What Yescapa does

Yescapa operates a peer-to-peer motorhome and campervan rental marketplace that connects private vehicle owners and professional rental companies with travelers across Europe and the United States. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Bordeaux, France, the platform lists over 24,000 vehicles spanning six categories: campervans, large campervans, low-profile motorhomes, coachbuilt motorhomes, A-class motorhomes, and caravans. The technology stack consists of a web platform with 18+ country-specific localized sites, native iOS and Android applications, automated digital rental agreement generation, identity and vehicle verification, secure third-party payment processing with 3DSecure and installment support, and standardized pre- and post-trip vehicle condition reporting. Integrated insurance is provided through partner insurers and covers rentals without impacting the owner's no-claims bonus, supplemented by 24/7 roadside assistance.

The company generates revenue through a transaction commission on completed bookings between vehicle owners and travelers, with free registration for owners and no subscription or minimum booking requirements. Daily rental prices range from approximately €39 to €218 depending on vehicle type, location, and season, with discounts available for rentals of seven days or longer. Distribution is self-serve and product-led: travelers discover listings via SEO, content marketing, organic social channels, and the mobile apps, while owners onboard and manage their listings through a dedicated dashboard with an earnings calculator projecting potential income of up to £8,150 per year per vehicle.

Following the August 2023 merger with Dutch peer Goboony, financed alongside a roughly €7 million funding round led by IXO Private Equity with MAIF Avenir and No Such Ventures, Yescapa claims the position of Europe's largest online motorhome sharing platform. The combined entity enables cross-platform vehicle listings and unified search results, and the company continues to expand its geographic footprint beyond Europe into the USA. Leadership consists of CEO Benoit Panel and CTO Adrien Pinson, with no further management team details disclosed in the available materials.

Name

Yescapa

Website

https://yescapa.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Yescapa operates a peer-to-peer motorhome and campervan rental marketplace connecting private vehicle owners and professional fleets with travelers across 18+ European countries and the USA, listing over 24,000 vehicles.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Recreational Vehicle Rental Marketplace

NAICS

Automotive Equipment Rental and Leasing (5321), Passenger Car Rental (532111)

SIC

Services-Auto Rental & Leasing (No Drivers) (7510)

akta.pro primary industry

Peer-to-Peer (P2P) RV & Campervan Sharing (THADAIAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Car Rental & Car-Sharing Booking Platforms (BPAMAIAF)

Keywords

• Campervan rental marketplace
• Peer-to-peer motorhome rental
• Recreational vehicle hire
• RV sharing platform
• Motorhome rental platform

Headquarters

HQ city

Bordeaux

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Digital Commerce or Content

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Rental Transaction Commission: Platform charges commission on rental transactions between vehicle owners and travelers. Free registration for owners with no subscription or minimum booking requirements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Yescapa operates a peer-to-peer online marketplace that connects motorhome and campervan owners with travelers seeking rental vehicles across 18+ European country domains and the United States. The platform facilitates vehicle listings, online booking, integrated insurance coverage, 24/7 roadside assistance, secure 3D Secure payments, and automated digital rental agreements for categories including campervans, large campervans, low-profile, coachbuilt, A-class motorhomes, and caravans. Following its 2023 merger with Goboony, Yescapa manages Europe's largest peer-to-peer motorhome rental network with more than 24,000 vehicles and 200,000+ users.

Product overview

Yescapa operates as a peer-to-peer motorhome and campervan rental marketplace platform that connects travellers with local vehicle owners across the UK and Europe. The platform offers six distinct vehicle rental categories: Campervan, Large Campervan, Low Profile Motorhome, Coachbuilt Motorhome, A-Class Motorhome, and Caravan. The ecosystem includes a mobile app for iOS and Android, an owner dashboard for listing management and earnings tracking, integrated insurance coverage with partner insurers, 24/7 breakdown assistance, automated rental agreement generation, secure payment processing with instalment options, and vehicle condition reporting tools. The platform merged with Goboony in August 2023 to form Europe's largest online motorhome sharing platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Yescapa Peer-to-Peer Motorhome Rental Marketplace Core online platform where private owners and professional rental companies list motorhomes and campervans for rent to individual travelers across Europe and the USA; handles search, booking, payment, and dispute resolution.
• Campervan Rental Rental category for compact, van-conversion style campervans listed by private owners and rental professionals for individual travelers.
• Large Campervan Rental Rental category for large van-conversion campervans typically suited for families or groups of travelers.
• Low Profile Motorhome Rental Rental category for low-profile (semi-integrated) motorhomes with sleeping cabins and compact living areas.
• Coachbuilt Motorhome Rental Rental category for coachbuilt (panel-van) motorhomes built on a chassis cab, typically with a fixed rear bed or garage.
• A-Class Motorhome Rental Rental category for A-class (integrated/alcove) premium motorhomes with a cab-over sleeping area and full amenities.
• Caravan Rental Rental category for towable caravans requiring a tow vehicle, listed by owners and rental professionals.
• Multi-Risk Insurance Coverage All-risk insurance coverage included with every booking, providing a damage deposit reimbursement framework for both owners and travelers; backed by integrated insurance partnerships (e.g., MAIF).
• 24/7 Breakdown Assistance Optional 24/7 roadside assistance and breakdown cover added at checkout to provide travelers with round-the-clock support during the rental period.
• Vehicle Owner Service / Owner Dashboard Self-service account and dashboard for vehicle owners to publish listings, set prices and availability calendars, manage bookings, track earnings, and access insurance and assistance offerings.
• Yescapa Mobile App (iOS and Android) Native iOS and Android mobile application that lets travelers search vehicles, book rentals, manage reservations, and access trip documents on smartphones.

Quantifiable outcome

• 99% of users who called customer service were 'very satisfied'
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• GoboonycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 August 2023Yescapa and Goboony, two major players in the European motorhome hire industry, announced a multimillion Euro merger in August 2023 to create Europe's largest online motorhome sharing platform. The union aims to expand market reach, improve services, and further develop outdoor tourism across Europe. Post-merger integration includes cross-platform vehicle listings and unified search results.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• Hygglo: Hygglo is a Nordic-headquartered peer-to-peer marketplace for renting out personal items including vehicles and equipment. Its marketplace mechanics, trust architecture, and European focus make it an emerging comparable to Yescapa in P2P asset-sharing, even though its vehicle scope is broader.

Direct peers

• Goboony: Goboony was Yescapa's primary European P2P motorhome competitor (UK/Netherlands focused) prior to the August 2023 merger that created Europe's largest platform. Listed for completeness as the now-combined entity's historical direct peer and the counterparty that shaped Yescapa's growth thesis.
• RVshare: RVshare operates the largest P2P RV rental marketplace in the United States, matching motorhome owners with renters on a commission-based model. Its product scope, target customers, and marketplace mechanics closely mirror Yescapa's, making it a direct competitor for category mindshare.
• SnappCar: SnappCar is a peer-to-peer car sharing platform headquartered in the Netherlands, primarily serving Benelux and select European markets. It is comparable to Yescapa on P2P mobility model and European focus, though its category is passenger cars rather than motorhomes/campervans.
• ShareACamper: ShareACamper was a UK-focused peer-to-peer motorhome and campervan rental marketplace that was acquired by Yescapa in January 2021. While now part of Yescapa, it illustrates a directly comparable P2P RV marketplace model that was additive to Yescapa's UK footprint.
• Outdoorsy: Outdoorsy is the leading peer-to-peer RV rental marketplace in North America, directly comparable to Yescapa in product, two-sided marketplace model, and category (P2P motorhome/campervan sharing). It serves as the closest global analogue to Yescapa's European focus.

Broad incumbents

• Cruise America: Cruise America is the largest traditional RV rental operator in North America, with a fleet of motorized RVs for rent. It represents the conventional alternative to P2P platforms like Yescapa and is a relevant incumbent benchmark for fleet-based RV rental economics.
• Getaround: Getaround is a P2P car sharing marketplace operating across Europe and other markets with a connected-car telematics model. It is comparable to Yescapa in the broader peer-to-peer mobility category, with similar marketplace architecture and trust/insurance components.
• McRent: McRent is Europe's largest traditional (fleet-based) motorhome rental company, offering an analogous product set (campervans, motorhomes, caravans) across multiple European countries. It is the most relevant traditional incumbent against which Yescapa competes as a P2P alternative.
• Turo: Turo is the leading peer-to-peer car sharing platform in North America, sharing Yescapa's asset-light two-sided marketplace model, integrated insurance product, and self-serve mobile-first booking experience. While focused on passenger cars rather than RVs, Turo's marketplace mechanics and scale advantages make it a relevant comparator.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/yescapa

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds3 records

Investors3 records

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M&A2 records

Investments

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