The pandemic has led to a huge rise in staycations, and the appetite for hiring or purchasing recreational vehicles is experiencing a boom at present. A new campervan rental marketplace has opened in the , aiming to bridge the gap between supply and current demand for safe and sustainable travel options.
Campervan hire company, Indie Campers, has launched the new platform, which will include rental options from private and other professional owners. It will also offer its own fleet of over 1200 campervans in more than 40 locations across the UK, , , , , , , , , , , , , , and the Mediterranean islands of , , and .
The company states that by utilizing existing campervans in the market while they are not in use by their owners, the platform can enable campervan and motorhome owners to monetize their vehicles effectively. Moreover, it is providing private owners access to its infrastructure and resources, such as warehouses, staff, and technological systems, simplifying the rental process. Consequently, it allows complete management of the rental experience, from preparing the vehicle to meeting the end customer and storing the van at any of its premises across Europe.
The new Indie marketplace aims to offer a camper vehicle for any occasion and preference, ranging from small mini-vans to large motorhomes with diverse rentals featuring different functionalities and price points. Moreover, rentals also include essentials such as a cooler or fridge, a cleaning kit, and air conditioning. Additional options like airport transfers and surfboards are available at an extra cost. “Within the current changing travel landscape, this move enables us to align even more with the ever-emerging trends of the sharing economy, adding to our supply of flexible, authentic, and sustainable travel experiences, matching the growing widespread interest in getting into nature and away from the crowds,” says Hugo Oliveira, CEO of Indie Campers.
The Indie marketplace will be fully rolled-out by the end of 2020, providing further information here.
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