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Camper Van Hire and Motorhome Rental

Hiring or renting a camper van or motorhome is a great way to experience the joys of camper van life without committing to owning your own vehicle.

Renting vs Buying

Whether you rent or buy a campervan will be very much down to your own personal circumstances. For most people buying, running and selling a vehicle is quite a commitment, so for a short trip of 1 - 2 weeks one would probably be better of renting a campervan.

For those who are mechanically experienced and confident buying, running and selling a campervan is fairly straightforward.

Renting Abroad

If you intend to travel in continental Europe (France, Spain, etc) then you are better off renting a campervan in the country where your journey will start. Renting a campervan in the UK and then taking it to Europe incurs the cost of ferries and often extra insurance costs. A lot of UK campervan rental companies don't allow their vehicles outside of the UK.

The exception would be if you intend to take surfboards or bikes to Europe. You can't take the surfboards or bikes on a flight, so renting in the UK and taking the vehicle abroad makes sense in that situation.

Campervan as a Second Vehicle

If you have a car, and need a second vehicle, perhaps for a short commute for work, then owning a campervan as a second vehicle can make sense. You can use the campervan as a commuting or second vehicle, in addition to your car. However, adding lots of miles to a campervan purely as a commuting vehicle is generally not a good idea. Campervans are more expensive to run than cars. It is great to be able to jump in the campervan at the weekends or on summer evenings. A small campervan makes a great family vehicle for weekend trips, as you have a kitchen, often a toilet, cooking facilities and great storage.

Renting Before Buying

If you are thinking of buying a campervan, then renting one before buying is a great way to see if you like the vehicle or lifestyle. This is especially true if you intend to purchase a particular model, and you want to know if it suits you. Many people when thinking of buying a campervan are unsure whether to get a small VW style campervan or a bigger motorhome style campervan. Renting before you buy is a great way of trying with minimum cost.

Typically it is better to hire a campervan if you are going to be travelling for 4 weeks or less.

Let's look at some typically running costs of rental vs owning

Hire

Vehicle hire for 3 weeks, €60 per day for 15 days = €900 or £720.

This should be the only cost you pay for the vehicle rental. If you are a young driver, or you have multiple drivers you may need to pay more for the insurance.

Buy

There are several smaller costs associated with buying, but ultimately you are not paying to rent the vehicle, but you do carry all of the risks.

Depreciation, there is always some sort of depreciation when buying a vehicle. £50
Hopefully you won't have to do any repairs

	Hire			Buy
Period	1 week	2 weeks	4 weeks	1 week	2 weeks	4 weeks	1 year
Rental cost (£50 per day)	£350	£700	£1,400
Depreciation (£10 per week)				£20
Repairs (£20 per week)				£20
Tax (£4 per week)				£4
Insurance (£8 per week)				£8
Breakdown cover (£2 per week)				£2
Buying and Selling costs				£200
Total	£350	£700	£1,400	£254

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UK Camper Van Hire

Hiring a camper van in the UK is a great way to explore the beautiful countryside and beaches of this wonderful collection of countries. There are lots of companies hiring out camper vans, particular the classic VW campers . Read more »

Camper Vans For Hire

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Campervan Rental

TOUR-EUROPE.de - Budget Camper Rental

Start your tour-Europe in the heart of Europe, in Germany. Rent an original VW T3 Westfalia campervan and travel the whole geographical Europe.

Website: http://Tour-Europe.de/

Telephone Number: +49 179 67 32 862

Address:

Am Ringofen 16
50321 Bruhl
Germany

Blacksheep, The Road trip company

VW California and Campervan Rental in France from €55 per day

Website: http://www.blacksheep-van.co.uk

Telephone Number: +33 (0)4 78 28 37 71

Address:

Blacksheep, 5 rue Saint Claude, F - 69001 Lyon

Campervan Rental in San Sebastian

More than 3.000 Km of surfable coast and a low rented campervan is all you need to believe that you are in the paradise.

Website: http://www.surfcampers.com

Telephone Number: +34 666 42 42 63

Address:

Paseo Aintzieta nº 13 bajo
20014 SAN SEBASTIAN, SPAIN

Classic VW Camper Hire In France from Belle Vie Campers

Belle Vie Campers offers vintage VW camper hire in the South West of France, we are based on the Atlantic coast in between Bordeaux and Biarritz.

Website: http://www.camperhireinfrance.com/

Telephone Number: UK: +44(0)7810 633 444 France: +33(0)687 03 30 70

Address:

Flamenco Campers

Rent a Camper, feel Andalucia.

Have you ever think of exploring Andalusia on a campervan?

Why not to take a cheap flight to Malaga and travel around Andalusia on an amusing spotted campervan?

Website: http://www.flamencocampers.com/en

Telephone Number: (+34) 951.701.291

Address:

PARQUE EMP. LAURO TORRE,
C/ RESERVA NAVE I-9
E29130 ALHAURÍN DE LA TORRE
MÁLAGA
SPAIN

vanyou - Campervan van hire in Valencia, Spain

Do you know the Region of Valencia? For sure you have heard of its beaches, its gastronomy, its picturesque villages but especially its good weather.

Vanyou gives you the chance to explore it thoroughly. Enjoy its beaches: Costa del Azahar and the famous Costa Blanca. Be seduced by its medieval towns: Morella, Benicassim, Gandía, Calpe, Altea, Benidorm, Jalón Valley... Come and visit the City of Arts and Sciences of Valencia and let yourself get lost in the Old Town streets.

Website: http://www.vanyou.es/en

Telephone Number: (+34) 666557042 or (+34)963305919

Address:

Avenida Baleares no 67-10, 46023
Valencia
Spain

VW Campers In Cornwall

Ever dreamt of being free to do as you please and go wherever your fancy takes you? Well now you can with VW Camper Van Hire from Campers in Cornwall!

With VW Camper Van Hire from us you have the freedom to discover the treasures of Cornwall at your own pace. Chill on the beaches, surf the breaks, walk the coastal footpaths, sample the delicious local produce and so much more...

Website: http://www.campersincornwall.co.uk/

Telephone Number: 01209 890218

Address:

Meadow Cottage
Menagissey
Mount Hawke
Cornwall
TR4 8DQ

Low budget Campervan Rental in Portugal

Submitted by Portugal Campers (not verified) on Thu, 2012-10-04 23:10.

If you are going to Portugal, check out the Portugal Campers, a small family and friendly portuguese company that rent low buget Campervans in Portugal.

www.portugalcampers.com

Alternative

Submitted by nomadic (not verified) on Thu, 2012-04-19 20:55.

you might wanna try http://www.tour-europe.de , also based in Germany (Cologne), who offer Westys campervans

has anyone used buzz-around.com and would be able to give advise

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Mon, 2011-08-29 20:51.

Has anyone used the campervan rental www.buzz-around.com and would be able to give advise?
They seem to be located in Dresden, Germany but do international one way rentals too.

If anyone could let me know if this is a recommendable company I'd appreciate your advise