Renting out your motorhome between private owners is an idea attracting more and more owners. And for good reason: a vehicle sitting in your driveway for 10 months of the year can pay for its insurance, maintenance, and even its loan payments. 🚐
But is it really profitable? How much can you expect to earn? And what about taxes? In this guide, you will find all the answers, without jargon.
How to rent out your motorhome in 5 steps?
Before getting into the details, here is the process in broad terms.
Step 1: check your insurance. Inform your insurer or update your policy before the first rental. Some policies exclude making the vehicle available for payment.
Step 2: choose your platform. Yescapa for security and audience reach, Wikicampers as an alternative. Avoid channels without integrated insurance if you are just starting out.
Step 3: create your listing. Well-crafted photos, detailed equipment list, clearly stated conditions. This is your main storefront.
Step 4: set your price. Use Yescapa’s pricing tool and compare similar listings in your geographic area.
Step 5: carry out the condition report. Photos before and after, document signed by both parties at each rental. This is your only protection in the event of a dispute.
Is renting out your motorhome profitable? 💶
Yes. And often much more than people think.
In France, a motorhome rents for between 70 and 200 euros per night depending on the model and the season. On Yescapa, the leading peer-to-peer rental platform, active owners generate between 2,000 and 6,000 euros over a summer season.
Here are concrete simulations by vehicle type.
Camper van (70 euros per night)
- 12 nights in July: 840 euros
- 12 nights in August: 840 euros
- 8 nights in June and September: 560 euros
Estimated total: 2,240 euros for the season.
Semi-integrated motorhome (90 euros per night)
- 15 nights in July: 1,350 euros
- 15 nights in August: 1,350 euros
- 10 nights in June and September: 900 euros
Estimated total: 3,600 euros for the season.
Fully integrated motorhome (130 euros per night)
- 15 nights in July: 1,950 euros
- 15 nights in August: 1,950 euros
- 10 nights in June and September: 1,300 euros
Estimated total: 5,200 euros for the season.
These figures do not include spring weekends, bank holidays, or school half-terms — all periods where demand remains strong.
💡 Our tip: don’t rent exclusively in July and August. June and September offer strong demand with less competition between listings. This is often where the best occupancy rates are achieved.
How much can you earn by vehicle type?
Here are the price ranges on peer-to-peer rental platforms in France:
| Vehicle type | Low season (per night) | High season (per night) |
|---|---|---|
| Camper van | 60 to 90 euros | 80 to 130 euros |
| Semi-integrated motorhome | 70 to 100 euros | 90 to 150 euros |
| Fully integrated motorhome | 90 to 140 euros | 120 to 200 euros |
| Alcove motorhome | 100 to 160 euros | 140 to 250 euros |
Camper vans attract couples and young professionals. Fully integrated and alcove models draw families looking for space. In every case, demand is present throughout the season.
Taxes when renting out your motorhome in France
This is often what holds hesitant owners back. Here is the reality, without beating around the bush.
All income must be declared
Since 2020, platforms like Yescapa automatically transmit each owner’s income to the French tax authorities. This information goes directly into the impots.gouv.fr account. It is best to declare it correctly and take advantage of the most favourable tax regime.
The micro-BIC regime: simple and advantageous
Income from renting a movable asset (motorhome, van) is taxed under BIC (Industrial and Commercial Profits) in France. For 2025 income, the micro-BIC threshold is set at 77,700 euros in annual turnover. For the years 2026 to 2028, this threshold rises to 83,600 euros. Below these ceilings, you automatically benefit from the micro-BIC regime.
This regime provides a 50% flat-rate deduction. In practice: if you earn 3,000 euros renting your motorhome, only 1,500 euros are taxable, at your marginal income tax rate.
Social contribution obligations depend on your personal situation: amount of income generated, regular or occasional nature of the rental, primary or supplementary activity. Check with the relevant social security body or an accountant for your exact obligations.
💡 Our tip: keep all your maintenance and repair invoices. If you ever switch to the actual expenses regime (more advantageous when you have significant costs), these documents will be essential for deducting your real expenses.
Insurance during the rental 🛡️
This is the question every owner asks before getting started. Here is the reality on the ground.
What Yescapa’s insurance covers
On Yescapa, each rental is covered by a specific comprehensive insurance policy taken out by the platform, active for the entire duration of the rental. It covers damage caused by the renter, theft, glass breakage, and roadside assistance. Your personal insurance policy does not come into play.
What you need to check with your insurer
Some motor insurance policies contain a clause that suspends coverage as soon as the vehicle is entrusted to a third party for payment. Before your first rental, inform your insurer or check your policy’s general terms and conditions. If a restriction exists, request an endorsement or change your policy.
Managing the security deposit
Yescapa offers two options: the renter pays a deposit directly to the owner on the day of key handover, or Yescapa manages the deposit digitally through its secure system. The second option is recommended: it avoids cash handling and protects both parties in the event of a dispute.
The rental agreement between private owners
Even when going through a platform, the rental agreement is a key document. Good news: Yescapa automatically generates it for each booking, signed online by both parties.
It must contain: the identity of both parties, a full description of the vehicle (make, model, registration, mileage), the rental duration and key handover location, the total price and payment terms, the conditions of use (authorised mileage, geographic zones), and the entry and exit condition reports.
💡 Our tip: if you rent outside a platform, use a standard contract available from specialist websites. Avoid verbal agreements, even with people you know. A dispute without a written document is very difficult to resolve.
Which platform to choose for renting out your motorhome? 📸
You have several options. Here is what you need to know about each one.
Yescapa: the market leader
Over 16,000 vehicles listed across Europe. The go-to platform for motorhome owners, by far.
What you get when creating your listing: free registration with no fees before the first booking, comprehensive insurance included with every rental, 24/7 assistance for you and your renters, secure payment transferred after each rental, a pricing tool to set the right rate by season, and millions of searches per year on the platform.
Yescapa charges a 16% commission on the owner’s side for each rental. It covers insurance, customer service, and payment management.
Wikicampers: the second serious option
Similar model, strong community particularly in France. The interface is slightly less comprehensive than Yescapa’s, but the owner guarantees are comparable. Worth considering as an alternative or complement to maximise your visibility.
Leboncoin: use with caution
It is free, and there are many listings. But Leboncoin offers no integrated insurance, no renter identity verification, and no secure payment system. If something goes wrong, you handle it alone. Useful as a visibility supplement, but not sufficient as your sole rental channel.
How to create a listing that attracts renters?
A well-crafted listing can double your booking rate. Three areas to focus on first.
Photos first
Take your photos in sunny conditions. Doors open, bed made, clean kitchen. Show the exterior from several angles and don’t forget the details that make the difference: the bathroom, the storage area, the equipment. A recent smartphone is enough if the light is good. Avoid indoor flash — it flattens volumes and creates an unappealing effect.
Pricing: don’t undersell yourself
Use Yescapa’s pricing tool as a starting point, then adjust for your geographic area. A motorhome in a popular tourist region commands a higher price than in a less visited area. Classic beginner mistake: setting a price too low out of fear of not getting bookings. Look at comparable listings in your area before publishing. You will often be surprised by the market rate.
Description: precise, not salesy
List your equipment honestly: actual number of sleeping berths (not the number of seats on the registration), type of kitchen, hot or cold shower, heating, GPS, reversing camera, bikes included… Renters who read the details are the ones who book and leave good reviews. Also specify your conditions: minimum rental duration, pets allowed or not, smokers, etc.
💡 Our tip: activate dynamic pricing if Yescapa offers it. It automatically adjusts your prices based on real-time demand, without any action on your part. Owners who use it report an average 15 to 20% increase in their income.
Mistakes to avoid
Neglecting the condition report. Photos before and after, equipment list checked with the renter. This is your only protection in the event of a dispute.
Forgetting to inform your insurer. Check your policy before the first rental. If a clause excludes third-party rentals, sort it out beforehand.
Setting a price that is too low. Look at the market in your area. A price that is too low sometimes attracts less careful renters.
Leaving irreplaceable personal belongings in the vehicle. Clear the storage space. Keep only the equipment dedicated to the rental.
Frequently asked questions
Can I rent out my motorhome if I still have a loan on it?
Yes, in the vast majority of cases. A car loan does not prevent you from renting out the vehicle — it remains your property. Simply check the terms of your financing contract to ensure there is no specific restriction.
Do I need to remove my personal belongings before renting?
Clear the cupboards of personal items. Keep all the equipment made available to renters: crockery, bed linen if included, electrical cables, adapters. This way you will have nothing to prepare before each departure.
How long does it take to create a Yescapa listing?
Between 30 and 60 minutes for a complete listing with photos and a well-crafted description. Registration is free. Your listing can be live on the same day, and the first booking requests often arrive very quickly when the season is approaching.
What commission does Yescapa charge on rentals?
Yescapa charges a 16% commission on the owner’s side for each rental. It covers comprehensive insurance, customer service, and secure payment management. It is automatically deducted before your payout — you have nothing to manage.
Is renting compatible with my personal use of the motorhome?
Completely. You remain free to block off dates when you use your vehicle. Most owners keep July and August for themselves, and rent in June, September, on bank holidays and spring weekends. You manage your own calendar.
Convinced?
Renting out your motorhome between private owners means turning a dormant asset into a real source of income. With a secure platform like Yescapa, a well-crafted listing and realistic pricing, covering the main annual costs of your vehicle becomes entirely achievable.
And if you are still hesitant, the best way to decide is simple: create your listing for free and watch the first booking requests come in. You can always decline a booking if the renter’s profile does not suit you. You stay in control at every step.
