Motorhome Republic Review

Pros and Cons

How Motorhome Republic Works

Enter your pickup location, dates and how many people you're traveling with. Motorhome Republic queries its network of rental suppliers and shows you available vehicles sorted by price. Each result shows the supplier name, vehicle type, included features and total price. You book through Motorhome Republic — they handle the reservation with the supplier.

The booking is confirmed by Motorhome Republic, not the supplier directly. Your rental agreement, payment and any changes go through MR's platform. At the depot, you deal with the supplier's staff for pickup and return. This middleman arrangement works smoothly 90% of the time. The 10% where things go wrong — vehicle not available, pricing discrepancy, damage dispute — is where the extra layer of communication can cause frustration.

Their best price guarantee means they'll match any lower price you find for the same vehicle from the same supplier on the same dates. This removes the "am I getting ripped off by the middleman?" concern, though you should still spot-check prices directly with the supplier to verify.

When Motorhome Republic Makes Sense

• → International trips where you don't know the local market. Renting in New Zealand for the first time? MR shows you Apollo, Britz, Maui, Jucy, Wilderness and smaller operators side by side. Saves you hours of individual website searches.
• → Price comparison across multiple suppliers. Even if you ultimately book direct, MR is useful as a research tool to see who offers what at what price point in your destination.
• → Multi-country trips in Europe. MR aggregates Indie Campers, McRent, roadsurfer and local operators. One search covers the whole European market for your dates and route.

When to Book Direct Instead

• → US rentals. Motorhome Republic doesn't include Outdoorsy or RVshare (the two biggest US platforms). For American rentals, search those platforms directly. MR only shows fleet companies in the US.
• → When you already know which company you want. If you've decided on Britz, book directly with Britz. The middleman layer adds zero value when you've already made your decision.
• → When the supplier has a promotional deal. Some suppliers run direct-only promotions that don't appear on aggregators. Check the supplier's website for promo codes before booking through MR.

Final Verdict

Motorhome Republic is a useful tool, not a destination. Use it for research and price comparison, especially for international trips. Their aggregated search saves time and their best price guarantee ensures you're not overpaying. But always cross-reference with direct supplier websites — sometimes you'll find a better deal, a promo code or a specific vehicle that isn't listed on MR.

Rating: 3.9 / 5 — Best aggregator for international campervan comparison. Limited in the US market. Useful as research tool even when you book elsewhere.