Renting a campervan is now a dream within reach. To succeed in your project, it is essential to know a few tips, whether you are with friends, family or as a couple. Contact a van rental company like VAN-IT for more information? VAN IT is the reference in its sector, it has a network of eighteen van rental agencies spread throughout France, it advises you for the success of your vacation in a rented van. Its concept is unique for a memorable trip!
Tips and info on booking the van
Rent the right van
- Number of seats: Not all camper vans have the same features. The first difference to consider is the number of seat belts. At VAN IT, vans for 2, 4 or 5 people are available.
- Pop-up roof: this element impacts the habitability of the van. It is very practical and offers a double bed, allowing you to stand up to cook.
- Large or compact: The full-size campervan category offers a headroom of approximately 2m high and contains a permanent double bed in the rear. The compacts, for their part, have a height of less than 2 m and can pass under the height bars, limiting access to the car parks to certain types of vehicles.
- The budget also depends on the size of the vehicle: a campervan less than two meters high remains in category 1 of motorway tolls. Its fuel consumption is lower.
- Equipment: the presence of heating or shower on board seems favorable depending on the use that one wishes to make of the van.
The number of beds
- For trips for two: a van without a pop-up roof seems preferable. It has a low bed 120 cm wide, ideal thermal insulation in the winter season. It guarantees great discretion.
- More than two: prefer the double bed of the pop-up roof, it offers a series of advantages, for example, you enjoy the light of the setting sun on the opening windows, equipped with mosquito nets. In this series, VAN IT recommends the Ford Nugget and the Volkswagen California.
- If you are traveling with five: this absolutely requires a three-seater rear seat. VAN-IT recommends its VAN-IT Trekker, which has a 130 cm bench seat and an optional hammock that can be installed in the front. The Volkswagen California Beach and Ford Nugget are available in five-seater versions, but with a very reduced layout for the first and a narrower bed for the second.
Storage: chest and cupboards
The rear kitchen of a Ford Nugget is equipped with many cupboards, but its trunk has a very limited volume. It is then necessary to take into account the storage capacity of the trunk and the number of cupboards so that they are sufficient.
For a trip for two, prefer vans that require less handling: in some vans, you have to change the places of furniture and cushions if you want to have access to the trunk.
As far as four-person vans are concerned, in general, there should be a good level of storage, but distributed in a different way. For example, the Volkswagen California is equipped with a large trunk volume. With the Ford Nugget, you use the cupboards instead. Carrying suitcases is not recommended.
Book now
These last seasons are characterized by the boom in demand for van rental, particularly for the two summer months, spring holidays or weekends.
You can make an online reservation in just a few clicks and then pick up the van in one of thes 18 VAN IT agencies or contact the agency near you.
Options to take seriously
Insurance and mileage options
The guarantees stipulated in the insurance contract are almost identical from one lessor to another. Only the price differs from one contract to another. It is also necessary to take into account all the options to define the total amount of your rental budget.
Security Deposit: Compare Rates
In general, the security deposit, usually called a deposit, is 2000 euros for 2, 4 and 5-seater vehicles. This amount is 2500 euros for vehicles with 8 and 9 seats. At VAN-IT, it increases to 500 euros against a payment of 9 euros daily.
Mileage package: a variable amount
During the reservation, it must be checked whether or not the rental is subject to a mileage limit. Generally, an additional kilometer costs €0.35. VAN-IT suggests a package sufficient to limit the risk of overtaking to 300 km daily or 1200 km for three-day formulas.
You will discover in this site the the general rental conditions of VAN-IT
Glass Breakage Protection: Important
At VAN-IT, the deposit reduction package at €9 daily includes glass breakage protection. Its subscription is recommended, because changing the base shield is expensive.
Support: most often included
In France and abroad, when renting a van, assistance is usually included in the rental company’s services. However, some rental companies do not include assistance abroad in their basic contract. In this case, compare the offers and save money, while being attentive to your safety.
Preparing for the trip
Material, luggage and equipment
The idea is simple: you bring what you will need during the trip, but without overloading yourself. Kitchen equipment is the responsibility of the lessor, others such as provisions to the tenant. Lots of equipment such as the night pack (duvet, sheets, etc.) are offered as an option by VAN-IT. Visit the VAN IT website to find the list of essential equipment. You must be prepared to choose your stages well during the night.
Stage-parking, outside the campsites
In a campervan, you can rest or spend your night anywhere, provided that you comply with the conditions of the legislation. This prohibits you from moving in the forest or on the beach. Unless specifically prohibited, the legislation authorizes parking in a car park, near the sea or in the mountains. Camping on public roads is prohibited.