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Pick up or drop off your van any day, at a time that suits you best. Our team is here every day of the week to make your travel plans easy and flexible.
Our campervans come fully equipped with all the camping and cooking essentials at no extra cost, so you’re ready to hit the road immediately.
VanBaltic welcomes well-behaved dogs! If you’d like to bring your four-legged friend, no problem!
Cancel or rebook your trip flexibly up to 48 hours before scheduled departure.
Unlimited kilometers are included in the rental rate. Enjoy your freedom while traveling in Latvia, Lithuania, or Estonia.
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With our iconic and stylish VW California campervans, VanBaltic transforms every journey into an unforgettable adventure. Drawing on 70 years of VW Bus heritage and innovation, our campervans offer all the comforts of home—fully equipped kitchens and spacious sleeping areas—while remaining compact and easy to drive. This unique combination gives you the ultimate freedom and comfort, wherever your travels take you.
Set off on memorable trips across the Baltics and Europe in the unmistakable style of a VW. Choose VanBaltic for a seamless, enjoyable, and truly distinctive travel experience.
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By the VanBaltic Travel Team · Last updated: June 2026 · 8 min read The campervan tips that matter most are the ones that stop
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The Baltic States offer one of Europe’s most pristine campervan adventures, where untouched forests, coastal meadows, and island escapes await. Starting from Latvia’s capital Riga,
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Select your model
Explore our VW California fleet, offering the versatile Beach Space, the iconic Ocean Comfort, and the luxurious Ocean Premium. Each option ensures exceptional comfort and style tailored to suit your unique preferences and budget.
Select your carefree package
Enjoy fully comprehensive and liability insurance with the included Carefree package Basic or upgrade to Silver or Gold for enhanced security, greater coverage, reduced deductibles, and deposits.
Select your extras
Customize your trip and make it unique with our extensive, carefully selected free or paid services and accessories, catering to diverse needs and interests, ensuring a hassle-free adventure.
Payment
Enjoy seamless, secure online transactions with Stripe, our trusted payment partner. With support for various card options, your convenience and security are our priority. Security deposits are managed through credit card authorization only for added peace of mind.
You must be at least 23 years old. This also applies to all additional authorized drivers.
Driving licence class B or class 3 and you have to have been in possession of your driving licence for at least 2 years, without interruption.
No, we do not limit your mileage. You are free to drive as far as you wish.
If you are traveling within the Baltic states (Latvia, Lithuania, and Estonia), unlimited mileage is included in your rental fee—enjoy the freedom of exploring the Baltics! This applies as long as you stay within a borders of the Baltic states the whole rental period.
If you travel outside the Baltic states, the rental fee includes 350 kilometers per night (average mileage). For each additional kilometer driven, a charge of €0.30/km will apply. If during your rental you leave the territory of the Baltic states, these mileage conditions also apply to the time spent within the Baltic states.
You are allowed to travel to Austria, Albania, Andorra, Belgium, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Germany, Denmark, Spain, Estonia, France, Finland, Great Britain, Greece, Hungary, Croatia, Italy, Ireland, Iceland, Luxembourg, Lithuania, Latvia, Malta, Macedonia, Monaco, Montenegro, Norway, the Netherlands, Portugal, Poland, Romania, San Marino, Serbia, Sweden, the Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Switzerland, and the Vatican.
Travel is strictly forbidden to Turkey, Russia, Belarus, Ukraine, Morocco, Tunisia, and all other non-EU countries within geographical Europe.
Yes, you can absolutely bring your dog! If you’d like to travel with your small or midsize, well-behaved dog, they’re more than welcome to join you. Why small or midsize? While everyone has their own comfort level, we suggest smaller pets for extended trips in limited space—two large labradors in a 4m² area can be a bit tight, don’t you think?
We do require a one-time ‘dog fee’ of 99 euros for the extra cleaning needed afterward. Simply add this fee in the ‘Services’ section during your online booking. If the dog fee isn’t booked in advance and we detect unauthorized pet transportation, it will be considered a violation of our terms, which may result in a penalty of up to 500 EUR.
Our fleet consists of new up to three-year-old Volkswagen California models.
We offer VW California Beach and Ocean models in various trim levels and specifications, featuring fuel-efficient 150 and 199 horsepower diesel engines. With all our vehicles equipped with 4×4, you’ll be ready for any terrain or challenge on your trip. The best part? You can conveniently upgrade your California online to suit your budget and travel plans. We also provide a wide range of optional rental accessories to enhance your comfort and enjoyment.