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Hiring a campervan in La Spezia means setting off from the head of a sheltered gulf, between the Italian Navy arsenal, olive-covered hills and the Ligurian Sea. The Cinque Terre begin just over the ridge to the west, Portovenere and Lerici guard the two shores of the Gulf of Poets, and Lunigiana, land of the Malaspina castles, opens up to the north along the Magra valley. Our partner company Anywhere Campers hands over its vehicles here, from vans for two to family motorhomes.
At the junction of the coastal motorway and the Cisa Pass motorway, La Spezia is also a quick starting point for Tuscany or the Po plain.
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Where to pick up your vehicle in La Spezia?
Observed prices
Rental prices observed in La Spezia
| Vehicle | Winter January | Spring April | Summer July | Autumn October |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Campervan | from €306/day median €309/day | from €327/day median €330/day | from €374/day median €376/day | from €313/day median €316/day |
| Low-profile motorhome | from €317/day median €334/day | from €333/day median €349/day | from €385/day median €396/day | from €324/day median €336/day |
| Large motorhome | from €323/day median €326/day | from €339/day median €341/day | from €385/day median €388/day | from €330/day median €333/day |
Daily prices observed on October 24, 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 La Spezia
1 The Magra estuary and the castles of Lunigiana
- La Spezia
- Montemarcello
- Bocca di Magra
- Luni
- Fosdinovo
- Fivizzano
- Aulla
- La Spezia
East of the gulf, a narrow road climbs to Montemarcello, in the Montemarcello-Magra regional park, then drops down to Bocca di Magra, where the river meets the sea facing the Apuan Alps. The Roman ruins of Luni, the city that gave Lunigiana its name, come before Fosdinovo castle, perched on its ridge. Fivizzano and the Brunella fortress in Aulla close the loop through the Magra valley.
Pallerone, a hamlet of Aulla, is another departure city of our partners.
- Distance
- about 130 km
- Recommended vehicle
- Campervan or low-profile motorhome
2 Val di Vara and the hills of Levanto
- La Spezia
- Brugnato
- Varese Ligure
- Carrodano
- Levanto
- La Spezia
To the north-west, the Vara valley leads to Brugnato, a medieval village with houses huddled around its cathedral, then to Varese Ligure, whose « borgo rotondo » draws an almost perfect circle below the castle. The valley, known for its organic farming, sells cheese and meat from its pastures. You then head back down to Carrodano, where a winding road reaches Levanto: its cycle path, built in old railway tunnels, runs to Bonassola and Framura.
- Distance
- about 140 km
- Recommended vehicle
- Campervan or camper van
3 Over the Cisa Pass to Parma and Modena
- La Spezia
- Pontremoli
- Cisa Pass
- Berceto
- Parma
- Modena
Pontremoli, in northern Lunigiana, keeps the statue-stelae in Piagnaro castle: mysterious stone figures carved several thousand years ago. The old Cisa Pass road then crosses the Apennines via Berceto before descending to Parma, with its pink marble baptistery and its ham and Parmesan producers. Modena, where our partners also offer departures, ends this one-way trip across the mountains.
- Distance
- about 200 km
- Recommended vehicle
- All types of motorhomes
Weather and seasons
When to go in La Spezia?
Best time
April to June
April to June
highs 17 to 25 °C, lows 9 to 18 °C
Spring is the hiking season: the terraced vineyards of the Cinque Terre turn green again, sunshine rises from 11 to 13 hours a day and the sea reaches 24 °C in June. May is still wet, though, with more than 110 mm of rain: keep a fallback day for the villages of Lunigiana.
High season
July and August
July to August
highs 27 to 28 °C, lows 20 °C
High summer brings a sea at 27 °C and little rain in July, but La Spezia then becomes the base for thousands of Cinque Terre visitors. In early August, the Palio del Golfo pits the gulf's districts and villages against each other in a rowing race, and the town fills up. Storms return at the end of summer, with 80 mm of rain in August.
September to November
September to November
highs 16 to 24 °C, lows 9 to 17 °C
Autumn is the rainiest time in La Spezia: 135 mm in September, 210 mm in October and 189 mm in November, often in short, violent storms. On dry days, you can enjoy a sea that stays at 21 °C in October and the grape harvest on the Cinque Terre terraces; coastal paths may close after heavy rain.
Winter
December to March
December to March
highs 11 to 14 °C, lows 5 to 7 °C
Winter remains mild at the head of the gulf, but it often rains from December to February. The Cinque Terre villages return to their residents, and the Saint Joseph fair livens up the streets of La Spezia around 19 March. To cross the Cisa Pass to Parma, a vehicle equipped for winter is essential.
Climate in La Spezia, month by month
Most pleasant months: April, June to August.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Sun | Sea |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 11 °C | 5 °C | 118 mm | 6 h/day | 14 °C |
| Feb | 12 °C | 5 °C | 126 mm | 7 h/day | 13 °C |
| Mar | 14 °C | 7 °C | 103 mm | 9 h/day | 14 °C |
| Apr | 17 °C | 9 °C | 90 mm | 11 h/day | 16 °C |
| May | 20 °C | 13 °C | 116 mm | 12 h/day | 19 °C |
| Jun | 25 °C | 18 °C | 57 mm | 13 h/day | 24 °C |
| Jul | 27 °C | 20 °C | 41 mm | 14 h/day | 27 °C |
| Aug | 28 °C | 20 °C | 80 mm | 12 h/day | 27 °C |
| Sep | 24 °C | 17 °C | 135 mm | 11 h/day | 24 °C |
| Oct | 20 °C | 13 °C | 210 mm | 8 h/day | 21 °C |
| Nov | 16 °C | 9 °C | 189 mm | 7 h/day | 18 °C |
| Dec | 12 °C | 6 °C | 142 mm | 6 h/day | 15 °C |
Averages 2016–2025 computed from Open-Meteo data (ERA5 reanalysis).
Practical tips
Everything to know before hitting the road
Arriving via Pisa or Genoa
La Spezia has no airport: international flights usually land in Pisa or Genoa. From there, trains run to La Spezia Centrale station, on the coastal line linking Genoa with Pisa and Rome. Give the rental company your arrival time to arrange the vehicle handover, whose address is in your confirmation.
The gulf by boat
In the warmer months, boats leave La Spezia harbour, along the Morin promenade, for Portovenere, Palmaria island and the Cinque Terre villages. The Portovenere road is narrow and its car parks fill up fast in summer: leave the motorhome behind and discover the coast from the sea.
The Cinque Terre Treno card
From La Spezia Centrale, frequent regional trains serve Riomaggiore, Manarola, Corniglia, Vernazza and Monterosso as far as Levanto, only a few minutes away for the first village. The Cinque Terre Treno card combines these journeys with access to the national park's paying trails: compare it with single tickets depending on your plans.
Parking around the centre
The centre of La Spezia, squeezed between the military arsenal and the hills, has pedestrian streets and camera-controlled limited traffic zones. Park the vehicle on the outskirts or in a motorhome area, checking the height limit of covered car parks, then walk to Via Prione and the seafront.
What travellers ask
Your questions about a road trip in La Spezia
Where can I pick up a campervan in La Spezia?
Our partner company Anywhere Campers has a depot in La Spezia, the only one in town. To widen your choice of vehicles or dates, other departure cities are close by: Pisa and Lucca, 62 km as the crow flies on the Tuscan side, Genoa, 78 km away on the Riviera, and Pallerone, in Lunigiana. Run a search on each to compare.
How much does it cost to hire a campervan in La Spezia?
The price depends on the season, the length of hire, the type of vehicle and the gearbox: a van for two and a six-berth motorhome are not hired at the same price, and July and August are the most sought-after months. Run a search with your dates: the prices shown, mandatory fees included, can be booked straight away.
Which vehicles can I hire in La Spezia?
The offers observed range from the Van for 2, a camper van for two people, to the Sunlight A70 and Adria Matrix motorhomes with five or six berths, by way of the Carado T 447 and the Sunlight T 68 for four or five people. Several models come with a manual or automatic gearbox, to be chosen when booking.
Can I return the vehicle in another city?
A one-way trip to Genoa, Pisa or Modena, other departure cities of our partners, lets you follow the Riviera, the Tuscan coast or the Cisa Pass without retracing your steps. It depends on the rental company's conditions and availability: enter the return city in your search, and the offers shown will include any fees.
Can I drive to the Cinque Terre villages?
Ridge roads lead down to each village, but they are narrow and winding, and motor access to the centres is reserved for residents. The few paying car parks at the village entrances fill up fast and are poorly suited to motorhomes. A campervan can give it a try out of season; in summer, it is better to leave the vehicle in La Spezia.
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Good and quick communication, easy to book and easy to follow all the instructions.
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Italy · Sep 2025
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Cooldrive was very attentive and very responsive in all situations. We received valuable assistance in the steps to be taken. I highly recommend it.
P.
Italy · Jul 2025
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The person answered my questions before I confirmed the booking. The van matched my order well with extras. During my trip, I had a little issue that had nothing to do with Cooldrive. I appreciated that the person took the time to call me back. No bad surprises, only good ones. Highly recommended.
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Italy · Sep 2024
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Frequently asked questions
FAQ — Campervan and motorhome hire in La Spezia
What licence do I need to drive a motorhome in Italy?
A category B licence is enough for most rental campervans and motorhomes, which do not exceed 3.5 tonnes. A licence issued outside the European Union may need to be accompanied by an international driving permit or an official translation. The rental company also sets a minimum age and a minimum number of years of driving, stated in the offer conditions.
Where can I sleep in a motorhome around La Spezia?
Campsites are concentrated around Lerici, the lower Magra valley and Levanto, and several municipalities provide motorhome areas, the « aree di sosta ». Overnight parking is often banned on the seafront and in the villages of the Cinque Terre park: follow the signs and book your pitches in summer.
Are the motorways around La Spezia tolled?
Yes. Near La Spezia, the A12, which runs along the coast towards Genoa and Pisa, meets the A15, the Cisa Pass motorway to Parma, and both are tolled. The amount, calculated at the exit, depends on the distance and the vehicle class. The toll-free Via Aurelia is slower and more winding.
What is there to see in La Spezia before hitting the road?
The Naval Technical Museum, at the entrance to the arsenal, traces the history of the Italian Navy, and the Amedeo Lia Museum displays paintings and works of art from the Middle Ages to the Renaissance. San Giorgio castle overlooks the old town and houses archaeological collections from Lunigiana, while the public gardens run alongside the marina.
When should I book a campervan in La Spezia?
With only one depot in town, the choice of vehicles runs out quickly for July and August: book in winter, and several weeks ahead for Easter and the long weekends of 25 April, 1 May and 2 June. From October to March, demand drops sharply, but check that the gulf's campsites are open.
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Why start a motorhome trip from La Spezia
Within a few kilometres, La Spezia brings together Liguria's most famous sights and those travellers know less well: the colourful villages of the Cinque Terre and the Gulf of Poets, beloved of Byron and Shelley, but also the fortresses of Lunigiana and the Vara valley. A lively port town rather than a beach resort, it makes a practical base, with its railway station, nearby campsites and boats across the gulf.
Anywhere Campers offers a full range here, from vans for two to six-berth motorhomes. The neighbouring departure cities, Genoa, Pisa, Lucca or Modena, let you extend the trip one way towards the Riviera, Tuscany or Emilia. And while April and summer are the most pleasant periods, the gulf's mild winter also suits short breaks.