THE VAN AWAY SPIRIT
OUR CONCEPT
VAN-AWAY specialises in vacations on-the-go and nomadic adventures. We offer you a unique experience.
Drive off in one of our vans, customised caravans, or mini caravans and you will live out your adventure surrounded by nature, in complete freedom, comfort and serenity!
FREEDOM : leave stress and hassles behind you and live out your adventure at your own pace! With our vans, camping cars, caravans and tents you can go where you want, when you want. No timetables, no set routes : blaze your own trail!
The compact size and easy handling of our vehicles means you can travel wherever you like, even the tiniest villages!
NATURE : Unwind on the beach, in the mountains or in the countryside: the world is your oyster! Sleep under the stars and wake up next to the sea or by a lake or on a mountainside. Discover sites in ways you could never have done before, in the great outdoors!
ADVENTURE : Every day adds a new chapter to your free-wheeling adventure. Grill the fish you caught in a crystal clear lake, pick blueberries for dessert and then search for the perfect perch to watch the sun set.
Follow your instincts, your whims, the weather forecast : you are in the driver’s seat!
COMFORT: Lots more fun and less cumbersome than a camping car, our brand new vans, customised caravans and mini caravans allow you to hit the road in supreme comfort. Kitchen, beds, an interior table, storage, heating : everything has been provided to give you complete independence no matter what season you travel.
SERENITY: Experience unforgettable adventures with complete peace of mind! By choosing to rent with Van-Away you set off insured and assisted 24/7 throughout Europe in your van, customised van or caravan.
WHO ARE WE ?
The Van-Away team is passionate about nature, outdoor activities and above all, we love sharing our region with visitors.
Much more than just rental agents, we at Van-Away are local tourism experts who will greet you personally and steer you towards all the must see local sites.
- Expect a warm and attentive welcome :
Always at your service, our wish and our aim above all is to make sure that the vehicle and equipment you rent from Van-Away fulfils your desires whether you are off on a weekend break or an extended road trip.
Our rental agents will share all their tips about how to best experience their patch, where to pitch up, what to avoid, little roads not be missed…
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A made-to-measure service:
The Van-Away team is on hand to ease your journey:
If you arrive by car, we will park it free of charge for the duration of your road trip rental.
Do you prefer to pick up your customised van at the airport? Or at the train station? Check out our services by visiting our website and clicking on services disponibles. We will help you find a solution to your transport requirements.
ADVICE FOR YOUR TRIP
Your departure date is fast approaching and it is time to prepare your trip! Bear in mind that your van or caravan is fully equipped with:
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Kitchen essentials (plates, glasses, cups, bowls, pots, pans, a sieve, a tupperware container, cutlery, veggie peeler, cork screw, bottle opener, sponge, dishwashing liquid and a tea towel) – everything you need to prepare meals on wheels during your road trip.
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Cleaning supplies (a wash basin, rubbish bags, clothes pins, a strap, dustpan and brush) to keep your mobile household clean during your trip.
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Everything you’ll need for maintaining your autonomy (storage box, water supply, an electric plug with hook-up).
And before you zip up your suitcase, don’t hesitate to consult the article on our blog (Les indispensables pour un roadtrip en van) for tips about what to pack for your van road trip.
If you are a newbie and not quite ready for a full blown adventure, don’t worry, there are plenty of suggestions to insure a peaceful night:
Some people think that campgrounds and camping car sites are the only places that allow customised vans to park. Wrong! In fact you can go off piste and enjoy wilderness camping and wake up in the depths of the countryside or next to the sea! To find out how to camp rough, follow the advice that is available on our blog and pitch up with peace of mind!
The van is synonymous with freedom! You therefore have plenty of opportunities to spend the night off the beaten track.
Of course there is nothing stopping you from staying in a campsite, if only to have a bit more comfort from time to time especially on long trips. But be aware that there are plenty of other options which allow you to spend the night closer to nature.
All of our vans have a copy of the guide France Passion that gives addresses of vineyards and farms where you can spend the night for free. A great opportunity to meet the natives and taste locally grown produce!
You can find out more by reading our article : France passion : the region as you’ve never seen it.
Discover where you can park at a local inhabitant’s house and find great addresses at reasonable prices on the HomeCamper website.
Another mine of information for those who travel beyond the French borders is the application Park4night. It’s free and allows you to find places that other van travellers have tried and tested (hidden, off the best places, farms etc.) with comments and suggestions of places to avoid.
All the GPS systems that Van-Away provides as an optional extra are equipped with up-to-date Park4night locations.
Read the article : Park4night: a user community, a mine of information to learn more about this fantastic app.
And if you have a taste for adventure, don’t hesitate to go off-road, far from the crowds and concrete and find that ideal spot- somewhere isolated, opposite the sea, under the trees, high on the summit of a mountain and wake up somewhere amazing!
How to answer a call of nature?
Oh yes, these are basic questions that come up frequently! Where can we have a pit stop? How can we shower? Where and how can we get rid of our waste water?
Rest assured, there are solutions for everything!
Unlike our customised vans, our mini-vans are not equipped with a toilet. However, you can opt to have a chemical toilet or a dry toilet as an option if you don’t want to spend your time on the app where are the toilets?”
Next. for the vans or leisure vehicles that don’t have a shower, we can also provide portable or solar run showers as well as tents that attach to the rear door or cabin for more privacy. Find all the available ablution solutions on our blog!
Travelling with children? There is nothing nicer than a family road trip! Children adore a BIG ADVENTURE! How to find child-friendly activities and things to do with kids? There is lots of advice on our blog.
Be eco-friendly! Our vans are brand new and equipped with the latest anti-pollution technology. Respect the environment during your trip and follow our eco-tips here.
MANAGEABLE
ECONOMICAL
RELIABLE
FUN & FRIENDLY
COMFORTABLE