What are the requirements to drive an RV or camper van?
To drive a roadsurfer RV, you need a standard class B driving license and must meet minimum age and experience rules, which vary by country. Have more questions? Read the FAQs below for everything you need to know before your road trip.
No, you just need a standard class B driving license for all roadsurfer camper van and RV rentals.
- Your license must allow you to drive vehicles up to 3.5 tonnes.
- Official temporary licenses are also accepted if your license is lost or expired.
The minimum age varies by country, but most locations require you to be at least 21 years old with 1–2 years of driving experience.
- USA, Canada, and Ireland: Minimum age 21, with at least 1 year of licensed driving experience (driver’s license class 3 or B).
- United Kingdom: Minimum age 21, with at least 2 years of licensed driving experience (driver’s license class 3 or B).
- Europe (excluding Ireland and UK): Minimum age 18, with at least 1 year of licensed driving experience (driver’s license class 3 or B).
You only need an international driving license if your license is not from an EU or EEA country.
- EU/EEA licenses allow unrestricted driving in the EU/EEA and are accepted in Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Moldova, Bosnia-Herzegovina, UK, Serbia, Switzerland, and Albania.
- UK licenses are still valid in the EU/EEA after Brexit.
- An international driving license is a translation of your national license and must be presented with your original license.
Non-US citizens must carry both their domestic and international driver’s licenses when renting an RV in the USA.
UK-registered renters must complete a driving license check at pick-up to be covered by travel protection.
- If you have more than 6 points on your license or certain driving convictions, you cannot drive roadsurfer vehicles in the UK.
- Bring your driving license number, address (as shown on your license), and National Insurance ID.
- You can enter this info on the UK government website in advance and generate a check code to show at pick-up.
- Drivers from other European countries picking up in the UK do not need this check.
Tip: All additional drivers must meet the same requirements as the main renter.