What to Expect When Renting a Campervan

1. What to Expect When Renting a Campervan

2. Adventurous Ways • Driving around Australia is one of the most adventurous ways to fully appreciate its beautiful landscape. • If you are planning to spend your vacation there for less than eight weeks, then renting a campervan is best for you. • A campervan is a great way to see everything Australia has to offer and it has always been popular among travellers and even locals who want to experience exciting and long road trips in their lives.

3. Here is a list of what to expect when renting a campervan:

4. Choosing the Right Campervan Rental Company to Make the Most Out of Your Trip • There are a number of campervan rental companies that offer various services depending on the number of people you are traveling with, length of stay, itinerary, etc. • It is necessary to know where you can pick up and drop off the vehicle, so it’s important to contact an agent in advance and find out any information you may need as they might be closed during inconvenient times.

5. Prepared Insurance Charges • Ensure there’s a drop off location at your final stop and ask from the company if there are additional fees for this. • Be prepared also for insurance charges since some companies have it. • With regards to your itinerary, it helps if you notify the company so they can give recommendations on where you are allowed to travel or not.

6. Check the Insides of a Campervan • Usually, equipment and facilities in a campervan vary depending on its size, your budget and level of comfortability. • A typical utility-sized van provides you the basic essentials for efficiency like beds, crockery, cooking facilities, sinks, and a fridge while some larger campervans have more space for toilet and shower facilities.

7. Caravan Parks and Campgrounds • If you prefer to rent the cheaper vans, you can park on the side of the road as long as there’s no signage indicating otherwise. • Fortunately in Australia, there are many well equipped caravan parks and campgrounds for you to stay overnight. • It might cost you a little extra, but it’s an opportunity to make friends and socialize with other campers and travellers.

8. Other Relevant Costs to Consider • Campervans most likely are equipped with a battery for facilities and outlets to work. It is charged when you are driving, but for it to be fully charged, you can plug it in at caravan parks that have powered sites. • Some campervans also have a GPS unit which is very useful and important to find your way around for a minimal fee. Fuel for the vans can be expensive since it is a transportation and accommodation vehicle in one.

9. Calculate the Cost of Fuel • You can check online for tools that can calculate the cost of fuel for your trip. • Also, if you know you’ll be traveling for long hours be sure to stock up on food and other necessities because it may be difficult to find stores or supermarkets on the road. • Lastly, consider the van as your own, so prepare some extra money for its maintenance, too.

10. Check These Out! • It may seem overwhelming at first, but proper planning will allow you to fully enjoy your trip and will make the whole experience worthwhile. • Check out these Tips on What to Expect When Renting a Campervan. Brought to you by Discovery-Campervans.com.au. • For more info, visit site: www.discovery-campervans.com.au