Campervan & Motorhome Hire FAQs

Have questions about your booking? Wondering what to bring when you collect your campervan? Or need to know what to do if you have a breakdown on the road?

Here, you’ll find answers to frequently asked questions from fellow roadsurfer customers:

Booking, requirements & account

roadsurfer hires include unlimited mileage, a free second driver, 24/7 roadside assistance, basic camping equipment, and flexible cancellation.

You can book a campervan with roadsurfer directly online through the roadsurfer website.

  • Choose your pick-up location, travel dates, and preferred campervan model.
  • Add extras like camping gear or insurance if you like.
  • Create or log into your customer account to confirm and pay.
  • After booking, you’ll receive a confirmation email and you’re ready for your road trip.

You can change or cancel your booking in your customer account until shortly before pick-up.

  • With Flex option: Refund of the price difference when rebooking to a cheaper trip (≥14 days before departure) and refund of the rental price when cancelling (≥21 days before departure).
  • Without Flex option: Refund of the price difference when rebooking to a cheaper trip (≥60 days before departure) but no refund of the rental price in case of cancellation.
  • The booking fee is generally non-refundable.
  • The Travel Fee is always refunded in case of cancellation, provided the cancellation is made at least 48 hours prior to the scheduled collection.
  • For more information, see our frequently asked questions about cancellation and rebooking

You can view and manage all payment details directly in your customer account.

  • There you’ll find your invoices, payment status, and upcoming due dates.
  • For step-by-step instructions, see how to manage your payments.

You can log in to your customer account by visiting the roadsurfer login page and entering your details.

Yes, all roadsurfer campervans come with basic camping equipment.

You can add extra camping equipment to your booking by logging into your customer account and selecting “Add equipment.”

Who can drive?

You must meet minimum age and licence requirements to drive a roadsurfer campervan.

  • Drivers must meet the minimum age set for your rental location.
  • A valid driver’s licence is required at collection. See full licence requirements.
  • Additional country or vehicle-specific requirements may apply.

The minimum age to hire a roadsurfer motorhome depends on where you collect your vehicle.

Preparation & pick-up

You’ll need a valid driving licence, a government-issued ID or passport for all drivers, and a credit or debit card (VISA or Mastercard) with sufficient funds for the deposit.

Complete your online check-in before you arrive, activate your Pick-up Pass at the station, and bring all the required documents to complete the handover.

The roadsurfer camper tutorial walks you through all the important features of your motorhome, so you’ll feel confident setting up, using, and returning your vehicle.

On the road

Yes, with your roadsurfer campervan you can travel to most European countries, there are just a few exceptions for insurance reasons.

  • Europe: The majority of countries are allowed (mainly EU and Schengen countries). However, some non-EU countries are excluded.
  • USA: You can cross the border into Canada, but not into Mexico. In some regions (such as Death Valley), restrictions also apply.
  • For full details on permitted and restricted destinations, see our country-specific travel guide.

An emissions sticker lets you drive in low-emission zones across Europe and is required in many cities.

You can find all the motorhome and campervan instructions and how-to guides in your roadsurfer customer account and on our instructions page.

If your roadsurfer vehicle breaks down, is damaged, or you have an accident, be sure to document everything with photos and contact the 24/7 roadside assistance or roadsurfer support team.

A security deposit is a temporarily held amount on your card to cover any potential damage to your motorhome or campervan rental.

Returning your campervan or motorhome

Return your motorhome or campervan to the same station on time, with a clean interior, empty waste tanks, and a full fuel tank.

You can refill your campervan with petrol and AdBlue (Diesel Exhaust Fluid) at petrol stations listed near each roadsurfer station.

You can empty your campervan’s grey water and black water tanks at most campsites.

You can check the status of your security deposit by logging into your roadsurfer customer account online.

You can upload your receipt and request reimbursement through the “Reimbursement” section in your customer account.

Have more questions?

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