Transit Options in the DC Area: 4 Ways to Get to Your Campervan Rental (Trains, Planes, Auto, and Metro)

Transit Option: interior of WMATA metro station

One of the biggest advantages of renting a campervan with Vander Outdoors is how easy it is to get to your handover—even if you’re arriving from out of town without a car. Washington, DC is one of the most transit-connected cities in the country, and we’ve intentionally designed our handover options around public transportation, multimodal hubs,…

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Campervan Rental Adventures Made Easy!

campervan rv parked by scenic coastal view

Renting a Campervan with Vander Outdoors: What to Expect If this is your first time renting a campervan, you’re not alone. A lot of our guests are new to van travel—and that’s exactly who we built Vander Outdoors for. Whether you’re planning a long weekend escape or a multi-week road trip, our goal is simple:…

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How Much Does It Cost to Rent a Campervan in Washington DC?

Campervan RV rental in Washington DC

Exploring the great outdoors and embarking on a road trip is a thrilling experience, and there’s no better way to do it than with a campervan. As you plan your adventure in Washington DC, you’re likely pondering the costs and logistics associated with renting a campervan. The cost of renting a campervan in Washington DC varies…

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Strategies for Beating the Heat in a Compact Campervan

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Shenandoah National Park and the Skyline Drive are a great natural retreat to get away from the suburban sprawl of the greater DMV (DC, Maryland, Virginia) metro area. Only two hours west of Washington, DC, it hosts spectacular views, great hiking, and the blessed peace that can only be found these day in areas of…

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Guide: Strategies for Beating the Heat in a Compact Campervan

Compact Camper Van

When summer arrives and school lets out, everyone wants to get out and take advantage of the warm weather and time off to travel and explore. Here in the mid-Atlantic region of the eastern United States, however, summer temps are becoming progressively more unbearable. The Washington, DC area has just endured a miserable multiweek stretch…

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Owning versus Renting a Campervan

owning versus Renting a Camper Van

At first glance, the cost of renting a campervan for a week or two might seem prohibitively expensive, and given current economic conditions, everyone understandably wants to stretch their dollar as far as it will go. When compared to the total costs of campervan or RV ownership, however, the rental option turns out to be…

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