Renting VAN/4x4 west cost US
 

Hi guys!

Could u give me some advices about way how to find people/company where we can rent van (generally car with possibility to sleep inside) for our 25 days round trip in US (west cost).

We would like to rent something comfortable :)

07-31th of March 2023 we will be there (Los Angeles)

Many thanks for all your advices and tips!

Bregards
Łukasz&Agata

Pauleta 150 /Łukasz&Agata clearly what you are asking for is rental agencies which are easily located if you do a bit of internet research .
for which I attach ,for a starting point , the following two web search adresses . In your searches do make sure to specify the California locations you want .

https://ca.search.yahoo.com/search?f...ls+Los+Angeles

https://ca.search.yahoo.com/search?

A general car rental would suffice if you specify getting an SUV or a van which has a large floor area for rolling out a pair of pads and sleeping bags .
A rental carshould be easily arranged with your home base travel agent who sells you the airline tickets in Europe . A car or SUV picked up at the airport it will be super easy .
Some of the motorhome rentals will have small units that are suitable , but may not be available directly at an airport arrival, or require extra payment for that option . Do your research .
Pricing will vary considerably .You must factor in in the additional costs which may appear above the advertised price , such as insurance , sales taxes , extra fee if returned at place other than the start dealership .
Also consider the added cost of staying at the occasional campground for use of their showers etc .
State parks and national forest land may have low cost or free camping permitted . WalMart parking lots used to allow free overnight parking for motorhomes . Just take care in what type of area they are in ( crime )

If the cost of an SUV or mini-motorhome is too much you can also consider
renting one of the smallest, most economical compact cars , then bring your own tent and sleeping bags . You can reduce or eliminate over size and overweight baggage costs on the airplane to America by going to LA and there at a big low cost big super-department store you can buy an inexpensive camping set which you use for the duration of the trip and give away to a charity store before going home .

Shop around , Have fun on your travels in California

Good advice from Sjoerd Bakker. I'll add that sometimes renting a cargo van (larger, with no rear seats to get in the way) can work out well. You might also think about peer-to-peer rentals, which range from wonderful to very dodgy--Google them and see what you turn up.

Hope that's helpful.

Mark

Indeed - a quick google search reveals some options: https://indiecampers.com/rent-an-rv/...end=2023-03-31