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Campervan hire in Lucca lets you set off from one of the few Italian cities whose bastioned walls have survived intact, and reach the wooded valleys of the Garfagnana, the beaches of the Versilia or the villas of the Lucca hills in less than an hour. You pick up your vehicle from Anywhere Campers, our partner company in the city, which offers everything from the Van for 2, for two travellers, to family motorhomes with up to six berths.
Pisa is only 15 km away as the crow flies and Florence 61 km: Lucca is a quieter starting point than its two neighbours for exploring north-western Tuscany, between the mountains and the sea.
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Observed prices
Rental prices observed in Lucca
| Vehicle | Winter January | Spring April | Summer July | Autumn October |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Campervan | from €279/day median €282/day | from €301/day median €304/day | from €347/day median €350/day | from €287/day median €289/day |
| Low-profile motorhome | from €290/day median €308/day | from €306/day median €322/day | from €358/day median €369/day | from €298/day median €309/day |
| Large motorhome | from €296/day median €299/day | from €312/day median €314/day | from €358/day median €361/day | from €304/day median €306/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 Lucca
1 The Serchio valley and the lakes of the Garfagnana
- Lucca
- Bagni di Lucca
- Barga
- Castelnuovo di Garfagnana
- Vagli Sotto
- Fornovolasco
- Lucca
Heading up the Serchio, you pass through Bagni di Lucca, a spa town popular with Romantic writers in the 19th century, then Barga, whose collegiate church faces the Apuan Alps. Castelnuovo di Garfagnana keeps the fortress where Ariosto served as governor; higher up, Lake Vagli covers a drowned village, and the Grotta del Vento cave can be visited near Fornovolasco.
Beyond Castelnuovo, the mountain roads narrow and wind through hairpin bends: a campervan or converted van is far more comfortable there than a large motorhome.
- Distance
- about 170 km
- Recommended vehicle
- Campervan or converted van
2 Lucca villas, Collodi and the Valdinievole
- Lucca
- Marlia
- Segromigno in Monte
- Camigliano
- Collodi
- Montecatini Alto
- Vinci
- Montecarlo
- Lucca
North-east of the city, the hills are lined with patrician villas and their gardens: Villa Reale at Marlia, Villa Mansi at Segromigno, Villa Torrigiani at Camigliano. Collodi combines the baroque garden of Villa Garzoni with the Pinocchio park; then come Montecatini Alto, perched above the spa town, Vinci, Leonardo's birthplace, and the wine village of Montecarlo on the way back.
Monsummano Terme, at the foot of Montecatini, is also a departure city of our partners.
- Distance
- about 120 km
- Recommended vehicle
- All types of motorhomes
3 Puccini's lake, the Versilia and the castles of Lunigiana
- Lucca
- Torre del Lago Puccini
- Viareggio
- Pietrasanta
- Colonnata
- Fosdinovo
- Pontremoli
- Lucca
On the shore of Lake Massaciuccoli, Torre del Lago preserves the villa where Puccini, born in Lucca, composed several of his operas. The road then runs along the beaches of Viareggio and the sculptors' workshops of Pietrasanta, climbs to the marble quarries of Colonnata, known for its cured lard, and reaches the Lunigiana, the Malaspina castle at Fosdinovo and the stele statues of Pontremoli.
In Colonnata, parking spaces are scarce: leave the motorhome below the village. In the Lunigiana, Pallerone is another departure city of our partners.
- Distance
- about 250 km
- Recommended vehicle
- Campervan or low-profile motorhome
Weather and seasons
When to go in Lucca?
Best time
May and June
May to June
highs 22 to 27 °C, lows 12 to 17 °C
The Lucca hills are green, the villa gardens in bloom and the Garfagnana can be explored without excessive heat. May remains wet, with 112 mm of rain on average, but June gets only 67 mm and offers thirteen hours of sunshine a day: the best balance for combining city walls, mountains and the first swims.
High season
July and August
July to August
highs 30 to 31 °C, lows 19 °C
The hottest and driest months, with only 33 mm of rain in July. The Lucca Summer Festival holds its concerts on Piazza Napoleone in July, while the Puccini Festival stages his operas in the open air at Torre del Lago. Campsites in the Versilia are fully booked: reserve ahead, or sleep in the cooler Garfagnana.
September and October
September to October
highs 21 to 26 °C, lows 12 to 16 °C
Harvest time in the vineyards of Montecarlo and the Lucca hills, but also the season of storms: on average 144 mm of rain falls in September and 175 mm in October. On the evening of 13 September, the Luminara di Santa Croce lights the streets with small lamps as the Volto Santo procession makes its way to the cathedral.
Winter
November to April
November to April
highs 11 to 19 °C, lows 3 to 8 °C
A mild but damp winter, November being the rainiest month of the year with 185 mm. The Guinigi tower, the Romanesque churches and Puccini's birthplace can then be visited without queues. At altitude, some campsites in the Garfagnana close: check their dates. April, brighter, reopens the villa season.
Climate in Lucca, month by month
Most pleasant months: June to August.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 11 °C | 3 °C | 109 mm | 6 h/day |
| Feb | 13 °C | 4 °C | 103 mm | 7 h/day |
| Mar | 16 °C | 5 °C | 107 mm | 9 h/day |
| Apr | 19 °C | 8 °C | 100 mm | 11 h/day |
| May | 22 °C | 12 °C | 112 mm | 12 h/day |
| Jun | 27 °C | 17 °C | 67 mm | 13 h/day |
| Jul | 30 °C | 19 °C | 33 mm | 14 h/day |
| Aug | 31 °C | 19 °C | 64 mm | 12 h/day |
| Sep | 26 °C | 16 °C | 144 mm | 11 h/day |
| Oct | 21 °C | 12 °C | 175 mm | 8 h/day |
| Nov | 16 °C | 7 °C | 185 mm | 7 h/day |
| Dec | 12 °C | 4 °C | 138 mm | 6 h/day |
Averages 2016–2025 computed from Open-Meteo data (ERA5 reanalysis).
Practical tips
Everything to know before hitting the road
The whole walled city is a ZTL
The entire city inside the walls is a limited traffic zone, with cameras at the gates. Park the motorhome in the car parks along the boulevards that ring the walls, checking the height limit, then walk in through one of the gates: Piazza dell'Anfiteatro and St Martin's Cathedral are a few minutes away on foot.
Arriving via Pisa or Florence
From Pisa airport, the PisaMover runs to Pisa Centrale station, where a regional train reaches Lucca in about half an hour. From Florence airport, the tram takes you to Santa Maria Novella station, then the train runs via Pistoia. Lucca station lies just south of the walls, near Porta San Pietro.
A11 to Florence, Pisa and Viareggio
The A11 toll motorway skirts Lucca to the south: eastwards it heads for Montecatini and Florence, westwards it splits towards Pisa and towards Viareggio, where it joins the coastal A12. There is no motorway to the Garfagnana: the Serchio valley road leaves from the north of the city.
Lucca Comics & Games, late October
Every year around All Saints' Day, the Lucca Comics & Games festival takes over the walls, squares and palaces, drawing one of Europe's largest crowds devoted to comics and gaming. Car parks, motorhome areas and campsites nearby are then saturated: book a pitch very early, or shift your visit by a week.
What travellers ask
Your questions about a road trip in Lucca
Where can I pick up a campervan in Lucca?
Anywhere Campers is our partner company in Lucca, with a depot in the city; the exact meeting point and handover time are given in your booking confirmation. For a wider choice of vehicles or dates, Pisa, 15 km away as the crow flies, is also a departure city of our partners.
How much does it cost to hire a campervan in Lucca?
The price varies with the season, the length of hire, the model and even the gearbox: several motorhomes offered in Lucca come in both manual and automatic versions. Run a search with your exact dates to see the real offers, mandatory fees included, and book them directly online.
Can I return the campervan in another city?
Depending on the company and the vehicle, a one-way hire may be offered to Pisa, Florence, Calenzano, Monsummano Terme, San Gimignano or Pallerone, other departure cities of our partners in Tuscany. Enter your preferred return city in the search: compatible offers appear with any one-way fee already included.
Which vehicle should I choose for the Garfagnana and the coast?
For a couple, the Van for 2 slips easily through mountain villages. Families can choose between the four-berth Carado T-447, the five-berth Adria Matrix and Sunlight T 68, or the six-berth Sunlight A70, roomier but less manoeuvrable on the roads of the Apuan Alps and near Colonnata.
How much time should I allow to visit Lucca?
One day covers the essentials: a walk or bike ride around the walls, Piazza dell'Anfiteatro built on the oval of a Roman amphitheatre, San Michele in Foro, the cathedral and the Guinigi tower crowned with oak trees. Add an evening for the concerts devoted to Puccini and Lucca-style tordelli in a trattoria.
Verified customer reviews
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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.
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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 Lucca
What licence do I need to drive a campervan hired in Lucca?
The motorhomes offered, up to 3.5 tonnes, can be driven with a category B licence. With a licence issued outside the European Union, an international driving permit may be required in Italy: check with the rental company. The minimum age and years of driving required are set out in the conditions of each offer, to read before booking.
Where can I stay overnight with a campervan around Lucca?
Motorhome areas, the aree di sosta, lie outside the walls, within walking distance of the centre. For the sea, the campsites of Torre del Lago and Viareggio are the closest; in the Garfagnana, campsites and agriturismi also welcome vehicles. Overnight parking elsewhere depends on local by-laws.
When should I book a campervan in Lucca?
Several months ahead for July and August, and as soon as the Lucca Comics & Games dates are announced if your trip overlaps them. Spring bank holidays, very popular with Italian travellers, also call for planning ahead. With a single rental company in the city, the number of available vehicles remains limited.
Do I need winter equipment for the Garfagnana?
In Italy, many mountain roads require winter tyres or snow chains on board during the cold season, usually from mid-November to mid-April. The passes linking the Garfagnana to Emilia, such as the Passo delle Radici, are affected and may close after snowfall: check the vehicle's equipment and road conditions.
Can I swim near Lucca?
Yes, the sea is about half an hour's drive away. The beaches of Viareggio and the Versilia are mostly paying, with parasols and sun loungers, while Lecciona beach, between Viareggio and Torre del Lago, remains free within the Migliarino, San Rossore and Massaciuccoli natural park, backed by the pine forest.
About us
Why start a campervan trip from Lucca
Lucca combines a compact city of art, explored on foot along its tree-lined walls, with a hinterland often left out of classic Tuscan tours: the Serchio valley, the marble peaks of the Apuan Alps, the castles of the Lunigiana. The sea of the Versilia and Lake Massaciuccoli are close by, and the hillside villas make a first stop just a few kilometres from the depot.
Starting with Anywhere Campers gives access to vehicles for every crew, from the van for two to the family motorhome. Pisa and Florence, other departure cities of our partners, open up the option of a one-way trip to the airport or to the Chianti. And because the city is calmer than its neighbours, you get used to the vehicle without crossing a large urban area, heading straight for the hills or the mountains.