A large part of modern American history involves four wheels and a healthy dose of horsepower. Ever since Henry Ford began rolling Model Ts off the assembly line in 1908, highways and byways have been established across the nation like ribbons connecting our favorite places to recreate, sightsee, and explore. Road trips are a part of our national identity—one that we are proud to share with visitors far and wide. And for those who want to go even further, renting a campervan from Travellers Autobarn is just the ticket. With six unique styles of campervans to suit all needs and rental hubs in Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Las Vegas, they are our go-to source for all things campervan in the American West.
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Campervans Maximize Your Time Outside, Not in Transit
While we love the driving aspect of a road trip, we don’t love driving unnecessarily to and from trailheads and points of interest. By choosing to rent a campervan, you’ll be able to overnight at the destination itself. Think camping along Jackson Lake in Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming, beneath a billion stars in Arches National Park in Utah, or beachside near bioluminescent waves in Olympic National Park in Washington. That’s not to mention America’s 138 national monuments and over 10,000 state parks, countless of which contain campgrounds ideal for campervans. By foregoing a traditional brick-and-mortar accommodation, you will have considerably more time to enjoy these majestic locations—not to mention a much improved chance of catching photogenic moments at sunrise and sunset!
They Are the Most Affordable Lodging Option
Because a campervan combines your rental vehicle with your accommodation, you’re immediately saving big. Yes, you will still have to pay to camp at many national parks and campgrounds, but the rate is much lower than that of traditional lodging. Add that to the fact that free dispersed camping is available in many regions, and you might just see your road trip go from dream to totally doable. Forget the tricky resort charges, taxes, and overnight parking fees—your costs are clear from the start when you rent a campervan from Travellers Autobarn. And last but not least, did you know that gas is at a multi-year low in America right now? Go ahead and extend that trip: you can now go farther for less.
Campervans Offer Beyond Flexible Booking Requirements
The perks of booking with Travellers Autobarn are clear. First, you can cancel your rental up to an impressive 15 days before your trip—with no penalty. In other words, if you need to rebook due to work, health, or weather circumstances, you’re free to do so. Plus, for Gen Z drivers, there is no young driver fee that you would commonly experience with other rental companies. This is particularly thoughtful because as we all know, your early 20s is an ideal time to take an extended journey. And lastly, there is no mileage fee associated with any Travellers Autobarn rental. Your road trip just got a lot longer, and way more flexible!
Traveling with kids? All parents know there is nothing worse than setting up a travel crib (and everything that comes with it) six different times on a trip. With a campervan, set up once and let the good times roll. Travellers Autobarn has campervans that can accommodate children (and their carseats) as young as six months.
Roadtrips Embrace the Perks of a Spontaneous Itinerary
There are some journeys that you can only accomplish via an extended campervan trip. In a Travellers Autobarn campervan, you can fly into one city, drive for a week or more, and then return your rig at another location halfway across the country. Along the way, you won’t have to worry about finding lodging in some of the nation’s most remote and scenic areas; simply utilize campgrounds instead. And perhaps the largest plus: flexibility. Campervans maintain an element of spontaneity in your trip. Forget having to hurry to make it to your next hotel booking. If you want to spend more time in an area, you can. If you’re getting drowsy during the drive and need to pull over for a nap, you can. We think the results are clear: a campervan is your vehicle to road trip success!
Travellers Autobarn was Built for Travelers, by Travelers
A group of backpackers founded Travellers Autobarn in Sydney in 1993 as a better way to travel. That means that not only does the team behind the brand understand your needs and desires as active travelers, but that they have decades of experience in the game. Today, they have a global reservation team to support travelers worldwide—and over a thousand five-star reviews from happy campers. The road trip continues with the opening of a Seattle, Washington, office coming soon.
