Camper Van Rental San Diego, CA
Pickup and return from our San Diego rental depot.
San Diego Camper Van Rental Options
SoCal (Southern California) is best explored with the comfort and freedom a camper van provides. California warm weather provides year-round access to surfing, hiking, and camping. While in the winter you have easy skiing access to Big Bear, Mammoth, and a litter further is Lake Tahoe. Picking up your camper van rental in San Diego offers convenient access to the iconic Pacific Coast Highway, beautiful vineyards, and some of America’s most sought-after National Parks!

What's Included
All camper van rentals come fully stocked with everything you need to have a successful trip, at no extra charge.
Free MilesYour campervan rental comes with 125 free miles per day to hit the open road. |
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Camp GearChairs, an outdoor rug, shovel, shower mat, and first-aid kit. |
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Kitchen KitCookware, dishes, utensils, and cleaning supplies. |
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Fresh LinensClean set of sheets, duvet cover, pillows, and bath towels. |
Instantly Book Your San Diego Camper Van Rental
You can reserve your campervan rental from San Diego in minutes using our integrated web booking platform.
STEP #1
Plan Your Trip
Browse our custom-made and tested trip itineraries.
STEP #2
Choose a Camper Van
Choose your perfect converted sprinter van size and features.
STEP #2
Book Online
Quickly and easily check dates, select a van, and book.
STEP #4
Pick Up and Drop Off
Pick up and drop off at any of our convenient locations.
Popular Camper Van Itineraries from San Diego
Explore one of the most diverse landscapes in America with a camper van rental in California. If you’re unsure of where to take your campervan, browse our list of custom curated road-trip itineraries for ideas.
8 Day Sierra Nevada Road Trip
Vanlife Vacations
- 1 Pick up in VanCraft Oceanside
- 2 Yosemite National Park 6hr 22min (364mi)
- 3 Travertine Hot Springs 48min (38.6mi)
- 4 Buckeye Hot Springs 28min (12.6min)
- 5 Mono Lake 45min (34.2mi)
- 6 Wild Willy's Hot Spring 44min (37.7mi)
- 7 Alabama Hills 1hr 46min (98.6mi)
- 8 Drop off in VanCraft Oceanside

Total Distance
864.7
Days
6-10
Driving TIme
15hr 38min
Best Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
If hiking in Yosemite National Park, soaking in mountainside hot springs and camping in the dreamy Alabama Hills sound good to you, you’ll love this epic 8 day road trip across the Sierras.
Perfect 2-Week Road Trip Itinerary for the California Coast
Vanlife Vacations
- 1 Pick up in 250 Via Del Norte, Oceanside, CA 92058, United States
- 2 Los Angeles 1 hr 22 min (85 mi)
- 3 Ojai, CA 1 hr 25 min (82.9 mi)
- 4 Santa Barbara, CA 43 min (33.1 mi)
- 5 Lompoc, CA 58 min (55.1 mi)
- 6 Morro Bay, CA 1 hr 16 min (74.6 mi)
- 7 San Simeon, CA 32 min (29.3 mi)
- 8 Green Valley Viewing Point, CA 21 min (18.8 mi)
- 9 Big Sur, CA 1 hr 54 min (83.5 mi)
- 10 Santa Cruz, CA 1 hr 22 min (71.2 mi)
- 11 San Francisco, CA 1 hr 15 min (75.7 mi)
- 12 Sonoma, CA 58 min (44.7 mi)
- 13 Napa, CA 21 min (14.5 mi)
- 14 Lake Tahoe, US 2 hr 52 min (171 mi)
- 15 Yosemite National Park, CA 2 hr 29 min (124 mi)
- 16 Sequoia National Park, CA 2 hr 34 min (138 mi)
- 17 Drop off in 250 Via Del Norte, Oceanside, CA 92058, United States

Total Distance
1400 mi
Days
14-21
Driving TIme
26 hr 02 min
Best Season
Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
For years we have talked about doing a road trip along the coast of California. Drive along Highway 1 up the coast, stopping at fun coastal towns, seeing the dramatic cliffside views, walking among massive redwood trees, and seeing insanely beautiful national parks that California is home to. This year…
21 Day Western U.S. Road Trip
Trips of a Lifetime
- 1 Pick up in VanCraft Campervan Rentals, 250 Via Del Norte, Oceanside, CA 92058, United States
- 2 Valley of Fire 5hr 52min (351mi)
- 3 Lake Powell 4hr 12min (283mi)
- 4 Horseshoe Bend 10min (6.5mi)
- 5 Monument Valley 2hr 17min (130mi)
- 6 Moab, UT 2hr 43min (151mi)
- 7 Bryce Canyon National Park Utah, United States 4hr 12min (244mi)
- 8 Zion National Park 1hr 20min (72.3mi)
- 9 Death Valley National Park 1hr 47min (103mi)
- 10 Mammoth Lakes CA 44min (52.5mi)
- 11 Yosemite National Park 46min (40.7mi)
- 12 San Francisco 3hr 4min (167mi)
- 13 Big Sur 2hr 32min (146mi)
- 14 Moro Bay 2hr 6min (93.9mi)
- 15 Drop off in VanCraft Campervan Rentals, 250 Via Del Norte, Oceanside, CA 92058, United States

Total Distance
2876.2mi
Days
18-23
Driving TIme
53hr 1min
Best Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Grab your friends, family, or pup and hit the road on this once of a lifetime road trip with your VanCraft camper van. The Western United States has some of the most diverse landscapes to explore and we laid out the perfect itinerary for your next adventure!
Winter Road Trip
Vanlife Vacations
- 1 Pick up in VanCraft, Oceanside, CA
- 2 Alabama Hills 5hrs 5min (281 mi)
- 3 Mammoth Lakes 1hr 43min (104 mi)
- 4 Lake Tahoe 2hrs 32min (140 mi)
- 5 Drop off in VanCraft, Oceanside, CA

Total Distance
806 mi
Days
5-7
Driving TIme
17hrs 29min
Best Season
Winter
Tour the Eastern Sierras with one of our fully equipped California camper van rentals built especially for snow. Don’t let a little cold get in the way of your year-round outdoor travel van adventures.
Best of the Southwest
Vanlife Vacations
- 1 Pick up in VanCraft, Oceanside, CA
- 2 Seven Magic Mountains 4hrs 14min (284 mi)
- 3 Las Vegas 30min (25 mi)
- 4 Lake Mead 36min (32 mi)
- 5 Zion National Park 2hrs 34min (143 mi)
- 6 Lake Powell 4hrs 53min (141 mi)
- 7 Horseshoe Bend 3hrs 48min (74 mi)
- 8 North Rim Grand Canyon 2hrs 14min (118 mi)
- 9 Sedona, Arizona 4hrs 19min (236 mi)
- 10 Drop off in VanCraft, Oceanside, CA

Total Distance
1,534 mi
Days
5-7
Driving TIme
25hrs
Best Season
Spring or Fall
The best way to see the Western US in its most expansive glory is by car or VanCraft adventure campervan. The United States’ Southwest Loop comes with its own set of unique experiences. From deserted towns to roadside diners, incredible hikes and everything else in between, this loop has it…
California Coast
Vanlife Vacations
- 1 Pick up in VanCraft, Oceanside, CA
- 2 Santa Barbara 3hrs 4min (182 mi)
- 3 Big Sur 3hrs 50min (201 mi)
- 4 Yosemite 3hrs 36min (187mi)
- 5 Drop off in VanCraft, Oceanside, CA

Total Distance
752 miles
Days
5-7
Driving TIme
13hrs 34min
Best Season
All Season
California is considered a campervan paradise for good reason. With warm temps year-round, there’s no shortage of options for surf, camping and everything in between. This itinerary is perfect for those looking to spend a week (more or less) touring up the best of our beloved California coast in a…
Joshua Tree National Forest Camping Trip
Weekend Escapes
- 1 Pick up in VanCraft, Oceanside, CA
- 2 Joshua Tree National Park 2hrs 49min (132mi)
- 3 Drop off in VanCraft, Oceanside, CA

Total Distance
264 miles
Days
2-3
Driving TIme
2hrs 49min
Best Season
Oct - May
Joshua Tree is only two hours from VanCraft’s San Diego campervan rental office. A Joshua Tree camping trip is the perfect getaway for those looking to disconnect and experience all the beauty its National Park has to offer. It’s not only famous for super scenic landscapes, but it’s also a…
Camper Van Road Trip Itineraries
VanCraft camper vans have covered a lot of ground and seen a lot of beautiful places over the last decade. Below are some of our favorite road-trip itineraries, curated specifically for those who want to rent a camper van but don't know where to take it. For more info, check out our YouTube channel for more trip itinerary videos.

Weekend Escape
2 - 5 Days First step to feel fully alive: ditch the 9-5 and give vanlife a try!
Vanlife Vacation
5 - 14 Days Discover how travel was meant to be experienced.
Trip of a Lifetime
14 + Days Find your freedom on the Great American road trip.VanCraft Rentals San Diego, CA
250 Via del Norte
Oceanside, CA 92058
VanCraft
Pickup Depot in San Diego
250 Via del Norte
Oceanside, CA 92058