Name

VAN -AWAY

Legal name

VAN-AWAY EURL

Website

https://van-away.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Campervan and Converted Van Rental Services

NAICS

Truck, Utility Trailer, and RV (Recreational Vehicle) Rental and Leasing (53212)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Campervan Rentals (Class B / Converted Vans) (THADAIAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Off-Road / 4x4 Camper Rentals (Overland Rigs) (THADAIAH), Long-Term / Seasonal RV Rentals (THADAIAF)

Keywords

• Campervan rental
• Fourgon aménagé rental
• Road trip vehicles
• Rooftop tent rental
• Converted van sales

Headquarters

HQ city

Seilh

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices28 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Van and Campervan Rental: Daily rental of fully-equipped vans, campervans, and fourgons aménagés. Pricing starts from €20/day (rooftop tent) to €100/day (premium 4x4 models). Rates are seasonal and vary by agency. Rental includes insurance, assistance, camping equipment, and kitchenware.
2. Vehicle Sales (New and Used): Sale of vans and fourgons aménagés (neufs et occasions) starting from €45,000. Vehicles are maintained by professionals and sold with 2-year warranty. Both the sales network and individual agency locations facilitate transactions.
3. Optional Add-ons and Accessories: Revenue from optional services including bike racks, BBQ, leveling wedges, bedding kits, hot shower systems, toilet tents, 220V converters, additional driver coverage, enhanced cleaning, airport/station transfers, extra mileage packages, and pet fees.
4. Insurance and Protection Packages: Package Sécurité reduces excess from €2,000 to €900 and includes glass and tire coverage. Package Sérénité further reduces excess to €390 and includes full glass/tire replacement coverage.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

VAN-AWAY is a French van rental and sales company offering short and long-term rentals of fully-equipped campervans (Volkswagen California T6.1/T7, Ford Nugget, Ford Panama, Hanroad, Marco Polo), fourgons aménagés (Burstner Campeo, Patagonia, Antarctica 4x4), rooftop tents, and mini caravans across 41+ agencies in France, DOM-TOM, Belgium, Spain, and Morocco. The company also sells new and used vans and conversion accessories starting from €45,000 with a 2-year warranty.

Product overview

VAN-AWAY is a van and camper rental company operating across France, DOM-TOM (Reunion, Polynesia, New Caledonia), Belgium, Spain (Malaga), and Morocco (Marrakech) with 24+ agency locations. The company offers a fleet of camper vans (including Volkswagen California T6.1/T7, Ford Nugget, Ford Panama, Hanroad, Tasmania, Ibiza, Marco Polo) and converted vans (fourgons) like the Ushuaia, Patagonia, and Antarctica. They also rent rooftop tents (Arizona 2/4) and mini caravans. Additional services include van sales (from €45,000 with 2-year warranty), accessories, and gift cards. The rental offering includes comprehensive insurance (Allianz all-risk), 24/7 AXA assistance, smartphone app for finding spots, France Passion and OnlyCamp partnerships.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Camper Van California (Volkswagen California T6.1) Volkswagen California T6.1 camper van for up to 4 people with pop-up roof, kitchen, fridge, heating, external shower, 220V converter, and awning. Top-selling model for couples and small families. Pricing from €70/day.
• Fourgon Aménagé Ushuaia (Burstner Campeo C600/B66) Fully-equipped converted van (fourgon) with pop-up roof, interior shower, interior toilet, kitchen, fridge, heating, awning, and Isofix seatbelts for 2-4 people. Pricing from €90/day.
• Tente de toit Arizona 4 (Rooftop Tent) Rooftop tent that sleeps up to 4 people, mounted on customer's own vehicle. Includes kitchenware and optional portable WC. Pricing from €35/day.
• Camper Van Panama (Ford P10/P10+) Ford Custom P10 or P10+ camper van with maximum living space, full kitchen, fridge, and heating for up to 5 people. Pricing from €65/day.
• Fourgon Patagonia Converted van (fourgon) with solar panels for up to 5 people. Designed for all-season travel with full interior shower and toilet. Pricing from €95/day.
• Fourgon Antarctica 4x4 Compact 4x4 converted van with pop-top roof and 4 large sleeping berths for 2-4 people. All-terrain capability for off-road exploration. Pricing from €100/day.
• Camper Van Ibiza (VW California Beach T6.1/T7) VW California Beach T6.1 or T7 camper van with automatic gearbox, 3-seat bench, rooftop bed, kitchenette with cooler, and heating for up to 5 people. Ideal for families with 3 children. Pricing from €65/day.
• Camper Van Tasmania (VW Transporter T6.1) VW Transporter T6.1-based van for 5 people with 5 seats, 2 double beds, optional fold-down front bed, full kitchen with hot water, 60L fridge, and 60L fresh water. Large rear storage suitable for surfboards. Pricing from €70/day.
• Vans and Fourgons Aménagés for Sale Sale of new and recent pre-owned vans and fourgons aménagés (converted vans) starting from €45,000 with 2-year warranty. Vehicles are professionally maintained and based on VAN-AWAY's operational experience. The sales network and individual agency locations facilitate transactions.

Quantifiable outcome

• 44,566+ road trips completed and 47.6M+ km traveled by customers
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers19 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• France PassioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFrance Passion partnership provides VAN-AWAY customers with free overnight parking at 2,100+ partner locations across France — including farms, artisan workshops, and wineries. This partnership is included in all van and fourgon rentals (excluding rooftop tents and caravans) and is a key differentiator for the brand, enabling authentic, off-the-beaten-path travel experiences not available through competitors.
• OnlyCampcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOnlyCamp partnership provides VAN-AWAY customers with guaranteed pitches at partner campgrounds throughout mainland France, with a second night offered free of charge. The partnership also includes co-branded road trip content — e.g., 'Le Grand Air des Hautes-Alpes: La Clarée en 3 jours' and 'Roadtrip Luberon: 3 jours entre ocres et villages perchés' — co-created by VAN-AWAY and OnlyCamp.
• ANCV (Agence Nationale des Chèques Vacances)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerANCV partnership enables customers to pay for van rentals using paper or dematerialized holiday vouchers (ANCV Connect). This widens the accessible customer base to French workers with employer-provided holiday voucher benefits. Note: refunds in case of cancellation are not offered for ANCV payments.
• ALLIANZcoreOthersAll-risk vehicle insurance underwritten by ALLIANZ is included in all standard rental contracts. Covers vehicle damage (accident, theft, fire, natural events), third-party liability, and passenger coverage. Standard excess is €2,000 (€2,400 for New Caledonia).
• AXA AssistancecoreOthersAXA provides 24/7, 7-day-per-week roadside assistance included in all rentals. Covers fuel errors, flat tires, towing, on-site repair, vehicle repatriation to agency, and temporary accommodation during immobilization. Assistance ceiling is €300 per incident. Immobilization in sand, mud, or snow is not covered.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Roadsurfer: Roadsurfer is a well-funded European campervan rental company with stations across Germany, France, and other markets. Larger and more capitalized than VAN-AWAY, serving as a direct corporate competitor in the professionally-managed rental segment.
• Indie Campers: Indie Campers is a European-born campervan rental brand with operations across Europe and the US. It targets a similar road-trip traveler segment as VAN-AWAY with comparable fleet ages and pricing.
• Europcar: Europcar is a major European car rental incumbent that has expanded into the van and camper segment. As a broad mobility provider, it competes with VAN-AWAY for mainstream travelers and corporate accounts.
• Ouicar: OuiCar is a French peer-to-peer car rental platform owned by PSA. While broader than VAN-AWAY (covers all passenger cars), it competes for French travelers considering alternative mobility options.
• McRent: McRent is Europe's largest motorhome rental company with locations across the continent. As an established pan-European RV rental incumbent, it competes with VAN-AWAY for international tourists and serves a similar customer base.

Direct peers

• Yescapa: Yescapa is France's leading peer-to-peer campervan rental platform, connecting private van owners with renters. It directly competes with VAN-AWAY in the French-speaking van rental market but uses a marketplace model without owning fleet.
• Van It Yourself: Van It Yourself is a French van rental startup offering converted vans for road trips. Directly competes with VAN-AWAY in the French market with a similar fleet (VW California, Ford) and pricing structure.
• Wikicampers: Wikicampers is a French peer-to-peer platform for converting vans and renting campervans. Comparable to VAN-AWAY as a French van rental platform, though focused on owner-to-renter marketplace dynamics rather than fleet ownership.
• Blacksheep Van: Blacksheep Van is a French campervan rental company offering converted Volkswagen vans for road trips. Directly comparable to VAN-AWAY in product offering, geography, and target customer (French road-trippers).
• Campstar: Campstar is a European campervan and motorhome rental comparison platform aggregating multiple rental operators. It overlaps with VAN-AWAY by enabling travelers to discover and book RV rentals across Europe.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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