Camper Van Rental Business

Camper Van Rental Business Success Stories [2024]

Pat Walls

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Updated: October 8th, 2024

Dream of turning wanderlust into a business? Consider a camper van rental venture. This idea is straightforward: you buy camper vans, refurbish them for comfort and functionality, and rent them out to adventure enthusiasts.

With the growing interest in road trips and off-the-grid experiences, a camper van rental business taps into a market that values flexibility and nature. Picture this: offering a fully-equipped, cozy home on wheels for travelers keen on exploring scenic routes without hotel hassles.

Initial investments will cover purchasing and outfitting the vans, plus setting up an online booking system. The crucial work involves maintaining the fleet, crafting compelling travel itineraries, and marketing your unique offerings on platforms like Instagram and Airbnb.

By providing an alternative to traditional travel, a camper van rental business allows you to meet the surge in outdoor vacations and capture the spirit of freedom in travel.

In this list, you'll find real-world camper van rental business success stories and very profitable examples of starting a camper van rental business that makes money.

1. ROAMERICA ($120K/year)

After experiencing the discomfort of traveling in their old Toyota Tacoma, Taylor and Gretchen began dreaming of a vehicle that could keep them dry and comfortable during their adventures. One night, Taylor suggested the idea of renting campervans, and both instantly knew it was a great idea. They started with one campervan and quickly realized the demand was high, leading them to expand their fleet and build their own campervans in-house.

How much money it makes: $120K/year
How much did it cost to start: $25K
How many people on the team: 5

How We Started A Camper Van Rental Business and Quit Our Full Time Jobs

ROAMERICA, a campervan rental company founded by Taylor Hood and Gretchen Bayless who quit their full-time jobs to focus on their business and have expanded their fleet quickly to meet the demand of adventure-seeking customers, with most of their web traffic coming from organic Google searches and a focus on social media and brand awareness.

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