As a general rule and with certain exceptions, additional drivers are included in motorhome rentals.
The rental contract is therefore drawn up in the name of the main driver, and additional drivers must register on the day of departure and present their driving licences.
Additional drivers must meet the same age and driving licence requirements as the main driver.
In some large countries, such as the United States, it is possible to hire a vehicle in one place and return it in another city, on request, to avoid making a loop and to reduce mileage.
Of course, this comes at a cost, with hire companies charging one-way fees, but you’ll be a winner because you’ll use less petrol, spend less time on the road and see more in less time. So it’s an option worth considering.
Motorhoming is all about freedom, so the first thing you do is ask for an unlimited mileage rental to get away from all the constraints.
However, make sure you study your itinerary carefully, because it may be a good idea to opt for a limited mileage package with a pre-defined number of kilometres.
Apart from extreme cases, it’s rare to cover more than 300 km a day on average on a touring or discovery holiday.
Given the speed, the roads, the type of holiday, the stops etc… in many cases, and unless you spend your holiday driving, aiming for between 200 and 300 km per day on average is reasonable for a motorhome rental.
Bear in mind that 300 km to 500 km of road will take up a good part of your day, or you’ll have to drive at night to take advantage of the sites to be discovered during the day… 😉
Depending on the country and the brand, there are daily mileage packages or à la carte packages where you prepay blocks of 100, 500, 800 or 1000 km according to your needs.
Ask your CoolDrive motorhome rental advisor for more information and choose the package that best suits your trip and your budget.