Campervan Guides for Ireland
Honest, independent guidance on renting and buying campervans in Ireland — the things the operators' FAQ pages don't cover.
About these guides
Most "campervan guide" content online is operator-owned — written to sell their own fleet. Our guides are independent. We cover the things that don't get mentioned in operator FAQs: what the standard insurance actually covers (and what it doesn't), which add-ons are worth paying for, what the mileage caps mean in practice, and how to read the fine print before you sign.
The buying guides below cover both the rental market (for first-time and returning renters) and the used-campervan purchase market (for anyone thinking about buying rather than renting).
Rental guides
How to Choose a Campervan Rental in Ireland
Group size, pickup location, trip length, flexibility needs — the full checklist for matching the right operator to your trip. Includes a decision matrix of each operator's strengths for different use cases.
Insurance for First-Time Renters
What the operator's standard Collision Damage Waiver actually covers. What the excess means in practice. When to buy a separate policy. Irish-specific notes on cross-border cover, ferry insurance, and what to do if you have an accident.
What's Actually Included (The Gotchas)
Mileage caps, generator fuel charges, cross-border restrictions, bedding and towel add-ons, late return fees, deposits — the line items that inflate your final bill and how to plan around them before you book.
Buying guides — used campervan market
Buying a Used VW T5 in Ireland
The VW T5 is Ireland's most popular campervan conversion base. Irish market values, what to look for (rust, DPF, gearbox issues), conversion quality indicators, NCT requirements, and where to buy.
Imports vs Irish-Registered Campervans
UK import campervans are often 15–30% cheaper than Irish-registered equivalents. This guide covers the price gap, post-Brexit customs duty, right-hand-drive implications, and the insurance impact.
VRT and Import Paperwork
VRT is the single biggest cost when importing a campervan into Ireland from the UK. Step-by-step: the VRT calculation for motor caravans, NCTS inspection, customs duty post-Brexit, and the OMSP valuation process.
A dedicated guide to insuring a campervan you own in Ireland — agreed value vs market value policies, specialist Irish insurers, annual touring cover, and what happens if you rent your van out to others. Coming in the next phase.