Are you considering renting a campervan for your European adventure? There are plenty of reasons why you should and some why it might not be for you.

Pros

• Comfortable and fuel-efficient, campervan rentals are an affordable travel option and less expensive than a car rental plus hotel room each night.
   
• Campervans offer far greater freedom of itinerary than a group tour or even a rail pass. You can get off the beaten path and leave the masses behind. Explore rural regions and small villages where public transportation doesn’t go.
   
• Rent a campervan and you can also set your own schedule - no early morning departure times or late arrivals unless you want them.
   
• A campervan is as easy to drive as a minivan, and rentals come with 24/7 roadside support - just in case.
   
• No need to pack and unpack every time you go to a new destination – your home travels with you!
   
• Meet likeminded travelers at campsites, including parks and farms across Europe and the UK.

Cons

• No bathroom facilities
   
• Bed may not be as comfortable as a bed in a hotel or hostel (this is subjective)
   
• You have to learn to drive on the other side of the road for England and Scotland.
   
• Need to learn the local road rules and customs

Great Destinations for Campervans

Campervan rentals are ideal for independent travelers who want to get off the beaten path and check out rural areas and regions where public transportation is limited or lacking completely. You need a sense of adventure and your own vehicle to explore these amazing areas:

Provence, France: Covered in fields of lavender and sunflowers, Provence is a land of hilltop villages, whirring cicadas and groves of olive and cherry trees. Most tour buses can’t even get up the side of Provence’s many hills, and you won’t find train tracks in the incredibly charming villages of Roussillon, Les Baux or Gordes.

Tuscany, Italy: Dotted with centuries-old farmhouses, rolling farmland and fertile vineyards, Tuscany is a dream destination to those looking for a slower pace of life. Most tour buses hit the bigger city of Siena on a quick stop from Rome to Florence only, and many of the most beautiful Tuscan villages cannot be reached by train.

The Cotswolds, England – A scenic rural area of outstanding natural beauty, the Cotswolds are a range of hills in central England that enjoy a bucolic way of life. Stone-built villages seem to grow out of the ground, and almost every yard has a garden. Trains don’t run to these villages, and buses run once per week.