Hiring a campervan: planning it right

Of course, you could also buy your own motorhome or a used camper, but that is a considerably more expensive undertaking than renting. Especially for camping beginners renting first makes sense to find out whether it is more worthwhile in the long run to rent or buy a van.

If you want to rent a panel van, camper bus or similar vehicle, you are far from alone these days. Due to high demand you should think early enough about when you want to go on a road trip.

Am I allowed to rent a camper or motorhome?

Booking a motorhome or campervan is usually only possible from the age of 21 years of age. In Germany, you must also have held your driving licence for at least one year.

The following rules also apply regarding driving licence categories:

• Regular driving licence obtained before 1999 (class 3):

  up to 7.5 tonnes total weight

• Regular driving licence obtained after 1999 (class B):

  up to 3.5 tonnes total weight

Who do I want to go on a camping trip with?

You should also ask yourself whether you want to travel alone or with friends. Are you perhaps planning a camping holiday with children? Or do you want to bring your cat or your dog? That is also possible, but it must be permitted by the camper rental company.

You can then compare different providers in the camper rental sector and choose one that suits you. To make the choice a little easier, we introduce our top motorhome rental option here.

Our recommendation: find a camper in Germany

There are already countless car rental providers out there. Companies that rent exclusively motorhomes, campers and vans have grown significantly.

We therefore briefly introduce our favourite here:

Roadfans: rent a motorhome quickly, easily and flexibly

At Roadfans you can rent a camper in a straightforward way, 24/7 at any time of the day or night, and at fair prices, pick it up and return it. At the start, the selected vehicle is explained to you via a detailed video, so you won't suddenly find yourself without power in the dark or without fresh water.

The great thing is that dogs are allowed in every vehicle . You can also choose from various extras in advance, such as opting for WiFi.

Your advantage at Roadfans: If you rent a motorhome with Roadfans, you get 5% discount on every booking at VanSite and Roadfans for the entire duration.

Renting a campervan: what costs should I expect?

In general, when renting a van or motorhome you always pay a fixed price per night or per 24 hours of rental. Prices among the various providers range from around 65 to 200 euros per night, with higher rental prices on average in the high season. For longer trips, some rental companies offer a small discount.

Rented camper: what happens in the event of an accident?

In the event of a breakdown, accident or damage, you are in most cases automatically covered by comprehensive insurance. However, check the insurance terms of the relevant provider carefully before signing the rental agreement, so that the holiday does not end up being even more expensive.

Conclusion: rent a camper, get in and drive off!

Once you have chosen a provider and rented your camper, the journey can begin.

Not sure where you want to go yet?

Then let our most beautiful nature pitches inspire you and book in advance or on the way with the VanSite App, available for free in the Google Play Store or the App Store, a suitable pitch.