Find a wide selection of campervans and motorhomes for hire in Atlantic and the surrounding area. Discover unique vehicles offered by private owners: from compact campervans for 2 people, perfect for couples, to spacious 6-berth motorhomes, ideal for families. Flexibility, competitive prices and insurance included.
France's Atlantic coast stretches over 720 kilometres from the marshlands of the Marais Poitevin down to the surf beaches of Biarritz, linking some of the country's most distinctive landscapes along the way. The Île de Ré, connected to La Rochelle by a 2.9-kilometre bridge, offers salt marshes and whitewashed villages ideal for slow-paced exploration. Further south, the Dune of Pilat near Arcachon rises to roughly 110 metres — the tallest sand dune in Europe — and overlooks the vast Landes pine forest that runs for nearly 100 kilometres to the Basque Country. From Royan to Bayonne is approximately 280 kilometres, a drive that takes you past oyster ports, vineyard-covered hillsides along the Gironde Estuary, and long Atlantic surf breaks. The region suits both campervans and motorhomes, with well-maintained coastal roads and plentiful aires de service for overnight stops. Bordeaux, the region's largest city, sits about 60 kilometres inland from the coast and serves as a natural starting point for trips heading north towards Cognac or south towards the Pays Basque. Through Yescapa's peer-to-peer platform, you can hire a campervan or motorhome directly from local owners based across the Atlantic coast, giving you a wider choice of vehicles and flexible pick-up locations to match your route.
The Atlantic coast comes alive from May to October, when daytime temperatures sit comfortably between 18 °C and 28 °C and campsites operate at full capacity. The Fêtes de Bayonne in late July draws over a million visitors for five days of music and Basque culture, while the Francofolies music festival in La Rochelle each July is a highlight for live-music fans. Booking a campervan through Yescapa outside peak July–August lets you enjoy quieter roads and more competitive hire prices from local owners. Spring and early autumn are particularly rewarding for cycling the Vélodyssée or exploring the Médoc vineyards without the summer crowds.
To help you plan your trip, we have selected six unmissable road trips, suitable for all travelers.
This 220 km loop from La Rochelle takes in the Île de Ré and Île d'Oléron, two of France's largest Atlantic islands. Ideal for campervans, with flat roads, cycle paths, and well-spaced seaside campsites. Allow 3–6 days to enjoy the oyster markets and salt marshes.
A relaxed 180 km circuit around the Bassin d'Arcachon over 3–5 days. Visit the Dune of Pilat, Cap Ferret's pine-shaded beaches, and the bird reserve at Le Teich. Compact campervans work well on the narrow peninsula roads.
Follow 350 km of the Côte d'Argent from Arcachon to Capbreton through Europe's largest pine forest. Over 5–8 days, stop at Mimizan and Hossegor for Atlantic surf and lakeside campsites. Motorhomes and campervans both suit this well-serviced stretch.
This 400 km route over 5–8 days loops from Bordeaux through the Médoc wine region, along the Gironde Estuary to Royan, and back via Cognac. Motorhome-friendly aires dot the vineyard villages. Sample world-class wines and estuary seafood along the way.
Cover 550 km in 7–11 days from La Rochelle to Biarritz, tracing the full Atlantic coastline. Pass through Royan, Lacanau, and the Landes forest before reaching the Basque Country. A mix of motorways and coastal roads suits both motorhomes and campervans.
An expansive 600 km loop over 8–15 days starting from Bordeaux, heading south through the Landes to Bayonne and Saint-Jean-de-Luz, then inland via Espelette and back north. Campervan hire is ideal for the winding Basque hill roads and charming mountain villages.
Discover step by step how we work. We accompany you at every stage of the rental process, both owners and travellers.
Discover
Find for a leisure vehicle near you or a destination idea according to your planned route, then specify the pick-up and return dates. The perfect vehicle for your road trip holiday is waiting for you!
Connecting people
Make one or more booking requests for leisure vehicles that have caught your eye and wait for the owners' responses. Once your request has been accepted, all you have to do is confirm your booking.
Pick-up
On the pick-up date, collect the vehicle and listen to the valuable advice of the owner for handling it; you are ready hit the road with family, as a couple or with friends.
Return
Once again, with the owner complete the vehicle condition check and sign the Rental Agreement as well as exchange your travel stories. All you have to do is imagine your next road trip!
The Atlantic coast offers a broad spread of campsites, from beachfront pitches backed by pine forest to quieter inland spots near vineyards and estuaries. Most sites provide dedicated motorhome service areas with fresh-water fill-up and waste disposal, alongside standard hook-ups for campervans. You will find well-equipped facilities — showers, laundry, Wi-Fi, and on-site shops — at sites stretching from the Charente-Maritime coast down to the Basque Country.
France's Atlantic motorways — primarily the A10 towards Bordeaux and the A63 south to Bayonne — are toll roads. You can pay at péage booths by card or cash, or use a télépéage transponder for quicker passage. Motorhomes over 3.5 tonnes are classed differently and pay higher tolls. Speed limits for vehicles over 3.5 tonnes are 110 km/h on motorways and 80 km/h on single-carriageway roads. Rest areas with motorhome service points appear regularly along the A10 and A63, making long drives manageable. Watch for height barriers at some older toll plazas if your vehicle exceeds 3 metres.
Super renter..
Eduardo is a wonderful person, very responsive to messages and generally couldn't be more helpful. Campervan is very well equipped and we had a wonderful experience.
He is a very nice guy, the van was very clean and everything was in good conditions!
Excellent in every way! Camper had everything needed for a very comfortable trip and holiday. Andres was very obliging and an absolute pleasure to deal with! I would highly recommend this choice.
Una pareja muy amable y simpática, han tratado la furgoneta muy bien y no ha habido ningun problema
That was nice and smooth
