With its rugged landscape and wild coast, Northern Spain offers a fantastic playground for all outdoor enthusiasts, from hiking, biking to surfing. Bilbao, the largest city in the Basque Country, offers an incredible variety of possibilities and is the perfect starting point for a road trip through Southern Europe. Before heading off on your Spanish road trip in your campervan rental, take the day to stroll through the streets of Bilbao and soak up all the history, art, and rich culture.
For international travellers, the roadsurfer rental station in Bilbao is very close to the airport, it is less than a 10-minutes taxi drive. Find more directions and the station address below.
Bilbao
Address
Ugaldeguren III, Parcela 18-1
48170 Zamudio, Vizcaya
Spain
Getting to the station
From Bilbao Airport (BIO): From the airport, take bus 849 to “Lekunbiz”. From here, it’s a 5-minute walk to the roadsurfer station.
From Casco Viejo Station: From the station, take the E3 train to “Lekunbiz” station. From here, it’s a 1-minute walk to the roadsurfer station.
Parking information
Parking is available next to the roadsurfer station.
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Visit the world-famous Guggenheim, cruise along the Northern Atlantic coastline with incredible cliffs and try the local Basque dish, the pintxos. Rent your campervan in Bilbao, and live an adventure full of emotions. From cultural day trips, the best of Basque gastronomy, to surfing or relaxing on one of the many beaches that the gorgeous Basque Country coast has to offer. Read on below for our top tips on hiring a motorhome in Bilbao.
The best time to rent a campervan in Bilbao is undoubtedly in summer. Of course, there will be tourists, but it will be much fewer than in cities like Barcelona or Valencia. In Bilbao, during the summer months, it is pleasantly warm to travel and enjoy the diverse mountain and beach landscapes of the Basque Country.
In autumn and winter, temperatures drop considerably, and there can be long periods of rain, but this does not mean that Northern Spain is not worth visiting. In winter, you can visit museums, stroll through the Christmas markets, enjoy a few pintxos in the bars and even, weather permitting, go hiking in the mountains.
The advantage of hiring a motorhome in Bilbao in the low season is that prices are lower and there is a larger selection of vehicles available.
You’ll have to empty the grey water and wastewater before returning your campervan rental to the roadsurfer station in Bilbao. This cannot be emptied just anywhere, so we have found a few nearby addresses for you:
You can fill up with diesel and AdBlue at the following petrol station near the roadsurfer Bilbao rental station:
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.
Bilbao’s paid parking zones are controlled by the OTA service and are divided into blue zones (maximum 2 hours parking) and green zones (maximum 5 hours parking).
There are also other paid parking options in Bilbao such as the so-called deterrent zones (usually at metro stations or train stations), designed to relieve congestion in the city centre. These are generally a cheaper parking alternative.
If you want to visit Bilbao after picking up your campervan rental, and don’t want the hassle of worrying about parking times, try one of the car parks on the outskirts of the city, such as Deusto, Zurbarán or Txurdinaga, and access the city centre by public transport.
You don’t have to register a toll system for your roadsurfer vehicle when you drive in Spain, and you can decide whether to use a toll-free motorway or a (private) toll road.
The private ones are marked with an “R” or “AP” and a toll sign on the traffic signs. Toll roads can be paid at the toll booth by credit card or cash. Please pay attention and do not drive through the “Telepeaje” booths, as those are only for cars with a transponder installed. You can check which ones are toll roads and how much they cost here.
After picking up your campervan rental in Bilbao, you will be able to travel along the Cantabrian coast, a dream for many. For your journey north, we recommend stopping at one of roadsurfer spots, unique private places to camp, and enjoying the local produce and outdoor activities they offer. Find your favourite camping spot in Northern Spain!
Hire a campervan in Bilbao!
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