Campervan rental in Canada: 3 tips to save big bucks

The great Canadian outdoors is often synonymous with RV road trips.

At first glance, RV rental may seem more expensive than renting a car.

That said, it's important to remember that your vehicle will be your home for the entire duration of your trip to Canada. 

And just like buying a house, you can shop around for the best RV rental.

So here are 3 tips to help you save on your next Canadian RV rental.

#1. Plan your van road trip in advance

This is definitely the best advice I can give you.

In fact, it's important to note that prices rise as the season progresses, according to the principle of supply and demand. The scarcer the availability, the higher the prices.

To make my explanation more concrete, we carried out the following exercise a few years ago for renting a C-28 RV for a Quebec road trip in high season:

Reservation made in September:

14 days x $220 = $3,080

Reservation made in May:

14 days x $406 = $5,684

Price difference: $2,064

I'm sure you'll agree that it's worth it to book early, right?

What's more, by booking early, you'll avoid the risk of not getting the vehicle of your choice. First come, first served. 

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#2. Compare deals on camper van rentals in Canada

Our partners are very generous.  

If you book before November 30, 2023, you'll be able to take advantage of a host of wallet-friendly special offers!

The offers vary from one rental company to another, but they all have the same common denominator: saving you money.

Here are a few examples:

• Free bedding and kitchenware for each passenger (value of $100 per person)
• Unlimited mileage package at half price (value of $800)
• One-way rental at half price (value up to $900)
• Morning pick-up, afternoon drop-off free of charge (value of $200)

And the best part? With most of our partners, you can combine 2 special offers.

RV rental price comparison tool

#3. Use our online price comparison tool

We work hard to offer our guests practical online tools with the aim of helping you make the best choices.

For several years, we have provided a powerful price comparison tool on our website.

At a glance, you can see how much you could save by simply changing your dates.

For example, when searching for availability from June 2 to 16, 2024, the comparison tool tells me I could save up to $250 by leaving on May 28 rather than June 2.

Not bad, eh?

By following the advice of a pro, I can guarantee that you'll be able to rent the right vehicle at a very reasonable price.  

And to help you plan your Canadian road trip, don't hesitate to check out our RV itineraries.

Do you know any other money-saving tips? Feel free to share them in the comments below.