Rental between individuals: a solution to finance the purchase of a motorhome – Le Monde du Camping-Car

The significant increase in the prices of new vehicles in 2022 encourages future buyers to be more cautious. At the last Leisure Vehicles Show, which took place at Le Bourget from September 24 to October 2, 2022, many inquired about the income generated by rental.

Buying a new motorhome is not done on a whim. Especially with the significant increase in prices in recent months. Before making a decision, those interested can visit trade shows specializing in Leisure Vehicles. This kind of event allows you to see all types of configurations and many models, from the van to the integral. For future buyers, it is also an opportunity to visit the stands of rental companies between individuals. A passage that has become almost obligatory for those who are not afraid of the idea of ​​lending their vehicle to strangers.

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Income simulations

More and more of them are asking about the income that a rental can generate. On its stand, Yescapa offered for the duration of the show to do a live simulation to find out what a particular motorhome can bring in for the day or over a year. A good tool that can help in reflection.

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Different criteria

By analyzing the average price of each model, also depending on its age and geographical location, software estimates the rental income that could be generated. For a two-seater van, with bike rack and air conditioning, located in Paris, the owner can expect 83 € net per day, or 7,138 € per year by renting it for eight weeks and ten weekends.

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Between 70 and 120 € per day

Another platform, Hapee estimates that an owner can generate €4,500 in revenue on average per year. In winter, a motorhome can be rented for €70/80 per day. In summer, it can go up to 120€. “Prices that differ according to the characteristics of the vehicle”, says Vanessa Louis, advisor.

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Rates set by the owner

The price may of course vary. Always fixed by the owner, totally free, “they can climb in summer periods and during heavy crowds linked to local events”we explain at Yescapa.

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During the show, a few motorhome sellers even visited the stands of these rental companies with their customers to get an estimate. Some visitors also want to know what rents best to guide their purchase. Moreover, other rental platforms between individuals, absent from the show, such as Wikicampers or Goboony, nevertheless offer estimates on their website.

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Like in real estate

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