Cruise America3.8(255 Reviews)29 mi. from San Francisco
Cruise America3.8(255 Reviews)29 mi. from San Francisco
Cruise America3.8(255 Reviews)29 mi. from San Francisco
Mighty4.6(9 Reviews)29 mi. from San Francisco
El Monte3.8(33 Reviews)29 mi. from San Francisco
El Monte3.8(33 Reviews)29 mi. from San Francisco
Mighty4.6(9 Reviews)29 mi. from San Francisco
El Monte3.8(33 Reviews)29 mi. from San Francisco
El Monte3.8(33 Reviews)29 mi. from San Francisco
Travellers Autobarn4.2(19 Reviews)18 mi. from San Francisco
Travellers Autobarn4.2(19 Reviews)18 mi. from San Francisco
El Monte3.8(33 Reviews)29 mi. from San Francisco
Britz4.5(11 Reviews)15 mi. from San Francisco
Road Bear4.6(63 Reviews)15 mi. from San Francisco
Travellers Autobarn4.2(19 Reviews)18 mi. from San Francisco
Mighty4.6(9 Reviews)29 mi. from San Francisco
Escape Campervans4.5(4 Reviews)39 mi. from San Francisco
El Monte3.8(33 Reviews)29 mi. from San Francisco
Escape Campervans4.5(4 Reviews)39 mi. from San Francisco
Road Bear4.6(63 Reviews)15 mi. from San Francisco
Road Bear4.6(63 Reviews)15 mi. from San Francisco
Escape Campervans4.5(4 Reviews)39 mi. from San Francisco
Road Bear4.6(63 Reviews)15 mi. from San Francisco
Escape Campervans4.5(4 Reviews)39 mi. from San Francisco
Road Bear4.6(63 Reviews)15 mi. from San Francisco
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San Francisco is one of the most beautiful and iconic cities in America. The city is home to the famous Golden Gate Bridge, hilly streets with vintage trams and Alcatraz Island. San Francisco is a lively city that has something for everyone and it is definitely worth a visit. You can start your holiday in San Francisco and visit lots of great places just outside of the city. A campervan gives you the flexibility to explore and visit different places. When visiting the city make sure you don’t miss out on visiting the Yosemite National Park, Sierra Nevada Mountain range or the beautiful town of Carmel-by-the-Sea, which is famous for its white sandy beach.
Tip: By booking your campervan in advance at CamperDays, you will benefit from cheaper daily rates and you can choose from a wide selection of campervans. Book now to avoid any disappointment and to start planning your dream holiday to San Francisco.
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Overview Road Bear RV4.6(63 Reviews)
- Comfort4.5/5
- Cleanliness4.5/5
- Value for money3.9/5
- Vehicle condition4.4/5
- Pick-up and drop-off process4.3/5
We were completely satisfied. The beds and covers could have been a little narrower. Everything worked smoothly. Suggestion for improvement: filling up with gas was not possible at every petrol station, nor at every campsite. It would be much easier to return if you only needed to fill up with petrol or diesel.
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As we have a motorhome ourselves, we were very excited about our hire vehicle and had corresponding expectations. These were absolutely fulfilled. The motorhome was clean, very well equipped, the slide-out made it feel twice as big and we would hire it again and again!
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Great experience. Super vehicle. Fast processing at check in and check out
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There is a separate email for this, especially regarding support while travelling.
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Everything was great, except for the air conditioning, which we knew better from previous models. We were travelling in hot regions and a little more power would have been better.
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We rented from Road Bear for the second time and are once again very satisfied. The briefing on collection was very detailed and questions were answered patiently. One star off this time (last time I would have given full marks) because the RV was not really clean. You could smell that it had been cleaned, but some stubborn desert dust had simply been forgotten. Not bad in terms of hygiene, but a bit annoying as we spent the first evening cleaning. Of course, given the price, we hadn't expected this. But the bottom line is: a clear recommendation and always happy to return!
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The arrival was already problematic, as I had not called in advance despite a self-check-in, where I indicated the exact arrival time. We were reprimanded and told to wait 1.5 hours. I explained that the explanation in the email was not 100% self-explanatory, which was not heard at the first moment but rather warned that the check-in might be positioned last at all. There was very little going on that day. In addition, the vehicle had many defects. For example, the upper wind deflector came off at a speed of 65mph and broke down somewhere on the motorway. A cable from the generator grazed the tarmac. The rear door didn't close well and had to be slammed several times. The central control app in the vehicle suddenly stopped working. According to the contract with Road Bear, the oil level of the generator must be checked every 6 operating hours. To do this, you have to crawl under the vehicle. Without the generator, the large air conditioning system does not work and the cooled air does not reach the area of the fold-out roof bed. The mechanism of the hinged bed area on the roof is poor... requires a lot of effort and often gets stuck, so it can take half an hour to get it down. Also definitely not suitable for petite, short people. The sliding windows often jammed in hot temperatures. If you are travelling with suitcases, you have to be aware that there is no room for them. They then get in the way in the corridor area under the main bed. Cooking is also problematic. There is no adequate ventilation, so the CO2 detector is constantly going off. All doors and windows have to be opened for cooking so that the shrill noise does not start/stop. If it is raining, it is best not to cook as there is no ventilation. The level indicators sometimes work and sometimes not. The ventilation window on the roof rattled all the time and could not be closed properly. Only after several days were we able to find a solution by inserting a folded cardboard box. In general, the layout and solutions in the vehicle are poorly thought out. The suggestions from On-Road-Care were friendly but not effective. I cannot recommend this vehicle at all. Unfortunately, I did not know at the time of booking that I am allowed to drive heavier vehicles over 3.5 tonnes with my B driving licence in the USA. If I had known this, I would have opted for a different vehicle. The Road Bear or Camper Days website doesn't mention this. The windscreen covers (unfortunately one was missing), the view from the rear seats were positive and we were glad that the RAM engine held out. We were disappointed that Road Bear had only deducted 3 hours of generator run time to compensate for the annoyances and loud driving noises (rattling roof window and missing wind skirt), which amounted to about 10USD.
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Everything works, everything fits
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- Comfort4.5/5
- Cleanliness4.5/5
- Value for money3.9/5
- Vehicle condition4.4/5
- Pick-up and drop-off process4.3/5
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Overview Cruise America3.8(255 Reviews)
- Comfort3.6/5
- Cleanliness3.6/5
- Value for money3.5/5
- Vehicle condition3.4/5
- Pick-up and drop-off process4.1/5
Picking up the vehicle was uncomplicated, the staff seemed a bit bored and unmotivated, especially annoyed. Our camper - a C30 had 71,000 miles on the clock... the engine was incredibly loud, so that you couldn't understand a word at the wheel. The beds were good, there was nothing wrong with them. The vehicle had not been cleaned and the petrol tank was not full. There were crumbs and dust everywhere. The indicators for grey and black water and the fresh water tank did not work. In the kitchen, the panelling of the cupboards, including the lamp, came loose. The booked kitchen equipment is a joke. 4 plates, 3 cups, at least 3 year old mugs, aluminium cutlery which was very worn, a non-usable pan. The shower leaked so that the camper was always wet after a shower. The fridge stank like mad and the shelves were rusty and missing in places.
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Good vehicle for a road-trip of around twenty days in California, Utah and Nevada for two couples. The bunk bed above the driver is not very comfortable, unlike the other double bed. The kitchen is good, with a large sink.
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The vehicle **** was not very new, it had a lot of use, but everything worked well and we have no complaints.
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We waited over 4 hours for the pick-up and therefore received the promise that we would not have to carry out the dump and not fill up the propane gas. Unfortunately, this was not honoured and we did not receive a reply to our letter to Cruise America. In addition, the drop-off address was no longer correct. This caused us an additional loss of time and money.
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Vehicle with 200,000 kms on the clock. Exterior condition not great (rims rusty, dirty) Interior condition: dirty and worn, floor in poor condition, grey, black and clear water warning lights not working properly. Driving: steering not very precise or even dangerous (play in the steering wheel) Major leak at the tap on the camper van when connected to mains water. Multiple leaks from the grey and black water drainage pipes. Broken heating thermostat Fridge: shelves broken or missing
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Everything is fine so far, except for the drain hose, which was already old and leaking, and there are a few signs of wear and tear that I consider normal.
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The camper was fairly new and exactly the size as ordered. The collection went smoothly and quickly, the return was very busy, so there was a bit more waiting time.
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Basically good reliable company, however, the rented one was not quite clean, and had a few small things that were not perfectly in order (non-functioning indicator light and tyre pressure of 1 tyre) but otherwise totally okay!
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- Comfort3.6/5
- Cleanliness3.6/5
- Value for money3.5/5
- Vehicle condition3.4/5
- Pick-up and drop-off process4.1/5
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Overview El Monte RV3.8(33 Reviews)
- Comfort3.8/5
- Cleanliness3.9/5
- Value for money3.2/5
- Vehicle condition3.3/5
- Pick-up and drop-off process4/5
We were very happy with the camper. The model was super new and had everything we needed. The people at El Monte were very helpful and friendly. We can only recommend it!
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We spent 2 weeks in our campervan from El Monte, that was our first experience with RV. The pickup process was smooth and the personnel was very helpful and honest. They offered us to thoroughly document scratches on the camper body and not to buy unlimited generator use according to our needs which was very pleasant to us. The trip was wonderful and it was really worth it. Our RV was clean and everything functioned very well, the interior was not new but in a very good condition. The only downside was mattress quality but it didn’t affect my sleep. The cost of fuel was as expected., 20-22 l/100 km but the gas can be pretty cheap there 3-4$/ga lThe drop off was quick. The price was better on camperdays then on official ElMonte website. We are still waiting for the deposit, hope everything will go also smooth.
Very good! I recommend it with my eyes closed! Top pick-up and drop-off, responsive to contacts during the journey. Modern vehicle in good condition.
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Air conditioning not working, strong vibrations in the drive train, furniture knocked out, generator not working in hot areas. We were not at all satisfied with the camper. However, after 3 months of negotiation, we got a good 10% of the hire price back. Incidentally, the campervan was 1/2 year old, but was put together very cheaply
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Unfortunately, there were various signs of wear and tear, considering that the vehicle was supposed to be no more than 2 years old: - the seat covers of the driver and passenger seats were quite dirty/stained - several cupboards were chipped or the veneer had come loose - the water in the shower tray was difficult to drain because the drain was blocked by hair, the silicone on the tray and the shower bracket were also coming loose from the wall - the lower moulding on the fridge door had to be constantly pushed down - a moulding by the window in the seating area had come loose and could no longer be attached No major defects, but noticeable overall. Photos could be provided if required. Nevertheless, we had a great holiday and would probably book through CamperDays again.
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All fine. No Problems with the RV
The vehicle consumes 22 litres of petrol per 100 kilometres. Rental costs are very high compared to Europe and South Africa.
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Vehicle was as expected. However, the service, especially on the phone, was not really helpful or endeavoured. We had three issues where we called the service hotline and sometimes they were unavailable or couldn't fulfil any of our requests.
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- Comfort3.8/5
- Cleanliness3.9/5
- Value for money3.2/5
- Vehicle condition3.3/5
- Pick-up and drop-off process4/5
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Overview Britz USA4.5(11 Reviews)
- Comfort4.7/5
- Cleanliness4.7/5
- Value for money4.5/5
- Vehicle condition4.7/5
- Pick-up and drop-off process4.5/5
The RV was too big for our needs. The hire company (Roadbear) told us that this often happens at Britz.
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As I understand it, Britz is a kind of subsidiary of Roadbear. You can't choose a vehicle, but get one that is currently available. But it is cheaper and there is a restriction of max. 2 adults + 2 children (capacity of the smallest camper in the fleet). As a small family we did well with it, had a large camper in good Roadbear quality (more expensive than other providers, but newer campers and the service is right). I would do it again.
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- Comfort4.7/5
- Cleanliness4.7/5
- Value for money4.5/5
- Vehicle condition4.7/5
- Pick-up and drop-off process4.5/5
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Overview roadsurfer4.3(169 Reviews)
- Comfort4.3/5
- Cleanliness4.3/5
- Value for money4/5
- Vehicle condition4.1/5
- Pick-up and drop-off process4.2/5
We were nervous when we first picked this up as we thought we'd made a mistake getting something so big but after we got used to driving it about we were so relieved to have chosen family freedom. It was our wee home for a month and it was so lovely to come back to after a day of exploring. Plenty room to cook and chill out in. Loved that we didn't have to set up a bed every night. It was comfortable for long drives also. Only downside was parking it in some places. Not every place we visited accommodated for this size of RV and that was quite a challenge. The entire pick up and drop off was incredibly simple. We drove Heidi for miles and miles and she did not let us down. Would absolutely choose this service and this size again for future travels and adventures.
The vehicle itself was in good condition, only 29,000 km, new tyres, everything clean. However, a cover for the awning and the flap for the generator were missing when the vehicle was handed over. The waste water drain plug was replaced when the vehicle was handed over. The battery was flat, so the awning did not work. The waste water sensor did not work properly and displayed 3/4 full although the tank was empty. Therefore, you could not rely on the display. LPG tank and petrol tank were only 2/3 full. In addition, the grate on the cooker was broken. So much for the condition of the vehicle when it was handed over. During the journey we damaged the passenger door. There was no telephone number we could call. A visit to Roadsurfer in Las Vegas was no help either, as we were turned away by an unfriendly employee with the words that we would have to organise a repair ourselves and bear the costs ourselves. Roadsurfer USA Support told us to contact Camping World, but Camping Word Las Vegas was closed for the next 4 days. We were supposed to be called back, which never happened. Furthermore, communication by email was not fluent. In the meantime, we only received a reply from Roadsurfer USA after a week. In addition, the equipment of the camper was very spartan: neither a broom / shovel nor the connection angle for connecting the waste water hose to the waste water system was provided on the campsite, so that the hose did not have to be connected properly but had to be held.
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- Comfort4.3/5
- Cleanliness4.3/5
- Value for money4/5
- Vehicle condition4.1/5
- Pick-up and drop-off process4.2/5
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Overview Travellers Autobarn4.2(19 Reviews)
- Comfort3.7/5
- Cleanliness3.9/5
- Value for money3.9/5
- Vehicle condition3.4/5
- Pick-up and drop-off process4.6/5
- Comfort3.7/5
- Cleanliness3.9/5
- Value for money3.9/5
- Vehicle condition3.4/5
- Pick-up and drop-off process4.6/5
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Overview Escape Campervans4.5(4 Reviews)
- Comfort3.8/5
- Cleanliness4/5
- Value for money4/5
- Vehicle condition3.3/5
- Pick-up and drop-off process5/5
- Comfort3.8/5
- Cleanliness4/5
- Value for money4/5
- Vehicle condition3.3/5
- Pick-up and drop-off process5/5
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Overview Mighty Campers US4.6(9 Reviews)
- Comfort4.4/5
- Cleanliness4.1/5
- Value for money4.1/5
- Vehicle condition4.3/5
- Pick-up and drop-off process4.6/5
Insurance did not cover everything despite the high price. The kit we paid for did not include a tablecloth, outdoor chairs or a coffee machine. The caravan was new but the furniture inside was of poorer quality and you had to be careful.
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Super nice staff and the booking to drop-off via mighty camper was really great. You get the El Monte service and our vehicle wasn't really much older.
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It's a bit too big for two people. We don't have a problem if there are a few scratches on it. But we can't keep an eye on them all when we pick it up. Now we're looking forward to the return?
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- Comfort4.4/5
- Cleanliness4.1/5
- Value for money4.1/5
- Vehicle condition4.3/5
- Pick-up and drop-off process4.6/5
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Useful Tips for Camping in San Francisco
The best time to visit San Francisco is at the end of the summer and at the beginning of autumn. The weather is also generally quite pleasant.
- Outdoor Activities
There is a wide range of outdoor activities to enjoy in San Francisco. There are lots of places to go walking and cycling as well as hiking in the nearby Golden Gate Park.
- Beach Holidays
The beaches in San Francisco have amazing views as well as plenty of places to go walking, surfing or simply sit back and relax and enjoy the sunshine. Some of the best beaches to visit are Rodeo Beach and China Beach.
- Winter Holidays
Winter in San Francisco is generally quite wet and mild. Average temperatures range from 18°C - 11°C. Not far from San Francisco you can also enjoy winter sports such as skiing and snowboarding. Visit Norden and Pinecrest as they have fantastic ski resorts.
Campervan offers for couples in San Francisco
For a romantic trip for two exploring San Francisco and other cities nearby, a smaller motorhome is just right. Discover our selection of vehicles for two people and explore together.
Campervan offers for families in San Francisco
If you want to go on a family camping holiday in San Francisco, we recommend a large motorhome. Alcove models are very popular with families with children, as the motorhomes are spacious and have several sleeping and seating areas.
Best Campervan Routes
Here at CamperDays we aren’t only campervan experts, as we also like to share our knowledge with our customers to ensure that they have a fantastic holiday. Below you will find a small list of campervan routes in and around San Francisco:
California Coast and the Big Sur
Enjoy a scenic drive and be blown away by the stunning views, giant mountains and glorious beaches. This route will take you from San Francisco along the spectacular Pacific Coast and all the way down to Los Angeles.
Highway 1
Highway 1 has some of the best coastal views in California. The highway stretches from just north of San Francisco all the way down to Orange County in southern California. The route will take several days. Make sure to stop off and enjoy the good weather and explore Santa Barbara, Big Sur and Carmel-by-the-sea, which are known for their picturesque scenery and fabulous beaches.
San Francisco to Santa Cruz
Start your road trip by heading south on Highway 1 towards Santa Cruz. En route, you can stop off in Half Moon Bay, which is a picturesque coastal town with stunning views of the Pacific Ocean. Continue your journey on Highway 1 until you reach Santa Cruz, which is a town famous for surfing.
Things To Do and See
Big Basin Redwoods State Par: this state park is the oldest state park in California. It is located in the heart of the Santa Cruz Mountains. The park is famous for its redwood trees, which are some of the oldest and tallest on Earth.
Stinson Beach: this beach is well-known for its picturesque red cliffs. The beach has soft white sands and it stretches for nearly 3 miles. It is not as busy as some of the other beaches in the region.
Lake Tahoe: this is the third deepest lake in North America and the 10th deepest in the world. It is a popular holiday destination and it is famous for its clear blue waters, beautiful scenery and amazing outdoor activities such as skiing, rambling, fishing or boat rides.
Yosemite National Park: the park is located in the Sierra Nevada Mountains and it has a wide range of attractions, including five cascading 1,000 ft waterfalls and giant sequoia trees.
Visitors can also enjoy fantastic views from Glacier Point, which overlooks Half Dome, Tenaya Canyon and Nevada Falls.
Campsites in San Francisco and the surrounding area
Your stay for the first night
- California/Castle Rock State ParkCastle Rock Trail Camp
- California/Big Basin Redwoods State ParkSequoia Group Camps
- California/Brannan Island State Recreation AreaCottonwood Campground
- California/Sonoma Coast State ParkBodega Dunes Campground
- California/New Brighton State BeachNew Brighton Campground
- California/Seacliff State BeachSeacliff State Beach Campground
Wild camping in California is allowed on federal lands managed by the Bureau of Land Management, U.S. Forest Service and the Bureau of Reclamation, although some agencies may have some restrictions. Wild camping in parks, national parks or urban areas is not permitted.
On average campsites cost £15 - £40 per night at a campsite or in a state park.
You can drive a campervan in California if you have a valid UK passport and a full UK driving licence and are aged 21 or over.
We would recommend staying in San Francisco for around 10 - 14 days. This will give you enough time to explore the city and to travel around California.
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