Dusseldorf Motorhome Rental in Germany

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Dusseldorf is the capital city of the North Rhine Westphalia region located in central western Germany, close to the borders of Benelux (Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg). A motorhome rental in Dusseldorf would therefore be ideal for visiting all these countries at your own pace.

You’re reading this because you want to hire a campervan or motorhome in Düsseldorf, and after searching the internet, you clicked on a link in the hope that the page in question will tell you everything that there is to know about hiring a campervan, motorhome or RV in Düsseldorf. Congratulations, you’ve found what you were looking for!

This short, easy-to-read document will outline every aspect of motorhome rental, from trusted motorhome brands with a breakdown of the self-drive vehicles in their fleet, so you know exactly what you’re hiring. We’ll feature common phrases and terms so you’ve some authority when you’re picking up/dropping off the keys at the depot (more on that shortly) alongside some great places to visit and, last but by no means least, camping. If you’re new to motorhome rental this latter section might be a little confusing, don’t worry, we’ll explain all…

Just before we get stuck into this, let’s begin with best-practice lesson number one. Check your documentation. There isn’t much point in preparing for a fantastic road trip in Düsseldorf, with everyone looking forward to a romantic scenic drive as you flit between fairy-tale castles, only to learn that you’re not entitled to drive the RV of your dreams!

So, buckle up and relax, we’re going to hit the road!

Top Düsseldorf Motorhome Rental Companies

For those new to campervan, motorhome or RV rental (even if you’ve not hired a car) this is the part that everyone finds the most daunting. We’ve all heard the sharp-practice horror stories about being charged for a bunch of stuff you don’t need or having to take out separate insurance policies for wheels, windscreens and suchlike.

There are a couple of points we need to make in this respect, firstly, you’ll be the best judge of your driving skills. I mean, when was the last time you wrecked your alloys on a kerb? Secondly, check your own car/van/bike insurance policy as you may already be covered for vehicle hire, or you might be able to bolt it on for a small fee.

But most importantly, the following three, handpicked, motorhome rental companies are the best in Düsseldorf for a very good reason. Quite simply, they’ve been in business for years and have excellent reputations which they’re unlikely to compromise by over-selling stuff you don’t need or will ever use. On the contrary, a top Düsseldorf motorhome rental company will be a mine of good, local advice. So be positive and treat them as friends, not foe.

If you’re after one of the larger RV’s, you’re going to need to check your driving license and bear in mind your age. Any vehicle over 3,500 kgs in weight, and some of the larger motorhomes are, require a special license, one that allows you to drive C1 class vehicles. But it’s not as simple as that either. In the UK, for example, if you passed your test before January 1997 then you may automatically be able to drive larger, heavier vehicles weighing up to 7.5 tonnes. Either way, check!

DRM

DRM is one of the few European rental companies that hire out RV’s (recreational vehicles) or fully integrated motorhomes, the ones that resemble a single-decker bus, albeit a smaller version.

This is only one component of an excellent range of hire vehicles, presided over by renowned manufacturers, Eura Mobil, Karmann-Mobil and Forster from the mighty Trigano Group and topped off with a cheeky number courtesy of Volkswagen’s California.

With such an extensive range of campervans and motorhomes for hire, DRM has thrown down the gauntlet when it comes to renting a leisure vehicle in Düsseldorf for your specific needs.

DRM Düsseldorf RV Rental Depot: Großhülsen 6, 40721 Hilden, Germany.

Location: About 18 miles/29 km from Düsseldorf Airport (DUS), 9 miles/14 km from Downtown Düsseldorf; 27 miles/44 km from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN), 23 miles/37 km from Downtown Cologne; and 40 mile/63 km from Bonn.

Pick up and drop off times:

• May to October
• Monday to Friday: Pick up 3pm to 5pm and drop off 9am to 10am
• Saturday: Pick up and drop off at 10am
• Closed Sunday
• November to April
• Monday to Friday: Pick up 3pm to 4pm and drop off 10am to 11am
• Closed Saturday & Sunday

Included with Standard Rate:

• Unlimited kms/mileage
• 24 hour assistance
• 0-2 years old

DRM Düsseldorf Rental Vehicles:

Poptop Camper (California Series/Compact Smart)

Is VW’s California a modern classic? The spirit of the 60’s bus that inspired the modern incarnation is very much in evidence. But we bet you it’s a whole lot more comfortable! That poptop on the roof allows for so much more space down below, and it even comes with a fully fitted kitchen.

Campervan with Shower/Toilet (Compact Series)

The Compact Series offered by DRM in Hamburg may not be as easy on the eye as the VW, but the addition of a WC/Shower easily makes up for that. They sleep between 2 and 4 people, each with little features to ensure you’re driving off in the perfect one.

Motorhome Rental

DRM’s range of semi-integrated (low-profile) and cabover (or Alcove/Over Cab) options have been designed to suit a range of self-drive holidaymakers with a variety of options to satisfy specific needs. This allows you, the motorhome tourist, to pick up pretty much everything you want on any given (within reason) budget. And as we’ve already noted, the range includes a pair of fully integrated RV’s. If you’re in the market for one, make sure your license and age permit you to hire one, way before you pack your bags.

• Semi Integrated Low-Profile Motorhome (Classic Series): With space for 2, 3 and 4 of you, with this range of ‘classic’ low-profile motorhomes, you’re sure to find just what you need for your self-drive holiday. And don’t be confused by the word ‘classic’ which one automatically associates with the following…
• Alcove/Over Cab Motorhome (Family Series): …As typified by the bump over the driver’s cab, instantly shoring up more space below, but arguably at the cost of aesthetic appeal. There is enough space for 4 to 6 of you and, as with all the motorhomes in DRM’s range, they come with a WC and shower as standard.

Fully Integrated RV Group A (Comfort Series)

Both of DRM’s Fully Integrated RV Group A sleep as many as 4 of you. And both do so in considerable style and comfort, which is the name of the game when it comes to these two options. Best of luck choosing the perfect one, we say!

Rent Easy

The Erwin Hymer Group are one of the most prestigious campervan and motorhome manufacturer’s in the business. And Rent Easy only use brands that have reputations that proceed them: Hymer, Carado, Bürstner (based, appropriately, in Germany) and Etrusco (Italy) -if you’ve not heard of any of them, take our word for it! Though you’ve probably heard of Hymer as it was this company, founded in 1957, that virtually invented the modern motorhome. No surprise that Rent Easy have a broad range of campervans and motorhome designed to appeal to all types of motorhome holidaymakers, plus four RV’s!

Rent Easy Cologne/Düsseldorf RV Rental Depot: c / o Hartmann GmbH, Alfred-Nobel-Str. 7, 41515 Grevenbroich, Germany.

Location: About 25 miles/40 km from Düsseldorf Airport (DUS), 15 miles/25 km from Downtown Düsseldorf; 33 miles/53 km from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN), 23 miles/37 km from Downtown Cologne; and 39 mile/62 km from Bonn.

Pick up and drop off times:

• Monday to Friday
• Pick up: Pick up 1:30pm to 3:30pm
• Drop Off: 9:30am to 11am
• Closed Saturday & Sunday

Included with Standard Rate:

• 250 kms/day (about 155 mile)
• 24 hour assistance
• 0-2 years old

Rent Easy Munich Rental Vehicles include:

Poptop Camper (City Classic/First)

If you’re after an excellent example of clever design, try to work out (from the exterior) how the City First can accommodate seating and sleeping for four, and still have room for a kitchen and restroom!

The City Classic may lack the toilet facilities of the former, but you’ll save a few bucks in the process.

Campervan with Shower/Toilet (City Extra)

The City Extra is complete with a WC/Shower, kitchen, space and seating for 4, though there is only sleeping provided for 2. Great if you’re travelling with small children, fancy picking up some hikers to accompany you on your German Road trip or have a couple of mates happy to sleep outside.

Motorhome Rental

Rent easy have a great range of fully equipped Low Profile and Over Cab motorhome rentals available in Duesseldorf.

• Semi-Integrated Low-Profile Motorhome: Easy Rent has five models to choose from sleeping between 2 and 4, but some of them seat more than they sleep, so you could even save some money on your motorhome rental fee by having two sleep under the awning.
• Alcove/Over Cab Motorhome: It’s a similar story in the cabover category, but the other way around: the Family Extra and Family First sleep 6 but they only seat 5. I’m guessing the driver will be eating in the cab? And keep on your toes with the excellent Premium Extra as it may also require a special license…

Fully Integrated RV Group A

Only the Active First is exempt, the remaining three fleet options in the fully integrated RV class require special licenses and are about as close as you can get to driving a large vehicle without an HGV license. Remember, it’s only luxury if you’re lounging in the back, someone has to drive as well…

Anywhere Campers Germany

Anywhere Campers will deliver/pick up your vacation vehicle wherever you are in Europe, never mind Düsseldorf. For many self-drive holidaymakers, this will be a game changer. It’s not just the convenience of having your motorhome delivered to whichever door you’re behind, this also opens up the prospect of a one-way road trip.

Think about that before learning that Anywhere Campers only have three motorhome options, a pair of low-profile, 4-berth Adria’s and one 6-berth cabover -courtesy of Sunlight- from which to choose. At least that saves you from having to rummage through a bunch of stats…

Düsseldorf or Cologne Pickup/Dropoff: Anywhere Campers will meet you at your requested pickup/drop off address in Düsseldorf, Cologne or Bonn, with your vehicle at your chosen time.

Included with Standard Rate:

• 250 kms per day
• Free transfer
• Bedding
• Kitchen/cutlery
• 24 hour assistance
• 0-3 years old

Low Profile Motorhome (Adria Matrix)

Actually, we said that Anywhere Campers only have three options to choose from, it’s only really two as the Adria Matrix is the same save the choice of an automatic or manual transmission -the former a welcome option for those new to self-driving holidays and/or drivers unfamiliar with motorhomes.

The Adria Matrix features a kitchen, WC/Shower and it sleeps between 4 or 5 of you. Sure, the Adria Matrix looks quite simple but looks can be deceiving. A lot is going on with this motorhome and there is plenty to enjoy at the end of a long day after that perfect scenic drive.

Cab Over/Coachbuilt Motorhome (Sunlight A70)

It’s a similar theme with Anywhere Campers Sunlight A70, a fairly straightforward-looking motorhome, but with all the mod cons you’ll need when it comes to relaxing after an exciting day’s sightseeing.

It’s also worth noting that this is a relatively recent addition to Anywhere Camper’s stables, and the fact it sleeps 6 of you suggests there was specific demand for a larger motorhome, delivered directly to your door.

Factor in the one-way road trip aspect and there’s enough food for thought there to keep you going all day long.

What to See and Where to Go

Like Paris, the capital of France, its neighbour to the west, Dusseldorf is the fashion capital of Germany with over 800 showrooms displaying the latest designs. It has also earned itself the reputation as having the longest bar in the world due to the old town having such an amazing amount of clubs, drinking bars and pubs.

After the requisite pub crawl, you can start your trip in a RV rental in Dusseldorf and head west to Aachen. This city lies on the borders with both Belgium and the Netherlands and encompasses all three cultures, a fact that has earned it awards for services to European unity since 1950. It is also home to Aachen Cathedral, one of the most famous in the region. It started as the chapel for the Imperial Palace but then became the first cathedral in Northern Europe.

Top 10 Places to Visit near Düsseldorf

We can’t imagine that you don’t have at least a vague clue as to why you want to visit Düsseldorf. But don’t be tempted to use it simply as a steppingstone before moving on elsewhere! Düsseldorf is a bright, vibrant city with alluring public spaces, world-class galleries and enough food and drink to sate even the most gastronomic of tastes.

If you’re pushed for time, try and get a night in before or after your flight, and plan the following treats with Düsseldorf as your central point. For mor help with this, stick around for our camping section.

Cologne

If there is one good reason to visit Cologne, it’s the Cathedral. It’s Germany’s most visited attraction and comes with UNESCO World Heritage status, just in case you’re in any doubt.

It’s also the perfect opportunity to park up your motorhome rental and get some walking in.

Bonn

Steeped in recent history, Bonn was the Capital of the Federal Republic of Germany until 1990. This is a great place for budding historians to get close to the political events of World War II.

Music fans, a visit to Beethoven’s birthplace is mandatory and The Museum of Modern Art is simply sensational.

Aachen

If you’ve been paying attention to our previous section and the mention of one-way motorhome hire, then Aachen, that borders with both Belgium and the Netherlands, is an obvious destination if you’re planning on taking each day as it comes. Either way, it’s worth visiting just to check out the spectacular Aachen Cathedral.

Schloss Drachenburg

If castles are your thing, you’ll already know about Germany and its prized collection of logic-defying castles that seem to exist for the sheer purpose of just being spectacularly beautiful.

If you fancy taking an internal tour of Schloss Drachenburg you’re advised to book in advance and be prepared for a day on your feet.

Maastricht

If you fancy dipping a toe into a famed part of the Netherlands, then you’ll be wanting to point your self-drive rental towards Maastricht.

City treats aside, this is a great opportunity to check out a ‘compare and contrast’ scenic drive that covers two countries. A proper road trip adventure awaits.

Brussels

Similarly, Brussels is an open invite for a great, two-country, scenic drive and there is so much going on when you’re there.

A city of fantastic contrasts, there is everything from historic windmills, high art and culture to spectacular green spaces punctuated with loads of history. And kids will love the chocolate museum!

Heidelberg

More castle-based romanticism awaits at Heidelberg, situated between the Neckar River, crossed by the beautiful Old Bridge that leads to the brooding foothills of the Odenwald forest.

For those of you that enjoy your cityscapes accompanied by fine wine and food, this might be the best on the page.

Amsterdam

It’s only a two-and-a-half-hour drive from Dusseldorf to Amsterdam, one of the most famous (or notorious, depending on your point of view) cities in the world.

And if you’ve not been, a road trip via your motorhome rental is pretty much essential. Just make sure you have got an overnight parking space.

Bruges

From one of the most famous cities to one of the most beautiful. Bruges effortlessly combines the past with the present in a manner that almost defies explanation.

Really, you just have to experience it. It’s small enough to enjoy in a day, but you’ll probably stay for another.

Münster

Let’s round off this section with a relatively discreet entry in the form of Muenster. Put it another way, if you’re a fan of medieval architecture and history, this one should be at the top of your list. Trust us, park up the motorhome rental and enjoy it’s delights. You’re welcome.

Belgian Adventure by Campervan Rental

Driving your Dusseldorf motorhome hire across the border to Belgium, you will have a multitude of attractions to choose from. Among these are driving to Brussels, which is not just the capital of Belgium but also the administrative center of Europe due to a concentration of European Union offices being located there. A trip to Brussels in your campervan hire in Dusseldorf is a trip to a melting pot of cultures and cuisine, allowing you to enjoy a variety of fine foods from all across the continent.

Antwerp, two hours to the west by Dusseldorf campervan hire, is a city renowned for the friendliness of its residents and is home to many interesting churches. Among them is the Cathedral of Our Lady, one of the largest Cathedrals in Northern Europe. The city of Bruges is known for its beauty and has a wide variety of buildings, both old and new, that add to that beauty. With Dusseldorf RV rentals, you could also visit Dinant, a city known for its rock climbing and other adventure sporting activities, or Ghent’s castle in Flemish Belgium before crossing the border into Luxembourg.

Tour the Mosel Wine Region

Luxembourg is one of the economically rich countries in Europe and is also rich in attractions for visitors, among them the Vianden Castle, The Casemates and the Grand Ducal Palace. All are well worth visiting before crossing back into Germany with your Dusseldorf motorhome rental.

To return to your starting point, follow the beautiful, vineyard-lined Moselle River Valley through Trier and Cochem, to the beautiful city of Koblenz, and then follow the equally picturesque Rhine River Valley north through the cities of Bonn and Cologne.

Best RV Campgrounds & Campsites near Düsseldorf

We know, you’ve spent months planning your motorhome rental vacation to Düsseldorf, and now you’ve settled on the best campervan, motorhome or RV for your Germany road trip, with all mod cons, fitted kitchen, WC, it even has a shower, so what do you need a campground for?

Well, quite a lot. You can’t just park up when and where you feel like, you’ll need a safe place to dump the contents of your bathroom/kitchen and knowing that, at the end of a long scenic drive, the kids have somewhere safe to play (while you kick back) is worth its weight in gold!

Rheincamping Meerbusch

Zur Rheinfähre 21, 40668 Meerbusch, Germany

Set in the calm surrounds of a nature reserve, Rheincamping Meerbusch is definitely one for those looking for a spot of tranquillity to accompany them on their self-drive holiday.

But there’s also a chance for some bike riding, a spot of fishing or even a game of football.

Freizeitdomizil Entenfangsee

Am Entenfang 7, 45481 Mülheim an der Ruhr, Germany

If you’re travelling with kids, they’ll like the playground at Freizeitdomizil Entenfangsee, and you’ll enjoy the peaceful shady woodland while they’re letting off steam.

There’s loads of space for your campervan or motorhome and a restaurant if you don’t fancy opening yet another can of beans.

Camping Berger

Uferstraße 71, 50996 Köln, Germany

Located on the banks of the River Rhine this massive plot (the largest on this page) is more like a small village than a campsite, but don’t let that put you off.

Indeed, Camping Berger has its own on-site restaurant, even a beer garden, and there’s a playground for the kids too.

Camping Golden Mile

Simrockweg 9 – 13, 53424 Remagen, Germany

More riverside japes on the banks of Camping Golden Mile, in fact, you’re actually encouraged to park up your self-drive rental in one of the many plots and take a boat trip.

Though the kids might prefer a splash about in the on-site pool while the landlubbers get some hiking in.

Camping Heider Bergsee

Heider Bergsee, 50321 Brühl, Germany

Who needs a swimming pool when you have a large pond to leap into (it’s a lot nice than it sounds) plus a campsite for your motorhome rental offering shady pitches?

Camping Heider Bergsee comes with both a playground for the nippers and the more daring members of your road trip crew can even try water-skiing!