This was a pleasant experience. It was by far the cheapest option around. I paid $260 for a Maverick for 4 days plus insurance of $150 and the additional back canopy for $40. Total was about $540 with mileage. I took it to thornbroom beach campground in Malibu. Overall it was awesome: The bed wasn't as soft as I'd like and a lot of piece healing parts which resulted in gaps and seatbelts in the way. The storage cabinets were very small but you can put stuff on top of them. I had to take down the table to make space for my 2 coolers, ez up etc, but you have the option to put stuff on the roof if you wanted. The signup could've been clearer. I picked a time at booking only to realize they send you an email to pick a time later so the time selected upon requesting means absolutely nothing. Make sure you look for that email and watch the video. Returning is a breeze but would be nice for later times: I'd rent them again. read more

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I have never written a review before but I am truly disappointed by our experience with the escape camper cans. I will never use this service again and need to share this experience to prevent anyone else from using it as well. 1.) The Fees-- we had initially chosen to go with this company because of the low cost however, the additional mileage fees are outrageous. The listed price per day was about ~$33. After selecting a van, an additional fee of $30 is added to each day. The catch there is that that only includes 100 miles. On top of the $63 per day, you're being charged 30 cents per mile. You'd have to assume that anyone taking these vans is going long distance. That extra .30 cents adds up quickly. 2.) Rodents & Trash-- I was told that they deep clean these vans, however, in the front windshield there was a parking pass from the people who had used the van previously. On top of that, our van was infested with a mouse! We heard it in the middle of the night eating our food and crawling around. We stepped out and turned on the lights only to be face to face with a grey mouse staring back at us. I would believe that they do routine checks for these things, but considering that there was left over trash right there in the front windshield has me thinking they don't do a thorough job of cleaning. Unacceptable 3.) Misc. -- the heater wasn't even working in the rear side of the van. We hit low tire pressure just an hour into driving. The radio is extremely outdated, (make sure to bring your aux cord from 2016!) I would give 2 stars, however, we were having car troubles and were late to return the van, I'll throw on an extra star since that additional fee was waived. To close this, there's many other options out there with decent prices and FREE unlimited mileage-- don't let SEO and listed low prices get in your way when researching quality rentals for your next trip. read more

I booked my trip with Escape Campervans to travel from FL to WA for a permanent move. I booked a Sprinter van and before my trip, the reservations dept. asked me if I wanted to swap for a Maverick van that they needed to have taken out of FL because they no longer rented them there. I agreed because the fees were considerably less. However, it was NOT a good experience.  When I went to pick up, I was told the van had 342K miles on it. That was never disclosed to me. I did rent the van due to not having any other options on short notice.  We left FL and the first sign of trouble happened in TX with the van overheating. I was able to get a mechanic to look at it. The coolant lines were not leaking and coolant was filled up and oil was added (it was down a full quart). Fast forward one more day to NM and the van overheated again. I allowed it to cool down and found a truck stop within a mile to sleep for the night.  The next morning a tow truck driver took us to Mango motors in downtown Albuquerque and after spending the entire day there, we were told that the head gasket was blown and they advised us not to drive it any further. When the shop reached out to Escape Campervans, they were advised to ask me to drive the van to Salt Lake City (9.5 hours away) to swap it out. The shop again advised me about driving it in the condition it was in and reminded me that the van would overheat again if I did. I agreed with their professional opinion and I secured another rental to get me to my final destination.  Escape only took $250 off what I paid for the rental even though I lost 6 days and only made it halfway to my destination. They never offered a solution to me being stuck in NM (during a sand storm) other than me driving it to them in Utah.  I would never rent another vehicle from them again.  They never apologized after rental ended. Horrible customer service!!! read more

We had the 24/7 roadside assistance in our package. We got the low air tire light an hour into our drive on our trip. And we went to a Costco Fullerton to add air only to find out that the tire was flat. Called for service at 920 pm for flat and only got the voice service. Left a message and received a text response at 1026 PM. Danielle responded when we called back. Unfortunately, she wasn't able to get any service in Fullerton until the following morning. Additionally, we couldn't settle into Costco since the security asked us to leave so luckily we were able to park at Walmart just down the street. This will be important to assessing the tired. Side note, Danielle was an awesome assistant. Caring, compassionate and helpful in her following up. We were able to get our tires changed at around at 730 in the morning. Unfortunately, AAA wouldn't take the business card over the phone with the company road side assistance so we had to front the payment. We were told we would be reimbursed. Once the tire was changed, we noticed it wasn't a full size tire but an old spare with rusted rims. We knew we couldn't get to Phoenix on it so we took it back. We asked the AAA mechanic what he thought the issue was and he says it could be just defective since the tire looks new. When we got to the office, we mentioned the situation and Shelby was the least empathetic or helpful person. Given that we didn't even leave town an hour away, and we know we didn't hit anything to cause any issue with the tire, we asked if we could work an extra day for our troubles of losing a day. Shelby was super combative at that point and said it doesn't. After making the case again, she said she'll ask home office. She came back and said, if there's no nails, or other issues, then we can get the additional day, otherwise, it would be an additional change. Seems fair since we knew we didn't hit anything. So when they assessed the tire, she then made the claim that we hit something. I attached the picture of the tire. The claim was we hit something on the left Firestone logo on the left side of the picture. There's no scuff marks there. We do show ware with a rim but, that's because we went to a location to fill the tire (to Costco) which we though was just low air (not flat), and we had to move to Walmart. Our next car that we got was great and worked well. It got a two stars because our lady that serviced us was not remotely empathetic but the van worked well. If you get nocturnal van (our first van) I would also check the Bluetooth since it never worked for us. Also note, the insurance coverage is a waste of money. We needed the tire changed and we also had to pay for the AAA out of pocket. read more

Escape Campervans - Car Rental Near Me - Inglewood, California

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Since I wrote this I had a call with Javier and he was really cool. This place was awesome aNd I loved my van. Must read for anyone considering a road trip or a few nights stay in one of the escape vans. The van was beautiful and the people in the office were pretty cool. I was really stoked to start my month long (maybe longer trip!). I was told if I needed to add day just call and that if it I was more than 7 days late they would report it stolen. That sounds reasonable! The price 2600$ as long as I drove less than 100 miles per day, no break for a long trip, but hey, I loved the mural and it's cheaper than a hotel! Slight inconveniences with the van but all in all it had lots of power and was a fun adventure. Then it gets crazy. I called because I had finally gotten home (September 14th, yesterday) to ask when it I was due. The person on the phone said it was due today! I said dang, I can't make it, I'll come tomorrow, she said ok I'm going to charge you for an extra day (I later find out this includes a huge late fee). So in waiting for my mom to drop off my beautiful cat Nix, haven't seen him for over a month and I get a call from a number I've never seen, I answer and can tell it's the escape van people, I tell her I'm waiting for my cat and I'll head over, it's about 80-90 mile drive. I get my cat Nix situated and then get in the freeway, then my phone rings, I go to look at it and it falls into one of the vans many deep crevices! I get what then sounds like an orchestra mixed with a construction site because of the phone ringing and vibrating. Do my best to reach it but eventually have to pull over because it felt dangerous and I hit my head in the process. I look at the phone and it's the lady from escape with no voice mail or text messages. She called me 20-something times with NO voicemail. That's a little crazy. So now I'm kind of dreading seeing this lady so I drive a little slower so I can get there at 429, but I'm nit really stressing because the paperwork says after hour drop off is ok. I am there at 429 and I can't find anyone since they must've closed early. A parking lot FILLED with vans so I get it, business must be slow. I look for the returning van slot or a mailbox for keys, I see NOTHInG. So I go to call that number, but considering she went nutty and called 20 times with no voicemail or text I thought I'll check the website! They'll have info there! I go to the website, it's the 15th, by the way and I am not kidding. This chat person says there's no late drop offs, totally going against the paperwork I was given. Then she says return tomorrow or I call the police and accused me of trying to avoid payment. Also, I should note she kept saying the van was 3 days late. And that my card was declining. This was starting to concern me because the van wasn't late, since I called, but if anything it was 1 day late and how much was she trying to charge me???!! I get the impression they are sharks trying to take advantage of the type of good natured person attracted to their type of mural covered vans. To act the way she did, was very unprofessional, but I'll pray for her and be patient because this must be a bad time for her business and all those vans is a lot of overhead. . read more

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This business is trash. They are completely a bait and switch operation. Their vans are crap. They charge insane fees that are not disclosed. Any five star reviews here must have been paid for based on my experience and the experience of several other customers I have spoken with. The email address does not work. There is NOT 24/7 roadside assistance as they don't even pick up the phone. Take your money and go elsewhere - your valuable vacation time is at stake! read more

First of all, yes, there were issues, yes the van was old, yes, the mileage on the Maverick was high, yes, the steering was loose, the bearings on the wheels were noisy, the sink stopped working on day two, the brakes (although good) squealed. I was going on a trip to the desert, a meeting at Skoolipalooza and basically bumming it around Southern CA, reliving the travels of my youth, my backpacking and hitch-hiking years, it was a reliving trip! I did NOT expect the comforts of a hotel, nor did I want them. I did not expect a new or even newer van, nor did I care! I wanted something that would enable me to go into remote places, dirt roads (to an extent), BLM land, river banks and lakeside views... If I was driving an RV, I wouldn't get access to any of that and I would've paid 5 times what I paid to Escape Campervans. I rented a "campervan", no frills but comfortable. The sink stopped working, I dealt with it as I dealt with the issues of the van - it was the perfect vehicle for my needs. The CS was great, Katia made the pickup seamless and fast, she even gave me some used gas bottles at no charge. The return was equally as good from the young lady that received the van. I pointed out the issues, she noted them and took the van (Riva) out of service until the issues were fixed, and I took her word that they would be. No compensation was offered nor did I ask for one. The point I am trying to make is: This is a campervan rental company, not a car rental company. The vans are lived in, you do not live in your rented car! The mileage is high, yes, but you don't remove a campervan from the fleet at 30,000 miles like car rental companies do! The vans get used - a lot! If you were on a trip to Yosemite, you wouldn't expect to stay in a 5 star hotel with your backpack and sleeping bag. These vehicles are for backpacking on wheels so expect to get a backpackers use out of them. If you want the Hilton, stay in a Hilton. If you want freedom of movement, access to remote area's and a backpackers experience, then this is the company for you, just don't expect the bells and whistles and then complain. I plan on another trip in the fall and I will rent again and accept Escape campervans for what they are, a no frills, bare basics, campervan rental company. read more

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Rented a Mavericks camper van from Escape Los Angeles for a road trip to Arizona and back. Our van was "Carhenge". Overall we were happy with the experience and would rent again but there are some things to know going in. The Mavericks van is a full-size Ford van with a convertible table to queen bed, propane camp stove, sink (fill with your own water), and refrigerated drawer. The bed is comfortable and easy enough to put up and down but we kept it made the whole time as we didn't need the table. Fridge drawer was really cold and held more than it looked. The van was tough to drive in strong wind on the freeway and snow/ice, be cautious if you're going to encounter this weather. Very bumpy on the road too. Otherwise easy enough to drive. Bring your own: -Bedding and pillows, or rent from them -Propane, or buy from them -Lighter for the stove -Car charger for your phone and Aux cord + relevant adapter to play your phone through the stereo -Cooking/eating supplies, or rent from them There were some quirks/issues, like the passenger blind spot mirror wouldn't stay in place and one of the power ports in the dash didn't work. Also the air would quit whenever we accelerated uphill. Gas mileage was not as advertised but luckily Arizona has cheap gas! Not dealbreakers but could have been in better shape. GET THE INSURANCE! Our van got a flat tire. Luckily we were in a populated area and had bought the "no worries on the van" insurance so Escape roadside team arranged for a tow and new tire at no cost to us, but it was a 3 hour time sink. These are old vans with 200k+ miles and are driven constantly, so expect possible issues. Last thing to note is that they only offer 100 miles/day. Over that you'll pay 30c per mile so be prepared for that at the end. read more

Escape Campervans - Back of the Mavericks van camper - Car Rental Near Me - Inglewood, California

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If I could give 0 stars I would. Absolute trash businesses. Tried to scam us out of our deposit after making a last minute decision that they do not want to have their vans in the desert for burning man. Told us it is a $1500 cleaning fee for an $800 van for a few days. I would be fine with that had they told us this before we showed up the day of pickup when we are supposed to go on our trip. Had they told us before that this was the case we would have rented from someone else. When they told us it was part of their policy we asked to see where it said that burning man was an extra cleaning fee in the contract. They couldn't provide anything yet told us they are keeping the deposit. We had to go through upper management fighting the whole way to get it back. We did. Because they couldn't provide any info on where they mentioned anything about burning man. Through the entire ordeal they blamed us, & were extremely rude. Left us stressed and scrambling to save our trip at the last second. Any businesses that blames the customer for a rule they make up on the spot is a bad businesses. Will never rent from Escape Vans ever again and will make sure that every single one of my friends and family knows to never work with these scam artists either. Be ware of this horrible company. Just pay a little extra for a legitimate rental company that knows what they are talking about. read more

My experience with escape was mostly a good one. At first I was a little upset I couldn't use the voucher I purchased on the trip for the weekend, $99 down the drain (I get it can't be combined with other offers, but you didn't need a code or anything for a cheap rate the weekend I wanted so I assumed it was standard price) anyway, I went ahead and booked the van and added a solar shower and ice scraper to my package which were both not put in our van before departure (refunded but we now had to make arrangements for showers elsewhere) The van was nice, it ran well and was well over 200k miles. We had no issue with its performance. But I did have an issue with the cleanliness of the provided kitchen utensils. They were super dirty and pretty gross. We had to wash them with whatever we could find on the campground. Other than that, and the forgotten items, escape was a great experience. read more

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We went on a Magical Mystery Tour with the Big Sur Van - it was awesome! The renting process was a breeze as was the return. We rented the Van for 2 weeks and had no issues. We had a wonderful time and will definitely rent from them again! read more

THIS IS A BAIT AND SWITCH SCAM. They don't mention that they charge insane mileage fees, and their contract won't let you cancel once you find out (we would have happily let them keep the deposit). Our trip to California from Chicago ended up costing TWICE as much as they quoted us; they essentially stole more than a thousand dollars from us. The van we rented had a ridiculous number of miles on it, the windshield cracked in the cold, and we had to pay to get the oil changed on our trip. Find someplace less predatory to rent from. read more

RENTER BEWARE! This is a bait-and-switch business. No one will warn you when you book your van about the extra charges you will inevitably incur on milage, or that you cannot leave their contract to go with a less expensive company. Not only that, but the van was uncomfortable, the oil change light came long soon after we drove off, and the cheap windshield cracked due the cold so we spent most of the drive worried that it would break entirely. If you are looking for a reasonably-priced, worry-free, and comfortable trip, definitely DO NOT USE THIS COMPANY! read more

*** PRO TIP: Make sure to try everything out yourself (e.g., folding the bed, attaching the ladder for the rooftop sleeper, operating the sink, etc.) when they show you the van so you know for sure you know how it works. Take a photo of the assembled bed, too. *** I rented a Mavericks camper van with rooftop sleeper for a long weekend in the Mojave. Two people slept in the van and two people slept on the roof. We were also camping with a fifth person who brought a tent. In order to pack enough firewood and fit everyone and their gear, we ended up caravanning with my car in addition to the van. I couldn't remember the correct way to configure the bed, but we figured out an alternate arrangement that worked just fine. Other pros and cons are listed below PROs: - Van had automatic transmission and good visibility - Sleeping in the popup tent was easier than sleeping on the ground - storage bins made it easy to organize our stuff - seating and beds were comfortable - back doors shield camp stove from wind - having a fridge makes cooking convenient - pretty paint job on van - great value ($470 for 4 nights with full insurance, rooftop sleeper, and 100 miles per day) - automatic transmission - AUX cable - dining table and benches are nice CONs: - couldn't get the sink to work (see tip above) - ladder brackets for rooftop sleeper did not fit the ladder provided and we had to duct tape it for stability (see tip above) - drives like an oversized golf cart (jumpy initial acceleration, slow cruising acceleration, similar inconsistent sensitivity for steering) - you lose a lot of storage space to the bed/kitchen build outs (we had to take an extra car to fit 5 people, gear, and firewood) - van was really old (lots of miles) and some non-essential parts were not in good shape (one of the cupholders fell out of the wall, van stereo cut in and out) As you can see, there are way more pros than cons, but the cons were pretty serious (but the most serious ones could be preventable by asking more questions at pickup). I'm no connoisseur of camper vans, though, so this may be par for the camper van rental course. read more

We rented a Mavericks van for 8 days. There were four of us and it was PERFECT! We picked up in San Francisco and dropped off in LAX. We took the van to Yosemite, Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks, and back onto the Pacific Coast Highway. We added a rooftop sleeper, kitchen kit, bedding kit, camping chairs, and picnic table. The kitchen kit was great because it included pots, pans, utensils, dish towels, a scrubber, and other things for cleaning. The bedding kit is a necessity! It includes pillows, blankets, etc. which were needed since we flew and couldn't bring all of that. We slept comfortably inside and on top of the van. Adding camping chairs ended up being a great last-minute add. We used those chairs all week when eating, watching the sunset, and sitting by the fire. The van already comes with a stovetop, sink, and small fridge. We ended up buying a large cooler, propane tanks, and a new pot and pan. We were able to cook pasta, chicken, eggs, bacon, and make sandwiches each day. Inside the van is a table that you can attach which was great for cold nights where we could sit inside and play cards. Overall, the van was amazing and I can't wait for our next trip with Escape Campervans! It was reasonably priced (the four of us each paid $330 for the 8-day rental), we traveled and slept comfortably, and had a great time. Thanks! read more

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I have to give it to their management team that they keep this business running with the shit product they have. Yes they are cheap, but you'll be definitely better off saving your money and not using their cars. After you get passed their eyesore "unique design" of the outside of the van Hail damaged, rust on the roofline & the "fridge cooler" drawer. Loose steering wheel, shitty break, no overnight ventilation if you want to sleep in the van beside opening the window, my hiking single burner is better than their joke of the "stove", no back up camera for a van with almost 0 rear visibility, no USB port, so if you want to charge your phone or listen to anything other than radio, sorry, the passenger armrest is broken, and I can keep this list go on. Save your money, rent a cargo van from and put a air mattress in the back, it's almost the same. read more

Do not book unless enjoy rude staff and terrible costumer service! We turned up to be told we would have to pay more than quote as they got it wrong, not really how it works Escape! We had to wait two hours after arriving to leave as the heating was broken in the van. Our privacy blind was broken in the main cabin (none existing) and we were just meant to be fine with this? This is just scratching the surface on everything that wasn't right with the van and the service provided! I have emailed a complaint 5days ago now and this company doesn't even have the decency to reply and apologise! The star is purely so I could leave a review you don't deserve it at all, disgusting attitudes! read more

I do Groupon a lot and saw this was a deal. I wanted to purchase it for my birthday but it eventually expired. I did see it was offering a weekend special- $33 a day for 3 days. My boyfriend and I were staying in LA and driving to the Grand Canyon, making our way to Phoenix. We both have never been to Arizona before and we thought this would be an amazing experience! The weeeknd package also came with electric package, bedding, and chairs. The deal included 400 miles and any additional mile would cost 25 cents. (We went over 700 miles- I was hoping that they would let me change my package to the other deal, which was $17.99 for more miles but the lady said no- it had to be set at departure.) I spent an extra $150 on miles. To use a different drop off location was another $150 and all the gas we put in was close to, if not more than $150. Pretty pricy little trip, but it was an experience! Bed was very uncomfortable (I don't camp much- this was my first camping experience). I think this would have been much more enjoyable for me and my wallet if we would have stayed within our 400 miles and dropped off at same location but you only have one life, might as well take chances!! The lady was very nice when dropping off- we filled up right beFore dropping it off- a block away. The gas gauge must have not filled all the way- because she put it at 7/8 refilled and I almost had to pay the extra amount. Which was bogus because I just filled up! My boyfriend reminded me that one of our propane tanks did not work, so instead of refunding us for that and making me pay for the gas, called it even. It still wasn't fair for me, because I legit did pay for the gas- which was not cheap. Prob won't do this again, unless like I stated before- we were doing the weekend deal and staying within our 400 miles. read more

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After a third time renting the Maverick, we had a great experience with Escape as always, but this was the first time we needed to use the insurance. So glad we got the "no worries on the van". They even refunded us a little bit after the few issues we ended up having with the van (none of them major, none caused us any travel delays). As other reviewers mentioned, the mileage is always high on these vans (greater than 200k with all 3 we've rented), but we never had any engine issues. From our perspective, Escape cares for the engines well. Bring your own car charger and aux cable as other reviewers mentioned. Expect to be sleeping in a van, it's a little bit warmer than a tent. We've only taken the van to places with reasonable to chilly overnight weather, I would not recommend sleeping in a van when it's very hot out. read more

TLDR: These vans are good for a week trip, tops. Not worth it for a long trip. My partner and I rented a van from Seattle this past summer to live in for a month and drive to San Francisco, hitting most of the big national parks. The check in might have been a harbinger for the rest of the trip, as the van was not ready upon our arrival, and clearly was not cleaned. We found soiled face masks and garbage before even pulling out of the parking lot, and throughout our trip, continued to discover garbage and items left over from the previous users. Additionally, prior to commencing our trip, the technician at the Seattle office mentioned to us that the sink's water tank did not close, and we would be fine "just leaving it open and letting it drain wherever we are." Unfortunately, that is not acceptable in campsites where campers are expected to keep food in bear lockers and dispose of food waste appropriately. As such, we did not use the sink for the majority of the trip. The check engine light went on less than 3 days into the trip, and when we called the service line, they asked us to drive down to San Francisco to get it checked out (we were in Olympic National Park) or wait until the end of our trip. We decided to take the risk, and the check engine light went on and off constantly the entire trip (FYI to future renters: not that light is a reliable meter for van competency). But it wasn't all bad! The good things: the refrigerator, the small size of the van (didn't have to worry about RV parking/pricing), the bed was pretty comfortable as long as you push the seats back as far as possible so you don't fall through in the middle of the night, it was nice to be able to run into a van when it was pouring rain instead of pitching a tent, and convenient for us to have separate pick up and drop off locations. All in all, the price of renting the vans is not worth it. If you are planning a big trip, just rent a normal painter's van, use a cooler, put down/take out the seats and put down an air mattress, and bring or buy your own Coleman stove (that is what they provide you anyway). The sink is not worth it anyway and just squirts at you (and you run the risk of having a busted tank that leaks anyway). Better to just have your own big tupperware to wash dishes in. Yeah, the painted sides of the van invite conversation, but some of the vans are eyesores and it's hard to switch, so it's luck of the draw on that. Ours was only half painted because the van had clearly been in an accident and the back half was just blank after being repaired. read more

We loved our camper van Great value for what it was and friendly, accommodating service. We will rent again soon.

This is a great way to go if you want to avoid the high costs and awkwardness of large rental RVs and other campers. For 10 days, we paid a little over $1,000 with unlimited mileage. This is a great bargain considering how much you'd spend for hotels and dining out during the same time. They provide a wildly painted, full-size van with all the amenities for for camping and touring. The van we were provided offered a full-size bed with duvet and blanket plus all the things you need for camping: a stove, sink, refrigerator, utensils and other amenities. There's an AUX input on the radio so you can plug in your smart phone or mp3 player and play tunes. The van is powerful and easily maneuverable. The accessories they provide are well thought-out. The refrigerator cools while the van is running, and there are extension cords and connections to provide power if you use a hook-up campsite. Curtains are added to provide privacy. They provide a Coleman stove, with propane tanks, for cooking, and all the basic utensils and accessories. The fold-down bed we used (in the van model called "the Deep," was extremely comfortable. It has a small water tank connected to a sink into iwhich you can pump water; my only criticism is that the sink drains right onto the ground and splashes onto your feet; they need to provide a bucket to catch the gray water. Everyone there was helpful and the signup process was hassle-free. I can highly recommend this as an alternative for couples of two. Go for the unlimted mileage package if you expect to log 1,000 mile or more. read more

Escape Campervans - Our Escape Campervan at Humboldt Redwoods State Park - Car Rental Near Me - Inglewood, California

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The company charges an extra $50 per toll on top of an admin fee and the toll itself. This company doesn't care about its customers, rather it attempts to profit as much as possible per rental. read more

My husband and I have always wanted to do a week long camping trip to Yosemite and Sequoia. What better time to do it than when Groupon comes out with a camper van deal?! Escape Campervans is located off Century Blvd, conveniently next to LAX. We opted to pick up our vehicle one day early so that we could get am early start the next morning. Picking up the vehicle took about 20-30 minutes, which also included a walk around of the camper as well as directions to use the different amenities. They have a shelf of "free" stuff that has been left behind from previous renters like, matches, condiments, books, etc. Everyone had a great attitude and did a good job of thoroughly explaining all terms of the contract. We rented the Maverick and loved it! It was much too big for two people but, this is what the Groupon provided. I would opt for the Escape next time. The van was humongous, clean and ran well. The propane stove was at an appropriate height for use but, the sink and counter were too high. We actually didn't slept in a tent the first three nights but did sleep in the van the last three new nights due to weather. What a lifesaver! The curtains totally black everything out. The bed was very comfortable, nothing to complain about. All in all, I would definitely recommend Escape Campervans to anyone! Happy Travels! read more

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I would definitely use again and recommend to others. Jaime helped check us out and back in when we returned; was thorough, helpful and friendly. The van itself was easy to drive and made our long trip so much more comfortable. The only downside is there is no rear camera and as someone that's not used to driving a huge van, it's a real challenge to back up. We got lots of compliments on the unique paint job and it made it easy to find among other campers. read more

Cars have no ventilation for sleeping overnight aside from sleeping with the windows open (which is not only unsafe, but buggy). Totally ruins the experience to not be able to breath when you sleep lol. Other conversion companies install air fans with screened windows, not sure why Escape doesn't have this for being a higher priced company. Spoke with the manager about this who blew up at me for even asking. Maybe he was having a bad day, but I would not rent with this company. UPDATED: The reply to this review states that Escape Campervans have bug screens, but this is not true. They were out of bug screens when I went to pick up my car and said they wouldn't be getting more because the vendor went out of business. (I had to cancel my reservation and completely change my vacation thanks to this) read more

Customer for life. If you are thinking about renting an RV or a campervan from another company just stop now and go rent from these guys. They are so incredibly down to earth and helpful. They get you in and out quickly. Can't say enough good things. My girlfriend and I took "Genie" up to Yosmeite for the weekend and everything was perfect. The vans are awesome! They have everything you need for a road trip. I was considering an RV from one of the major rental companies and I am so glad I didn't. The van was super easy to drive and operate everything inside. The bed was incredibly easy to setup and was very comfy. They provide you with everything you need. Plenty of room for storage and groceries. Just don't doubt go rent from Escape. Already planning our next road trip so we have an excuse to rent again! read more

Escape Campervans - Car Rental Near Me - Inglewood, California

Man, where to start. Such an awesome company, and I cannot recommend Escape highly enough if you are looking to see as much of the United States as you can in a short amount of time, or if you are just looking for a little outdoor adventure and don't need to stay in an upscale hotel to enjoy yourself. I know that when it comes to renting campervans, everyone's experience is not going to be the same. Camper-vans sometimes break down, things go wrong, etc... experiences vary. However, what I can attest to, was my experience with the staff (particularly Raphael), and our weeks leading up to renting the van. The whole staff was extremely informative and helpful in the weeks leading up to our trip. They always made themselves available to answer any questions that I had, and even gave us tips on where to camp, best spots, etc... Raphael did a great job explaining everything to us about insurance options and how the van operated. He couldn't have been more cool and accommodating to us, and even helped us out with early pick up and threw in some extra stuff like a fold out table and mp3 chord for free. When we replaced his crank/tool for the sleeper with a much better one, he always offered to reimburse me for the money I spent on the new one. He even gave me his personal cell number to call or text with any problems that we had. Super nice dude, can't say enough nice things about him. Also, his dog is as chill as he is. :) In regards to the camper itself, we couldn't have asked for anything better. We got "Lady Luck" one of the bigger MAvericks Vans that's designed to look like a WWI fighter pilot. It is, in my opinion, the most badass mother-f***in van, and plenty of locals went out of their way to tell us so when we rolled through their middle-of-America towns. We did not have ONE problem. Everything worked perfectly and efficiently. Even in the middle of August, at highest rate Escape asks for, it was worth every penny. We had 4 people, and it was perfect (our fourth slept in a tent outside, it sleeps 3 comfortably with the sleeper). Love this company and their staff and cannot wait to rent from them again. If my next experience with them is hlaf as good as my first was, I will be a renter of Escape for years to come. Thanks so much guys! Joey, Nico and Vito ("The Italians") read more

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Felt every bump... terrible suspension. Too expensive - gimmicky with a 'cool' paint job. Also seemed to have gotten the oldest car with worst paint job. WILL NEVER RENT FROM ESCAPE CAMPERVANS EVER AGAIN!!!!!! Do yourself a favor and seek out other options. read more

Rented the Arizona to take my parents across country; Los Angeles to Savannah and New Orleans. 6000 miles in 10 days. Absolutely loved my Escape Campervan. We lived in this thing! Plenty of space, extremely comfortable and very reliable. Raphael handled all the paperwork and explained how everything in the van operated. Excellent customer service all around. Will definitely rent from them again and I strongly recommend escape campervans if you plan on taking a road trip. read more

Escape Campervans - Savannah Georgia - Car Rental Near Me - Inglewood, California

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My boyfriend and I rented the Santa Cruz van for 3 nights. We loved it! Gaming grown up camping in travel trailers and RV's, this van met my standards. It has everything you'd need (except a toilet) and we felt very comfortable the entire time. The Santa Cruz is absolutely perfect for 2 people. My man is 6'4" and he had plenty room room in the bed. We booked during a special and got the bedding kit, kitchen kit, camp chairs, and propane for free. I would still recommend bringing your own additional bedding (glad we did, we would have been freezing if we hadn't). We drive over 1000 miles and loved every second of it. The gas mileage was great, even with the gas being a bit more pricey inside death valley national park. I loved having a refrigerator so we could have legitimate warm fresh meals for breakfast and dinner. We really utilized the sink for washing our hands (and dishes). It was very nice having that luxery especially during COVID times. We kind had no plan for where exactly where we'd be camping at night for 2 of the nights, and since we're camping inside the vehicle we were able to camp virtual anywhere that allowed it. We loved it and now we are considering converting our own vehicle for personal use. Escape Campervan has opened our eyes to the world of van camping and this amazing community of people who live out of their vehicles. I would highly recommend this to couples who want a get away into the wilderness or to the coast, to groups of friends, and to families. The team is very awesome about accommodating your plans, whether that be an early check in or simply answering any word questions you might have. They respond to emails quickly and getting a live person on the phone is always easy. read more

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I couldn't have asked for a better experience! My gf and I booked 4 days for a Yosemite trip and wanted to add another day so we could get one last day of spring skiing in. Matt arranged the extra day no problem and even gave us a break on the mileage upon return! This was a trip that we'll not soon forget. So many memories! I'm already planning the next voyage. Thanks Matt and everyone at escape campervans LA! read more

Escape Campervans - Upper pines campground, Yosemite - Car Rental Near Me - Inglewood, California

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My girlfriend and I booked an Escape Campervan an for a road trip around the Grand Canyon. I am very happy we decided to go with Escape Campervans! Even with Covid the entire process was seamless and easy. Everyone we worked with was laid back and friendly. read more

Escape Campervans - Car Rental Near Me - Inglewood, California

Great Experience! We rented the Big Sur camper van for a week from the Hayward location. The rental process was smooth and with out issue. The van was in very good condition and gave us no mechanical issues during the trip. When we brought it back, the return process went equally smoothly with out issues. I highly recommend Escape Campervans. read more

My boyfriend and I traveled in an escape van for 10days and had the time of our lives! It was our home and we wish we never had to return it. Super comfortable, affordable and way too much fun! Had so many people compliment it and ask us about it. We had one of the Hast van (not sure if spelled right) which was so awesome! Raphael was super helpful and super nice. Helped us pick the perfect van for us. It really is the best way to travel and we would recommend it to anyone! You will definitely see us again! read more

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We rented a camper van from Escape for a trip from San Francisco to LA. It was just my husband and I and it was THE BEST idea we've had a in a while! The offices in both locations are easy to find and the staff was very polite and helpful. The vans are well stocked. We got the largest one available which came with the fold down bed, camping stove, bottle of fuel, drawer fridge and various dishes/towels/silverware and bedding. The pump sink takes a little getting used to and is probably way more pleasant to use when it's not 50°. This method of travel offered us so much freedom, the van was big enough for us to not feel cramped, but small enough that we could easily navigate city streets (we drove ours down Lombard!). Highly recommend if you enjoy being able to go with the flow, improvise and take your time enjoying the sights along the way. As they say, it's the journey not the destination! read more

Escape Campervans - Our sweet "Gemstones" ride. - Car Rental Near Me - Inglewood, California

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I wasn't able to go on my trip and the company accommodated me according to their policy. Karen was so sweet and understanding about my situation and I can't stress how comforting that was to me in the moment and I'm just so thankful that I booked with such a great company and compassionate people. Thank you! read more

Charged me $210 for mileage I didn't use when had to cancel reservation.

I used Escape Campervans for Coachella 2012 and it was even better than last year! The guys at Escape are so accommodating and friendly. They let us pick up the van a day early at no charge because it was going to be so busy for them the day the Coachella camp grounds opened. That was huge for us and we used the extra evening to tool around L.A. before heading to Indio the next morning. Our van was spacious, clean and had everything we needed...utensils, linens, a propane grill, an electric cooler and a sink with water. So many people stopped to talk to us about our campervan throughout Coachella weekend and I was happy to recommend Escape Campervans to any who asked. You can't go wrong with accommodations AND transportation for well under $100 a day. I'll be back for Coachella 2013, fer sher, dude! read more

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The staff were great and made the check in process and check out process so smooth and quick! However, what they don't tell you until AFTER you've booked the campervan and are ready to go on your trip is that the amount you paid only covers 100 miles a day!!!! I had already planned a trip up to Seattle in the van which is about a 2k mile trip so on top of the $1k I spent in gas, I also had to pay $.30 per mile which came out to be nearly $800 - thus spending over a grand on the van alone plus another grand on gas not including food. At that point, I would have just flew up and stayed in a hotel had I known prior to the day of my already planned trip. This would have been fine had I known in advance but I found out as I was picking up the keys. My "cheap adventure trip" turned into me needing to find a second job to pay off the $$$ I spent. read more