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Hiring a campervan in Winterthur means hitting the road from the second city of the canton of Zurich, a former industrial town that has become one of Switzerland's museum capitals, some twenty kilometres north-east of Zurich. The vineyards of the Weinland, the loops of the Rhine, the hills of the Zürcher Oberland and the valleys of Toggenburg begin almost at the town's doorstep. Our partner company, Anywhere Campers, hands over its vehicles at its local depot.
Winterthur lies at the junction of three motorways: the A1 to Zurich and St. Gallen, the A4 to Schaffhausen and the A7 to Thurgau and Constance.
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Where to pick up your vehicle in Winterthur?
Observed prices
Rental prices observed in Winterthur
| Vehicle | Winter January | Spring April | Summer July | Autumn October |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Campervan | from €256/day median €259/day | from €278/day median €280/day | from €324/day median €327/day | from €264/day median €266/day |
| Low-profile motorhome | from €267/day median €285/day | from €283/day median €299/day | from €335/day median €346/day | from €275/day median €286/day |
| Large motorhome | from €273/day median €276/day | from €289/day median €291/day | from €335/day median €338/day | from €280/day median €283/day |
Daily prices observed on October 28, 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 Winterthur
1 The Zurich Weinland, the Thurauen and the Klettgau
- Winterthur
- Andelfingen
- Thurauen
- Rheinau
- Hallau
- Eglisau
- Winterthur
North of Winterthur, the Weinland lines up wine villages and half-timbered houses around Andelfingen, on the Thur. The river joins the Rhine in the Thurauen, near Flaach, one of the largest floodplain areas of the Swiss Plateau, crossed by footbridges and trails. Further on, the baroque abbey of Rheinau stands on an island in a bend of the river.
After the Klettgau and the church of Hallau, perched above the vineyards, Eglisau and its railway viaduct close the loop. In places the road crosses a corner of Germany: check that the insurance covers that country.
- Distance
- about 130 km
- Recommended vehicle
- All types of motorhomes
2 The Zürcher Oberland, Toggenburg and Fischingen Abbey
- Winterthur
- Kyburg Castle
- Bauma
- Hulftegg Pass
- Lichtensteig
- Wattwil
- Wil
- Fischingen
- Winterthur
South of town, Kyburg Castle, seat of a powerful line of counts, overlooks the Töss valley. You follow the valley up to Bauma, where a steam train runs on certain Sundays in the warmer months, then the Hulftegg Pass drops into Toggenburg.
Lichtensteig, a small medieval town perched on a spur, comes before Wattwil and the old town of Wil, former residence of the prince-abbots of St. Gallen. Return via the Benedictine abbey of Fischingen, tucked away at the end of a Thurgau valley. The hill roads are narrow: a campervan is more at ease there.
- Distance
- about 170 km
- Recommended vehicle
- Campervan or camper van
3 Arosa, the Viamala Gorge and the San Bernardino Pass
- Winterthur
- Chur
- Arosa
- Thusis
- Viamala
- Zillis
- Splügen
- San Bernardino Pass
- Mesocco
- Winterthur
After the motorway to Chur, the Schanfigg road climbs in tight hairpins to Arosa, a resort set at the head of its valley around small mountain lakes. Back down towards the Hinterrhein, stop at Thusis for the Viamala, a narrow gorge where a staircase leads to the bottom of the ravine, then at Zillis, whose St. Martin's Church keeps a Romanesque painted ceiling among the oldest in Europe.
Splügen and its stone houses herald the San Bernardino Pass, open in the warmer months, which descends to Mesocco Castle, already in Italian-speaking country. Return through the road tunnel beneath the pass.
- Distance
- about 470 km
- Recommended vehicle
- Campervan or low-profile motorhome
Weather and seasons
When to go in Winterthur?
Best time
May, June and September
May to June, September
highs 18 to 24 °C, lows 9 to 14 °C
The most balanced months to set off from Winterthur: long days, Weinland vineyards in full leaf and Alpine passes reopening as spring goes on. May is nonetheless the wettest month of the year; September, drier, suits the first grape harvests in the Klettgau and hikes in Toggenburg.
High season
July and August
July to August
highs 25 °C, lows 15 °C
The height of summer, warm without excess but punctuated by afternoon thunderstorms: these two months are among the rainiest. In August, the Musikfestwochen fill Winterthur's old town with concerts. Campsites along the Rhine and the Thur fill up quickly: book your pitches.
March, April and October
March to April, October
highs 11 to 15 °C, lows 2 to 8 °C
Cool but bright shoulder seasons, with up to ten hours of sunshine a day in April. Winterthur's museums and the old towns of Wil and Eglisau can be visited without crowds. High mountain passes stay closed in early spring: keep to the lowlands and hills in March and April.
Winter
November to February
November to February
highs 5 to 9 °C, lows -2 to 2 °C
The days are short, with four to six hours of sunshine, and nights hover around freezing. This is the season for museums and the Christmas market in the old town; to sleep on board, plan for a heated vehicle, winter tyres and a campsite that does not close after the autumn.
Climate in Winterthur, month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 5 °C | -2 °C | 105 mm | 5 h/day |
| Feb | 8 °C | 0 °C | 69 mm | 6 h/day |
| Mar | 11 °C | 2 °C | 74 mm | 8 h/day |
| Apr | 15 °C | 5 °C | 89 mm | 10 h/day |
| May | 18 °C | 9 °C | 130 mm | 10 h/day |
| Jun | 24 °C | 14 °C | 119 mm | 12 h/day |
| Jul | 25 °C | 15 °C | 114 mm | 12 h/day |
| Aug | 25 °C | 15 °C | 118 mm | 11 h/day |
| Sep | 20 °C | 12 °C | 91 mm | 9 h/day |
| Oct | 15 °C | 8 °C | 91 mm | 7 h/day |
| Nov | 9 °C | 2 °C | 92 mm | 5 h/day |
| Dec | 5 °C | -0 °C | 94 mm | 4 h/day |
Averages 2016–2025 computed from Open-Meteo data (ERA5 reanalysis).
Practical tips
Everything to know before hitting the road
Meeting Anywhere Campers
Anywhere Campers is our only partner company in Winterthur; the exact meeting point and handover time are given in the booking confirmation. Allow time for the inspection and the vehicle briefing, and let the company know if you are arriving by train, as Winterthur station has direct services from Zurich Airport.
The collectors' city
Winterthur owes its reputation as a city of museums to great collectors. The Oskar Reinhart Collection “Am Römerholz” displays canvases by Goya, Cézanne, Renoir and Van Gogh on its hillside, and the Kunst Museum and the Fotomuseum round off the visit. The Technorama, a science centre with hundreds of hands-on experiments, lies on the eastern outskirts, much easier to reach by motorhome than the centre.
Vignette on the A1, A4 and A7
The three motorways leaving Winterthur require the Swiss motorway vignette. Swiss rental vehicles normally carry it, either as a sticker or linked to the number plate: check at handover and find out about the rules in force above 3.5 tonnes. The Rhine routes also pass through German municipalities, where different traffic rules apply.
Parking to visit the old town
The old town, with its shopping street, the Marktgasse, and its merchants' houses, is largely pedestrianised, and the covered car parks in the centre have height limits. Leave the motorhome in an open-air car park outside the centre, then reach the lanes on foot or by bus.
What travellers ask
Your questions about a road trip in Winterthur
Where can I pick up a campervan in Winterthur?
The partner company present in Winterthur is Anywhere Campers, which has a depot there. Your booking confirmation states where and when the vehicle will be handed over, as well as the documents to bring. If you arrive by plane or train, let the company know in advance so the handover slot can be matched to your arrival time.
How much does campervan hire cost in Winterthur?
The price depends on the period, the length of the trip and the size of the vehicle, with summer costing more than the shoulder seasons. Enter your departure and return dates in the search to display Anywhere Campers' offers in Winterthur, with mandatory fees already included and bookable straight away. Shifting the start date by a few days can also bring up other availability.
Can I do a one-way trip from Winterthur?
Depending on the offer, yes: our partners also hand over vehicles in Zurich, Aarau, Baar and Lucerne. Returning the motorhome in Lucerne, for example, lets you finish on the shores of Lake Lucerne rather than driving back north. Choose the return city in the search: the available offers appear with any one-way fees already included in the price.
What to do in two or three days around Winterthur?
Start with Kyburg Castle, a few kilometres to the south, then the Bruderhaus wildlife park in the Eschenberg forest, popular with families. The Rhine Falls, half an hour away via the A4, can be admired from the Neuhausen bank. In the evening, the terraces of the Steinberggasse, around its fountain, bring the old town to life.
Can I drive to Germany with a campervan hired in Winterthur?
The German border is about half an hour to the north, towards Schaffhausen or Rheinau, and Lake Constance less than an hour away via the A7. Before crossing the Rhine, make sure Germany is among the countries covered by the company's insurance. As Switzerland applies its own customs rules, a check of the vehicle and your shopping remains possible on the way back.
Verified customer reviews
They rented in Winterthur with CoolDrive Nomad
4.3
818 reviews
Very good value for money. Spacious and well-equipped.
(anonymous)
Switzerland · Oct 2021
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
Avis Vérifiés
Too rigid computer system
Eric L.
Portugal · Oct 2025
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Frequently asked questions
FAQ — Campervan and motorhome hire in Winterthur
What licence do I need for a campervan hired in Winterthur?
Most rental campervans and motorhomes stay under the 3.5-tonne limit and can therefore be driven with a category B licence. Holders of a licence obtained outside Europe may also have to show an international driving permit or a recognised translation. Each offer's conditions specify the driver's minimum age and the required number of years with a licence.
How do I get to Winterthur from Zurich Airport?
Zurich Airport, at Kloten, is the nearest: direct trains link its station to Winterthur's in about a quarter of an hour, several times an hour. By road, allow about twenty minutes outside rush hour. From Winterthur station, a bus or taxi takes you to the handover point given by the company.
Is Winterthur a good base for visiting Zurich?
Yes: frequent trains link Winterthur to Zurich main station in about twenty minutes, which saves you driving and parking a motorhome in the big city. Leave the vehicle at the campsite or in an authorised car park, spend the day on the banks of the Limmat or by the lake, and come back in the evening.
Are the Hulftegg and San Bernardino passes open all year?
The Hulftegg, a small mid-altitude pass between the Töss valley and Toggenburg, normally stays open in winter, but snow and ice are frequent. The San Bernardino Pass road, on the other hand, closes every winter, often until May or June; the road tunnel, open all year, then lets you pass underneath. Check road conditions before setting off.
Where to sleep in a campervan in the Weinland and Toggenburg?
Campsites are mainly found along the Rhine and the Thur, and in a few Toggenburg villages; some winegrowers and farms also welcome a motorhome for a night, with their agreement. In Switzerland, overnight parking rules change from one municipality to the next, and nature reserves such as the Thurauen are protected: find out before settling in.
When should I book a campervan in Winterthur?
For July and August, several months ahead: a single depot serves the town and campervans go first. At the end of June, the Albanifest, the old town's big festival, also draws large crowds. A month ahead usually leaves enough choice in May, June or September; between November and March, check when booking that the vehicle is equipped for winter.
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Why start a motorhome trip in Winterthur
Winterthur offers a human-scale departure, away from Zurich's traffic yet a quarter of an hour from the airport: you get to grips with the vehicle without crossing a large city, and the first Weinland vineyards or the hills of the Töss valley are less than half an hour away. The town itself deserves a stay, for its painting collections, its Technorama and the former Sulzer industrial site, converted into a lively district.
From there, the routes remain varied without long stages: the Rhine loops and Rheinau Abbey, the medieval towns of Toggenburg, then, further afield, the Viamala and the San Bernardino Pass. Anywhere Campers, our partner on site, also hands over vehicles in Zurich, Aarau, Baar and Lucerne, opening the way to one-way trips. To combine vineyards, valleys and passes, aim for May to September.
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