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Escape Campervans campervan hire in Canada

The painted Big Sur van, to collect in Calgary at the foot of the Rockies or in Delta, south of Vancouver

public rating, 94 reviews
4.4/5
branches
2
departure cities
2
model
1
countries
3
in the Big Sur, for 3 berths
5 seats
gearbox of the model listed in Canada
Automatic
  • Vans with painted bodywork, each one different
  • Automatic gearbox on the Big Sur
  • Departures from Calgary and Delta (Vancouver)
  • Up to 5 seated passengers
  • Well placed for the Rockies and the Pacific coast

Official website of the rental company

The rental company

Escape Campervans in Canada, a colourful van between the Rockies and the Pacific

In Canada, Escape Campervans rents its mural-decorated vans from two cities in the West. In Calgary, the depot is at 316 36 Ave NE, in the north-east of the city; on the Pacific side, the depot is in Delta, south of Vancouver. Neither is located at an airport. The brand is also present in the United States and New Zealand.

A single model is listed in Canada: the Big Sur, an automatic campervan with 5 seats and 3 berths. According to the rental company, its vans are hand-painted by artists and combine a bed, a kitchen area and storage. The vehicle page details the exact equipment.

We observed no Escape offer in Canada in October 2026. The rental company has previously offered a daily distance allowance: check the kilometres included, the excess and the security deposit in each offer.

Our view: a manoeuvrable van that is easy to park, well placed for Banff and Jasper national parks from Calgary, or for Whistler and Vancouver Island from Delta. Bear in mind: no washroom advertised on board, a single model, only two cities and a possible kilometre allowance over very long distances.

Rental company profile

Escape Campervans in detail: what you need to know

The key facts to decide whether Escape Campervans suits your trip.

General information

Brand
Escape Campervans · mural-decorated vans
Model in Canada
Big Sur · only model listed in our data
Category
Campervan · converted van, without a motorhome body
Seats and berths
5 seats, 3 berths
Gearbox
Automatic
Official website
escapecampervans.com

Rental conditions

Distance included
Stated in each offer · daily allowance possible; no offer observed in October 2026
Excess
Specified in the offer · not observed by CoolDrive in Canada
Security deposit
Set by the rental company · a credit card is generally required
Licence
Car licence · international translation advised if not in English or French
Driver’s age
Stated in the offer · with the required years of licence holding
Calgary ↔ Vancouver
One-way hire depending on the offer · any fees included in the total shown
Crossing into the United States
Subject to the rental company’s terms · in principle; to check in the offer

Insurance and extras

Excess waiver
Depending on the offer · on top of the base price
Optional equipment
Listed in each offer · to book before departure

Network and availability

Calgary
316 36 Ave NE · north-east of the city, not at the airport
Vancouver
7047 Venture St, Delta · south of Vancouver, not at the airport
Other Escape countries
United States, New Zealand
The fleet

Escape Campervans vehicles in Canada

Models offered by the rental company. Not all of them are available at every branch: the search form shows availability and prices.

Campervan

Branches

Escape Campervans branches in Canada

Network

Escape Campervans also operates in 2 other countries

Comparison

Escape Campervans compared with other rental companies in Canada

Our comparison of the country's rental companies: each has its strengths depending on your trip.

Rental company Vehicles Mileage Best for
Escape Campervans Big Sur converted van, 5 seats and 3 berths No offer observed in October 2026 Automatic painted van, Calgary and Vancouver
Fraserway Van Conversion, truck campers, C-Small to C-XLarge overcabs Specified in each offer Wide choice of sizes, 7 cities
Four Seasons C-Small to C-XLarge overcabs, Economy Van Conversion Specified in each offer Overcabs for families, 5 cities
Cruise Canada C18 Ultra Compact, C21, C25 and C30 overcabs Limited in the offers observed Four overcab sizes, 6 cities
GoNorth Alaska 4x4 pick-ups and SUVs, truck campers, MC4 and MC6 motorhomes Specified in each offer 4x4 vehicles for the North, 1 city
Our view

Escape Campervans: who is it for, and who should look elsewhere?

Escape Campervans is ideal if…

  • You dream of the Icefields Parkway between Lake Louise and Jasper
  • You are travelling as two or three and want a vehicle that is easy to park in town
  • You prefer an automatic gearbox on mountain roads
  • You like the idea of a colourful van unlike any other
  • You are starting from Calgary or Vancouver, the two gateways to Western Canada

Escape Campervans is not ideal if…

  • You are travelling as four or five and everyone needs a berth
  • You want a shower and toilet on board
  • Your trip starts in Toronto, Montreal or the east of the country
  • You are planning thousands of kilometres without looking at the included allowance
  • You want to collect the vehicle directly at the airport
Practical tips

Our tips for booking with Escape Campervans

  1. Buy the national parks pass

    Banff, Jasper, Yoho and Kootenay require a Parks Canada pass to stop there. For a stay of more than a week, the annual Discovery Pass often works out cheaper than daily admissions.

  2. Book Rockies campsites very early

    National and provincial park campgrounds open their bookings months in advance and fill up quickly for July and August. Lock in your nights as soon as your hire dates are confirmed, especially around Lake Louise and Jasper.

  3. Store food out of bears’ reach

    Western Canada is black bear and grizzly country. Never leave food, a cool box or rubbish outside: keep them shut inside the van and use the campsites’ bear-proof bins.

  4. Fill up before long crossings

    On the Icefields Parkway or in the British Columbia backcountry, petrol stations are scarce. Fill the tank before setting off and keep an eye on the gauge, all the more so as mobile coverage can disappear.

  5. Take your time over the handover inspection

    At the depot, walk around the van with the agent, photograph the bodywork and interior, and test the fridge, the stove and the heating if there is one. Save the rental company’s assistance number before hitting the road.

  6. Bring warm layers

    Even in high summer, nights can be cold at altitude in the Rockies. Check whether bedding and heating are included in the offer and slip a fleece and a hat into your bag.

What travellers ask

Your questions about Escape Campervans

How much does an Escape Campervans hire cost in Canada?

No Escape offer was observed in Canada in October 2026, so we do not display a reference price. The price varies with the season, the duration and the departure city, and summer is the most sought-after period. Run a search from Calgary or Vancouver with your dates to get a price including mandatory fees.

Where are the Escape Campervans depots in Canada?

There are two. In Calgary, the depot is at 316 36 Ave NE, in the north-east district. For Vancouver, it is at 7047 Venture St, in Delta, a municipality south of the city. Neither is at an airport: plan a taxi or a shuttle to get there with your luggage.

Is the Big Sur suitable for a family?

The Big Sur seats 5 passengers but has only 3 berths. It therefore suits a couple with one child, or three friends. As four or five, you would need to plan for a tent or nights in a hotel. For a larger family, look at the overcabs from Fraserway, Four Seasons or Cruise Canada.

Can you collect the van in Calgary and return it in Vancouver?

One-way hire between the two cities is offered depending on the offers and dates. Enter Vancouver as the drop-off location when searching to see the vans concerned, with any fees already included. Allow about 1,000 km via the Trans-Canada Highway, far more with a detour via Jasper or the Okanagan Valley.

Is mileage unlimited with Escape Campervans in Canada?

Not necessarily. The rental company has previously applied a daily distance allowance, and we observed no Canadian offer in October 2026 to confirm it. Read the mileage line of each offer and compare it with your itinerary: in Western Canada, distances between two parks quickly exceed several hundred kilometres.

Verified customer reviews

They rented with Escape Campervans

4.3
818 reviews

Public rating of Escape Campervans

Public rating of the rental company: 4.4/5 (94 reviews)

Public ratings collected on October 28, 2026 from independent review sites.

First rental of this type of vehicle in a professional context where the rental must take place from France to Canada. Many questions and Cooldrive (Marlène) has been a valuable support in guiding my choices. Efficiency and responsiveness beforehand, and on-site a vehicle and service that met our expectations. No complaints. Great!

Alain L.
Canada · Oct 2025
Avis Vérifiés

Very good customer experience with Cooldrive. I highly recommend it! Thanks to the team who were attentive and available for organizing my trip to Canada.

B.
Canada · Oct 2025
Trustpilot

Great experience with Cooldrive. I highly recommend it 100%. Reliable, attentive, available, responsive. Thanks to Marléne for her support.

E.
Canada · Oct 2025
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Frequently asked questions

FAQ — Escape Campervans campervan hire in Canada

Why book Escape Campervans with CoolDrive?

Our engine displays Escape alongside the other Canadian rental companies for the same dates, with a price that already includes mandatory fees. You read the terms before paying and can ask our experts about choosing between a van and an overcab, the departure city or one-way hire. The packs offered by CoolDrive complete the booking.

What do we know about Escape’s excess and security deposit in Canada?

Our October 2026 observations contain no excess amount for Escape in Canada. Each offer specifies the excess, the security deposit and any options to reduce the former. For the security deposit, you will generally need a credit card in the driver’s name, with a sufficient limit.

Do you need a special licence to drive the Big Sur?

No, a car licence is enough for a campervan of this size. In Alberta as in British Columbia, an international driving permit is advised when your national licence is written in a language other than English or French. The minimum age and years of licence holding required by Escape appear in the offer: check them before booking.

Can you cross into the United States with an Escape van hired in Canada?

The permitted areas are set by the rental company and appear in the offer’s terms. If you are thinking of heading to Glacier National Park in Montana or the Seattle area, ask for approval before booking and check that the insurance covers you on the other side of the border. Also prepare the entry documents required for your nationality.

Where can you sleep with a van in Western Canada?

National and provincial park campgrounds are the most sought after, with pitches in the forest or by lakes. Private campsites complement the offer near towns. Overnight parking outside designated sites is often prohibited in the parks: plan your stops and book ahead for summer.

What is the best season for an Escape van in Canada?

From June to September, mountain roads are clear and campsites open. June and September offer a good compromise between weather and crowds, with beautiful autumn colours at the end of the season. Outside this period, snow can close passes and campsites: check van availability for your dates.

About us

Hire an Escape Campervans van in Canada with CoolDrive Nomad

In Canada, Escape Campervans offers a brightly painted automatic campervan, the Big Sur, with 5 seats and 3 berths. Two departure points cover the West of the country: Calgary, about an hour and a half from Banff, and Delta, south of Vancouver, from where you can head to Whistler, the Okanagan Valley or Vancouver Island via the Tsawwassen ferry. A format suited to a couple or a small group who want to get around without size constraints.

On CoolDrive Nomad, you compare Escape with Fraserway, Four Seasons or Cruise Canada, which also rent family overcabs, then pay a price that already includes mandatory fees. Our experts help you read the distance included, the excess and the one-way terms. Enter your dates and departure city to see the available vans.

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