Norway campervan rental: our MyCamper experience
Posty was our bedroom, kitchen and little escape from the rain, all rolled into a very bright red van. We found him through MyCamper, and having our own space made such a difference on this trip. There are a few things I'd check before choosing a van though, especially if, like us, you're driving in Norway for the first time.
Having our bedroom, kitchen and somewhere warm to sit in the same little vehicle made a huge difference in Norway. We could shop for groceries, cook when it rained and settle in at a campsite without unpacking our lives every evening. That was especially lovely at Løken, where opening the curtains onto the lake felt like an activity in itself.
Why a campervan suited this trip
The trade-off is that the van comes with jobs. You need to think about water, waste, power, groceries, where you can park and how much driving you want to do. If you want someone else to handle all of that, a car and accommodation may suit you better.
What Posty was like
We found our old red postman's van through MyCamper. Daniel drove; it was a manual, left-hand-drive vehicle. Inside we had a bed, heater, fridge, cooktop and sink, plus an emergency toilet. It was a small space, but having somewhere to make dinner and escape the weather was the point.
I wouldn't choose a rental from the pretty bed photo alone. Ask how the heating works, what it needs to run, how to fill and empty the water and what the toilet arrangements involve. Get the owner to show you the controls during collection and save the explanation somewhere you can find it later.
What to compare before booking
Check the vehicle's height and length, transmission and sleeping setup first. Then look at included mileage, fuel requirements, insurance terms, driver eligibility and the excess. Those details belong to the particular listing and rental agreement; another person's trip cannot tell you what your booking includes.
For a fjords route, think about the driving as well as the living space. Daniel had to reverse to make room for a bus on Trollstigen. A bigger van might give you more room at night, but you are also driving and parking it every day. Choose something you are comfortable handling.
Campsites made daily life easier
We paid for campsites for most of our route. Showers, washing-up facilities and the chance to deal with the van's practical needs were useful, not just nice extras. Dombås stood out for its facilities, Mjelva had the mountains around us and Otta gave us a riverside spot.
Check which services a campsite actually provides and whether they are included in the pitch price. A site with a beautiful photograph is not automatically the right stop if you need water or a shower that evening. Our separate campsite guide compares the places we stayed rather than assuming every stop offers the same things.
Collection, return and your real rental budget
Leave time on collection day for the handover, groceries and a first drive that doesn't feel rushed. We reached our first campsite late. At the other end, protect time to refuel, clean and return the van at the agreed place. We also had an overnight ferry to catch, so adding one more sightseeing stop would have been the wrong priority.
Our day-to-day spending article does not include a paid rental price. Use a current quote for your dates and vehicle, then add fuel, campsites, parking and any toll or mileage charges billed later. A rental reference value in our records is not a price you should expect to pay. The useful comparison is the total cost and conditions of the booking in front of you.
Plan the rest of your Norway trip
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Watch our Norway road trip
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Frequently asked questions
Where did we find Posty?
We found the van through MyCamper. Compare current vehicles, dates and rental conditions on the official website.
Does our spending total include campervan rental?
No. Use your own current rental quote alongside fuel, campsites, tolls, parking and ferry costs.
