Cheap Campervan Hire Vancouver

Things you Should Know about Renting a Campervan in Vancouver:

Please note that if you are travelling from outside of Canada you are required to stay the night before collection in a hotel.

Let the rental company know the age of your children so that safety seats can be arranged.

Have a rough plan and work out roughly how many miles you are likely to travel as unlimited mileage packages are often unnecessary and expensive.

Vancouver Island is definitely worth a visit but please pre-book your ferry and build the cost of the ferry into your budget.

Burning Man and other festivals. If you are considering renting an RV to travel to Burning Man or other festivals there will be an additional payment. There are penalties for not complying with this. Many companies will not rent to festival goers.

Cities in Canada to travel via motorhome

Here are the other cities you can travel to in your campervan or motorhome in Canada.

• Calgary
• Edmonton
• Montreal
• Whitehorse

Winter Rentals from Vancouver:

Winterization in Vancouver does not always happen. A Vancouver winter may only be very wet with high rainfall and winterization does not need to be implemented. But if Winterization is to happen because of predicted freezing temperatures then it usually starts around 1 October and finishes at the end of April. This means that there is no running water in the RVs to prevent pipes freezing and causing damage and customers are advised to stay in campgrounds and use camp facilities during this time.

You will also need to keep the RV plugged into the mains overnight to ensure the batteries stay charged. Batteries loose power very quickly in sub-zero temperatures.

Compare Canada RV Rental Companies:

Best Campers in Vancouver for 2 people.

Vancouver is serviced by all the main rental companies in Canada. If you are two adults and looking for the cheapest and most compact campers then choose from the truck campers TCs or a van conversions VCs.

If more space is needed check out the 4-berth options or C-Class. The camper vans that will suit two people on a budget are:

• Fraserway RVoffer a C-Small - this sleeps two adults comfortably and has an on board toilet and shower. This truck camper has a fixed double bed at the rear and offers great value. Fraserway Truck Camper Vancouver
• Cruise Canada also offer the small C-19 that sleeps two adults comfortably. The double bed is above the cab so you will need to be ok with climbing a ladder. Cruise Canada C-19 A new addition to the fleet is the C-21 which sleeps 4 adults. C-21 Cruise Canada
• Canadream has a small van conversion or Deluxe Van Camper that is also a cheap campervan to rent from Vancouver. Canadream Deluxe Van Camper Canadream also has the under two years old SCV Super Camper Van
• Escape Campers has the smallest camper and is the cheapest to run. It doesn't have a toilet and shower so free camping is not permitted. Escape Campers Camping Car
• Four Seasons the C-Small (MH-19) a compact truck camper ideal for 2 adults. Four Seasons C-Small MH-19 The Four Seasons Van Conversion may be a more familiar small camper van to European travellers. Four Seasons Van Conversion

Best 4-berth RV Rentals from Vancouver.

4-berth campervans can be either a C-class or an A-class. All of our vehicles are fully illustated with photographs and diagrams of the interior layout for both day and night. Measurements are included for beds and interior height etc.

• Escape Campers have a four/five berth camper that is small and cheap. There is room for sleeping in bunks. This is the most competively priced camper as it is the cheapest to run. No frills.
• Canadream offer a Run of Fleet option that will suit 4 people that is likely to be the cheapest option of RVs with a built in shower and wc. You won't know which RV you are going to hire until you arrive at the depot.Canadream Run of Fleet The TC-A Maxi Camper sleeps 5 and is an economical Truck Camper Canadream Truck Camper Canadream MH-B Midi Motorhome Sleeps 4 adults and is under two years old. 4 berth Canadream Motorhome.
• Cruise Canada always a cheaper option on RV rental from Vancouver. Make sure you book well in advance for the best deal and opt for a C25.Cruise Canada C25
• Meridian RVBook early for this very popular RV Rental Company. Meridian offer a range of C-class campers including those with slide-outs. They also have a luxury A-class on their fleet too.
• Fraserway RV has a good choice of 4-berths ranging from Truck Camper slide out or the Truck Camper Slide Bunk which sleeps 5. The C-small is a c-clss that sleeps 3 and the C-Medium Motorhome sleeps 5. It has a fixed double bed at the rear. If you need slightly more room opt for the C-large motorhome.
• Four Seasons The C-Small is a 20 ft 4 berth. The double bed at the rear has to be made up every night in the lounge area and the second double is above the cab. Compact and economical. The C-Medium 24 ft and C-large 25ft Slide out both sleep 5 people with a fixed double bed. Four Seasons C-Smal MH19
• Fraserway also offer a wheel-chair accessible A-class Motorhome that sleeps four people.

6-berth RV Rental from Vancouver:

• Fraserway RV supplies the C-Xlarge. Perfect for a family with a fixed double bed in a separate room and a double bed above the cab and two singles. The A-class A-30-S luxury sleeps four adults and two children.
• Meridian offer two five-berth campers only. The C-XLG and the A Class. Both sleep four adults and one child.
• Four Seasons offer a 6-berth C-Xlarge which is the MH29/31-S. Suitable for northern travel.
• Cruise Canada offers the Cruise Canada C30 6-berthC30. A fully equipped three double beds and one single. Often has offers for mileage packages or vehicle kits. Good value if you book early.
• Canadream has many options on their fleet for 6 people. The cheapest is their "Saver 6" which sleeps four adults and two children. The Maxi Plusis the largest and sleeps four adults and three children. There is also the choice of the Maxi Motorhome and the Midi Motorhome for four adults and two children. Canadream offers great value especially if you book their "Run of Fleet" option where you won't know the RV you have rented until you arrive.Canadream Run of Fleet

The top RV Rental companies in Canada:

• Cruise Canada one of the oldest and largest rental companies in Canada and the USA with basic C-class RVs. Five models to choose from. One-way rentals available between Vancouver, Calgary, Halifax, Toronto and Montreal. Simple add-ons. Many discounts for early booking.
• Escape Campers run a fleet of budget campers that are van conversions and SUVs. Only available in Vancouver and Calgary. Nightly rental charge.
• Four Seasons RV Rentals have mostly C-class motorhomes and one van conversion. A budget option with extras included. Closely allied to Fraserway RVs. Depots in Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Toronto and Halifax.
• Fraserway RV established for over fifty years, Fraserway offer a high quality, modern fleet with great customer service. The fleet includes truck campers, Van Conversions and small, medium and large C-class motorhomes. One of the few companies offering 4x4 Campers. Class A motorhoms for four people and the option of a wheelchair accessible A-class.
• Meridian RV have an excellent fleet of modern late model RVs for rent. The fleet includes B class and three C-class and an A-class to rent. They also offer a trailer rental. Based in two Vancouver locations : Port Coquitlam and 100 Mile House.

One-way rentals in Canada:

One-way rentals are permitted in Canada between Canadian cities. If you are considering a one-way rental book well in advance. Popular one-way rentals are between Vancouver and Calgary - allow about 14 days to make this trip via Kamloops.

One way rentals Vancouver to Whitehorse is a great trip. Allow at least 14 to 16 days.

Vancouver to Calgary allow 14 days

One-way rentals to the USA.

If you collect your rv rental in Canada you are permitted to visit the USA but your camper must be returned to a depot in Canada. One-way rentals are not available between Canada and the USA even when a company has depots in both countries. There is no additional charge for taking your rental across the border.

Northern Travel.

Special permission is required for northern travel. Many rental companies do not allow vehicles to be taken north of State Highway 16 between Prince Rupert and Prince George. Also not beyond State Highway 97 between Prince George and Fort St John.

Vancouver's best attractions:

Reach downtown Vancouver easily from the airport using the Skytrain. Spend the first couple of days visiting downtown. Parking an RV in Vancouver city can be a problem. Vancouver has a great transport system so park on the outskirts and travel in by bus or train.

TELUS World of Science in Vancouver. Visit mid-week and on dry days - suitable for all ages.

Visit the Vancouver Lookout observation deck early on to really appreciate the beauty of Vancouver situated at Harbor Centre.

Stanley Park an unmissable experience to get a real feeling of the mountains, lakes and forests surrounding Vancouver. Also visit Grouse Mountain and Capilano Suspension Bridge Park for a walk on the wild side!

Vancouver Aquarium is a must too.

Visit Whistler. Whistler is only 75 mile from Vancouver drive vis a scenic road called the Sea to Sky Highway.

Vancouver Island - take the ferry to Victoria and start exploring the unspoilt scenery of Vancouver Island.

For more suggestions on what to see and do visit the official Vancouver tourist board Destination Vancouver.

When is the Best Time to Travel to Vancouver?

Spring/Summer is between April and October so warm days and not much rain. If you are travelling in a camper van then you can travel all year round. Check the winterization options. It is less busy during September and October. The rainy season starts in November and continues until March.

Choose from:

• 2 berth hiTop - very economical and sleeps two people.
• 2-berth venturer with a toilet and shower.
• 2+2 berth venturer that sleeps three (2 adults and a child)
• 4 berth Discovery small motorhome with a shower and toilet.
• 4 berth Voyager for 4 people but no shower or toilet. A great budget option and is automatic.
• 4 berth Explorer has two double beds and all the comforts of home.
• Choose the 6 berth Frontier for the larger option that will sleep 6.
• Britz offers two options for 4WD rental that include the Toyota Land Cruiser with roof tents sleeping 5 and the 5 berth Outback with a ground tent.

Where can I camp my RV in Vancouver?

Canadream recommend the following campsites:

• Burnaby Cariboo R.V. Park and Campground.
• Peace Arch RV Park
• Camperland RV Resort and Cabins

More RV Camping Sites:

• Destination Vancouver's list of RV Parks
• British Columbia's National Parks Camp Grounds.

We also found the following rv park booking service which lists reviews:

RV life Campsites

There are a variety of apps in Canada that you can sign up to find free camping for RVs. We have no experience of using any of these. IOverlander, AllStays, FreeRoam, Boondockers Welcome and Harvest Hosts.

Cruise America have partnered with The Dyrt to locate RV Camping grounds. KOA is a commercial campsite operator that offers sites across Canada. Hipcamp and Harvest Hosts are also recommended by Cruise America.