How much does it cost to rent a camper van?

The median camper van rents for $225 per night in the US as of August 2026. Half of all listings fall between $181 and $288 a night. The mean is higher at $249, pulled up by a small number of high-end listings, which is why the median is the more useful number to plan around.

How much does it cost to rent a camper van for a week?

A week costs a median $1,350, which works out to roughly $193 per night — about 14% less than booking seven separate nights. This is the rate hosts publish for a week, not a discount applied to the nightly figure.

How much does it cost to rent a camper van for a month?

A month runs a median $5,637, or about $188 per night. The saving over a weekly booking is smaller than most renters expect: the curve flattens after the first week rather than continuing to drop steeply.

Are there discounts for longer rentals?

Yes, though smaller than commonly quoted. Among the 64% of listings that publish one, the median weekly discount is 10% and the median monthly discount is 15%. Individual hosts set their own tiers, so it is worth comparing the published weekly rate against seven nightly rates rather than assuming a standard reduction.

What is the cheapest state to rent a camper van?

Among the 25 states with the most active listings, Hawaii is the most affordable at a median $129 per night. Thin markets can show lower figures, but with too few listings to be a reliable benchmark, so they are excluded here.

What is the most expensive state to rent a camper van?

New Jersey leads the largest state markets at a median $350 per night, a $221 gap over the most affordable. Higher-priced markets tend to combine dense premium inventory with gateway-destination demand.

Which metro areas have the most vans available?

Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim has the largest supply at 242 active listings, with a median rate of $228 per night. Listings are grouped into US Census Metropolitan Statistical Areas, so suburban pickups count toward the metro they belong to.

Does the age of the van affect the rental price?

Substantially. A van from 2024–2026 rents for a median $292 per night, against $176 for one 11 years or older — a difference of $116 a night. Model year is the single sharpest predictor of price in the data, ahead of location.

How much does a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter rental cost?

Listings on the Mercedes-Benz chassis carry a median $249 per night across 609 active listings. Boutique manufacturers price well above that, while Ford and Ram platforms sit below it.

What fees should I expect beyond the nightly rate?

Two are near-universal: a refundable security deposit, median $750, and a one-time preparation or cleaning fee, median $120, charged on 80% of listings. Delivery, where offered, runs a median $3.00 per mile. Renter protection or insurance is added at booking and is not included in any of the rates on this page.

How much is insurance on a camper van rental?

Renter protection is bought at booking and is separate from every rate on this page. Most rentals fall in the $30 to $80 per day range, depending on the level of coverage chosen and the owner’s stated asset value for the vehicle. Higher-value vehicles and higher coverage tiers sit at the top of that range.

Is there a mileage limit on a camper van rental?

Most listings include 100 to 150 free miles per day, pooled across the whole trip rather than capped daily — so a long driving day early on can be offset by a short one later. Miles beyond the allowance are typically billed between $0.25 and $0.75 per mile. On a long route this is worth costing out in advance, since it can rival the difference between two listings’ nightly rates.

How old do you have to be to rent a camper van?

63% of listings require renters to be at least 25. The remainder accept renters from 21, sometimes with a young-driver surcharge. Requirements are set per listing, so check before booking.

Is there a minimum rental length?

Most listings have no minimum at all. Among those that set one, the typical requirement is 3 nights, and minimums tend to lengthen over holiday weekends and peak season.

Do camper van rentals allow pets?

62% of listings that declare their amenities are marked pet friendly. Some hosts charge an additional pet fee or restrict pets to certain areas of the vehicle, so confirm the terms on the individual listing.

Can a van be delivered to me?

55% of hosts offer delivery to a chosen pickup point rather than requiring collection from their address, at a median $3.00 per mile. This matters most for travelers flying in, where the nearest supply is often not near the airport.

Can I rent a camper van one way?

There is no standard price, and the answer depends entirely on who owns the vehicle. With most listings, a one-way trip means covering the full cost of getting the vehicle back: flights, hotels, fuel and a per-diem for the driver, plus a fee for the driver’s time. That can add up quickly on a cross-country route.

Hosts operating from several locations are a different proposition. Where a business already has a presence at both ends, the charge is much lower and sometimes nothing at all. A few multi-location operators go further and discount one-way trips seasonally, usually in winter, when they need vehicles moved out of cold markets and into warmer ones. If a one-way route is the point of the trip, it is worth asking hosts with more than one location first.

How many people can a camper van sleep?

This is a two-person category. 50% of listings sleep one or two people and 43% sleep three or four. Larger groups are generally better served by a Class A motorhome or a towable.

What is included in a camper van rental?

Most listings include the essentials: backup camera (83%), radio (83%), refrigerator (83%), heater (82%), kitchen sink (80%), stove (80%). Inventories vary by host, and items like camp chairs, generators and Wi-Fi are often optional extras rather than standard.

What cancellation policies are common?

Moderate (34%), Flexible (31%), Strict (23%) are the most common policies. Terms are set per listing, and the difference between a flexible and a strict policy is worth checking before booking a trip with uncertain dates.

Who owns the vans available to rent?

74% of listings come from private owners rather than dealerships or commercial fleets. That shapes the experience: pickup arrangements, included gear and flexibility vary far more than they would with a traditional rental company.