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Hiring a campervan in Saint-Malo means setting off from the old corsair city, between ramparts lashed by some of the strongest tides in Europe and the coves of the Emerald Coast. Dinard, Saint-Briac, Cape Fréhel and Fort La Latte line up to the west; to the east, the Pointe du Grouin, the oyster beds of Cancale and Mont-Saint-Michel close off the bay. Our partner company, Anywhere Campers, offers two-seat campervans, camper vans and family motorhomes.
Saint-Malo suits a long weekend on the coast as well as a tour of northern Brittany: most stops on the Emerald Coast are less than an hour's drive from the depot.
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Where to pick up your vehicle in Saint-Malo?
Observed prices
Rental prices observed in Saint-Malo
| Vehicle | Winter January | Spring April | Summer July | Autumn October |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Campervan | from €318/day median €321/day | from €339/day median €342/day | from €386/day median €389/day | from €325/day median €328/day |
| Low-profile motorhome | from €329/day median €347/day | from €345/day median €361/day | from €397/day median €408/day | from €337/day median €348/day |
| Large motorhome | from €335/day median €338/day | from €351/day median €353/day | from €397/day median €400/day | from €342/day median €345/day |
Daily prices observed on October 22, 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 Saint-Malo
1 The Emerald Coast to Cape Fréhel
- Saint-Malo
- Dinard
- Saint-Lunaire
- Saint-Briac-sur-Mer
- Saint-Cast-le-Guildo
- Fort La Latte
- Cape Fréhel
- Erquy
- Saint-Malo
Crossing the Rance tidal barrage, you reach Dinard and its villas, then Saint-Lunaire and Saint-Briac-sur-Mer. The coast road then follows the beaches of Saint-Cast-le-Guildo to Fort La Latte, a castle perched on the cliff, and Cape Fréhel, whose lighthouse overlooks the Channel. Erquy and its pink sandstone headland end the loop. Narrow roads and tight car parks: a campervan is more at ease here.
- Distance
- about 160 km
- Recommended vehicle
- Campervan or camper van
2 Cancale and Mont-Saint-Michel Bay
- Saint-Malo
- Rothéneuf
- Pointe du Grouin
- Cancale
- Le Vivier-sur-Mer
- Mont-Dol
- Mont-Saint-Michel
- Combourg
- Saint-Malo
East of the ramparts, the carved rocks of Rothéneuf lead to the Pointe du Grouin, facing the Île des Landes. Cancale and its oysters eaten on the harbour come before the mussel farms of Le Vivier-sur-Mer, Mont-Dol and finally Mont-Saint-Michel. On the way back, the castle of Combourg, where Chateaubriand grew up, makes an inland stop before returning to Saint-Malo.
- Distance
- about 150 km
- Recommended vehicle
- All types of motorhomes
3 Dinan, Bréhat and the Pink Granite Coast
- Saint-Malo
- Dinan
- Paimpol
- Pointe de l'Arcouest
- Ploumanac'h
- Trégastel
- Saint-Malo
Heading up the Rance, Dinan and its half-timbered houses open the road west. Via the Bay of Saint-Brieuc you reach Paimpol and the Pointe de l'Arcouest, where boats leave for the island of Bréhat, then the Pink Granite Coast, where the rocks of Ploumanac'h and Trégastel turn red at sunset. The return is via the N12.
- Distance
- about 350 km
- Recommended vehicle
- Camper van or low-profile motorhome
Weather and seasons
When to go in Saint-Malo?
Best time
June and September
June, September
highs 19 to 20 °C, lows 14 to 15 °C
The best months to leave from Saint-Malo: long days, a sea at around 18 to 19 °C and Emerald Coast campsites still available without booking very early. In September the beaches of Dinard and Saint-Cast empty out while the water keeps its late-summer temperature.
High season
July and August
July to August
highs 21 °C, lows 16 °C
High summer stays mild on the Emerald Coast, with no oppressive heat on board. The walled city, Cancale and Mont-Saint-Michel are very busy: book your vehicle and campsites well in advance, and walk the ramparts early in the morning, before the day visitors arrive.
Spring and October
March to May, October
highs 12 to 17 °C, lows 7 to 12 °C
April and May quickly get sunnier and the gorse blooms on the heathland of Cape Fréhel; October, rainier, keeps a still mild sea. The sites are quiet, but the Channel wind and cool evenings call for a windbreaker and a heated vehicle.
Winter
November to February
November to February
highs 9 to 13 °C, lows 5 to 9 °C
Winter in Saint-Malo is mild but wet and windy, with short days. Storms against the ramparts and Cancale oysters, at their best, have their fans. Every four years, in early November, the start of the Route du Rhum yacht race fills the town: plan parking and campsites ahead.
Climate in Saint-Malo, month by month
Most pleasant months: June to September.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Sun | Sea |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 9 °C | 5 °C | 91 mm | 5 h/day | 9 °C |
| Feb | 10 °C | 6 °C | 62 mm | 6 h/day | 9 °C |
| Mar | 12 °C | 7 °C | 66 mm | 8 h/day | 10 °C |
| Apr | 14 °C | 8 °C | 50 mm | 10 h/day | 12 °C |
| May | 16 °C | 11 °C | 56 mm | 12 h/day | 15 °C |
| Jun | 19 °C | 14 °C | 69 mm | 12 h/day | 18 °C |
| Jul | 21 °C | 16 °C | 54 mm | 12 h/day | 20 °C |
| Aug | 21 °C | 16 °C | 60 mm | 11 h/day | 20 °C |
| Sep | 20 °C | 15 °C | 82 mm | 9 h/day | 19 °C |
| Oct | 17 °C | 12 °C | 90 mm | 7 h/day | 17 °C |
| Nov | 13 °C | 9 °C | 103 mm | 5 h/day | 14 °C |
| Dec | 10 °C | 7 °C | 102 mm | 4 h/day | 11 °C |
Averages 2016–2025 computed from Open-Meteo data (ERA5 reanalysis).
Practical tips
Everything to know before hitting the road
Visiting the walled city without the motorhome
The streets inside the walls are narrow and very busy: leave the vehicle in a park-and-ride at the entrance to Saint-Malo, from where shuttles run to the ramparts. Some accept motorhomes; check the signs for the height limit and the overnight parking rules.
Tides, Grand Bé and slipways
Saint-Malo's tidal range is one of the largest in Europe: the sea covers entire beaches in a few hours. The Grand Bé and Fort National can only be reached on foot at low tide; check the tide times before walking out, and never park the vehicle on a slipway or on the foreshore.
Rance barrage and toll-free roads
Towards Dinard, the road crosses the Rance on the tidal power station barrage; when the lock lets a boat through, the moving bridge stops traffic for a few minutes. Brittany has no toll motorways: the N137 to Rennes and the N176 to Dinan or Normandy are free.
Protected Cape Fréhel and Cape Erquy
Both headlands are protected natural areas: overnight parking is not allowed and the car park near the Fréhel lighthouse may be charged in season. Sleep in the motorhome areas and campsites of Plévenon, Erquy or Saint-Cast, and arrive early in the morning to enjoy the site.
What travellers ask
Your questions about a road trip in Saint-Malo
Where can I pick up a campervan in Saint-Malo?
Our partner company Anywhere Campers has a depot in Saint-Malo, a direct starting point for the Emerald Coast. The exact address, the key handover time and access instructions are in your booking confirmation; let the depot know if your train or ferry is running late.
How much does it cost to hire a campervan in Saint-Malo?
The rate depends on the season, the length of hire and the vehicle: a two-seat campervan and a six-berth motorhome are not priced the same, and the Breton summer is the most sought-after period. Run a search with your dates to see the offers available in Saint-Malo, with a daily price including mandatory fees.
Which vehicles can I hire in Saint-Malo?
The offers observed in October 2026 range from the Van for 2, for two travellers, to the four-berth Carado T-447, then the five-seat Sunlight T 68 and Adria Matrix, up to the Sunlight A70 over-cab motorhome for six people. Almost all come with manual or automatic gearbox: choose in the search filters.
Can I do a one-way trip from Saint-Malo?
Yes: our partners also have departures from Rennes, Caen, Cherbourg, Nantes and Angers. You can follow Mont-Saint-Michel Bay and the Cotentin peninsula to Cherbourg, or head south to Nantes via Dinan. Enter the return city in the search: any one-way fee is included in the displayed price.
Can I take the ferry from Saint-Malo with the hired vehicle?
The port of Saint-Malo has ferries to Portsmouth, and other crossings serve Jersey and Guernsey. Before booking a crossing, check that the rental company allows you to leave France and that the insurance covers the United Kingdom or the Channel Islands. Plan the entry formalities for your nationality and driving on the left once ashore.
Verified customer reviews
They rented in Saint-Malo 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 Saint-Malo
What licence do I need to drive a motorhome in France?
A category B licence lets you drive campervans, camper vans and motorhomes up to 3.5 tonnes, which covers most rental vehicles. A driver with a non-European licence may also need an international driving permit. The minimum age and years of driving experience required vary by rental company: check the offer conditions.
Where can I sleep in a motorhome on the Emerald Coast?
Saint-Malo, Cancale, Saint-Briac and Saint-Cast have motorhome areas and campsites, often close to the sea. On the seafronts of Dinard and Saint-Malo, overnight parking is generally prohibited: follow the signs. In July and August, book coastal campsites, or choose the quieter motorhome areas inland.
How do I get to the depot from the station or the airport?
Saint-Malo station has direct TGV trains from Paris and regional trains from Rennes; a taxi or bus then takes you to the depot. Dinard-Pleurtuit-Saint-Malo airport, on the other bank of the Rance, has a few flights, mainly to the British Isles, and Rennes airport is about an hour's drive away. Tell the rental company your arrival time.
When should I book a campervan in Saint-Malo?
As Anywhere Campers is our only partner company here, vehicles go quickly for July, August and long spring weekends: book several months ahead. The rest of the year, a few weeks is often enough. If nothing is free on your dates, compare with a departure from Rennes, about an hour's drive away.
When can I see the spring tides in Saint-Malo?
The highest tidal coefficients occur around the equinoxes, in March and September, sometimes also in October. When the wind blows, waves break over the Sillon sea wall and crash against the ramparts, a very popular sight. Check the tide tables before setting your dates, and park the vehicle away from the seafront on those days.
About us
Why start a motorhome trip from Saint-Malo
Saint-Malo brings together in a single stop the charm of northern Brittany: a granite walled city, beaches that change with every tide and an indented coastline where Dinard, Cape Fréhel and the cliffs of Erquy follow one another. On the other side, Cancale and Mont-Saint-Michel Bay are half a day away, the Rance valley and Dinan a few kilometres inland.
The Anywhere Campers depot lets you set off in a campervan or a family motorhome without crossing a large urban area. Rennes, Caen, Cherbourg and Nantes, other departure cities of our partners, open the way to one-way trips to Normandy or the Pays de la Loire. With a mild summer from June to September, the Emerald Coast is explored without heat, to the rhythm of the tides.