Yescapa

The sharing economy is very much à la mode: From office spaces to flats, tools or pets – people are increasingly seeing the benefits of sharing their possessions. The large variety of sharing economy platforms usually offer eco-friendly, cost-effective and sustainable alternatives to traditional consumerism. A parallel trend is camping, especially as it represents a safe and self-determined form of travel. Yescapa combines both aspects: Holidaymakers from all over the world can find a campervan hire or rent out their own motorhome via the platform. With over 10,000 motorhomes across 7 European countries, the start-up has grown to become Europe’s largest motorhome rental marketplace.

Similar to other sharing platforms, whether you are a holidaymaker or vehicle owner, you start by creating a free online profile. RV owners can rent out their own motorhome by listing their vehicle details and rental preferences. Holidaymakers looking to hire a leisure vehicle exchange with the owner and book their vehicle of choice via the platform. On the day of departure, the owner hands over the vehicle and both parties sign the rental contract. After the renter has returned the vehicle at the end of the trip both parties leave a review on the platform.

By partnering with some of the best insurers across Europe, Yescapa has developed tailor-made insurance contracts for peer to peer motorhome and campervan rentals. Every rental is covered by a fully comprehensive insurance while on hire, including 24-hour breakdown cover. In the event of damage, the customer support team (offering support in nine languages) takes care of mediating the claim with the insurance company.

Peer to peer hire is less expensive than renting from commercial providers. Moreover, there is a much more personal contact to the owner, who provides the holidaymakers with tips along the way and doesn’t charge additional fees for camping equipment. Many holidaymakers are looking to try before they buy so exchanging with the vehicle owner can offer a great insight into a future purchase. Another advantage is the variety of the vehicles available: With over 10,000 unique leisure vehicles and individually converted vans to choose from, there is the perfect RV for everyone. It doesn’t get much closer to an authentic “van life” experience than that. Further advantages concern the ecological and financial aspects – why buy a campervan when you can share one?