What should I take into account when renting a camper van: If you have come to this article it is because you are thinking about taking a trip in a camper van or motorhome, so congratulations! You will see what a beautiful experience you are going to have. And travel In a camper it is full of advantages.
In this article we are going to tell you what we consider to be the most important thing to take into account when renting a camper van, from choosing the vehicle to planning the trip itself, so that Live the best possible experience and you can't wait to repeat it.
We offer services of camper van rental in Girona and camper van rental in Barcelona.
Who can drive a camper?
One of the most frequent doubts that people usually have is what requirements must be met to be able to drive a camper.
Well, to be able to drive a camper it is as simple as having a car driving license, although it is true that you have to consult the specific conditions of each company since in most cases They will require you to be over 25 years oldand have a minimum of 2 years' experience on your license.
Budget and prices to rent a camper
We believe this is the most important point when starting to plan a camper trip since based on the budget you establish you will be able to access one or another type of vehicle .
You have to be very clear that in the current market there are infinity of rental camper vehicles: from individuals to specialized companies, vehicles of all types, sizes and equipment that you can imagine.
Keep in mind that the price will also vary depending on the time of year in which you want to make the trip: it is not the same to rent a camper van in summer, when it is season high and the demand is much greater than in other months of the year where the same vehicle will have a much more affordable price.
Before starting to look for one type of camper vehicle or another, it is important that you are clear which one It is the real budget for renting a camper van that you have to allocate to renting the camper van because based on it you will be able to access one type or another of camper with more or less comforts and accessories.
- If your budget is between €70-90/day, you can rent a small van with a basic and simple camper layout that, although it may allow you to be independent, will not have everything the comfortthat a larger camper with more equipment could have.
- If your budget is higher and you can spend between €100-140/day, you can find vehicles with a complete camper van that will allow you to live indoors in the vehicle. with all the comforts so that you really feel at home: indoor kitchen, shower with hot water, living-dining room, fixed bed, bathroom, television...
- Another much cheaper option that is becoming more and more fashionable and that is a good alternative if your budget is very tight is rent a roof tent. To do this you will only need to have roof bars installed in your car or van and together with camping accessories such as a camping table and chairs, gas stove and a portable outdoor shower you will be able to enjoy the most authentic camper experience.
Equipment, accessories and attention from the company
Nowadays there are many companies and even individuals who have a fleet of camper van rentals.
When you choose the company with which you are going to rent the camper van, find out what is included and what is not included in the rental, since although many times the rate does include basic things such as utensils kitchen or sheets, in many other cases this service is not offered or you have to pay a supplement for it.
At the same time, it is important to take into account what services, attention and conditions the rental company has since the price between one company or another may vary depending on the quality of the service and options they offer you. more than the specific characteristics of the vehicle, since in the end the vehicles are very similar in all of them.
What we value most in a company is:
- Ease and speed when making a reservation
- That the vehicles are new and are well cared for
- Good attention from the company and that they take care of the small details
- Conditions when picking up and returning the van
- That includes basic accessories such as kitchen utensils, tableware, cleaning kit, bedding and towels, bicycle rack...
- That you have various extra equipment options to be able to take the experience to another level: kayak, hammocks, bicycles, camping tables and chairs, WIFI...
Rental conditions
Reading all the rental conditions of the company with which you are going to rent the camper is something essential that you must do since each one has its particular conditions strong> and it seems like a serious mistake to ignore it since this document details absolutely everything about your reservation:
- Conditions for driving the van
- Mileage included
- Deposit
- Accessories and equipment included
- Vehicle pick-up and return times and conditions
- Protocol in case of accident or incidents
- Insurance coverage
- Payment and cancellation method and conditions
- Lessor and Lessee Responsibilities
- etc.
We strongly encourage you to read the document carefully to avoid problems and misunderstandings and to be clear at all times about the conditions to which you will be subject.
Book in advance
Currently, camper rentals are in high demand, so we recommend that if you are clear that you want to take a trip by van, especially during holidays or high season, reserve in advance to avoid being left without a vehicle or paying a higher price for booking at the last minute.
Travel by camper outside of high season
If you have the opportunity, take advantage of off-season getaways. Many times we are limited to being able to take our vacations in summer or Christmas or on national holidays, but if you can organize yourself to take a getaway even for a weekend out of season, don't think about it!
Traveling in a camper has a place all year round, it allows you to go to both the beach and the mountains and carry everything you need according to the activities you are going to do in every time of the year and the weather.
In addition, traveling out of season has the advantage of being able to enjoy the places you visit in a much quieter way and without crowds of people, which will make your trip feel much more special.
Route planning
Although traveling by camper is synonymous with freedom and improvisation, our best advice is to carry out a minimum of planning.
We recommend that once you know more or less which places you are going to want to visit, look for alternative places to spend the night that are in the area, as well as places where you can fill and empty water. You can always end up improvising and stopping in places that you find and that you had not planned, but on many occasions you will be grateful for having done this prior search.
Make use of one of the many applications que existen que son útiles para la planificación y la duración del viaje en camper, ¡te van a facilitar muchísimo las cosas!
We hope that the article "What should I take into account when renting a camper van" has been of great help to you and that you are already booking your vacation :)