Low profile motorhome
Stadtallendorf
4 travelers
5.0
From
€129
Campervan and Motorhome hire — Hesse
Find a wide selection of campervans and motorhomes for hire in Hesse 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.
Motorhomes available for hire — Hesse
From sleek A-class models to versatile coachbuilts and low-profiles, there’s a motorhome for every adventure—whether you need a compact getaway for two or a spacious multi-berth for the whole family.
Low profile motorhome
Gießen
4 travelers
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€68
Coachbuilt motorhome
Gießen
6 travelers
5.0
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€150
Campervans available for hire — Hesse
The campervan is the ultimate all-rounder. Effortlessly practical and built for freedom, it’s just as at home navigating tight city streets as it is exploring the heart of the countryside.
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Sao Felix da Marinha
4 travelers
5.0
From
€109
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Fulda
4 travelers
No reviews
From
€80
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Lollar
4 travelers
5.0
From
€80
Why hire a campervan or motorhome in Hesse
Hesse — a region worth exploring
Hesse is home to the Bergstraße, one of Germany's oldest tourist routes, stretching roughly 80 km from Darmstadt to Heidelberg through orchards and vineyards that bloom as early as March. The region spans from the forested peaks of the Rhön Biosphere Reserve in the north-east to the Rhine wine terraces of the Rheingau in the south-west, giving you a remarkable variety of landscapes to explore by road. Frankfurt am Main, Hesse's largest city, sits almost centrally, making it a practical starting point — Kassel is about 200 km to the north, while Wiesbaden lies just 40 km to the west. Along the way you can visit the Hercules monument in Kassel's Bergpark Wilhelmshöhe, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, or follow the winding Lahn Valley past the medieval old town of Marburg. The Edersee, one of Germany's largest reservoirs, is surrounded by the Kellerwald-Edersee National Park, where dense beech forests offer superb walking and cycling. For campervan travellers, Hesse's well-maintained B-roads and plentiful stellplätze make it easy to move between cities and countryside at your own pace. A motorhome gives you the freedom to linger in the Taunus hills or press on to the half-timbered villages of northern Hesse without worrying about hotel availability. Through Yescapa's peer-to-peer platform, you can hire a campervan directly from local owners across the region, choosing from a wide range of vehicles to suit your group and your route.
Best time to visit
May to October is the prime window for a campervan trip through Hesse. The Rheingau Wine Festival in Wiesbaden runs each August, offering open-air tastings right along the Rhine, while the Kassel documenta (held every five years, next in 2027) draws art lovers from across Europe. Summer campsites are well staffed and fully open, and the Taunus and Rhön highlands stay pleasantly warm for hiking. Autumn brings grape harvest season along the Bergstraße and quieter roads throughout the region. Booking through Yescapa outside peak July–August lets you benefit from more competitive hire prices set by local owners, and you will find pitches easier to secure at popular spots like Edersee.
The best road trips in Hesse
To help you plan your trip, we have selected six unmissable road trips, suitable for all travelers.
The Bergstraße Blossom Route
150 km 3–5 days
This 150 km loop follows Germany's oldest tourist road from Darmstadt south through Bensheim and Heppenheim, where half-timbered houses line the slopes. Ideal for a compact campervan trip of 3–5 days, with vineyard stellplätze and mild Hesse lowland roads.
The Fairy Tale Road through Northern Hesse
350 km 5–8 days
Cover 350 km in 5–8 days along the route that inspired the Brothers Grimm, from Hanau to Kassel and on to Bad Wildungen. Stop at Alsfeld's medieval centre and Schwalmstadt's traditional villages. Motorhome-friendly parking is plentiful across northern Hesse.
Taunus and Lahn Valley Circuit
280 km 5–8 days
A 280 km loop over 5–8 days through the wooded Taunus hills and along the Lahn river. Visit the spa town of Bad Homburg and the castle at Weilburg, with well-maintained B-roads suited to both campervans and motorhomes exploring Hesse's heartland.
Grand Hesse Discovery Loop
520 km 7–11 days
This 520 km tour over 7–11 days links Frankfurt, Marburg, Kassel, and Fulda in a full circle through Hesse. You will pass the Bergpark Wilhelmshöhe and the baroque quarter of Fulda, with campsites spread conveniently along the entire route.
Hesse and Rhön Highlands Explorer
600 km 10–15 days
Spend 10–15 days covering 600 km from Wiesbaden through central Hesse to the Rhön Biosphere Reserve and back via the Vogelsberg. The route suits a motorhome well, with highland campsites near Gersfeld and panoramic views from the Wasserkuppe summit.
Rheingau Wine Trail
180 km 3–6 days
A relaxed 180 km route over 3–6 days through the Rheingau vineyards of western Hesse. Drive from Wiesbaden to Rüdesheim am Rhein and Eltville, sampling local Rieslings. Compact campervans are perfect for the narrow lanes between riverside wine villages.
Rent a campervan on Yescapa: how does it work?
Discover step by step how we work. We accompany you at every stage of the rental process, both owners and travellers.
Discover
Find the perfect vehicle
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
Confirm your booking
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
Go on an adventure
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
All good things must come to an end...
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!
Campsites and road information in Hesse
Recommended campsites
Hesse offers a good spread of campsites, from lakeside pitches beside the Edersee to riverside spots along the Lahn and Fulda. Most sites provide electric hook-ups, fresh water, and waste disposal for both campervans and motorhomes, and many include shower blocks, Wi-Fi, and small on-site shops. Whether you are exploring the Taunus forests or the Rheingau vineyards, you will find well-equipped sites within easy reach of Hesse's main touring routes.
- Camping Teichmann Edersee-HemfurthLakeside pitches, electric hook-ups, showers, children's playground, direct access to Edersee
- Campingplatz Fulda FuldaCentral location, electric hook-ups, modern shower block, Wi-Fi, waste disposal
- Campingpark Lahnaue MarburgRiverside setting on the Lahn, electric hook-ups, showers, laundry facilities, cycle path access
- Camping Seeblick Kirchheim (Knüllgebirge)Hilltop lake views, electric hook-ups, showers, small shop, quiet rural setting
- Campingplatz Odersbach WeilburgLahn valley location, electric hook-ups, showers, canoe hire nearby, motorhome service point
- Knaus Campingpark Bad Dürkheim Rüdesheim am RheinRheingau vineyard setting, electric hook-ups, showers, restaurant, swimming pool
What you need to know about roads and motorways in Hesse
Germany's motorways (Autobahn) are toll-free for all vehicles, including motorhomes and campervans, so you can travel through Hesse without any road charges. Many Autobahn stretches in Hesse have no general speed limit for cars, but motorhomes over 3.5 tonnes are restricted to 100 km/h on motorways and 80 km/h on rural roads. Vehicles under 3.5 tonnes follow standard car limits where posted. The A5 and A7 are the main north–south corridors through the region, while the A3 crosses east–west near Frankfurt. Rest areas with dedicated motorhome parking are well spaced along these routes.
Frequently asked questions
Campervan hire in Hesse typically starts from around €60–€90 per day, depending on the vehicle size and season. Larger motorhomes may range from €100–€150 per day. On Yescapa, you hire directly from local owners across the region, which often means more competitive pricing than traditional hire companies — especially if you book outside the peak summer months of July and August.
Through Yescapa you can arrange collection from private owners based in cities and towns across Hesse, including Frankfurt am Main, Kassel, Wiesbaden, and Fulda. Because vehicles are listed by local owners rather than from a single depot, you can often find a pick-up point close to where your trip begins, saving you time and extra driving before your adventure starts.
Yescapa's peer-to-peer model means owners in Hesse set their own prices, so comparing listings often turns up great value. Travelling in May, June, or September rather than peak summer helps keep costs down. Use the platform's filters to match your budget and group size, and look out for owners offering weekly discounts — many do, particularly for longer tours through the region.
For couples or solo travellers, a compact campervan with two berths is easy to manoeuvre on Hesse's narrower vineyard and valley roads. Families of four or five are well suited to a motorhome with a fixed bed and dinette conversion. On Yescapa you can filter by berth count and vehicle length, so you can match the right fit to your group and your planned route through the region.
Yes — a good number of owners on Yescapa welcome pets aboard their vehicles. You can filter listings specifically for dog-friendly campervans and motorhomes when searching in Hesse. Many of the region's campsites also accept dogs, and the forests of the Taunus and Kellerwald-Edersee National Park offer excellent walks. Just confirm any pet policies directly with the owner before booking.
What our users say about our campervans and motorhomes in Hesse
Kieran
5 / 5
Super renter..
Colm
5 / 5
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.
Patricia Cora Noël
5 / 5
He is a very nice guy, the van was very clean and everything was in good conditions!
Sean
5 / 5
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.
Patricia Cora Noël
5 / 5
Una pareja muy amable y simpática, han tratado la furgoneta muy bien y no ha habido ningun problema
Suleman
5 / 5
That was nice and smooth
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