So, you’re dreaming of van life? You’ve seen the pictures and experiences and want to get a taste of it yourself.
Luckily, you don’t need to buy a van to get the experience. There are several Canadian companies offering rental campervans, converted minivans, trailers, and RVs. Some are extremely affordable or even free.
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When looking for a campervan, there are many considerations to keep in mind. When we reviewed campervans, we looked for the price, vehicles offered, and additional perks included in the price.
Watch out for deals that do not include any insurance or kilometers. If you need an additional driver, kitchen supplies, and/or bedding, then keep that in consideration when looking for a campervan rental. Buying these as add-ons can increase the price quickly. Also, things like travel to the territories of the USA often cost additional. Pet fees can vary from $100 to $200, so make sure to include that cost as well.
The cheaper option is to rent from a peer. This is similar to Airbnb-style rentals. However, instead of a company that owns many RVs, you’re renting for a person who has one or two. This option is often the cheapest.
The absolute cheapest is Transfercar. We reviewed Transfercar in this article. Sometimes you can find deals for less than $10. While they seem to have limited availability in Canada, it is worth checking their website. Sometimes you can find free or nearly free car rentals to use for road tripping or at your destination of choice. They occasionally have RVs and camper vans as well. But you need to check regularly and not be married to your departure date.
An excellent in-between choice, is a local RV/campervan rental company. We’ve included Alberta, BC, and Quebec local campervan rental options. These companies often only have a couple cities they service but are usually cheaper and/or offer more perks in their price than their larger company competitors.
Just Remember…
When we included the price of campervans, we often saw the lowest available price on the website. This means that the price you pay per night could end up being considerably more depending on the van you rent and the add-ons you need. Consider the price estimates as bare minimum base prices.
Our Top Pick
Best Peer-to-Peer Rental: Outdoorsy
Prices: $60 +
Vehicles: Campervans, trailers, Class C’s, Class A’s
Pros:
- Airbnb of RVs
- Roadside assistance
- Help around the clock
- Delivery
- Affordable
Cons:
- Peer to peer
- No consistency of traditional companies
- Pay for on-site repairs, parts, and labour
Honourable Mention: Transfercar
Locations: Cities across Canada
Prices: Almost free. (usually a few dollars a day
Pros:
- Cheap cars, RV, and campervan rentals
Cons:
- One-way
- Not readily-available
- Must check the website often
Comparison Tools
Best Comparison Tool: Motorhome Republic
Locations: All major Canadian cities, including Whitehorse and Edmonton
Prices: $80 +/night
Vehicles: Campervans, RVs, motorhomes
Pros:
- 24/7 customer service
- Price beat guarantee
- The all-inclusive package can include things not included if you book directly through a campervan rental company, often choosing a cheaper base rate of $52/day.
- One of the largest motorhome agencies globally
Cons:
- Only major companies
Runner-up Comparison Tool: Authentik Canada
Locations: Major Canadian cities
Prices: $100 +
Vehicles: minivan conversions, van conversions, campervans, RVs, trailers
Pros:
- Straight-forward comparison tool with clean design
- Order directly from the Authentik website
- Enjoy Authentik exclusives like postponing your trip at no cost and prices including taxes
Cons:
- Does not include peer-to-peer rental companies
Country-Wide Campervan Rental Companies
Camper Travel Canada
Locations: All major Canadian cities, including Halifax, Edmonton, and Whitehorse.
Prices: $$
Vehicles: RV, motorhomes, campervans, station wagons
Pros:
- 24/7 customer service
- Price match/beat
Cons:
- Prices do not include liability insurance, mileage, kitchen kit, electric kit, camping chair, and additional drivers
Four Seasons RV Rentals by Fraserway
Locations: Abbotsford, Leduc, Calgary, Leduc, Toronto, Halifax
Prices: $70 +
Vehicles: Campervans, C small to xlarge motorhomes, Travel trailer (Abbotsford)
Pros:
- 100 km/day included
- Free bedding and kitchen kit
- Free additional driver
- Basic insurance included
- Pets accepted
Cons:
- Preparation Fee extra (mandatory)
Fraserway RV
Locations: Airdrie, Leduc, Cookstown, ON Whitehorse, YT Delta, BC Bedford, NS
Prices: $75+
Vehicles: Van conversion, truck camper, motorhome
- Free bedding and kitchen kit
- Freed additional driver
- Basic insurance included
- Pets accepted
Cons:
- Preparation Fee extra (mandatory)
Canadream
Locations: Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Whitehorse, Toronto, Montreal, Halifax
Prices: $131 +
Vehicles: Campervans, motorhomes, truck camper
Pros:
- 100km/night included
- Basic insurance
- Pets included
Cons:
- The kitchen kit is extra
- Additional driver is extra
Quebec-Only Campervan Rentals
Le Baroudeur
Locations: Montreal, Quebec City, Gatineau Sherbrooke
Prices: $
Vehicles: converted minivan
Pros:
- Includes 220 km/day
- Free kitchen equipment
- Free bedding
- Basic insurance included
- Pets accepted
Cons:
- Weekend and Holiday drop off and pick up fee
- Does not include 24/7 road assistance (obligatory)
Cite Caravane
Locations: St. Eustache
Prices: $$
Vehicles: Class A, B, B+, C, and Class C Mercedes-Benz RVs
Pros:
- Insurance
- Free additional driver
- 24-hour roadside assistance
- 160 km/day included
Cons:
- No bedding or kitchen equipment
- No free cancellation
- No electric heater
- Must pay for the generator
Western-Only Campervan Rentals
Karma Campervans
Locations: Calgary, Vancouver
Prices: $99 +/night
Vehicles: Campervans
Pros:
- 200km/night included
- Bedding included
- Kitchen kit
- Off-grid, solar-powered
- Pet friendly
- One-way rentals (between Calgary and Vancouver only)
Cons:
- Insurance not included
- Toilet, fridge, and shower extra
Northcampervans
Locations: Calgary
Prices: $149+ (for campervan)
Vehicles: Campervans, Rooftop tents
Pros:
- Includes small kitchen
- 24/7 Roadside assistance
- Up to 5 drivers
- Rent bike racks, canoes, and paddleboards directly through the company
- Roof rack and camp chairs included
Cons:
- Calgary Only
- Insurance not included
- Mileage not included
- Kitchen and bedding set not included
