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!
Jucy in Canada: the compact van versus the big overcabs
Born in New Zealand, Jucy made its name with campervans painted green and purple, easy to spot in a trailhead car park. The brand also rents in Australia and is among the rental companies offered in Canada, where it focuses on vans fitted out for cooking and sleeping.
No Jucy depot is currently listed on CoolDrive for Canada, and we did not record any offer there in October 2026. The pick-up location, available models, mileage and excess are therefore shown in each offer, at the time of the search. Check them before buying your plane tickets.
This format stands out in a country where, according to our records, overcabs dominate the rental market: a van slips more easily along park roads and, in principle, uses less fuel than a large North American vehicle.
Our verdict: an option worth exploring for a couple who want to cross Western Canada in a van rather than an eight-metre motorhome. Weak points: no depot and no prices recorded to date, which means you have to run a search to find out whether the brand has vehicles available on your dates.
Jucy Rentals in detail: what you need to know
The key facts to decide whether Jucy Rentals suits your trip.
General information
- Brand
- Jucy (Jucy Rentals) · brand born in New Zealand
- Vehicles
- Campervans · models and berths specified in each offer
- Distinctive feature
- Green and purple bodywork
- Official website
- jucy.com
Rental conditions
- Pick-up location
- Specified in each offer · no Jucy depot listed in Canada on CoolDrive
- Driving
- On the right · speed limits in km/h, rules specific to each province
- Age and licence
- Shown in the offer · licence in neither English nor French: an international licence is generally advised
- Mileage
- Depending on the offer · no Jucy offer recorded in Canada in October 2026
- Excess
- Shown in each offer · not yet recorded by CoolDrive
- One-way hire
- To test in the search · any fees included in the price shown
- Crossing into the United States
- Depending on the rental company’s terms · entry formalities required for each traveller
Insurance and extras
- Additional cover
- Offered by the rental company · to compare with the offer’s basic cover
- On-board equipment
- Detailed in the offer · kitchenette and sleeping area depending on the model
- Parks Canada Discovery Pass
- To buy yourself · valid for one year in the national parks
Network and availability
- Jucy elsewhere
- Australia, New Zealand
Jucy Rentals also operates in 2 other countries
Jucy Rentals 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Jucy Rentals
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Campervans, models specified in each offer | Specified in each offer | Couples in a van, pick-up locations shown in the offer |
Fraserway
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Van Conversion, truck campers and C-Small to C-XLarge overcabs | Specified in each offer | From van to large overcab, 7 cities |
Four Seasons
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Economy Van Conversion and C-Small to C-XLarge overcabs | Specified in each offer | Overcabs and a van, 5 departure cities |
Cruise Canada
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C18 Ultra Compact, C21, C25 and C30 overcabs | Limited in the offers recorded | Four sizes of overcab, 6 cities |
Owasco RV Centre
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“The Beaver” van, C22 to C30 overcabs, A32 A-class | Specified in each offer | Van and A-class in the range, 1 city |
GoNorth Alaska
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4x4 SUVs and pick-ups, truck campers, MC4 and MC6 | Specified in each offer | 4x4 vehicles for the North, 1 city |
Jucy Rentals: who is it for, and who should look elsewhere?
Jucy Rentals is ideal if…
- You are travelling as a couple and prefer a van to a large overcab
- You dream of the Rockies, from Banff to Jasper along the Icefields Parkway
- You have already travelled with Jucy in Oceania and like the brand’s style
- You are travelling in high summer and plan to sleep mainly at campsites
Jucy Rentals is not ideal if…
- You want to know the depot address before you even search: none is listed in Canada
- You are travelling as a large family: look instead at the Fraserway or Four Seasons overcabs
- You are travelling in winter, when many park campsites are closed
- You are heading for the Yukon and its gravel roads: GoNorth Alaska hires out 4x4 vehicles
- You want to compare recorded prices: CoolDrive does not yet have any data on Jucy in Canada
Our tips for booking with Jucy Rentals
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Find the pick-up location before booking your flight
As no Jucy depot is listed in Canada, the van’s handover location appears in the offer itself. Run the search before booking your flights: Canada is huge, and a few hundred kilometres between the arrival airport and the pick-up point can cost you a day of travel.
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Book your park campsites
In July and August, the campgrounds in Banff, Jasper and Yoho fill up quickly. Parks Canada opens bookings several months in advance, often at the start of the year. Also buy the Discovery Pass, which gives access to the national parks for a year and soon works out cheaper than daily fees.
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Store food out of reach of bears
In the Rockies as in British Columbia, black bears and grizzlies roam near campsites. Leave no food, cool box or rubbish outside: everything goes inside the locked van or in the lockers provided. Keep bear spray within reach if you go hiking.
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Fill up whenever you can
On the Icefields Parkway, about 230 km between Lake Louise and Jasper, petrol stations are very rare and mobile coverage disappears over long stretches. Set off with a full tank, download your maps for offline use and write the rental company’s assistance number down on paper.
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Take care over the van handover
Before leaving, walk round the vehicle with the agent, photograph every scratch and have it noted on the contract. Test the hob, the fridge and the lighting, then count the crockery and bedding. This quarter of an hour avoids any dispute on return, often thousands of kilometres later.
Your questions about Jucy Rentals
How much does a Jucy hire cost in Canada?
CoolDrive has not recorded any Jucy prices in Canada to date, and we do not give estimates without data. The price depends on the pick-up location, the length of hire and above all the season: a late-September departure and a mid-July departure are not comparable at all. Run a search with your dates to get the exact amount, mandatory fees included.
Where can I pick up a Jucy van in Canada?
No Jucy depot is listed on CoolDrive for Canada. The pick-up and return location is shown in each offer, with the address and opening hours. Search from the region where you want to start your trip: if no Jucy offer appears, the country’s other rental companies, such as Fraserway or Four Seasons, also offer vans.
Which route should I take in a Jucy van in Canada?
The great Western classic links Banff, Lake Louise and Jasper via the Icefields Parkway, then heads back down to British Columbia by the Okanagan lakes. Allow at least two weeks so you don’t spend your days behind the wheel. In the East, the Gaspé Peninsula, Charlevoix and the Cabot Trail are just as well suited to a van trip.
Is mileage unlimited with Jucy in Canada?
We cannot confirm this: no Jucy offer has yet been recorded by CoolDrive in the country. The mileage allowance is stated in each offer. In Canada, the question matters a great deal: distances between two parks often exceed 300 km, and a round trip in the Rockies quickly reaches several thousand kilometres.
Is Jucy in Canada the same brand as in New Zealand?
Yes, it is the same green and purple brand, born in New Zealand and also present in Australia. Models, rental terms and insurance may however differ from one country to another. Don’t rely on a previous trip in Oceania: read the terms of the Canadian offer before booking.
They rented with Jucy Rentals
Public rating of Jucy Rentals
Public rating of the rental company: 3.5/5 (1,223 reviews)
- Trustpilot 3.5/5 1,223 reviews
Public ratings collected on October 28, 2026 from independent review sites.
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.
Great experience with Cooldrive. I highly recommend it 100%. Reliable, attentive, available, responsive. Thanks to Marléne for her support.
FAQ — Jucy campervan hire in Canada
Why book Jucy with CoolDrive?
CoolDrive brings together Jucy vans and those of other Canadian rental companies, from Fraserway to Cruise Canada, in a single search. The amount shown includes mandatory fees, and each offer page details the excess, mileage and pick-up location. Our experts help you choose the vehicle, understand the insurance and plan the route, before and during your trip.
What is the excess with Jucy in Canada?
We have no amount to share, as no Jucy offer has been recorded in Canada. The excess is shown in each offer, along with the excess reduction options available. At departure, the rental company usually holds a security deposit on the main driver’s credit card: make sure the card limit covers this amount on top of your travel expenses.
Do I need an international driving licence in Canada?
A valid foreign licence is generally accepted for a tourist stay, with periods that vary by province. If it is written in neither English nor French, an international licence is generally advised. The minimum age and years of licence held required by the rental company are shown in the offer: read them again before confirming.
Can I cross into the United States with a Jucy van?
Crossing the border depends on the rental company’s terms, stated in the offer: don’t take it for granted. If it is allowed, each traveller must complete the US entry formalities and the insurance must cover both countries. Alaska, Montana and Washington State are frequent extensions of a trip in Western Canada.
When is the best time for a van trip in Canada?
From mid-June to early September, mountain roads and campsites are all open, but very busy. Late May, June and September are quieter, with cool nights in the Rockies. In late September and early October, the autumn colours draw visitors to Quebec and Ontario. In winter, snow makes van travel tricky.
Where can I sleep with a Jucy van in Canada?
National and provincial park campgrounds are the most common stops, often with wooded pitches and picnic tables. Private campsites offer more services: electricity, showers, waste disposal. Wild camping is regulated differently depending on the province and municipality: ask locally and follow the signs to avoid a fine.
Hire a Jucy van in Canada with CoolDrive Nomad
Jucy, the New Zealand brand with green and purple campervans, also offers its vans in Canada. This compact format suits couples who want to roam the West, from the turquoise lakes of Banff to the glaciers of the Icefields Parkway, or follow the coasts of the East, from the Gaspé Peninsula to Cape Breton, without manoeuvring an eight-metre overcab.
On CoolDrive Nomad, a single search puts Jucy alongside Fraserway, Four Seasons, Cruise Canada and Owasco RV Centre, and you book at the price shown, mandatory fees included. As no depot is yet listed for Jucy in the country, the offer itself shows the pick-up location, mileage and excess. Our experts can help you make sense of them and build a route suited to the season.
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