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Hiring a campervan in Aarhus puts your starting point in the heart of Jutland, on Denmark's east coast, facing Aarhus Bay and the Kattegat. The country's second city opens up, within an hour's drive, the hills of Mols Bjerge, the lake district around Silkeborg and the rune stones of Jelling; the North Sea and the Limfjord are half a day away. Our partner company, Anywhere Campers, has its depot here; its fleet ranges from two-seat campervans to motorhomes sleeping five or six.
Before setting off, the city deserves a day: the ARoS museum and its circular rainbow-coloured panorama, the Den Gamle By open-air museum and the Moesgaard Museum, devoted to prehistory and the Vikings.
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Observed prices
Rental prices observed in Aarhus
| Vehicle | Winter January | Spring April | Summer July | Autumn October |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Campervan | from €280/day median €283/day | from €301/day median €304/day | from €348/day median €351/day | from €287/day median €290/day |
| Low-profile motorhome | from €291/day median €309/day | from €307/day median €323/day | from €359/day median €370/day | from €299/day median €310/day |
| Large motorhome | from €297/day median €300/day | from €313/day median €315/day | from €359/day median €362/day | from €304/day median €307/day |
Daily prices observed on October 23, 2026 for a 15-day rental: CoolDrive selling price, mandatory fees included, 1 rental companies compared. 100% of offers with unlimited mileage. Median excess: €1,500.
Road trip ideas
Road trips from Aarhus
1 Djursland and Mols Bjerge National Park
- Aarhus
- Kalø
- Mols Bjerge
- Ebeltoft
- Grenaa
- Randers
- Aarhus
North-east of Aarhus, the Djursland peninsula begins with the ruins of Kalø Castle, set on a narrow spit of land in the bay. Mols Bjerge National Park then rolls out its heather-covered glacial hills as far as Ebeltoft, with its old town of half-timbered houses and the frigate Jylland. You head back via Grenaa and its large Kattegat aquarium, then Randers and its domed tropical rainforest.
- Distance
- about 200 km
- Recommended vehicle
- Campervan or camper van
2 Silkeborg lakes, Jelling, Legoland and the North Sea
- Aarhus
- Ry
- Himmelbjerget
- Silkeborg
- Jelling
- Billund
- Hvide Sande
- Ringkøbing
- Aarhus
The lakes and forests of central Jutland begin at Ry, at the foot of Himmelbjerget, one of the highest hills in the country, and stretch to Silkeborg, whose museum displays the Tollund Man, an Iron Age body preserved in peat. The burial mounds and rune stones of Jelling, a World Heritage Site, come before Legoland in Billund. The loop returns via Hvide Sande, between the North Sea and Ringkøbing Fjord.
- Distance
- about 400 km
- Recommended vehicle
- Low-profile motorhome
3 Viborg, Thy National Park and Skagen
- Aarhus
- Viborg
- Klitmøller
- Rubjerg Knude
- Skagen
- Aalborg
Viborg and its twin-towered cathedral open the road to the Limfjord and Thy National Park, where the village of Klitmøller draws North Sea surfers. Further east, the Rubjerg Knude lighthouse stands in the middle of a shifting dune, then Skagen, beloved of painters, and the sandy spit of Grenen mark the country's northern tip. The trip ends in Aalborg as a one-way hire, or returns along the Kattegat coast.
- Distance
- about 500 km
- Recommended vehicle
- Low-profile or over-cab motorhome
Weather and seasons
When to go in Aarhus?
Best time
June to September
June to September
highs 18 to 20 °C, lows 11 to 13 °C
The best time to leave from Aarhus: highs around 20 °C, a sea reaching 17 to 18 °C from July to September and endless evenings around the solstice. July is nonetheless the wettest month of the year: pack rain gear. September, quieter and still bright, suits the west coast beaches and Thy National Park well.
Spring, March to May
March to May
highs 7 to 16 °C, lows 1 to 8 °C
Spring comes late to Jutland: March stays cold, with nights close to freezing, but the days lengthen quickly and May already offers a dozen hours of sunshine a day. The beech woods around the Silkeborg lakes turn green in May, and the sights are still quiet. Check campsite opening dates, as many reopen around Easter.
Winter
October to February
October to February
highs 4 to 13 °C, lows 0 to 8 °C
The cold season starts with a mild but rainy October, then daylight fades to two hours of sunshine a day in December. On average, temperatures rarely drop below zero, but only a few campsites stay open. With a well-heated vehicle, Aarhus is then worth visiting for its museums and for the old-time Christmas recreated at Den Gamle By.
Climate in Aarhus, month by month
Most pleasant months: June to September.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Sun | Sea |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4 °C | 0 °C | 62 mm | 3 h/day | 4 °C |
| Feb | 5 °C | 1 °C | 56 mm | 5 h/day | 4 °C |
| Mar | 7 °C | 1 °C | 49 mm | 7 h/day | 5 °C |
| Apr | 11 °C | 4 °C | 56 mm | 10 h/day | 8 °C |
| May | 16 °C | 8 °C | 55 mm | 12 h/day | 12 °C |
| Jun | 20 °C | 12 °C | 75 mm | 13 h/day | 16 °C |
| Jul | 20 °C | 13 °C | 87 mm | 12 h/day | 17 °C |
| Aug | 20 °C | 13 °C | 77 mm | 11 h/day | 18 °C |
| Sep | 18 °C | 11 °C | 64 mm | 9 h/day | 17 °C |
| Oct | 13 °C | 8 °C | 84 mm | 6 h/day | 13 °C |
| Nov | 8 °C | 4 °C | 55 mm | 3 h/day | 9 °C |
| Dec | 6 °C | 2 °C | 59 mm | 2 h/day | 5 °C |
Averages 2016–2025 computed from Open-Meteo data (ERA5 reanalysis).
Practical tips
Everything to know before hitting the road
Visiting Aarhus without the motorhome
Central Aarhus, with the lanes of the Latin Quarter and the redeveloped harbour quays, is ill-suited to large vehicles, and many city-centre car parks are underground with height limits. Leave the vehicle at the campsite and reach the city by bus or tram: the Letbanen light rail also serves the Djursland coast as far as Grenaa.
City-centre environmental zone
Aarhus has an environmental zone, the miljøzone, in its centre, monitored by cameras and targeting diesel vehicles, motorhomes included. A recent rental vehicle registered in Denmark should in principle meet the required standards: ask Anywhere Campers to confirm and check the rules in force before driving into the city.
The ferry to Zealand
To reach Copenhagen or northern Zealand, a fast ferry leaves Aarhus harbour and crosses the Kattegat to Sjællands Odde in just over an hour, avoiding the detour via Funen. The crossing is paid, with a fare that depends on the vehicle's length: book it, especially in summer and at weekends.
Sleeping at campsites
Spending the night in a motorhome outside designated places is banned in Denmark, including in Mols Bjerge National Park and in the beach car parks of Djursland. Aarhus has several campsites, some of them south of the city, near the Marselisborg woods and the bay, handy for the first night.
What travellers ask
Your questions about a road trip in Aarhus
Where can I pick up a campervan in Aarhus?
Your trip starts at the Anywhere Campers depot in Aarhus, our partner company in the city. Its exact address and the appointment time are given in your booking confirmation. Allow some time for the vehicle handover, then take the ring road to join the E45 motorway without crossing the centre.
How much does it cost to hire a campervan in Aarhus?
The rate depends on the period, the length of hire and the model: a campervan for two and a six-berth over-cab motorhome are not hired at the same price. Enter your dates in the search to see real prices, mandatory fees included, and book straight away. Also budget for campsites, fuel and, where relevant, ferries.
Manual or automatic: which models leave from Aarhus?
The Van for 2, the four-berth Carado T-447 and the six-berth Sunlight A70 over-cab come with either a manual or an automatic gearbox. The five-berth Adria Matrix comes as the AXESS, with a manual gearbox, and the PLUS, automatic, while the Sunlight T 68, a five-berth low-profile motorhome, was only found as an automatic. You choose in the details of each offer.
Can I return the campervan in another city?
Odense, Aalborg, Billund, Aabenraa, near the German border, and Copenhagen are also departure cities of our partners. Returning elsewhere than Aarhus is only possible if the company has a depot there, and it is often charged: choose a different return city when searching, and only compatible offers will be shown, with their fees.
Can I drive to Germany, Norway or Sweden?
The German border is about two hours away on the E45 motorway, towards Flensburg. In northern Jutland, ferries from Hirtshals serve Norway, and those from Frederikshavn sail to Gothenburg, in Sweden. Before planning a crossing, check in the offer conditions that these countries are covered by the insurance, and book ferries stating the vehicle's dimensions.
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Frequently asked questions
FAQ — Campervan and motorhome hire in Aarhus
What licence do I need for a motorhome hired in Aarhus?
A category B licence lets you drive campervans and motorhomes with a maximum authorised weight of 3.5 tonnes, which covers most rental vehicles. If your licence was issued outside the European Union, an international driving permit may be required. Anywhere Campers' minimum age and years-of-driving requirements are given in each offer.
Which airport should I choose to start from Aarhus?
Aarhus Airport is at Tirstrup, on the Djursland peninsula, about three quarters of an hour by road from the centre, with a bus connection. Billund, better served by international flights, is just over an hour away and linked to Aarhus by direct coaches. Copenhagen Airport is also an option, followed by a train journey across Funen.
When should I book a campervan in Aarhus?
For a July departure, book several months ahead: Danish and German school holidays fill the campsites on the west coast and those around Legoland. In late August and early September, the Aarhus Festuge festival livens up the city and also takes up accommodation. For spring or autumn, a few weeks ahead is usually enough.
How many days should I plan for Jutland?
A week is enough to combine Djursland, the Silkeborg lakes and the west coast from Aarhus, with short stages. To go up to Skagen and back, allow ten days to two weeks, as the peninsula is long and its coasts invite you to stop. Add a few days if you plan to cross over to Funen or Zealand.
Can I take a motorhome to the island of Samsø?
Yes, the island of Samsø, in the middle of the Kattegat, is reached by ferry from Hou, south of Aarhus, or from Kalundborg, on Zealand. It is known for its new potatoes, its strawberries and its self-sufficiency in renewable energy. Vehicle spaces are limited in summer: book the crossing stating the motorhome's exact length.
Are Jutland's roads easy to drive in a motorhome?
Yes: the terrain is gentle, the E45 motorway crosses the peninsula from north to south via Aarhus, and Danish motorways are free, with only some bridges charging tolls. On the west coast, the North Sea wind often blows hard: slow down in a tall vehicle. The small roads of Djursland and Thy are narrow but well maintained.
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Why start a motorhome trip from Aarhus
Aarhus, Denmark's second city, is the most central starting point in Jutland: in under two hours' drive you reach the hills of Mols Bjerge, the Silkeborg lakes, Legoland or the North Sea, and the tip of Skagen is half a day away. Short stages leave time for museums, Kattegat beaches and small half-timbered towns such as Ebeltoft.
Anywhere Campers offers a full range here, from campervans for two to family motorhomes, with manual or automatic gearboxes. Odense, Aalborg and Billund, other departure cities of our partners, are all less than 110 km away as the crow flies, which makes one-way trips easier, and the ferry to Zealand opens the road to Copenhagen. From June to September, the long days and the year's mildest sea offer the best conditions.
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