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Campervan and Motorhome hire — Bern
Find a wide selection of campervans and motorhomes for hire in Bern and the surrounding area. Discover unique vehicles offered by private owners — from compact campervans for 2, perfect for couples, to spacious 6-berth motorhomes, ideal for families. Flexible booking, competitive prices and insurance included.
Motorhomes available for hire — Bern
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.
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Campervans available for hire — Bern
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.
Why choose Bern for your road trip
Bern — a city worth exploring
Bern's old town sits on a peninsula formed by a dramatic loop of the River Aare and has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1983. The city's iconic Zytglogge clock tower has been marking the hours since 1530, drawing visitors to its astronomical dial and mechanical figures. Stroll along the 6 km of covered arcades — the longest weather-sheltered shopping promenade in Europe — before visiting the Bern Historical Museum, the Zentrum Paul Klee with its wave-shaped architecture by Renzo Piano, or the BärenPark, where brown bears roam a riverside enclosure just below the Nydeggbrücke. The Rose Garden above the bear park offers panoramic views across the medieval rooftops. Thun is just 30 km south, sitting at the foot of Lake Thun, while Fribourg lies 34 km to the west, making both ideal day-trip additions. The roads around Bern are well maintained and easy to navigate in a larger vehicle, though the old town itself is largely pedestrianised, so parking on the outskirts is the way to go. With Yescapa, you hire a campervan or motorhome directly from local owners in the Bern area, which means flexible pick-up points across the city and personal tips from people who know the region inside out. It is a practical, community-driven way to set off on a Swiss road trip from the capital.
Best time to visit
Bern is a rewarding destination throughout the year. Summer brings the Gurtenfestival in July, a four-day open-air music event on the Gurten hill just south of the city, while the Zibelemärit onion market in late November fills the old town with stalls and festivities. From May to September, campsites around Bern are in full swing, so booking your campervan early through Yescapa gives you the best choice of vehicles and competitive peer-to-peer prices. Spring and autumn are quieter, with comfortable driving conditions and easier parking for motorhomes near the centre.
Top getaways from Bern
Bern is the perfect base for exploring the region by motorhome or campervan. Here are our 6 must-see getaways
Bern to Thun
30km south 1–3 days
Head 30 km south from Bern to Thun, where the turreted Schloss Thun overlooks the lake. Walk the Obere Hauptgasse, a raised shopping street unique in Switzerland, and explore Schadau Park on the lakeshore. Campervan parking is available near the lakefront with scenic overnight spots nearby.
Bern to Murten
60km west 1–4 days
Drive 60 km west from Bern to the medieval walled town of Murten on Lake Morat. Walk the intact ramparts for lake views and visit the Murten Museum inside the old mill. This is a relaxed short trip with easy motorhome parking near the harbour and lakeside campsites close by.
Bern to Lucerne
115km northeast 3–6 days
Travel 115 km north-east from Bern to Lucerne, crossing the Emmental valley. Stop at the Emmentaler Schaukäserei in Affoltern to watch cheese being made, then continue to Lucerne for the Chapel Bridge and the Swiss Transport Museum. Several well-equipped campsites sit along the lake.
Bern to Montreux
130km southwest 3–6 days
Cover 130 km south-west from Bern to Montreux on Lake Geneva. Pause in Gruyères to tour the castle and sample local cheese, then descend to Montreux for the Château de Chillon. Campervan-friendly aires are dotted along the lakeside, and the roads through the Simmental are wide and scenic.
Bern to Zermatt
200km south 5–8 days
This 200 km route south from Bern leads through the Lötschberg pass to the Valais. Stop in Kandersteg for the Oeschinensee cable car and in Visp before reaching Täsch, where you park your campervan and take the shuttle train to car-free Zermatt and its views of the Matterhorn.
Bern to St. Gallen
290km northeast 5–8 days
Head 290 km north-east from Bern to St. Gallen, home to the Abbey of Saint Gall and its UNESCO-listed baroque library. Break the journey in Zurich for the Kunsthaus gallery and a walk along the Limmat. Motorhome pitches are available on the outskirts of St. Gallen near the Drei Weieren ponds.
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 parkings for recreational vehicles in Bern
Recommended campsites
The area around Bern offers a good range of campsites suited to both campervans and motorhomes. Within the city itself you will find riverside sites with electrical hook-ups, fresh-water points and modern shower blocks. Further out towards the Bernese Oberland, lakeside and mountain-edge sites provide generous pitches with waste-disposal facilities. Most sites around Bern are open from April to October, with a handful operating year-round.
- TCS Camping Bern – Eymatt Bern (3km west)Electrical hook-ups, showers, toilets, laundry, Wi-Fi, playground, direct river access
- Camping Eichholz Bern (4km south)Electrical hook-ups, showers, toilets, kiosk, barbecue areas, riverside pitches
- Camping Manor Farm Unterseen (50km south)Electrical hook-ups, showers, toilets, shop, restaurant, lakeside pitches, Wi-Fi
- Camping Aaregg Brienz (75km southeast)Electrical hook-ups, showers, toilets, laundry, lakefront pitches, playground
- Camping Grassi Thun (30km south)Electrical hook-ups, showers, toilets, Wi-Fi, shop, waste disposal, lakeside location
Where to park your motorhome
Bern's old town is largely car-free, so you will need to park on the outskirts. Several multi-storey car parks accept larger vehicles up to a stated height, but always check clearance before entering. Overnight parking in a motorhome or campervan on public streets is generally not permitted without explicit signage allowing it. Designated Park+Ride facilities on the city fringe offer affordable day rates and good tram connections into the centre.
- Parkhaus Neufeld, 2km northwest — Large multi-storey car park on the western edge of the city with tram links to the old town. Check height restrictions for taller motorhomes before entering.
- P+R Bern Guisanplatz, 2km north — Park and Ride facility north of the centre with affordable day rates and direct tram access. Suitable for campervans and smaller motorhomes.
- Parkplatz Grosse Schanze, Adjacent to the city — Open-air car park close to the main railway station. Convenient for quick city visits, though spaces for larger vehicles are limited.
Frequently asked questions
For couples or solo travellers exploring Bern and the Bernese Oberland, a compact campervan with two berths is ideal — easy to park and nimble on mountain roads. Families of four or five are better suited to a motorhome with a fixed bed and dinette conversion. On Yescapa, each listing shows berth count, vehicle dimensions and interior photos, so you can match the layout to your group size before you book.
On Yescapa, you hire directly from private owners in the Bern area, which often works out more affordable than traditional rental companies. Use the platform's filters to compare prices, vehicle types and pick-up locations. Booking outside peak summer months can also bring lower daily rates, and many owners offer discounts for longer trips, so a week-long Swiss tour could cost less per day than a weekend break.
Prices on Yescapa for a campervan in the Bern region typically start from around £80 per day for a compact two-berth van, rising to £150 or more for a fully equipped motorhome with four or more berths. Because you are hiring peer-to-peer from local owners, rates are often competitive and vary by season, vehicle age and extras included. Check individual listings for exact pricing and any mileage allowances.
Yescapa owners in the Bern area list pick-up points across the city and surrounding towns. Common collection spots include the residential neighbourhoods of Bümpliz and Ostermundigen, as well as nearby towns like Thun and Münsingen. Each listing shows the exact pick-up location on a map, so you can choose the most convenient spot for your itinerary and arrange a handover time directly with the owner.
Yes, many Yescapa owners near Bern welcome pets on board. Each listing clearly states whether dogs are allowed, so you can filter your search accordingly. Switzerland is generally dog-friendly, with most campsites around Bern accepting well-behaved dogs on leads. Remember to bring your pet's EU pet passport and up-to-date vaccination records if you are travelling from the UK, and pack a travel crate for safe driving.
What our users say about our campervans and motorhomes in Bern
Robert
5 / 5
Frederic was excellent. Easy to contact and helpful at all times. The whole experience was a joy.
Dylan Bernard
5 / 5
Fantastic, we were welcomed and everything was fantastic.
Dale
5 / 5
We hired this camper Asier for our family holiday through Spain and France, what a great van it is with everything you need. Asier is very friendly and helpful even though there was a language barrier. We would definitely use again if we needed to.
Christopher
5 / 5
Mario was very helpful and supported us with this new experience. The vehicle was basically brand new and while there were some minor problems with cupboard doors, it was a very well equipped and comfortable van for 2 adults and two children of 10 and 13 years old. Highly recommended!
Robert George
5 / 5
We had a fantastic experience renting Gilbert’s campervan and would highly recommend him to anyone looking to book through Yescapa. Everything was easy and straightforward from the initial booking right through to collecting the campervan. Gilbert was incredibly friendly and welcoming and took plenty of time to show us around the campervan and explain how everything worked before we set off. My spoken French is very limited, but Gilbert was extremely patient and accommodating, and with the help of translation apps we were able to make both the collection and handover really easy and smooth. The campervan was great and had everything we needed for our family adventure around Brittany. This was our first ever campervan holiday, and we absolutely loved the experience. A big thank you to Gilbert and his wife for being so welcoming and helpful. We would definitely recommend renting from Gilbert and would happily book his campervan again in the future! Nous avons eu une excellente expérience avec le camping-car de Gilbert et nous le recommandons vivement à tous ceux qui souhaitent louer via Yescapa. Tout s’est déroulé très facilement, depuis la réservation jusqu’à la récupération du camping-car. Gilbert a été très sympathique et accueillant. Il a pris le temps de nous faire visiter le camping-car et de nous expliquer clairement son fonctionnement avant notre départ. Mon français parlé est assez limité, mais Gilbert a été très patient et compréhensif. Grâce aux applications de traduction, la prise en main et la restitution du camping-car se sont déroulées très facilement et sans aucun problème. Le camping-car était super et avait tout ce dont nous avions besoin pour notre aventure en famille en Bretagne. C’était notre toute première expérience en camping-car et nous avons vraiment adoré ! Un grand merci à Gilbert et à sa femme pour leur accueil, leur gentillesse et leur aide. Nous recommandons Gilbert sans hésitation et nous serions ravis de louer à nouveau son camping-car à l’avenir !
Nikola
5 / 5
Everyting more than perfect, happy to welcome you again!
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