{"id":22401,"date":"2026-11-09T12:50:00","date_gmt":"2026-11-09T12:50:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/?p=22401"},"modified":"2026-11-09T12:23:14","modified_gmt":"2026-11-09T12:23:14","slug":"campervan-hire-hidden-fees-checklist-bond-mileage-gas-cleaning","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/budget-travel\/campervan-hire-hidden-fees-checklist-bond-mileage-gas-cleaning\/","title":{"rendered":"Campervan Hire Hidden Fees: A Checklist Before You Pay"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><style>\n\/* \u2500\u2500 Hide Astra default post title + meta for this post \u2500\u2500 *\/\n.single-post .entry-title,.single-post .entry-meta,.single-post .ast-post-format-meta,.single-post .post-meta{display:none !important;}\n.single-post .entry-content{padding-top:0 !important;margin-top:0 !important;}\n.single-post .ast-article-single{padding-top:0 !important;}\n.ast-separate-container .ast-article-post,.ast-separate-container 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class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n    <p class=\"htf-hero-deck\">The daily price is only the start. Bond, excess, mileage, gas, cleaning, one-way fees and young-driver surcharges can change the total. Here is what to check before you pay.<\/p>\n    <div class=\"htf-hero-meta\">\n      <div class=\"htf-meta-author\"><div class=\"htf-avatar\">J&amp;A<\/div><div><strong>Joona &amp; Alla<\/strong>Rovaniemi, Finland<\/div><\/div>\n      <span class=\"htf-dot\">\u00b7<\/span><span>November 9, 2026<\/span><span class=\"htf-dot\">\u00b7<\/span><span>8 min read<\/span><span class=\"htf-dot\">\u00b7<\/span><span>Updated regularly<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- HERO IMAGE -->\n<div class=\"htf-hero-img\">\n<div class=\"htf-hero-img\" style=\"margin:24px 0;text-align:center;\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1195\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-17150\" src=\"https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/htf-cvp-campervan-2.jpg\" alt=\"Motorhome parked on a road trip\" style=\"max-width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:6px;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/htf-cvp-campervan-2.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/htf-cvp-campervan-2-300x187.jpg 300w, https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/htf-cvp-campervan-2-1024x637.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/htf-cvp-campervan-2-768x478.jpg 768w, https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/htf-cvp-campervan-2-1536x956.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/htf-cvp-campervan-2-1320x822.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/htf-cvp-campervan-2-600x373.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><div style=\"font-size:12px;color:#6B6860;margin-top:6px;\">Photo: Harvey Bold, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- ARTICLE + SIDEBAR -->\n<div class=\"htf-wrap\">\n<article class=\"htf-body\">\n<p>Searching for campervan hire hidden fees usually means one of two things: you have just seen a very cheap daily rate and you are suspicious, or you have already been surprised by a charge and want to avoid it next time. Both are sensible. Campervan rental is a bit like budget airline pricing: the headline price is real, but the final total depends on what you add.<\/p>\n<p>We will not pretend there is a trick to avoid every extra. What helps is knowing which items vary most and where to look for them. This guide uses the figures published on CampervanPlanet\u2019s price pages as examples, and the stable, well-known structure of rental terms, which is similar worldwide. For the basics of vehicle types, <a href=\"https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/campervan-rental\/\">our campervan rental guide<\/a> is a good starting point.<\/p>\n<div class=\"htf-tldr\"><div class=\"htf-tldr-label\">Short Answer<\/div><p>The advertised daily rate is rarely the full cost. The extras that move the total most are <strong>the cover that reduces your excess, one-way fees, mileage limits and the bond on your card<\/strong>. Compare vehicles at the same insurance level, read the terms for kilometres, gas, cleaning and second drivers, and check the total before you pay.<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"htf-toc\"><div class=\"htf-toc-label\">In this guide<\/div><ol>\n<li><a href=\"#s1\">The daily rate is the beginning, not the end<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#s2\">Bond and excess: the biggest number on the page<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#s3\">Mileage, fuel and gas<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#s4\">One-way fees and drop-off charges<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#s5\">Driver rules: age, licence and second driver<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#s6\">Cleaning, damage and the return<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#s7\">Extras: what is worth paying for<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#s8\">Two worked examples of how the total grows<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#s9\">How to compare offers properly<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol><\/div>\n<!-- HTF-CVP-V1 -->\n<div style=\"margin:8px 0 28px;background:linear-gradient(135deg,#C8A45A 0%,#b8944a 100%);border-radius:14px;padding:18px 22px;color:#fff;\"><div style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;align-items:center;gap:14px;justify-content:space-between;\"><div style=\"font-size:15px;line-height:1.5;min-width:220px;flex:1;\">\ud83d\ude90 <strong>Planning this trip by campervan?<\/strong> Get <strong>\u20ac20 off<\/strong> your rental in any country with our code <span style=\"background:rgba(255,255,255,.22);border-radius:6px;padding:2px 8px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.5px;\">HUNGRYTRAVELFAMILY20<\/span><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.campervanplanet.com\/campervan-rental-prices?currency=EUR&#038;sid=joonaheinone&#038;utm_source=joonaheinone&#038;utm_medium=affiliate&#038;utm_content=blog-campervan-hire-hidden-fees-checklist-bond-mileage-gas-cleaning\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\" style=\"background:#1A1917;color:#fff;text-decoration:none;font-weight:700;font-size:14px;padding:12px 20px;border-radius:10px;white-space:nowrap;\">Compare campervans \u2192<\/a><\/div><div style=\"font-size:11px;opacity:.85;margin-top:10px;\">If you book through our links we may earn a commission, at no extra cost to you \u2014 it keeps this blog on the road.<\/div><\/div>\n<h2 id=\"s1\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_daily_rate_is_the_beginning_not_the_end\"><\/span>The daily rate is the beginning, not the end<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>CampervanPlanet\u2019s November 2026 price index, based on 9,938 live offers across 22 countries, shows how much the headline varies. Prices range from about \u20ac18 a day in New Zealand in the southern winter to about \u20ac157 a day in Croatia, and the typical Iceland price in July of about \u20ac355 is 2.6 times the low-season price of about \u20ac137.<\/p>\n<p>Those are base rental prices. They normally cover the vehicle and the basic insurance, and exclude optional cover, extras and any fees paid at pick-up. Compare the national figures on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.campervanplanet.com\/campervan-rental-prices?currency=EUR&#038;sid=joonaheinone&#038;utm_source=joonaheinone&#038;utm_medium=affiliate&#038;utm_content=blog-campervan-hire-hidden-fees-checklist-bond-mileage-gas-cleaning\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\">CampervanPlanet\u2019s price comparison page<\/a> to see how much the season and country matter before you start worrying about small fees.<\/p>\n<p>The most useful habit is to ask the same question of every offer: what will I actually pay in total, including the cover I want? Write the answer down for each vehicle. It is the only fair comparison.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"s2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bond_and_excess_the_biggest_number_on_the_page\"><\/span>Bond and excess: the biggest number on the page<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The bond, or deposit, is a hold placed on your card, and the excess is the amount you pay if the vehicle is damaged. They are related but not identical, and together they are the biggest number in most rental agreements.<\/p>\n<p>CampervanPlanet\u2019s data shows how large the range can be. In Australia, the basic cover leaves a bond of A$500 to A$9,500 on your card, depending on the vehicle and company; in Iceland, the range is \u20ac522 to \u20ac3,497. To bring the excess to zero, the Australian figure is roughly A$45\u201390 a day and the Iceland figure roughly \u20ac25\u2013150 a day.<\/p>\n<p>Think about it as a trade: you either carry a large excess and hope nothing happens, or you pay a daily fee to reduce it. Many travellers prefer to pay, because a single scratch on a gravel road can cost more than the whole cover. Check what the cover excludes, because tyres, windscreens, underbody, roof and water damage are often treated separately. Our <a href=\"https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/budget-travel\/campervan-rental-insurance-deposit-excess-explained\/\">insurance, deposit and excess guide<\/a> goes through the typical structure.<\/p>\n<figure style=\"margin:26px 0;text-align:center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/htf-cvp-campervan-1.jpg\" alt=\"Motorhome parked on a road trip\" style=\"max-width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:6px;\" \/><figcaption style=\"font-size:12px;color:#6B6860;margin-top:6px;\">Photo: W. Bulach, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 id=\"s3\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mileage_fuel_and_gas\"><\/span>Mileage, fuel and gas<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Some rentals include unlimited kilometres, some include a daily allowance, and some charge by the kilometre beyond a set number. For a road trip, this can make a big difference. As an example, CampervanPlanet\u2019s Chania page says up to 350 km a day is included in Greece, which is generous, while other companies may limit you to a lower figure.<\/p>\n<p>Do the sum before you book: multiply your planned daily distance by the number of days, compare it with the allowance and add a buffer for detours. Ask also about the fuel policy, which is usually full-to-full: you return the vehicle with a full tank, or you pay a refuelling fee and the fuel at a higher price.<\/p>\n<p>Gas for the stove and heater is another small item. Some companies include the first bottle, others charge for it or for refills. In cold countries, gas and diesel heater use matters more, so check the policy. Our <a href=\"https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/travel-tips\/iceland-campervan-heating-gas-winter-kit-what-to-check-at-pick-up\/\">Iceland winter heating and gas guide<\/a> shows what to look for in a cold climate.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"s4\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"One-way_fees_and_drop-off_charges\"><\/span>One-way fees and drop-off charges<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you collect the vehicle in one place and return it in another, expect to pay more. The structure varies. Some companies add a flat fee, others build the cost into a higher daily rate. CampervanPlanet\u2019s one-way USA data, for example, shows one-way RV rentals costing 29% to 102% more per day than a round trip, depending on the route, and its Australian example shows Sydney to Melbourne one-way at about A$210 a day against A$185 for a round trip.<\/p>\n<p>The cheapest direction is often away from the company\u2019s main base, because fleets build up there. Our <a href=\"https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/budget-travel\/one-way-campervan-rental-fees-drop-off-charges-explained\/\">guide to one-way fees<\/a> explains why, and how to spot a good deal. If your route allows it, a round trip is usually cheaper, but the saving can be less than the time and fuel you spend driving back.<\/p>\n<p>Check the drop-off hours too. Early flights may require an out-of-hours return, which some depots charge for or do not offer.<\/p>\n<!-- HTF-CVP-V1 -->\n<div style=\"margin:26px 0;border:1px solid #E5E3DE;border-left:4px solid #C8A45A;border-radius:10px;padding:16px 20px;background:#F8F7F4;\"><p style=\"margin:0;font-size:15px;line-height:1.6;color:#2C2A26;\">\ud83d\udca1 <strong>Our campervan tip:<\/strong> prices for the same van vary a lot between rental brands. We compare any country campervans across 160+ rental companies on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.campervanplanet.com\/campervan-rental-prices?currency=EUR&#038;sid=joonaheinone&#038;utm_source=joonaheinone&#038;utm_medium=affiliate&#038;utm_content=blog-campervan-hire-hidden-fees-checklist-bond-mileage-gas-cleaning\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\" style=\"color:#2D5A3D;font-weight:700;\">CampervanPlanet<\/a> \u2014 and code <strong>HUNGRYTRAVELFAMILY20<\/strong> takes \u20ac20 off your booking.<\/p><\/div>\n<h2 id=\"s5\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Driver_rules_age_licence_and_second_driver\"><\/span>Driver rules: age, licence and second driver<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Many companies have minimum and maximum ages, and some charge a young-driver or senior-driver surcharge. Licences from some countries need an official translation or an international permit. A second driver may cost a daily fee, or may be free with some brands. The only safe approach is to check the terms for every driver before you book. Our <a href=\"https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/budget-travel\/campervan-hire-driving-licence-age-requirements-before-you-book\/\">guide to licence and age requirements<\/a> covers the usual rules.<\/p>\n<p>Also check pick-up and return times. Late-afternoon pick-ups in busy cities can mean long queues, and some depots charge for pick-up outside normal hours. If you are flying in the same day, allow a buffer and ask what happens if your flight is delayed.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"s6\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cleaning_damage_and_the_return\"><\/span>Cleaning, damage and the return<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Most companies expect you to return the vehicle reasonably clean, with the toilet and tanks emptied, and may charge if it is not. The size of the charge varies, so ask. Photograph the vehicle thoroughly at pick-up and again at return, including any scratches, dents, windscreen chips and the interior, and keep the photos until your bond is released.<\/p>\n<p>Our <a href=\"https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/destinations\/campervan-pick-up-day-checklist-inspection-handover-return\/\">pick-up day checklist<\/a> lists what to check. Do not accept a vague promise that \u201cit is fine\u201d; ask the staff to mark any damage on the form. And check how and when the bond is released after return, because it can take several days.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"s7\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Extras_what_is_worth_paying_for\"><\/span>Extras: what is worth paying for<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Extras are where a cheap rental can quietly become expensive. Common items include bedding, a kitchen kit, camping chairs and tables, a sat-nav, child seats, a bike rack, a second driver, a portable Wi-Fi device, and an awning. Not all of them are worth it. We would pay for bedding if you are flying in with hand luggage, a kitchen kit if you plan to cook, and a child seat if you need one. We would skip the sat-nav, because a phone with offline maps does the job.<\/p>\n<p>Our <a href=\"https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/budget-travel\/campervan-hire-extras-worth-paying-for-bedding-kitchen-kit-second-driver\/\">guide to rental extras worth paying for<\/a> goes through each one in detail. If you bring your own bedding and a few kitchen basics, you can avoid some of these fees entirely, but check luggage limits.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"s8\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Two_worked_examples_of_how_the_total_grows\"><\/span>Two worked examples of how the total grows<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Numbers make this concrete. Take a two-week Australian rental at a typical A$210 a day: the base is about A$2,940. Add cover that brings the excess to zero at A$45\u201390 a day and the total rises by A$630 to A$1,260, so the real price is roughly A$3,570 to A$4,200 before fuel and campsites. If you also drive one-way from Sydney to Melbourne, CampervanPlanet\u2019s sample suggests about A$25 more per day on that route, or around A$350 over two weeks.<\/p>\n<p>Now take an Iceland week in July at a typical \u20ac355 a day, which is about \u20ac2,485. Add zero-excess cover at \u20ac25\u2013150 a day and you add \u20ac175 to \u20ac1,050, so the total is about \u20ac2,660 to \u20ac3,535. In both cases the optional cover is a bigger swing than most of the small fees people worry about, which is why we compare vehicles at the same cover level first and only then look at the little items like gas and cleaning.<\/p>\n<p>Neither example includes fuel, campsite fees, ferries or food, so treat them as the minimum, and always read the terms for your exact vehicle.<\/p>\n<figure style=\"margin:26px 0;text-align:center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/htf-cvp-campervan-3.jpg\" alt=\"Motorhome parked on a road trip\" style=\"max-width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:6px;\" \/><figcaption style=\"font-size:12px;color:#6B6860;margin-top:6px;\">Photo: Elgaard, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 id=\"s9\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_compare_offers_properly\"><\/span>How to compare offers properly<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Here is the process we would follow:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Decide on your dates, your route and your passenger numbers.<\/li>\n<li>Choose the insurance level you want and compare every offer at that level.<\/li>\n<li>Check the mileage allowance and fuel policy.<\/li>\n<li>Add the one-way fee, if any, and the extras you really need.<\/li>\n<li>Check the bond amount and make sure your card can take the hold.<\/li>\n<li>Add the cost of any tolls, ferries and campsite fees on your route.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>When you compare prices, consider the season. Our <a href=\"https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/budget-travel\/campervan-rental-prices-compared-22-countries-2027\/\">campervan prices compared across 22 countries<\/a> shows how much the country and month matter, and our <a href=\"https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/budget-travel\/save-money-on-campervan-hire-seasons-booking-extras\/\">guide to saving money on campervan hire<\/a> has more tips.<\/p>\n<p>To start, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.campervanplanet.com\/campervan-rental-prices?currency=EUR&#038;sid=joonaheinone&#038;utm_source=joonaheinone&#038;utm_medium=affiliate&#038;utm_content=blog-campervan-hire-hidden-fees-checklist-bond-mileage-gas-cleaning\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\">compare vehicles for your dates<\/a>, and enter code HUNGRYTRAVELFAMILY20 at checkout to take \u20ac20 off. It is a fixed discount, and it applies on top of any offer shown. For country-specific examples, see <a href=\"https:\/\/www.campervanplanet.com\/australia-campervan-rental-prices?currency=EUR&#038;sid=joonaheinone&#038;utm_source=joonaheinone&#038;utm_medium=affiliate&#038;utm_content=blog-campervan-hire-hidden-fees-checklist-bond-mileage-gas-cleaning\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\">Australian prices<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.campervanplanet.com\/iceland-campervan-rental-prices?currency=EUR&#038;sid=joonaheinone&#038;utm_source=joonaheinone&#038;utm_medium=affiliate&#038;utm_content=blog-campervan-hire-hidden-fees-checklist-bond-mileage-gas-cleaning\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\">Iceland prices<\/a>. Visitors who book within 30 days of clicking our links are credited to us at no extra cost to you, which keeps this blog on the road.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"htf-nl\">\n<div class=\"htf-nl-label\">Letters from Rovaniemi<\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Honest_travel_from_the_Arctic_Circle\"><\/span>Honest travel from the Arctic Circle<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>We send one letter a month \u2014 no roundups, no sponsored fluff. Just what we&#8217;re doing, where we&#8217;re going, and what we actually think.<\/p>\n<form action=\"https:\/\/app.kit.com\/forms\/9367902\/subscriptions\" method=\"post\" data-htf-kit=\"9367902\"><input type=\"email\" name=\"email_address\" required placeholder=\"Your email\" \/><button type=\"submit\">Subscribe<\/button><\/form>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"htf-faq\">\n<!-- HTF-CVP-V1 -->\n<div style=\"margin:34px 0;background:linear-gradient(150deg,#2D5A3D 0%,#1a3d28 100%);border-radius:16px;padding:30px 28px;color:#fff;text-align:center;\"><div style=\"font-size:12px;letter-spacing:2px;text-transform:uppercase;color:#E8D5A0;font-weight:700;margin-bottom:8px;\">Ready for the open road?<\/div><h3 style=\"margin:0 0 10px;font-size:24px;color:#fff;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Book_your_next_campervan\"><\/span>Book your next campervan<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><p style=\"margin:0 auto 18px;max-width:520px;font-size:14.5px;line-height:1.6;color:rgba(255,255,255,.85);\">Compare prices across 160+ campervan and motorhome rental brands, get a free 1GB eSIM with every booking \u2014 and <strong>\u20ac20 off with code HUNGRYTRAVELFAMILY20<\/strong>.<\/p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.campervanplanet.com\/campervan-rental-prices?currency=EUR&#038;sid=joonaheinone&#038;utm_source=joonaheinone&#038;utm_medium=affiliate&#038;utm_content=blog-campervan-hire-hidden-fees-checklist-bond-mileage-gas-cleaning\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#C8A45A;color:#1A1917;text-decoration:none;font-weight:800;font-size:15px;padding:14px 30px;border-radius:12px;\">Check prices &amp; availability \u2192<\/a><div style=\"font-size:11px;color:rgba(255,255,255,.6);margin-top:12px;\">Affiliate link \u2014 same price for you, small commission for us.<\/div><\/div>\n\n<h2 style=\"padding-left:0;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_asked_questions\"><\/span>Frequently asked questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<details><summary>What are the most common hidden fees in campervan hire?<\/summary>\n<p>The big ones are the cover that reduces your excess, one-way fees, mileage limits, second-driver and young-driver charges, cleaning and fuel policies. Always compare the total at the same insurance level.<\/p><\/details>\n<details><summary>How much is the bond on a campervan rental?<\/summary>\n<p>It varies widely. CampervanPlanet\u2019s data shows a basic-cover bond of A$500 to A$9,500 in Australia and \u20ac522 to \u20ac3,497 in Iceland, depending on the vehicle and company.<\/p><\/details>\n<details><summary>Is unlimited mileage common?<\/summary>\n<p>It depends on the company and country. Some include unlimited kilometres, others include a daily allowance, such as up to 350 km a day for the Chania rentals on CampervanPlanet. Check the terms.<\/p><\/details>\n<details><summary>Are one-way rentals more expensive?<\/summary>\n<p>Usually yes. CampervanPlanet\u2019s one-way USA data shows 29% to 102% more per day than a round trip, depending on the route.<\/p><\/details>\n<details><summary>Is there a discount code for CampervanPlanet?<\/summary>\n<p>Yes. Our reader code HUNGRYTRAVELFAMILY20 takes \u20ac20 off your booking when you enter it at checkout on CampervanPlanet. It is a fixed \u20ac20 discount.<\/p><\/details>\n<details><summary>Are extras worth paying for?<\/summary>\n<p>Some are. Bedding and a kitchen kit save hassle if you fly in, but a sat-nav is rarely needed. Check what is included before you add anything.<\/p><\/details>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"htf-author\"><div class=\"htf-author-avatar\">J&amp;A<\/div><div>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Joona_Alla\"><\/span>Joona &amp; Alla<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>A Finnish-Ukrainian couple living in Rovaniemi, Finland. Joona is a marketing professional in Lapland tourism; Alla is an AI Engineer. Together we&#8217;ve visited 25 countries and share honest, locally-grounded travel writing from our home in the Arctic.<\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/our-story\/\">Read our full story &#8594;<\/a>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<!-- SIDEBAR -->\n<aside class=\"htf-sidebar\">\n<div class=\"htf-sidebar-toc\"><h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Contents\"><\/span>Contents<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4><ol>\n<li><a href=\"#s1\">The daily rate is the beginning, not the end<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#s2\">Bond and excess: the biggest number on the page<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#s3\">Mileage, fuel and gas<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#s4\">One-way fees and drop-off charges<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#s5\">Driver rules: age, licence and second driver<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#s6\">Cleaning, damage and the return<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#s7\">Extras: what is worth paying for<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#s8\">Two worked examples of how the total 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