hitch, park-assist and rear camera
Couple Cottage Motorhome without a pop-up roof (600)
- 130 hp diesel
- spacious kitchen area
- Indoor shower/wet room (warm)
- WC
- without pop-up roof
- Parking assistance & tempomat
Road House Motorhome with pop-up roof (540)
- 140 hp diesel
- spacious kitchen area
- Indoor shower/wet room (warm)
- WC
- Manual pop-up roof
- Parking assistance, rear camera, Tempomat, etc.
Family Finca Motorhome with a fixed high roof (600)
- 177 hp diesel
- spacious kitchen area
- Indoor shower/wet room (warm)
- WC
- Fixed high roof
- Parking assistance, rear camera, Tempomat, etc.
Camper Castle Semi-integrated motorhome (700)
- 140 hp diesel
- spacious kitchen area
- large bathroom
- WC
- without pop-up roof
- Rear camera, Tempomat, air conditioning, etc.
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 Mainz
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.
Campervans: Equipped and ready for adventure
You can begin your road trip as soon as you pick up your keys in Mainz, 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 Mainz 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 Mainz campervan holiday can be found in the equipment list.
Best time to hire a campervan in Mainz
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:
- Mainz camper site, Dr.-Martin-Luther-King-Weg 21, 55122 Mainz
- Moser Caravaning,m Curiestraße 24, 55129 Mainz
Petrol stations near our Mainz location
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.
Camping near Mainz
Rent a campervan in Mainz and discover a unique camping experience with roadsurfer spots! Book campsites spontaneously on the road or plan your road trip across Europe in advance. Stay overnight by the Rhine or in the vineyards, with hiking and cycling tours directly on your doorstep and even a wine tasting or two. Book your pitch now and spend the night in the middle of nature!
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Hire a campervan in Mainz