{"id":3919,"date":"2022-04-11T06:34:53","date_gmt":"2022-04-11T06:34:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/touringcars.com\/tips-for-your-first-motorhome-holiday\/"},"modified":"2025-02-23T09:45:21","modified_gmt":"2025-02-23T09:45:21","slug":"tips-for-your-first-motorhome-holiday","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.touringcars.com\/en\/travel-tips\/tips-for-your-first-motorhome-holiday\/","title":{"rendered":"Tips for your first motorhome holiday"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

12 tips for first-time renters <\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A motorhome adventure is calling you, but what do you need to know in advance? <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you have an irresistible urge to explore the furthest corners, lushest forests, and purest waters of Europe as well as to discover new cultures and their traditional dishes, or to stay conveniently in the vicinity of activities?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Holiday on four wheels is just the perfect solution for your needs to enjoy the ultimate freedom to travel, stay overnight, and observe surroundings with all your senses. It doesn’t matter if you haven’t traveled or driven a motorhome before. In this article, we’ve gathered the most important tips to plan your road trip in Europe.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Check your documents <\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Firstly, remember to check the validity of your travel documents<\/strong><\/em> (passport or ID card) and health safety-related travel documents. <\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

To rent a camper you will need a category B driving license that is valid in Europe<\/strong><\/em> and issued for manually transmitted vehicles as well as a valid credit card <\/strong><\/em>with a deductible corresponding to your selected insurance package.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A deductible <\/strong><\/em>is commonly used in vehicle rental agreements, and it defines the maximum sum the customer is obligated to pay for one damage in case of an accident or if the rented vehicle got damaged during the rental. The minimum deductible level is 1,500 GBP\/ 2,800 EUR\/ 28,000 SEK\/ 28,000 NOK with the TC Basic insurance package (standard for all rentals). However, you can lower your deductible level by upgrading your insurance to TC Plus, TC Premium, or TC Total with a small daily surcharge. You can read more about those additional services in the booking engine after defining your travel period and destination and choosing the desired vehicle category. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Additionally, there are limitations to the driver’s minimum age and minimum driving experience <\/strong><\/em>at all our rental stations. You can check the terms for each motorhome holiday destination from the country-specific information page.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Get familiar with the destinations<\/h2>