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Rent Easy Services GmbHRudolf-Diesel Strasse 11, 88339 Bad WaldseeView map
Hiring a campervan in Bad Waldsee means setting off from a small spa town in Upper Swabia, in the south of Baden-Württemberg, whose old town stretches between two lakes, the Stadtsee and the Schlosssee. The abbeys of the Baroque Route, the Federsee marshes, the Danube valley and the northern shore of Lake Constance are all less than an hour away. Our partner Rent Easy hands over its campervans, camper vans and motorhomes at its depot on Rudolf-Diesel-Strasse.
The town is also the birthplace of the manufacturer Hymer: you hit the road on the very home ground of the German motorhome, along the B30 federal road linking Ulm to the lake.
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Where to pick up your vehicle in Bad Waldsee?
Observed prices
Rental prices observed in Bad Waldsee
| Vehicle | Winter January | Spring April | Summer July | Autumn October |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Campervan | from €81/day median €96/day | from €99/day median €116/day | from €129/day median €149/day | from €82/day median €105/day |
| Low-profile motorhome | from €91/day median €108/day | from €104/day median €125/day | from €139/day median €164/day | from €82/day median €101/day |
| Large motorhome | from €116/day median €127/day | from €130/day median €151/day | from €168/day median €192/day | from €107/day median €118/day |
Daily prices observed on October 26, 2026 for a 14-day rental: CoolDrive selling price, mandatory fees included, 2 rental companies compared. 0% of offers with unlimited mileage. Median excess: €2,000.
Road trip ideas
Road trips from Bad Waldsee
1 Northern Baroque Route: Steinhausen, the Federsee and Zwiefalten
- Bad Waldsee
- Steinhausen
- Bad Schussenried
- Bad Buchau
- Zwiefalten
- Obermarchtal
- Biberach an der Riss
- Ochsenhausen
- Bad Waldsee
Heading north, the pilgrimage church of Steinhausen, a rococo masterpiece by Dominikus Zimmermann, comes before the library hall of Bad Schussenried Abbey. In Bad Buchau, a wooden boardwalk crosses the Federsee reed beds, whose museum tells the story of the UNESCO-listed pile-dwelling villages. After the abbey church of Zwiefalten and the monastery of Obermarchtal, above the Danube, you return via the old town of Biberach and Ochsenhausen Abbey.
- Distance
- about 170 km
- Recommended vehicle
- All types of motorhomes
2 Ulm, the Blautopf and the castles of the Swabian Jura
- Bad Waldsee
- Ulm
- Blaubeuren
- Bad Urach
- Lichtenstein Castle
- Hohenzollern Castle
- Sigmaringen
- Bad Waldsee
The B30 takes you to Ulm, whose minster has the tallest church steeple in the world, then to Blaubeuren, where the Blautopf spring forms a pool of deep blue. The limestone plateaus of the Swabian Jura then lead to the Bad Urach waterfalls, Lichtenstein Castle clinging to its cliff and Hohenzollern Castle, before the return via Sigmaringen. At the foot of Hohenzollern, motorhomes stay in the car park and a shuttle bus goes up to the castle.
- Distance
- about 300 km
- Recommended vehicle
- Camper van or low-profile motorhome
3 Tettnang hops, the ferry to Switzerland and Appenzell
- Bad Waldsee
- Weingarten
- Ravensburg
- Tettnang
- Langenargen
- Friedrichshafen
- Romanshorn
- St. Gallen
- Appenzell
- Bregenz
- Bad Waldsee
Heading south, the basilica of Weingarten and the towers of Ravensburg come before Tettnang and its hop gardens, then Montfort Castle in Langenargen, right on the lake. In Friedrichshafen, another of our partners' departure points, the car ferry crosses to Romanshorn, in Switzerland. You visit the UNESCO-listed abbey library of St. Gallen and the village of Appenzell with its painted façades, before returning via Bregenz. Appenzell roads are narrow: a campervan is more comfortable there.
- Distance
- about 250 km
- Recommended vehicle
- Campervan or camper van
Weather and seasons
When to go in Bad Waldsee?
Best time
September and October
September to October
highs 14 to 19 °C, lows 6 to 10 °C
September is the most pleasant month around Bad Waldsee: nine hours of sunshine a day, less rain than in summer and the end of the hop harvest in Tettnang. In October, the forests of Upper Swabia turn golden, the lakeside orchards yield their apples and the baroque abbeys are free of crowds. Expect cool nights and sometimes morning fog.
High season
May to August
May to August
highs 17 to 24 °C, lows 7 to 14 °C
Up to twelve hours of sunshine in June and July: the ideal season for long loops to Ulm, the Swabian Jura or Appenzell. It is nonetheless the wettest period, with close to 100 mm of rain or more every month and afternoon thunderstorms. On the Friday after Ascension Day, the Blutritt procession brings thousands of riders together in Weingarten.
Winter
November to April
November to April
highs 3 to 14 °C, lows -3 to 3 °C
Winter is cool and often grey, with night frosts from December to February and little sunshine. Bad Waldsee then lives to the rhythm of its thermal baths and peat treatments, and the Fasnet, the Swabian carnival with its wooden masks, livens up the towns of the region at the end of winter. April, still cool, brings blossom to the lakeside orchards.
Climate in Bad Waldsee, month by month
Most pleasant months: September.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3 °C | -3 °C | 84 mm | 5 h/day |
| Feb | 7 °C | -1 °C | 63 mm | 6 h/day |
| Mar | 10 °C | 0 °C | 63 mm | 8 h/day |
| Apr | 14 °C | 4 °C | 74 mm | 10 h/day |
| May | 17 °C | 8 °C | 123 mm | 10 h/day |
| Jun | 23 °C | 13 °C | 105 mm | 12 h/day |
| Jul | 24 °C | 14 °C | 120 mm | 12 h/day |
| Aug | 24 °C | 14 °C | 131 mm | 11 h/day |
| Sep | 19 °C | 10 °C | 86 mm | 9 h/day |
| Oct | 14 °C | 6 °C | 80 mm | 7 h/day |
| Nov | 8 °C | 1 °C | 72 mm | 5 h/day |
| Dec | 4 °C | -2 °C | 77 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 at Rent Easy
Rent Easy hands over its vehicles at Rudolf-Diesel-Strasse 11, in Bad Waldsee, under the company name Rent Easy Services. The handover time and the documents to bring are in your confirmation. If you arrive by train, Bad Waldsee station is served by regional trains, notably from Aulendorf: plan a taxi for the last stretch.
Arriving by plane
Friedrichshafen Airport, on the lake shore, is the closest, about 45 km away via the B30, and Memmingen Airport about 55 km. Stuttgart, Zurich and Munich, better connected to other continents, are around two hours' drive away. From Friedrichshafen, the regional train runs to Aulendorf, where a connection leads to Bad Waldsee.
The Erwin Hymer Museum before setting off
The Erwin Hymer Museum, in Bad Waldsee, traces the history of the caravan and the motorhome, from the pioneers of the interwar years to expedition vehicles. A useful visit to understand layout choices before getting to grips with your own vehicle. Check the opening days, which vary with the season.
Sleeping along the Baroque Route
Many Upper Swabian towns offer a motorhome area, or Wohnmobilstellplatz, often near a spa or an old town. Around the Federsee and the Wurzacher Ried, protected nature reserves, avoid parking overnight outside designated pitches. Elsewhere, follow the signs and check the local rules.
What travellers ask
Your questions about a road trip in Bad Waldsee
Where can I pick up a campervan in Bad Waldsee?
Our partner Rent Easy, our partners' only departure point in the town, hands over its campervans, camper vans and motorhomes at its depot at Rudolf-Diesel-Strasse 11. The exact meeting point is in your booking confirmation. Allow half an hour for the inspection and the vehicle walkthrough, especially for a 4x4 van.
How much does it cost to hire a campervan in Bad Waldsee?
Our searches in October 2026, for 14-day rentals with mandatory fees included, compared two rental companies and 104 offers. Campervans started at €81 per day in January and €129 in July; large motorhomes ranged from €107 in October to €168 in July. Run a search with your dates to get bookable rates.
Which vehicles are available from Bad Waldsee?
The offers found cover several ranges, Active, City, Adventurer and Exclusive, all with four seats and two or four berths. Three models are 4x4s: the Adventurer Ultimate 4x4, the City Adventure 4x4 and the Exclusive Adventure 4x4. For a family, choose a model with four berths, such as the Active First or the City Classic.
Can I return the vehicle in another city?
Our partners have other departure points nearby: Leutkirch im Allgäu and Isny to the east, Friedrichshafen on the lake, Stockach and Konstanz to the west. When the rental company accepts one-way trips, enter the return city in the search: any fees are then included in the price shown. Handy for ending at the lake after the Baroque Route.
Can I drive into Switzerland and Austria with a campervan hired in Bad Waldsee?
Lake Constance, less than an hour away, borders both countries. First check in the offer's conditions that the insurance covers them. Swiss and Austrian motorways require a vignette, and specific rules apply to vehicles over 3.5 tonnes: check the rules in force before taking the ferry from Friedrichshafen.
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Quick and professional support from your operator - Marléne. We leave a message on the answering machine, and we get a call back at the scheduled time and date. The exchanges and responses are clear.
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Germany · Apr 2024
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This is our first rental of a modified vehicle, Marléne was very attentive to answer all our questions in preparing for our trip. The follow-up on the file went very well, we can't wait to start our journey. Thank you!
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Germany · Apr 2024
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Frequently asked questions
FAQ — Campervan and motorhome hire in Bad Waldsee
What licence do I need for a campervan hired in Bad Waldsee?
Campervans and motorhomes under 3.5 tonnes can be driven with a category B licence, which covers the four-seat models usually rented. Above that, a C1 licence is required. With a licence issued outside the European Union, bring an international driving permit or a translation. Minimum age and years of driving depend on the rental company.
Is mileage unlimited?
No, none of the offers found from Bad Waldsee included unlimited mileage: a kilometre allowance applies, and each extra kilometre is charged. Estimate your route before choosing an offer. The median excess found was €2,000, which can be reduced with additional insurance depending on the offer.
Do I need an environmental sticker for Ulm or Stuttgart?
German motorways remain free, but several cities in Baden-Württemberg, including Stuttgart, have an environmental zone reserved for vehicles displaying the green sticker, the Umweltplakette. Other cities have lifted theirs in recent years: check before entering Ulm and make sure the sticker is on the windscreen at handover.
What is there to see in Bad Waldsee before setting off?
The Gothic town hall with its stepped gable, the granary and the former collegiate church of St. Peter line the old town, set between the Stadtsee and the Schlosssee. A path goes around the Stadtsee in less than an hour. The moated castle of the princes of Waldburg-Wolfegg, privately owned, can be seen from the shore.
What day trips can I take around Bad Waldsee?
In Wolfegg, the castle and the open-air museum of Upper Swabian farmhouses make a good family visit. Waldburg Castle, perched on its hill, offers views as far as the Alps on clear days. In Bad Wurzach, the castle's baroque staircase comes before the trails of the Wurzacher Ried, a vast protected peat bog.
When should I book a campervan in Bad Waldsee?
For summer and the German school holidays, book several months ahead: the town has only one depot, and the 4x4 vans are the most in demand. In September, a few weeks are often enough. If your model is unavailable, widen the search to Friedrichshafen or Konstanz, other nearby departure points.
About us
Why start your campervan trip in Bad Waldsee
Bad Waldsee sits at the centre of Upper Swabia, a land of hills, ponds and abbeys between the Danube and Lake Constance. To the north, the Baroque Route links Steinhausen, the Federsee and Zwiefalten; to the north-west, Ulm and the Swabian Jura open up another landscape, of limestone cliffs and hilltop castles; to the south, the lake and Switzerland are an hour away. Stages are short, roads quiet, and you get used to the vehicle far from big cities.
Rent Easy, our partner based in town, offers campervans, motorhomes and several 4x4 vans, with prices observed from €81 per day in October 2026. Friedrichshafen and Konstanz, other departure points of our partners, let you end the trip on the lake shore. And for motorhome lovers, setting off from Hymer's home town feels a little like a pilgrimage.