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Explore More. Sleep Anywhere.

Explore Monterey in a Camper Minivan

Monterey's most affordable camper rental — a real bed, camp kitchen, and 200 free miles a day, from $69/night.

Sold out through Sept 13 · Fall bookings open September 14 — book with a $100 refundable deposit

Simple Pricing

One van. Two prices. Zero surprises.

Every rental includes the full camper setup — bed, kitchen, power, and gear.

Weekday

Monday – Thursday

$69 /night

Quieter roads, empty campsites, best value on the coast.

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Weekend

Friday – Sunday

$89 /night

Prime sunset spots and Big Sur weekends done right.

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No hidden fees — $100 refundable security deposit Sleeps 2 + a furry friend 200 free miles a day

Do the math

Why pay hundreds for a place to sleep?

Same coastline. Same stars. A fraction of the price.

Monterey Hotel

$250+

per night

  • Four walls and a parking lot
  • Check-out at 11am
  • Same view every morning

RV Rental

$180–350+

per night

  • Plus fuel that hurts
  • Stressful to drive & park
  • Campground hookups required

Our Camper

From $69

per night

  • Sleep anywhere adventure takes you
  • Drives like a normal car
  • No hidden fees, ever

Why rent from us

Big adventure. Small footprint.

Everything an RV gives you — without the price tag, the stress, or the gas bill.

Lowest Prices on the Coast

From $69/night — around a quarter of a Monterey hotel room, with a better view out the window.

Easier Than an RV

No special license, no lumbering giant. If you can drive a car, you can drive our camper.

Drives Like a Car

It is a car. Park it downtown, take it up narrow Big Sur pull-outs, breeze through gas stations.

Great Gas Mileage

The Sienna sips fuel compared to any RV — more miles of Highway 1 for your money.

We Deliver to You

Staying at a hotel, campground, or Airbnb around Monterey? We bring the camper right to your door.

Perfect for Big Sur

Compact enough for every scenic pull-out and campground on the coast — where big rigs can't go.

About us

Born in Monterey, priced for real people

We're a small, locally owned outfit based right here in Monterey. Like you, we love this coastline — and like you, we winced every time a basic hotel room cost more than the rest of the trip combined.

So we built a simpler way to stay: dependable Toyota Sienna minivans, refurbished by hand into cozy campers. No $300 rooms. No intimidating RVs. Just you, the keys, and 90 miles of the most beautiful coast on Earth.

Our promise: affordable adventures for everyone.

Couple relaxing in camp chairs beside the camper on a Pacific beach at sunset

The refurbished Sienna story

Old van. New life. Lower prices.

Refurbished doesn't mean tired — it means smart. Choosing proven, dependable vans is exactly how we keep rentals under $90 a night.

Refurbished Sienna camper with its slide-out kitchen at a redwood forest campsite
  • Full mechanical inspection before every rental season
  • Fresh oil, brakes, and tires on Toyota's legendary reliability
  • Deep-cleaned and sanitized interior between every trip
  • Hand-built sleeping platform with quality memory-foam mattress
  • New bedding, curtains, and lighting in every van

Toyota reliability

The Sienna is famous for running forever — ours are maintained to prove it.

Refurbished by hand

Every camper conversion is built, checked, and rechecked by us — not a factory.

Eco-friendlier

A minivan reuses what already exists and burns far less fuel than any RV.

The camper

Take the tour

A real bed, a real kitchen, real storage — hiding inside a van that parks anywhere.

Exterior — Our refurbished Toyota Sienna at a Big Sur overlook.

Exterior

Our refurbished Toyota Sienna at a Big Sur overlook.

What's included

Show up with clothes. We handle the rest.

Every rental comes fully equipped — no packing lists, no rental counters, no surprises.

Memory-foam mattress & bedding

LED lighting & fairy lights

Portable power station

Rooftop cargo carrier

Camp stove & cooking set

Camp chairs & table

Privacy curtains

Local guidebook & maps

Water jug & wash basin

Cleaning supplies

Happy golden retriever leaning out of the camper's sliding door at a Big Sur ocean overlook

Furry Friends Welcome!

Your four-legged travel buddy is part of the family.

Bring your own furry friend along — dogs, cats, and other well-behaved pets are all welcome to enjoy the California coast with you. We simply ask that the vehicle is returned in good condition.

Monterey is one of the most pet-friendly stretches of coastline in America — off-leash mornings at Carmel Beach, pet-friendly patios on Cannery Row, and trail after trail in Big Sur.

Adventure add-ons

Bring the water toys

Roof racks are standard on every camper — strap on a kayak or board and make the bay part of the trip.

Kayak add-on on the camper roof rack$20/day

Kayak

Hard-shell kayak with paddle, life vest, and roof straps. Paddle Monterey Bay with the otters.

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Paddleboard add-on on the camper roof rack$20/day

Paddleboard

Inflatable SUP with pump, paddle, and leash. Glide over the kelp forests at Lovers Point.

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Explore the Central Coast

Your backyard for the weekend

Every one of these is under an hour from pickup. Where will you wake up?

Big Sur

Big Sur

Ninety miles of cliffs, waterfalls, and redwoods — the drive of a lifetime starts 20 minutes away.

Carmel-by-the-Sea

Carmel-by-the-Sea

Storybook cottages, white-sand beach, and dog-friendly everything.

Monterey

Monterey

Sea otters, the world-famous aquarium, and your pickup point for adventure.

Cannery Row

Cannery Row

Steinbeck's old sardine street, now packed with tastings, shops, and bay views.

17-Mile Drive

17-Mile Drive

The Lone Cypress, Pebble Beach, and coastline you'll never forget.

Bixby Bridge

Bixby Bridge

The most photographed bridge on the West Coast — sunrise here is unreal.

Point Lobos

Point Lobos

Turquoise coves, sea lions, and trails through wind-sculpted cypress.

Garrapata

Garrapata

Calla lily canyons and empty beaches most tourists drive right past.

Itineraries

Trips we'd take ourselves

Steal these plans — or ask us at pickup and we'll mark up a map with our secret spots.

Taste of the coast

1 Day Adventure

  • Morning: pick up your camper, coffee on Cannery Row
  • Midday: 17-Mile Drive & lunch in Carmel
  • Afternoon: Point Lobos trails & coves
  • Evening: sunset dinner at Garrapata beach

The classic

2 Day Big Sur Trip

  • Day 1: Highway 1 south — Bixby Bridge, McWay Falls, camp under redwoods
  • Sunset: Pfeiffer Beach's purple sand
  • Day 2: coastal hikes, Nepenthe views, golden-hour drive home

Slow it down

Weekend Escape

  • Friday: pick up after work, camp at Carmel River
  • Saturday: Big Sur day — hikes, waterfalls, stargazing
  • Sunday: kayak Monterey Bay, brunch, easy drop-off

Happy campers

Don't take our word for it

We paid less for three nights than one night at a hotel in Monterey — and woke up to waves at Garrapata. The van was spotless and the bed genuinely comfortable.
Sarah M.Sarah M.San Jose, CA
I was nervous about 'van camping' but this thing drives like my Camry. Parked it everywhere in Big Sur that RVs couldn't touch. 10/10 would rent again.
Mike R.Mike R.Sacramento, CA
Solo trip down Highway 1 and I felt totally safe and set up. The little kitchen in the trunk is genius. Coffee with an ocean view every single morning.
Jess T.Jess T.Fresno, CA
We've done the big RV thing — this was easier, cheaper, and honestly more fun. The owners are local and gave us tips no guidebook has.
Tom & Linda B.Tom & Linda B.Phoenix, AZ

FAQ

Good questions, honest answers

Nope! It's a regular Toyota Sienna minivan — any standard driver's license works. If you can drive a sedan, you can drive our camper.

Contact

Say hi. We're locals.

Questions about dates, routes, or where the whales are this week — we answer fast.

(831) 555-0123 booking@montereyminivancampers.com

Monterey, California — we deliver the van to wherever you're staying