2 Berth Campervans
Panel van camper
- Seats
- 4
- Sleeps
- 2
- Toilet
- Yes
- Shower
- Yes
- Transmission
- Manual
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West Coast Campervans review
An Irish campervan and motorhome company with a mix of compact, low-profile and overcab vehicles.
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Background
Company overview
West Coast Campervans began in 2009 as a family-run business with roots in Belleek, County Fermanagh. It operates a direct rental service on the island of Ireland, with pickup locations in Dublin in the Republic of Ireland and Newry in Northern Ireland. Customers can choose a vehicle category and arrange their rental directly with the company.
Our verdict
Editorial review
The rental offer combines living facilities with a useful set of everyday equipment, so the appeal extends beyond the vehicle itself. Kitchen equipment and outdoor furniture come with the hire, and the range gives couples and families different ways to balance sleeping space and layout.
The commitment is less flexible once the booking is made. Cancellation retains part or all of the rental payment, and returning early brings no refund. The proposition therefore works best when the chosen vehicle and travel dates are firm, rather than when the booking needs to accommodate substantial last-minute changes.
Good points
- Automatic options for different party sizes.Automatic transmission is offered in both a smaller Luxury Low Profile category and a four-person Auto-Trail category. Choosing an automatic does not confine the rental to one sleeping layout.
Things to consider
- A short morning return window.The standard return period is 08:00–10:00. That leaves limited time on the final morning for emptying the tanks and completing the required return tasks.
- No trip-long parking at the Dublin depot.Drivers arriving in their own car need another parking arrangement for the rental period. The depot allows brief parking for collection and return, but cannot store the car during the trip.
Vehicle categories
West Coast Campervans fleet
2 Berth Luxury Low Profile
Low-profile motorhome
- Seats
- 4
- Sleeps
- 3
- Toilet
- Yes
- Shower
- Yes
- Transmission
- Manual
2 Berth Luxury Low Profile Automatic Campervan
Low-profile motorhome
- Seats
- 4
- Sleeps
- 3
- Toilet
- Yes
- Shower
- Yes
- Transmission
- Automatic
4 Berth Compact Pop Top Camper
Panel van camper
- Seats
- 4
- Sleeps
- 4
- Toilet
- Yes
- Shower
- Yes
- Transmission
- Manual
4 Berth Deluxe - Auto Trail
Overcab motorhome
- Seats
- 4
- Sleeps
- 4
- Toilet
- Yes
- Shower
- Yes
- Transmission
- Manual
4 berth Luxury Low Profile Auto-Trail Automatic Campervan
Low-profile motorhome
- Seats
- 4
- Sleeps
- 4
- Toilet
- Yes
- Shower
- Yes
- Transmission
- Automatic
4 Berth Luxury Low Profile Weinsberg Campervan
Low-profile motorhome
- Seats
- 4
- Sleeps
- 4
- Toilet
- Yes
- Shower
- Yes
- Transmission
- Manual
6 Berth Deluxe
Overcab motorhome
- Seats
- 6
- Sleeps
- 6
- Toilet
- Yes
- Shower
- Yes
- Transmission
- Manual
Classic Volkswagen Campervans
Compact campervan
- Seats
- 4
- Sleeps
- 4
- Toilet
- Portable
- Shower
- —
- Transmission
- Manual
The fleet spans compact campervans, low-profile motorhomes and larger overcab layouts, with most categories using a manual gearbox. The main choice is between the way the beds are arranged, the party's actual sleeping requirements and the preference for manual or automatic transmission.
The standard 2 Berth Campervans category has a fixed rear bed. For more sleeping space, the Luxury Low Profile range adds a third sleeping place and offers a choice of gearboxes. Its commercial name should not be used on its own to judge capacity.
The four-person range has several distinct layouts. The Compact Pop Top category adds an elevating roof and diesel heating. The manual Deluxe Auto-Trail category uses an overcab layout and includes an oven and microwave. The automatic Auto-Trail and manual Weinsberg low-profile categories combine rear beds with drop-down beds, making bed arrangement an important part of the choice even where the headline capacity is the same.
For a larger group, the 6 Berth Deluxe combines overcab, bunk and dinette sleeping areas. Its six travel seats do not make it a six-adult sleeping option. Category selection also does not guarantee a particular model: the rental terms permit model substitution.
Locations
West Coast Campervans pickup locations
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Ireland
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Dublin Airport Collinstown Business Park, Old Airport Rd, Cloghran, Dublin, K67 C7D0
United Kingdom
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Newry
Before booking
Practical facts
| Topic | What to know |
|---|---|
| Rental-price examples | For direct rentals in the Low A period, 14 October 2026–13 March 2027, the 2 Berth category is €137 per night or €861 per week. In Peak B, 12 July–18 August 2027, the same category is €273 per night or €1,736 per week. These tax-inclusive tariff examples illustrate the seasonal difference; they are not a quote for selected dates or confirmation of availability. |
| Mileage and included equipment | The direct rental offer includes unlimited kilometres, taxes, insurance for one driver, kitchen equipment and outdoor furniture. Unlimited distance does not determine which countries or routes a rental agreement permits. |
| Rental length | The minimum is four nights, increasing to five in the High C tariff category. The maximum is 90 days; an extension requires advance agreement and availability. |
| Booking payments | The initial payment is 25% of the rental amount. The remaining balance is due at least 40 days before the hire begins. This advance payment is separate from the security hold taken at collection. |
| Cancellation and early return | Cancellation more than 40 days before the rental retains 25% of the rental payment. At 40 days or fewer, or for a no-show, 100% is retained. There is no refund for returning the vehicle early. |
| Security hold | The direct terms require a €1,950 credit-card authorisation at collection, reduced to €850 when the optional collision damage waiver is purchased in advance. The required amount must be available on the card; it is a hold rather than part of the rental price. |
| Damage excess | The stated damage excess is €1,950, reduced to €850 with advance purchase of the optional collision damage waiver. This is separate from the card hold. The reduction is not a promise of full cover or a cap on every possible liability; the applicable exclusions remain relevant. |
| Driver eligibility | Drivers must be 25–79 and hold a clean licence. The listed licence origins are the EU, Australia, New Zealand, the USA, Canada and South Africa. The minimum licence tenure is two years, except for USA and Canadian licences, for which it is eight years. Convictions or previous insurance refusal can affect eligibility; occupation and claims history may require insurer assessment. |
| Additional driver | One additional driver is permitted, at €9 per day, subject to the driver's eligibility. |
| Optional equipment | A single bedding kit costs €30 per kit per hire, and GPS hire costs €30 per hire. The child or booster-seat option is listed at €25 per hire; the required quantity and suitable seat need to be agreed for the booking. |
| Dogs | A dog can be included for €60 per hire. Damage or soiling is charged separately. |
| One-way rentals | The company offers one-way hire by arrangement. The pickup and return combination and any fee need to be agreed for the particular booking. |
| Handover | A detailed introduction to the vehicle's features and a supervised practice drive are offered before departure. |
| Return time | The standard return window is 08:00–10:00. An unagreed return after 10:00 costs €75 per hour, capped at one night's rent. |
| Cleaning and tanks | Return the interior clean, refill the fresh-water tank and empty the wastewater tank and toilet. The depot cannot carry out the water and toilet tasks. An unclean interior incurs €150, with an additional €70 if the toilet has not been emptied and cleaned. |
| Fuel and AdBlue | Both must be full at return. Any shortfall is deducted from the security amount. |
| Vehicle-use restrictions | Smoking and candles are prohibited. |
Quick answers
West Coast Campervans FAQ
Can six adults travel and sleep in the 6 Berth Deluxe?
It has six travel seats, but its sleeping layouts accommodate five adults or four adults and two children. A group of six adults therefore needs a different sleeping arrangement from that offered by this category.
Which West Coast Campervans categories have an automatic gearbox?
The 2 Berth Luxury Low Profile Automatic Campervan sleeps three, while the 4 berth Luxury Low Profile Auto-Trail Automatic Campervan sleeps four adults. Both have four travel seats. The remaining categories shown above are manual.
Does West Coast Campervans offer a practice drive before departure?
Yes. The company offers a supervised practice drive as well as an explanation of the vehicle's features. This is an opportunity to try the controls before starting the rental trip.
Can I leave my own car at the Dublin depot while I rent a campervan?
No. Parking there is limited to the time needed for collection and return, so the car needs to be parked elsewhere for the trip.
Can I collect in one place and return somewhere else?
One-way rentals are offered, but the company must agree the specific pickup and return locations. Confirm the arrangement and its price for the booking rather than assuming that every location pair is available.
What licence experience do US and Canadian drivers need?
West Coast Campervans requires USA and Canadian licence holders to have held a clean licence for eight years. That is longer than the two-year requirement for its other listed licence origins. The 25–79 age range and insurer eligibility conditions also apply.
Can I bring a dog in a West Coast Campervans rental?
Yes, for a €60 charge per hire. That charge does not cover damage or soiling caused during the rental.
What happens if I return a West Coast Campervans vehicle early?
The unused rental period is not refunded. An earlier return therefore does not reduce the agreed rental payment.
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