Campers And RVs
A campervan or motorhome lets you travel and sleep in the same vehicle, which suits road trips through national parks and places where accommodation is scarce or expensive. Renting from an owner through a peer-to-peer marketplace often costs less than a rental company and offers more choice, from small campervans to large motorhomes, but every vehicle and owner is different.
Before booking, check the vehicle's size against where you plan to go, because large motorhomes are hard to park and not allowed on some roads and campsites. Look at the mileage allowance, the insurance and roadside assistance included, the security deposit, what equipment comes with it, such as bedding and kitchen kit, and where you collect it. Check campsite availability too, as popular parks book up early in summer.
For renting RVs directly from their owners, Outdoorsy's peer-to-peer RV rentals and RVshare both add a protection plan and a service fee at booking, so compare the total rather than the nightly rate. In Australia, Camplify's caravan and campervan hire works the same way.
To plan where to stop each night in the United States and Canada, Campendium's campground and RV park listings are shared by RV travellers and campers, including free places to camp.
If you own a campervan or motorhome, or live in one, Sterling Insurance is a UK broker for campervan, motorhome and van-life insurance, including cover for driving in Europe.
