Campervan Hire Southeast
The southeast is one of the most popular of the nine regions in England and is home to the counties of Berkshire, Kent, Isle of Wight, Buckinghamshire, East Sussex, Hampshire, Oxfordshire, Surrey and West Sussex. With all of those counties located in the region it is no surprise that the area is a hotbed of campervan hire; southeast England is the perfect mix of modern culture, scenic landscape and historical destinations. There are also miles upon miles of coastline and fantastic beaches that can be enjoyed by all. The region offers activity, adventure and entertainment for all visitors and residents and the use of a campervan is the best way to cram everything in. There are numerous camping and caravan sites in the southeast and it is a region that is perfectly suited to leisurely travel.
There is no shortage of companies in the region that can offer campervan hire; southeast counties from Hampshire to Oxfordshire are all home to various hire firms and all with offer their services throughout the region.
Amongst the most popular campervans on the market are the VW models, these are available in the classic Type 2 style commonly seen in the 1960’s and 70’s, the T25 model which was popular in the 1980’s and the modern T5 which is more suited to modern camping and heavy-duty travelling. The VW’s offer seating and sleeping space from 2-5 people depending on the model and the classic models will have generally been refurbished to present a more up-to-date interior and features.
Also popular with those looking for campervan hire is the motorhome. Motorhomes are a more complete type of campervan and come in sizes ranging from 2-7 berths; they tend to offer more space that what is found in a VW and come with more added features such as a toilet and shower. Motorhomes will also have larger engines making them more suited to long-distance travel.
The Mazda Bongo is another popular choice of campervan hire, southeast based companies may offer the Bongo as an alternative to the VW and although much the same in term of features and sleeping space (2-4 berth), the Bongo is generally thought to be more economical and reliable.
What types of campervans are there?
The southeast is home to many of the UK’s leading campervan hire companies and choice is not something that is lacking. There are different types of campervan that you can choose from and plenty of different sized vehicles also.Amongst the most popular campervans on the market are the VW models, these are available in the classic Type 2 style commonly seen in the 1960’s and 70’s, the T25 model which was popular in the 1980’s and the modern T5 which is more suited to modern camping and heavy-duty travelling. The VW’s offer seating and sleeping space from 2-5 people depending on the model and the classic models will have generally been refurbished to present a more up-to-date interior and features.
Also popular with those looking for campervan hire is the motorhome. Motorhomes are a more complete type of campervan and come in sizes ranging from 2-7 berths; they tend to offer more space that what is found in a VW and come with more added features such as a toilet and shower. Motorhomes will also have larger engines making them more suited to long-distance travel.
The Mazda Bongo is another popular choice of campervan hire, southeast based companies may offer the Bongo as an alternative to the VW and although much the same in term of features and sleeping space (2-4 berth), the Bongo is generally thought to be more economical and reliable.
What should be included with hire?
In terms if hire price all types of campervan are similar apart from the larger 6-7 berth motorhomes which will cost more. No matter what vehicle you choose there should be a list of features and items included as standard in campervan hire. South east England based companies will differ on what equipment is included (utensils, cutlery, crockery, linen) but as a rule the following will be present:- Cooker/ stove
- Sink
- Fridge
- Dining area
- Seating
- Electrical hook-up
- Heating
- Insurance
- Breakdown cover
- Mileage allowance
