MonacoEntry rules Monaco Camper Van Rules: Two Parking Sites and No Sleeping in Vans
Camper vans can enter Monaco but may park only in two designated areas, where overnight stays inside the vehicle are banned. Caravans are not allowed on Monaco's roads at all.
Travellers can bring a camper van into Monaco, but the Principality offers only two places to park one and does not allow anyone to sleep inside a vehicle. Visitors arriving by camper van should plan to explore Monaco on foot and arrange separate accommodation for the night.
Key facts
- Two designated parking areas accept camper vans
- Fontvieille has up to 15 spaces for vehicles no longer than 7 metres
- Cost at Fontvieille: €40 for 24 hours
- Overnight parking is allowed, but sleeping inside the vehicle is not
- Caravans are banned from Monaco's roads
Where can you park a camper van in Monaco?
Monaco provides two designated areas for camper vans. The first is Parking des Écoles in Fontvieille, on Avenue des Guelfes. The second is Parking des Pêcheurs, at the foot of le Rocher.
The Fontvieille site sets aside spaces specifically for camper vans, with capacity for up to 15 vehicles measuring no more than 7 metres in length. Parking there costs €40 for 24 hours. The source does not list prices or capacity for Parking des Pêcheurs.
Can you sleep in your camper van?
No. A camper van may be left parked overnight at either site, but sleeping inside it is prohibited. The same rule applies at Parking des Pêcheurs: both are parking facilities, not campsites.
Visitors will therefore need accommodation elsewhere. The source notes that hotel rates in Monaco can start at around €500 per night.
Are caravans allowed?
No. Caravans are not permitted on Monaco's roads, and signs at the entrances to the Principality display the restriction. Camper vans entering Monaco are expected to head directly to one of the designated parking areas.
Where can you stay near Monaco?
A practical alternative is to camp outside Monaco and visit during the day. Nearby options named in the guide are Camping Le Rossignol in Antibes, Camping Les Romarins in Èze and Camping Municipal Saint-Michel in Menton.
The manager of the Menton site said: "We're the only campsite in the area." Monaco is also easy to reach from Menton by train when services are running normally.
What this means for travellers
Camper van visitors should treat Monaco as a day-trip stop rather than an overnight base: check vehicle length against the 7-metre limit before driving in, budget €40 for 24 hours of parking in Fontvieille, and book separate accommodation or a nearby campsite. Caravans should not be brought to Monaco at all.
No changes to these arrangements have been announced; the rules described are the current requirements.
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