Top 10 4×4 Campervan Rental Companies to Explore Remote Areas

When the call of the wild is too strong to ignore, an extended trip on a sturdy 4×4 campervan is the only answer. We’re talking about rugged, go-anywhere adventure vehicles that let you explore off the beaten path where regular RVs dare not tread.

But let’s be real; owning one of these beauties might not be in the cards for everyone. That’s where the magic of rentals comes in.

We’ve rounded up the top ten 4×4 campervan rental companies that’ll equip you with the perfect rig for your backcountry escapades. Whether you’re dreaming of conquering the deserts, navigating through dense forests, or parking on a secluded beach, these companies have you covered.

The best part? These rentals come with all the gear you need to go overlanding and stay off-grid so you can focus on carving your path through the wilderness.

1. Moterra

Moterra builds and rents 4×4 luxury campervans built on a Mercedes Sprinter chassis. Their vans can sleep up to four people and come with or without an indoor shower. 

All models have a full kitchen, portable toilet, thermostat heater, and solar electric system. Some have a pop top, while others have a high roof.

What sets Moterra apart is that they offer package itineraries. These are provided by an experienced destination expert who works with you to design and customize the perfect itinerary for you. They will book all campsites, provide you with directions for scenic routes, offer activity suggestions, and book any excursions you might want to go on.

Moterra has rental hubs in Wyoming, Montana, Utah, Nevada, California, Washington, and Maine. You can choose a one-way rental if you rent from a getaway city. All vehicles are pet-friendly, and reservations include 100 miles per day. 

Moterra has a handy page on their website that shows every item included in the rental price.

2. California Adventure Vans via Outdoorsy

Based in Clovis, CA, near San Francisco, California Adventure Vans is a van rental company with a fleet of two 4×4 campervans. One is a Storyteller Stealth Mode, and the other is a Revel 4×4 by Winnebago. 

Both vans have solar panels and water storage, so they can stay off-grid for days or even weeks. The Storyteller Stealth Mode has a portable toilet and outdoor shower, while the Revel has an indoor wet bath.

If you need extra space to bring the whole family, rent a Frontear teardrop trailer from California Adventure Vans. The trailer offers an extra kitchen area you can use outdoors, so you don’t have to cook inside the campervan. Inside the trailer, there’s a queen-sized bed where two adults can sleep. Set it up in your favorite camping spot, then go offroading in the van.

You can book California Adventure Vans vehicles through Outdoorsy. Rentals have a three-night minimum, with 125 free miles per day. You can choose between many add-ons, like an inflatable paddle board, a folding kayak, a BBQ, and a firepit.

3. Roadtrip Oregon

Operating out of Portland, Oregon, Roadtrip Oregon has a Revel 4×4 Sprinter campervan with an on-demand 4WD system in its fleet. The van sleeps up to three adults and seats two adults and two kids. 

It has a wet bath with a cassette toilet, a kitchen, a power lift bed, and a dinette that turns into a single bed. The galley features a 2.5-cu ft. compressor refrigerator, induction cooktop, and sink. 

This vehicle is off-grid ready with a 200-watt solar power system, extensive water tanks, outdoor hot water shower, AC, and diesel-powered heating.

You can pick up and drop off this van in Portland, Oregon, or Phoenix, Arizona. The rental includes 125 miles per day, although you can purchase extra miles. You can take the van outside of Oregon and even into Canada. Bedding and kitchenware are included in the price.

You can use your personal auto insurer to cover the rental.

4. Roadsurfer

Roadsurfer, an RV rental company based in the US and Europe, has an off-road campervan in their North American fleet. Horizon Hopper is a Winnebago Revel 44E built on a Mercedes-Benz 4×4 chassis. 

It sleeps two on a motorized platform bed, has a bathroom with a hot water shower, and a fully equipped kitchen with an induction stove. The Horizon Hopper also has AC, heating, and shore power.

Roadsurfer has offices in Los Angeles, Las Vegas, and San Francisco. Their rentals come with unlimited miles, a fee second driver, 24/7 roadside assistance, and camping equipment. You can pick up the van from one location and drop it off in another. You can take the van anywhere in the USA, but beware that, for insurance reasons, trips in the Death Valley are forbidden in the summer months.

The cool thing about Roadsurfer is that you can opt for flexible cancellation, which allows you to rebook your rental if you cancel up to 48 hours before your pick-up date.

5. GoCamp

GoCamp offers peer-to-peer RV rental all over the USA. You can rent privately owned vehicles and vans owned by GoCamp through the platform. 

Go Camp added a 2022 4×4 Winnebago Revel to their fleet, available for pick-up from Boring, Oregon. They call it the Navigator. It sleeps two people and seats up to four. 

The floor plan includes a motorized bed platform, a dinette area for four, a wet bath, and a galley. The power bed lifts to give you full access to the gear garage. The kitchen has a stove, sink, refrigerator, and freezer.

The Navigator is fully off-grid ready thanks to the solar charging system and the ample onboard water storage. It has AC, indoor and outdoor showers, hot water, heating, and a roof rack. 

The GoCamp cancellation policy is pretty good–if you cancel 30 days before pick up, they will refund 100% of the cost. The rental covers 125 miles per day, and many of their vans are pet-friendly. 

6. Alpine Transportation

Alpine Transportation rents 4×4 Sprinter vans out of Salt Lake City, Utah. These are Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 144 high-roof 4×4 vans that have been custom-built. Thanks to the optional rooftop tent, they can seat and sleep up to five adults.

The floor plan includes a kitchenette, a platform bed with a gear garage underneath, and a removable three-person bench seat. An automatic ceiling fan and a diesel heater with a thermostat provide climate control.

The kitchen is stocked with utensils, cookware, and a two-burner propane stove. Camping chairs and a table are included for having your meals outdoors.

The rental price includes 100 miles per day, although you can buy extra mileage. The vans are available from April to November only. Optional add-ons include inflatable paddle boards, a bike rack with a mountain bike, fly fishing rod holders, shower kits, portable toilets, privacy tents, and extra camping gear.

7. AlaskaVans 

AlaskaVans get an honorable mention because they have a front-wheel drive campervan in their fleet. They have RAM Promaster high-roof vans in Anchorage.

AlaskaVans stand out because their vans have a full-size bed oriented lengthwise, accommodating people over six feet tall. 

They’ve organized the galley so it’s portable. You can cook inside or outside the van, accessing all the cooking gear and utensils you need. While there’s no dinette inside, you can add a removable table to the swivel seats in the front if it’s too cold to eat outside.

AlaskaVans come with a heater, a Yeti cooler, a side awning, and solar charging. But that’s not all. Included in the rent, the guys give you lots of handy gear, like solar lanterns, a hatchet, a wood saw for campfires, outdoor rugs, and other special touches. Mileage includes 200 miles per day.

8. Mercedes Sprinter RV Rentals

Mercedes Sprinter RV Rentals has a fleet of Roadtrek E-Trek Mercedes Benz Sprinter vans, which they rent out of 29 locations in the Western US.

Their vans are extra luxurious. They have electric side awnings, king-size beds, toasters, TVs with surround sound, interior showers, AC systems, heaters, and more. Drive to remote places while taking the comforts of modern living with you on these modern RVs. 

The floor plans feature a rear lounge that turns into a bed, a full kitchen, a wet bath, and an extra passenger seat.

The rental price includes all the gear you need for an epic overlanding adventure. Rentals have a minimum duration of one week. You can opt for a one-way trip and drive up to 1,050 miles weekly.

9. Outdoorsy

Peer-to-peer rental company Outdoorsy has some 4×4 campervans in its fleet, like this pet-friendly Winnebago Revel Sprinter rental in Richmond, Virginia.

The van is 19 feet long and is off-grid-ready. It has a 320AH battery system, wi-fi, satellite, solar charging, and an inverter. On board are a full kitchen, a wet bath, a small dinette, and a platform bed that sleeps two. 

This van also has a heater, AC, an awning, and a ceiling fan. The minimum booking period is only three nights, and the owner offers delivery. 

This is just an example of a van available for rent on Outdoorsy. Here’s another one in New Mexico. And here are all the Mercedes-Benz 4×4 RV rentals available on the site. You need to browse a little, but you can find multiple models and locations. The rules and fees for a rental change based on the owner’s preferences.

10. RVezy

RVezy is one of the largest RV-sharing marketplaces in North America. Among the 4×4 rental options they have, we found this Mercedes-Benz 2500 4×4 low-roof Sprinter van – Danger O’Shea. It’s available to pick up from Durham, North Carolina. The owners bought a custom professional conversion with a rear double bed, a desk area, and a kitchenette. 

There’s no dinette on board, but the swivel seats can be turned around to face a removable table. Danger has an outdoor shower, large fresh and gray water tanks, solar charging, two ceiling fans, a space heater, and ample storage.

The rental price includes everything you need to enjoy camping, like a camping table and chairs and privacy shades. The owner can arrange for extra items if you let them know in advance you’re flying from out of state. 

There’s no minimum stay, so you can enjoy a micro adventure on this van. That’s ideal for anyone who wants to try out the van life on a budget. 

Rental conditions change based on the owner of each vehicle. For example, this Winnebago Revel 4×4 in Gold Canyon, Arizona, requires a daily fee for the wi-fi.

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