52 reviews for Cheap Campervans
Verified reviews from our customers that rented a car from Cheap Campervans
The car did as it should have - it got us from point A to point b. However, the seats are not adjustable and were very uncomfortable for us because we are tall. There is zero insulation, not even a headliner, in the back of the van to provide any type of insulation.
I found the best price I could bc we were in Iceland for 25 days, but to be labeled as "cheap vans" on the outside is not necessary. I understand the advertising, but it wasn't appreciated.
Upon pickup, the van was not entirely clean. There was lots of food crumbs and tiny bit of debris that didn't get vacuumed.
The customer service is Terrible. Upon arriving for pick up and returning of the van, I was never greeted by anyone. In fact I was the first to get there but the last to be helped.. I had to wait over hour before ever being helped. The cheap van annex building was where we were told to wait. There was no one there, no sign saying when anyone would show up, ended up going to "happy" building where the other guests were being helped. Only one person working at counter, but several sitting at desks who offered no hello or help to us.
The van had a headlight out, a reverse light out and the check engine light was on up on picking it up. We waited for the mechanic to fix the lights, yet another delay after waiting over an hour to be helped. No keys were with the van, the bedding was not in there, the employee had to go look for these things. the employee did not give us the Wi-Fi which we paid for and also the gps.
I had to go back to the office to pick these items up.
There was no ice scraper with the van,it is winter season in Iceland, why is this important item not included?? I had to use my credit card as a scraper.
The windshield wipers were shit, doing more smearing than clearing.
At drop-off time, we arrived at 1230, only to wait until 1 for someone to show up and help. (Top of the hour is when shuttle departs to go to airport) we had intentions of taking the 1pm. The girl told us we had to wait until 2 for the shuttle and then went back to the "happy" building. This was unacceptable as we were there at 1230. I explained this to her, she took us to airport at 1.
The price was right for the car bc of the length of our trip but I will not rent from this company again because of the terrible customer service. I was never even asked upon returning the car how my trip was. Sad.
April
rented a vehicle
in November 2021
Outstanding!
Cheap Campervans absolutely delivered everything it promised. Free pick-up and drop-off at a nearby hotel at a time of our choosing (you have to contact them separately; we did not hear back to the request written in our booking). The vehicle we rented was as advertised, zero problems. It was also more fuel-efficient than I expected, nice for the environment and also for the wallet in Iceland!
The vehicle had just one USB port delivering 0.45A (2.25W). Nobody said say there would be more, but since USB charging was advertised, I kinda figured it would be either faster charging or 2+ ports. It ended up being fine, we just charged in hotels, but if you are camping in your camper then you might want to bring a lighter-to-USB charger.
If I had a wish, it would be cruise control in the vehicle. The ring road, even if you're driving less than an hour, does get a little tedious to try and not exceed the speed limit (expensive fines) while also not driving way too slow. I'd be willing to pay extra for that.
We also had the WiFi option booked. I did not think we would need it, but my girlfriend wanted it. It was a great choice, since the unlimited data really makes you not worry about anything (even if we used only a few GB in the end and EU Roam Like At Home would also have been fine, I would probably still book it again). You get a little device that creates a WiFi hotspot and connects to the mobile network. Mobile data coverage on the ring road is excellent, we did not notice any places without fast internet available. Best to bring your own micro-USB cable though, because the included cable was short and very wonky (three left twists kinda made it work, but still not great). The device lasts quite long on full charge, though.
Staff was super friendly!
Luc
rented a vehicle
in October 2021
Outstanding!
Perfect for our needs! Easy to drive--probably the easiest manual I've driven and the clutch has a hill-holder, so no issues starting out on a hill. The mattresses were surprisingly comfortable. I brought an inflatable just in case and never blew it up. I'm 6'0", so the bed is a little short. However, we figured out that if you sleep with your head in the rear, you can slide the front seats forward and then I had enough room. If you're 6'2" plus, then you might have length issues. We drove the Ring Road with several detours (Seydisfjordur, Dettifoss, Hvitsekur, Stykkisholmur) and spent around $240 USD on diesel fuel, so less than the $300 I was planning on. Stereo has a USB, so you can charge your phone and play music from your phone if you bring a cable. Wish it had cruise control, but that was my only complaint. No A/C, but we didn't really need it. We only needed to roll the windows down on one day and only for a short time (10-15 minutes). Nights didn't drop much, so no need for a heater unless you plan on using in the wintertime. We spent 260 kr a day on ice, so the cooler is not a big deal. I'd happily rent again if I ever return to Iceland.
Dru
rented a vehicle
in July 2021
Good
With this car you got what you paid for, a smaller but functional sleeping option. Also, the gas worked without problems and so we had no problem making cheap food as well. Theres only two things is: 1. The car is not isolated, and so it gets moist and cold during nighttime 2., Sleeping bags are not included and cost 25€ each.
Overall a perfect van for us, as we only used it for sleeping and transportation:)
Bastiaan
rented a vehicle
in August 2020