A quick overview of one-way rentals.
One-way camper van rentals require van owner approval. Requests must be made at least 30 days in advance and the reservation needs to be a minimum of five nights.
In addition to the cost of the rental itself, renters are required to pay a recovery fee to cover expenses associated with retrieving the van and getting it back to its home base. Costs incurred by the van owner when recovering the van include things like airfare, fuel, Lyfts or Ubers, and lodging. Recovery costs start at $500 and vary depending on where you start and end your trip. We work diligently with each van owner to customize one-way trips and keep recovery fees as affordable as possible.
Now let’s cover some frequently asked questions.
Where can I go with a one-way rental?
We can often accommodate one-way rental requests that start and end at popular destinations in our key markets, like Portland, Seattle, San Francisco, and Los Angeles as a few examples. We cannot accommodate cross-country one-way requests. It is also very difficult to accept requests for one-way trips that end where there is no major airport.
What is the cancellation policy for one-way camper van rentals?
One-way trips cannot be rescheduled. Cancellations must be made in writing.
Cancel within 48 hours of booking: You will get a full refund, as long as the trip departs more than 30 days from the time of booking.
Cancel at least 30 days prior to departure: You’ll get a full refund including tax, minus the service fee.
Cancel between 14-30 days prior to departure: You will receive a refund for 50% of the booking total and 100% of insurance and roadside assistance including tax. The one-way recovery fee and the service fee will not be refunded.
Cancel less than 14 days prior to departure: You are unable to receive a refund.
Why do one-ways require van owner approval?
One-way camper van rental requests are unique enough, with multiple variables and nuanced scheduling considerations, that van owners need to consider each request on a case-by-case basis.
How do I know if my one-way reservation has been confirmed?
A GoCamp Counselor will reach out to you to let you know if the van owner has approved your request. If not, we will do our best to find a van that meets your needs.
Are there any additional fees for one-way rentals?
In addition to the cost of the one-way rental itself, you will pay a recovery fee to cover expenses associated with retrieving the van and getting it back to its home base. When retrieving the van, costs incurred by the van owner include things like airfare, fuel, Lyft or Uber, and lodging. Recovery costs start at $500 and vary depending on where you start and end your trip.
