Find a wide selection of campervans and motorhomes for hire in Switzerland 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.
Switzerland's Gotthard Pass, first crossed by mule trains in the 13th century, remains one of Europe's most iconic alpine crossings and a must-drive route for any road trip enthusiast. From the shores of Lake Geneva to the peaks of the Bernese Oberland, this compact country packs an extraordinary variety of landscapes into a relatively small area. Zurich to Lugano is roughly 210 km, yet the journey takes you from German-speaking urban culture through the dramatic Gotthard tunnel and into the Italian-speaking canton of Ticino. Meanwhile, Bern to Interlaken covers just 56 km but delivers views of the Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau — three of the most recognisable summits in the Alps. Switzerland's well-maintained roads wind through flower-filled valleys, past glacial lakes like Lake Lucerne and Lake Thun, and over high-altitude passes such as the Furka and Susten. The country's network of clearly signposted scenic routes makes it ideal for exploring by campervan or motorhome, with plenty of designated overnight parking areas along the way. Through Yescapa, you can hire directly from local owners based across Switzerland, choosing from a wide range of vehicles — from compact campervans perfect for mountain passes to larger motorhomes suited to lakeside touring. This peer-to-peer approach means more choice, competitive pricing, and personal tips from people who know Swiss roads best.
Switzerland welcomes travellers from late spring through to autumn, with June to September offering the longest days and open alpine passes. The Montreux Jazz Festival in July draws music lovers to the shores of Lake Geneva, while the Fête des Vignerons in Vevey celebrates the country's winemaking heritage. Most mountain passes, including the Furka and Susten, are open from June to October, making this the prime window for high-altitude touring by campervan. Shoulder months like May and early October bring quieter roads and lower prices through Yescapa's peer-to-peer platform, ideal for those who prefer a more relaxed pace. Book ahead for July and August to secure the best choice of motorhomes across Switzerland.
To help you plan your trip, we have selected six unmissable road trips, suitable for all travelers.
This compact route through Switzerland links Lake Neuchâtel, Lake Murten and Lake Biel across roughly 180 km. Start in Neuchâtel, drive through medieval Murten to Biel and explore St Peter's Island. Perfect for a campervan — the lakeside roads are narrow and campsites sit right on the waterfront.
Around 220 km take you through the Appenzell region and Lake Constance area in eastern Switzerland. Visit the Säntis summit, stroll past the painted facades of Appenzell village and enjoy the Lake Constance panorama at Rorschach. The gentle hills and wide valleys suit a motorhome just as well. Cheese dairies along the way invite tastings.
Across roughly 350 km you explore Lake Geneva and the Valais in western Switzerland. Start in Geneva, drive through Montreux and the Lavaux terraces to Sion, then continue to Zermatt at the foot of the Matterhorn. Thermal baths in Leukerbad offer a welcome break. The route mixes wide lakeside roads with narrower Alpine valleys — a campervan is especially nimble here.
Around 400 km connect the Bernese Oberland with Central Switzerland on this route. Drive from Thun through Interlaken into the Lauterbrunnen Valley, cross the Brünig Pass to Lucerne and follow Lake Lucerne to Altdorf. The Giessbach Falls and the Aare Gorge lie right along the way. Lakeside campsites offer pitches for both campervans and motorhomes.
Across roughly 550 km you cross some of Switzerland's most famous passes. Start in Andermatt, drive over the Furka Pass and Grimsel Pass into the Bernese Oberland, continue via the Susten Pass back to Andermatt, then head over the Gotthard Pass into Ticino to Bellinzona. The route is open from June to October. Panoramic roads with hairpin bends demand attention but reward with views of glaciers and high Alps.
This comprehensive route through Switzerland stretches across roughly 700 km and connects every part of the country. Start in Zurich, drive via St Gallen and Chur into the Engadin, cross the Julier Pass to Lugano, continue through the Valais to Geneva and return via Bern to Zurich. You pass through four language regions, visit the Rhine Falls near Schaffhausen and experience the contrast between Mediterranean Ticino and Alpine Graubünden. Campsites along the entire route offer solid facilities.
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!
Switzerland offers campsites in almost every type of landscape — from lakeshores in the Mittelland to Alpine valleys and Mediterranean-style sites in Ticino. Many facilities include pitches with electric hook-ups, fresh water supply and waste disposal stations for both motorhomes and campervans. In the mountains you often find smaller, nature-oriented sites, while campsites on the major lakes tend to offer more extensive amenities such as restaurants and beach access.
Switzerland does not have traditional toll booths on its motorways. Instead, all vehicles using the motorway network (marked with green signs) must display a valid vignette, which costs CHF 40 per year and is available at border crossings, petrol stations, and post offices. For motorhomes over 3.5 tonnes, the heavy vehicle charge (LSVA) applies and is calculated based on distance, weight, and emissions. Speed limits on motorways are 120 km/h for vehicles under 3.5 tonnes and 100 km/h for those above. On open roads outside built-up areas, the limit is 80 km/h. Rest areas with facilities are well spaced along major routes like the A1 (Geneva–Zurich) and A2 (Basel–Chiasso). Mountain tunnels such as the Gotthard require headlights on at all times.
We had such a wonderful experience renting Ivan’s camper van for a week! Honestly, everything was even better than we expected. We had absolutely everything we needed — and then some. ❤️ The van was super clean, very well equipped, comfortable, and really performant. One of the things we loved most was the solar setup. We never needed to plug the van into electricity during our trip because the solar panels and battery system worked amazingly well — somehow, the battery just never seemed to run out! It made everything so easy and gave us a lot of freedom during our trip. All the practical things were also incredibly straightforward. Filling up with fresh water, emptying the grey water, and taking care of all the little camper-van things were really easy once Ivan explained everything to us. He made sure we had everything we needed before setting off, and it was clear that he genuinely cared about us having a good experience. And Ivan himself was was incredibly friendly, kind, helpful, and easy to communicate with. He checked in on us after a few days just to make sure everything was going well — not in an intrusive way at all, but in that really nice way where you can tell someone genuinely cares and wants to know that you’re having a good time. 🥰 We had quite a few questions along the way because there’s naturally a lot of information to remember when you first get a camper van, and every time we messaged him, he replied super quickly and was incredibly helpful. He also gave us great recommendations about places to visit and where to go, which made the whole trip even better. Overall, we couldn’t have asked for a better experience. The van was amazing, everything was easy and well thought-out, and Ivan was such a lovely host. If you’re planning a camper van trip along the north coast of Spain, we would absolutely recommend renting from Ivan. You’ll be in very good hands! We would 100% do it again. 🚐☀️❤️
Our hire experience was very smooth, the vehicle was exactly as described and the little extras provided by Jackeline & Juan made us feel welcomed & made the first day or so easier as we got used to van life. J&J were available to answer any questions we had during our trip and though we didn’t speak each other’s native languages we managed perfectly to communicate with AI & the instructive videos provided. Collection & return were easy. All in all a fabulous experience, one we would repeat and highly recommend. 5 Stars all round!
Top vehicle to drive, bed was comfy. Elian was very nice and easy going. Great experience, I recommend.
Sono stati straordinari, super bravi, e precisi!
Very good, smooth process. Daniel was very helpful; available 24/7 . No issues with vehicle/
Joel is very friendly and handy. All went good owner communication and vehicle experience.
