vw campervan hire europe

With March finally upon us – and the ever gloomy winter a distant memory (we hope!) – the 2015 holiday season is now fast approaching – and Active Kampers would very much like to welcome you to our 1st blog of the year covering European Camper Hire…

Over half of our summer hires go to Europe and with good reason – read on for the lowdown and some Euro inspiration!

VW Campervan Hire Europe

Here at Active Kampers – we believe that travelling by campervan in Europe is an amazing option. With zero restrictions and the freedom of the open road – Active Kampers provide all the flexibility you need, at a cost you can very easily stomach!

Enjoy Europe with the ultimate transport and accommodation. Our fleet of VW California’s come fully equipped with all you need to live in comfort, while still being able to see the sights as you wish.

Active Kampers – Camper Van Rental Europe – The Vans…

We have a select fleet of modern, compact vans that are cost-effective and full of amenities. Our VW California’s come with air conditioning, climate controlled heating, a sun shading roll-out canopy, power front windows, lots of internal storage + external options such as roof bars, roof boxes and bike racks. There’s a pop-up roof, a roof bed, further roll-out bed, a spacious fridge and two gas burners. Seats swivel 180 degrees to create space for dining – and the kitchen is all ready to go with pans, plates and cutlery!

Hiring the optional integrated tent awning is highly recommended if you’re staying for more than a couple of days at a campsite. It will enable you to store kit, set up the VW California table and chairs in and also hold your ideal space when you drive down the beach or elsewhere!

The sustainability of our new VW campervans are yet another good reason to travel and stay under one roof. The carbon emission is lower than journeying by bus or plane, and the vans deliver an extremely healthy 40mpg!

We think that Europe is one of the ultimate road trip experiences – and getting around is easy in our California’s, with more freedom than an organised package tour – and less money than a bus and hostels!

So that’s the Vans – what about the Destinations?

If you’ve not already seen it – then click here for our Campervan Hire Europe page, which shares a few first hand Active Kamper experiences…

Want some serious driving routes?

Here’s 3 more destinations for inspiration when thinking of Euro travelling our VW Califonia’s…!

Col de la Bonnette / Alps Maritimes

The Col de la Bonnette is one of the most famous roads in the Alps, and at 2807 meters it’s the highest road in Europe.

The Col de la Bonnette ascent is not as difficult as you might expect from the highest road in Europe, the road surface is very smooth and the scenery is breathtaking.

Route 500 Schwarzwald Hochstrasse / Black Forest / Germany

The world famous Black Forest has an endless number of sweeping trails and deserted tree lined roads that are a drivers dream, occasionally passing fairy-tale homes and or even a castle.

This route takes you south to north, starting in Knibes, finishing at the delightful spa town of Baden Baden, but can equally be travelled in the opposite direction, and you might just like to turn around and do it again anyway!

Stelvio Pass / South Tyrol / Italy

The Stelvio Pass – officially the third highest in the Alps at 2757M – and the most dramatic mountain of passes to drive in the European Alps.

Top Gear voted this the best driving road in the world in 2008. It’s a truly stunning road and the wall of 48 switchback turns running up its north face really are a sight to behold.

The nearby Dolomites and their pink granite peaks make the ideal destination, or head down to the Italian lakes like Garda, or Como.

Active Kampers Euro Hire – Contact:

So, whether you’re after a family break away from the norm – or an unforgettable epic road trip, Active Kampers has everything you need to make it happen, in comfort and style.

Get in touch with us today to discuss your requirements – 01273 203 681 – we’ll be happy to accommodate you, wherever you want to go and whatever you want to do!

If you know or meet anyone who has travelled in a campervan, then you know that it’s an experience of a lifetime. It’s always exhilarating to begin with, but as time goes by its all about balancing what you see and do, with doing too much and going too far too quick. That said, there are only a few things in life that come close to the experience of travelling in a campervan.

Active Kampers – Campervan For Hire

While finding a campervan for hire is easy around most of England, you can never be so sure when you’re travelling to unchartered territories, especially when you have plans to travel around Europe. However, with these tips, you won’t have trouble finding a reliable and fun campervan service that can make the expedition all the more worthwhile.

Freedom to Roam

You should be able to go anywhere in the UK or Europe without restriction of mileage or insurance.

Most reliable campervan companies will provide advice and suggestions to travel to specific locations. If you’re thinking about going to Ireland, or Europe for that matter, then it’s best that you discuss your plans with the campervan agency.

Campervan for hire – New and reliable vehicles

These will get you to your destinations without breaking down and without breaking the bank in fuel costs! Make sure your campervan is under three years old if you are going far or to more remote destinations.

Campervan for hire – Size matters

However, campervans are available in varying sizes, and ideally, you should hire a service that has a fleet rather than a couple of vans. You can view our fleet by clicking here.

For the UK compact campervans are best because of the small parking spaces and narrow country roads. Those in bigger vans, usually have quite a struggle getting off the main roads. It’s similar in European towns and cities too, although bigger vans cope better there on the road network. Bigger vans will have a bathroom and toilet, this is the call you need to make on whether this is essential to your trip or not. As an experienced campervanner, I never used them when hiring a larger van, although it can be comforting to know its there.

Campervan for hire – Amenities and Features

While you shouldn’t expect anything lavishing from a campervan, unless you’re hiring an RV, these are the basic amenities that an ideal campervan service should offer:

• Cooking pans and utensils.
• Kettle, bowls, and cups.
• Cutlery, plates, and wine glasses.
• Basic cleaning products and toiletries.
• Toilet and sinks.
• Heating system.

Depending on how long you will be travelling, you will need more amenities from your campervan agency. That said, the listed amenities are some of the basic necessities that you should expect from a good campervan service.

Campervan for hire – Hiring Period

As a practice, many campervan services do not provide campervans for any stays less than four days. Although it is no hard and fast rule, it is a standard in the industry across the UK and other parts of the world. This is because a campervan service will likely have a small fleet, for which they will have different hiring periods based on the time of the year. Hence, if you’re planning to hire a campervan, make sure you get one for at least 4 to 7 days.

Reviews and Testimonials

The campervan industry is one that thrives on reputation and word of mouth. If you’re looking for a campervan service online, then consider review websites, social media and testimonials. Review websites feature reviews from people who have hired a campervan service and wanted to share their experience. Testimonials, on the other hand, should exist on the website of the campervan service. Testimonials, just like reviews, are written by people who have had a good experience with the service. As a matter of fact, for campervan hire in Europe, it is best that you consider the reviews that exist about the service before hiring it.

Now that you’ve read the whole blog, why not take a look at our testimonials on our website or Facebook  https://www.facebook.com/activekampers and see what makes us one of the best campervan for hire in England!

Active Kampers provides fun VW camper van rental at an affordable cost. A Campervan trip allows those of you who are not comfortable with camping to experience the sights of camping, with a touch of added luxury, otherwise known as Glamping!

Our business has been established for four years and is based in Brighton, East Sussex, just 30 minutes away from Gatwick Airport. If you are stuck for ideas, we have some suggestions for some trips that you may want to consider, if you already know exactly where you want to go, even better!

VW Camper Van Rental Destinations

The New Forest:
The New Forest, one of the UK’s newest National Parks, is less than two hours’ drive away from us and perfect for every camper. You can explore the woodland and nature surrounding you for miles and take in the picturesque views. There are quieter places to camp, if you are looking for a more relaxing stay, however if you are interested in meeting some other campers, getting some tips and sharing your experiences, then you will definitely meet them here.

Scotland- Loch Lomond:
If you are looking to travel a bit further then this may be an area to consider. Scotland is famous for its various landmarks around the country and what better way to go and see them than in a journey from the South to North of England to Scotland in a Campervan. What is not to stop you stopping off along the way to see the rest of England, make the Peak District or Lake District National Parks? A recommendation is to park up and take a ride around Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park. You will be given your very own Segway to travel around and explore the park.

Cornwall:
A place that people instantly think of when considering VW camper van rental is Cornwall. Cornwall situated in the West of England with a stunning coastline and beaches, has something for everyone, which is ideal for those of you hiring in a bigger group. Cornwall people and visitors are constantly pulling up at the beach and going surfing for the day. However, if you do not like water sports, there is plenty more to do. Cornwall is home to the largest Rainforest in captivity and largest greenhouse, the Eden Project. If you chose to visit Cornwall a place you cannot miss is St Michael’s Mount. You can drive close by, park up and go across by boat or walk on the causeway, and the view is amazing! The sun sets and rises behind the castle perched on the hill morning and evening and it is breathtaking, one not to be missed!

These are just a few suggestions, of course you can plan your trip with wherever you desire to go, when you have the Campervan you can plan your trip to what you want and where you want to go. With a Campervan, you really can explore anywhere!

VW camper van rental – Contact

If you have any questions or inquires about our services or where to visit whilst you have your campervan hire, please contact us or visit our website to explore our booking form to find out more about our other VW camper van rental
services.

Using one of our VW Campervans is a great alternative to a weekend away allowing you to travel around the coast of England, starting in Brighton, where Active Kampers is based.

Rent A Campervan – Active Kampers

When you rent a campervan, your holiday does not just start when you reach your chosen destination; it starts as soon as your get in the Campervan. Whilst driving to your first or only stop you will see beautiful landmarks and places along the way. As you are in a Campervan, if you see something you like, you have the choice stopping and admiring the views.

If you are going with a partner for a relaxing trip, the best thing about hiring a VW Campervan is that you do not have to have a destination. Why not pick a place at random on the map and drive there. Hiring the VW Campervan can be a great way to unwinding the weekend away, where you do not need to worry about anything. This hire is the perfect affordable idea for an alternative holiday for you and your party; it also includes your transport and your accommodation for your trip.

Rent A Campervan – Flexibility

Not only would you be able to have the experience of driving a VW Campervan, you will also be able to have as many destinations as you desire, in the time that you have the VW Campervan. This hire enables you to get as many holidays as you can out of one. If you are going with friends, for a festival, a mini holiday or with family then this trip is perfect for making sure that there is something for everyone.

Rent A Campervan – Booking & Rates

We currently have on offer a range of six VW California Campervans to choose from.
If you would like to rent a campervan and have any questions or queries, please do not hesitate to pop into the shop that is located by Brighton Train Station, go to our website, or visit the booking site to find out more details on our rates.

If you are not completely sold on the idea of sleeping in a VW Campervan then keep reading and if you are not sold by the post then it is a losing case, however I am confident this will not be the outcome. On offer we have six campervans for hire. We are a Brighton based company situated near Brighton train station. Our VW California’s are the ultimate Campervans. They are designed to sleep 4 or even 5 people in the two beds, one in the raising roof and one formed from the sliding bench seat.

Campervans For Hire – Comfort

We understand that if you have bad accommodation in any trip, it can put you off for life and for those of you, who the thought of camping terrifies you we want to change this. Our VW California campervans for hire are both your accommodation and your transport. Whilst this may seem quite daunting for you non-‘kampers’ we can assure that you will not want it to end. The vans are kitted out with lots of neat storage spaces, a 2-burner hob, sink, spacious fridge, heater, rollout sun canopy all thought out with your trip in mind by us.

As well as the campervan, the sights that you will experience will also make your trip. Lakeside and mountain morning vista, or sunny sandy beaches, are yours to wake up to.

As we said, the VW California Campervan can sleep 4 or 5 people and is perfect for bigger parties so you can get everyone involved. Our vans are very will travelled; in 2013 Boris went all the way to Norway and its Fjords. So do not be afraid to take them near or far.

Campervans For Hire – Flexibility

The service we provide allows you to see stunning landscape and destinations that you would not be able to see whilst travelling by various other transports. The VW California Campervan hire enables you to stop off at any point in your journey to appreciate the sites, and maybe even overnight.

We love the vans so much we decided to name them, so we hope you will take care of them as much as we do. So, if we have converted you into camping or if you just loved the idea anyway, and have any enquiries about our campervans for hire – please contact us. Please call us, go onto our website or transfer onto our booking form to find out more information.

Do you go on holiday to the same place every year? Why not have a complete change this year with an unforgettable holiday? Here, at Active Kampers we offer VW campervan hire UK for you with our lovely new California campervans. We are a Brighton, Sussex, based company, easy accessible, located at Brighton Train Station, 30 minutes from Gatwick Airport.

Active Kampers – VW Campervan Hire UK

One of the best things about our service, VW Campervan hire UK is your journey starts as soon as the key is in the engine and you could not start your trip at a better place than Brighton. Brighton is famous for its stunning, pebbled beach and lively pier. So why not explore the Sussex Coasts and South Downs as an added bonus to your trip.

This trip is perfect for a cheap alternative for city hopping in England or even Europe. This service provides you with transport and accommodation in one. The versatility with having your transport and accommodation in one allows you to park up at any time within your journey and takes in the sights; an advantage you would not be able to do if you were on public transport.

VW Campervan Hire UK

The VW California can be used for many trips, festivals, romantic long weekends or a get away with friends. This is an experience that requires little planning, can be a last minute thing and be done on a small budget. From experience, unless you have a set idea of where you want to do, we find there is no need to plan where you want to go exactly as you can always find different places, which is much more exciting. It is the excitement of driving and not knowing where you are going that makes the trip. Some of the stuff that you will see along the way is also part of the journey that is amazing.

VW Campervan Hire UK – Get In Touch

If you have any questions or queries about our VW Campervan hire UK, please contact us, visit our website, or explore our booking page to find more information on all of our hire information. We believe that everybody should have this experience, so why not come visit us today for more information.

This weekend, 5th & 6th July, for the fourth year in a row, Active Kampers will be showing two of our new VW California campervans from our hire fleet at Europe’s biggest free festival, Brighton’s Paddle Round The Pier. Its a great fun and participative festival – for example try paddle boarding, a try dive or enter the various round the pier events.  We really enjoy being part of it, especially given our love of outdoor sports and water sports like surfing and kayaking in particular.

Its a good opportunity to check out a VW California without any pressure. We’ll be there, laid back but ever willing to show off its many nifty and fine features.

We will be at stand Green 15, in the middle, just behind the big sand pit on the promenade. Come along its a great free event with a fantastic atmosphere.

by Active Kampers VW Campervan Hire