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McRent Poitiers c/o Vienne Campings Cars SarlRue Chambourdon, 10, 86530 NaintreView map
Hiring a motorhome in Poitiers opens up a region that travellers too often drive straight through: Romanesque Poitou, with its painted churches and quiet valleys, between the Loire and Aquitaine. Renting a campervan or camper van here puts the abbey of Saint-Savin, the medieval town of Chauvigny, the ponds of the Brenne and Richelieu's ideal town less than an hour away. Our partner company, McRent, hands over its vehicles in Naintré, north of the city, between Futuroscope and Châtellerault.
The A10 motorway runs close by: Tours and La Rochelle, other departure cities of our partners, are less than two hours' drive away.
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Where to pick up your vehicle in Poitiers?
Observed prices
Rental prices observed in Poitiers
| Vehicle | Winter January | Spring April | Summer July | Autumn October |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Campervan | from €90/day median €95/day | from €123/day median €129/day | from €152/day median €157/day | from €124/day median €130/day |
| Low-profile motorhome | from €105/day median €114/day | from €141/day median €144/day | from €168/day median €174/day | from €141/day median €145/day |
| Large motorhome | from €114/day median €128/day | from €152/day median €154/day | from €173/day median €186/day | from €153/day median €155/day |
Daily prices observed on October 23, 2026 for a 14-day rental: CoolDrive selling price, mandatory fees included, 1 rental companies compared. 100% of offers with unlimited mileage. Median excess: €1,800.
Road trip ideas
Road trips from Poitiers
1 The Gartempe valley and the ponds of the Brenne
- Poitiers
- Chauvigny
- Saint-Savin
- Le Blanc
- Rosnay
- Angles-sur-l'Anglin
- La Roche-Posay
- Poitiers
To the east, Chauvigny lines up its five castles on a spur above the Vienne, before the abbey church of Saint-Savin and its painted vaults, a World Heritage Site. Via Le Blanc you enter the Brenne natural park, land of a thousand ponds and waterbirds, then return through Angles-sur-l'Anglin, a hilltop village, and the spa town of La Roche-Posay.
- Distance
- about 250 km
- Recommended vehicle
- Campervan or camper van
2 Montmorillon, Oradour-sur-Glane and the edge of the Limousin
- Poitiers
- Lussac-les-Châteaux
- Montmorillon
- Le Dorat
- Oradour-sur-Glane
- Rochechouart
- Confolens
- Charroux
- Poitiers
Heading south-east, Lussac-les-Châteaux and Montmorillon, a town of books with old bridges over the Gartempe, lead to the collegiate church of Le Dorat. The martyred village of Oradour-sur-Glane, preserved as it was left in 1944, calls for a solemn stop; Rochechouart, built in a meteorite crater, then Confolens and the abbey of Charroux bring you back to Poitiers through the Civray area.
- Distance
- about 260 km
- Recommended vehicle
- All types of motorhomes
3 Upper Poitou: Richelieu, Loudun, Thouars and Parthenay
- Poitiers
- Châtellerault
- Richelieu
- Loudun
- Oiron
- Thouars
- Parthenay
- Poitiers
To the north, the Châtellerault arms factory comes before Richelieu, a 17th-century new town laid out on a grid by the cardinal, then Loudun and its square tower. The château of Oiron and its contemporary art collection, Thouars perched above the Thouet and Parthenay, a medieval stop on the Way of St James, complete a loop of toll-free minor roads.
- Distance
- about 230 km
- Recommended vehicle
- Low-profile or over-cab motorhome
Weather and seasons
When to go in Poitiers?
Best time
May, June, September and October
May to June, September to October
highs 18 to 24 °C, lows 10 to 14 °C
The best months to leave from Poitiers: long, mild days, Romanesque villages without crowds and the ponds of the Brenne alive with migrating birds. October is still pleasant but wetter; the draining and fishing of the Brenne ponds in autumn is a sight not to be missed.
High season
July and August
July to August
highs 26 °C, lows 16 °C
The two driest and warmest months, with long evenings: ideal for the night-time shows at Futuroscope and the Confolens festival. It is also when vehicles are booked up fastest: reserve early, especially as only one rental company serves Poitiers.
March and April
March to April
highs 13 to 16 °C, lows 5 to 7 °C
Spring comes early in Poitou: April is already sunny with little rain, but nights remain cool. A good time to visit abbeys and castles, before rural campsites are fully open, many of them closed until Easter.
Winter
November to February
November to February
highs 8 to 12 °C, lows 3 to 6 °C
Winter around Poitiers is grey, damp and cool, but rarely freezing. Sites stay open, but many campsites close: rely on the motorhome areas in small towns and on the vehicle's heating for a short heritage trip around Poitiers.
Climate in Poitiers, month by month
Most pleasant months: May to October.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 8 °C | 3 °C | 79 mm | 4 h/day |
| Feb | 11 °C | 3 °C | 62 mm | 6 h/day |
| Mar | 13 °C | 5 °C | 77 mm | 8 h/day |
| Apr | 16 °C | 7 °C | 54 mm | 10 h/day |
| May | 20 °C | 10 °C | 77 mm | 11 h/day |
| Jun | 24 °C | 14 °C | 76 mm | 12 h/day |
| Jul | 26 °C | 16 °C | 34 mm | 12 h/day |
| Aug | 26 °C | 16 °C | 33 mm | 11 h/day |
| Sep | 23 °C | 13 °C | 52 mm | 9 h/day |
| Oct | 18 °C | 10 °C | 82 mm | 7 h/day |
| Nov | 12 °C | 6 °C | 78 mm | 6 h/day |
| Dec | 9 °C | 4 °C | 75 mm | 4 h/day |
Averages 2016–2025 computed from Open-Meteo data (ERA5 reanalysis).
Practical tips
Everything to know before hitting the road
Pick-up in Naintré, towards Châtellerault
The McRent depot is in Naintré, about twenty kilometres north of central Poitiers, near the former N10 road. The A10 is a few minutes away: head north or east without crossing the city, and do your first shopping in Châtellerault or Chasseneuil-du-Poitou.
The historic plateau without your vehicle
The heart of Poitiers sits on a promontory surrounded by the Clain and the Boivre rivers, with narrow, sloping streets. Leave the motorhome in a car park on the outskirts, then walk or take the bus up to Notre-Dame-la-Grande, the Baptistery of Saint-Jean and the Palace of the Dukes of Aquitaine.
Tolled A10, free main roads
The A10, which links Tours to Niort and Bordeaux via Poitiers, is a toll motorway. The main roads radiating from the city are free: the N147 to Limoges, the N149 to Parthenay and the N10 to Angoulême, often dual carriageways.
Village areas and private ponds
Many small towns along the Vienne and the Gartempe welcome motorhomes on a municipal area. In the Brenne, most ponds are private: park in the designated places, respect local bylaws and check the rules in force in the natural park.
What travellers ask
Your questions about a road trip in Poitiers
Where can I pick up a motorhome in Poitiers?
Our partner company McRent hands over its vehicles at its Naintré depot, run by a local dealer, about twenty kilometres north of central Poitiers, between Futuroscope and Châtellerault. The exact address and appointment time are in your booking confirmation; let the depot know if your train or flight is delayed.
How much does it cost to hire a motorhome in Poitiers?
The rate depends mainly on the season, the length of hire and the model chosen, from the compact van to the family motorhome. Run a search with your exact dates: you will get the company's real prices from Poitiers, mandatory fees included, bookable straight away and comparable from one vehicle to another.
Which vehicles are available from Poitiers?
McRent offers several ranges: the Urban Standard, Urban Plus and Urban Luxury vans, the Compact Plus and Compact Luxury models, the Comfort Luxury and the Family Standard and Family Plus family vehicles. The Compact Plus and Urban Plus sleep two, for a couple; the Family Plus takes five people.
Can I go to Futuroscope in a motorhome?
Yes, the park is a few kilometres from the Naintré depot, right next to the A10 and its high-speed railway station. It makes an easy stop at the start or end of your trip. Check the park's website for motorhome parking conditions and whether you can stay overnight before you go.
Can I return the vehicle in another city?
Tours, Angers, La Rochelle and Nantes are other departure cities of our partners, but a one-way trip depends on what the rental company allows. Enter the return city you want when searching: the available offers are shown with any one-way fees already included in the price.
Verified customer reviews
They rented in Poitiers with CoolDrive Nomad
4.3
818 reviews
The two service providers made me pay for the insurance for the car. And when I request a refund for one of them, I no longer get a response. I will travel by motorhome again, but certainly not with CoolDrive, nor with my friends.
(anonymous)
France · Sep 2019
Avis Vérifiés
The two service providers charged me for insurance for the car. And when I request a refund for one, I no longer receive a response. I will travel again in a camper van but certainly not with CoolDrive, nor with my friends.
(anonymous)
France · Sep 2019
Avis Vérifiés
First rental of this type of vehicle in a professional context where the rental must take place from France to Canada. Many questions and Cooldrive (Marlène) has been a valuable support in guiding my choices. Efficiency and responsiveness beforehand, and on-site a vehicle and service that met our expectations. No complaints. Great!
Alain L.
Canada · Oct 2025
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Frequently asked questions
FAQ — Campervan and motorhome hire in Poitiers
What licence do I need to drive a motorhome in France?
A category B licence is enough for motorhomes, campervans and camper vans under 3.5 tonnes, which covers most rental models. With a licence issued outside the European Union, an international driving permit may be required. The rental company also sets a minimum age and a minimum number of years of driving, shown in the conditions.
Where can I stay overnight with a motorhome in the Vienne?
The department has campsites along the Vienne, the Clain and the Gartempe, and many motorhome areas, often close to the churches and castles worth visiting. Wild camping is banned in some protected sites; out of season, when rural campsites close, the small-town motorhome areas take over.
How do I get to the depot from the station or the airport?
Poitiers station is served by high-speed TGV trains from Paris and Bordeaux, and Futuroscope station is even closer to Naintré. Poitiers-Biard airport, west of the city, has a few European routes. From any of these three points, a taxi is the simplest way to reach the depot.
Do I need a Crit'Air sticker around Poitiers?
The Crit'Air sticker is only required in the low-emission zones of large cities, whose rules change over time. If your route goes through Paris, Lyon or another large city, ask the rental company whether the vehicle carries the sticker and check the rules in force before you leave.
When should I book a motorhome in Poitiers?
With a single rental company and a single depot, the choice of vehicles is narrower than from large cities. Book several months ahead for July, August and the May bank holidays; in spring and autumn, a few weeks is often enough, especially for family models.
About us
Why start a motorhome trip from Poitiers
Poitiers is one of the capitals of Romanesque art: within a few dozen kilometres, Notre-Dame-la-Grande, Saint-Savin, Chauvigny and Charroux tell a thousand years of history. Around the city, landscapes change quickly, from the ponds of the Brenne to the hedged farmland of Upper Poitou, from the Gartempe valleys to the first plateaus of the Limousin. Roads are quiet, small towns welcome motorhomes, and you drive toll-free as soon as you leave the A10.
The trip starts in Naintré, with McRent, whose range goes from the two-berth van to the five-seat family motorhome. The city is also well placed at the crossroads of western France: Tours and the Loire châteaux, La Rochelle and the ocean, Angers or Nantes are all within a day's drive. From May to October, the climate is particularly well suited to travelling.