Motorhome & Campervan Hires in France – FAQs

Is there a minimum or maximum period of hire?

For hires between November and April the minimum hire period is three days. For other months the minimum hire period is seven days. There is no maximum hire period and indeed, long term hires are incentivised by lower daily hire rates.

What type of insurance is the motorhome covered by?

All of our vehicles are covered by fully comprehensive insurance and roadside breakdown assistance. As with all hire vehicle insurance, the fully comprehensive policy contains excesses (sums which are not covered by the policy in certain circumstances). You can purchase additional cover to reduce this excess (also known as “CDW”) at the time of booking or when you arrive at the depot. For detailed information on our CDW options, please refer to our Terms and Conditions.

 

How can I check availability and make a booking?

Simply add your dates/group size above and submit a quote request or booking request by following the online instructions. We always respond to requests by close of the next working day. We will respond to quote requests by e-mail showing suitable, available vehicle choices with prices and links to book. If you submit a booking request we will simply check availability and confirm your booking if we have the requested vehicle. If your chosen vehicle is not available we will let you know the options (we will only process your booking deposit if we have the exact vehicle you have requested).

How do I calculate the cost of renting a motorhome?

For an overview on how our hire prices rise and fall over the year can visit our Seasonal Price Chart, or for an accurate, instant price just input your dates/group size above and our quick quote system will give you an instant price for any hire.

When and how do I pay for the motorhome?

A non-refundable booking deposit of 30% is required upon confirmation of your booking. The balance is payable 45 days prior to departure. In the event that you place your booking less than 45 days prior to departure, the hire price must be paid in full on booking.  We accept payment by any card with a Mastercard or Visa symbol.

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