Berlin Campervan Rental: Eastern Germany Road Trip Guide

Quick summary: Berlin is a great starting point for a campervan trip through eastern Germany and beyond. Collect a campervan or motorhome in Berlin, near BER airport or in nearby towns, then head for Potsdam’s palaces, the canals of the Spreewald, the lakes of Brandenburg and Mecklenburg, the Baltic beaches of Rügen and Usedom, or south to Dresden, Saxon Switzerland and Prague. Campsites and Stellplätze make overnight stops easy.

At a glance
Pickups	Berlin, BER airport area, Brandenburg, Leipzig, Dresden
License	Car license for vehicles up to 3,500 kg
Drive on	The right
Top routes	Spreewald, Baltic coast, Saxony, Prague
Overnight	Campsites and Stellplätze
Tours	Full-day tours

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Why explore eastern Germany by campervan?

Lakes, forests, beaches and historic towns are spread across a wide, uncrowded region that’s easy to drive. A campervan lets you stay by a lake or the sea and move on at your own pace.

What do these guides cover?

Section	What’s inside
Planning	Pickups, vehicles, driving, campsites, seasons
Destinations	Berlin, Potsdam, memorial sites, Spreewald, Baltic coast, Saxony, Prague
Tours	Berlin tours and day trips
Itineraries	Routes from 3 to 10 days
Car rental	Car rental for hotel-based trips

Can you rent an RV in Berlin, Germany?

Yes. In Germany an RV is usually a campervan or motorhome, available in Berlin and near BER airport, with more depots in Brandenburg, Leipzig, Dresden and Hamburg. Listings may say campervan hire, campervan rental or motorhome rental; the vehicles are the same.

Should you drive a campervan into central Berlin?

It’s best avoided. The center has a low-emission zone, heavy traffic and limited parking for larger vehicles, and public transport is excellent. See Berlin.

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