Happy Campers vs Indie Campers

Happy Campers operates a fleet of over 200 vehicles based entirely in Iceland, spanning three main tiers. Their budget EX vans offer lower pricing in exchange for older vehicles with more wear, while their standard campers come equipped with Webasto heating, bedding, and portable Wi-Fi as part of the base rental. Their 4x4 highland campers are purpose-built for Iceland's F-roads and winter conditions, with the ground clearance and mechanical capability required for interior highland routes. Every rental includes unlimited mileage and basic CDW insurance. Pickup is available at both Keflavik Airport (via a free shuttle) and Reykjavik.

Indie Campers draws from a global fleet of over 10,000 vehicles across 100+ locations in Europe, with an Iceland depot located roughly ten minutes from Keflavik Airport. Their Iceland lineup includes the Active Bunk and Standard Select at the budget end, the California and Comfort Standard in the mid-range, the Comfort Standard Select as a premium option, and the Adventure Tent Select for off-road capability. As a platform-scale operation, Indie Campers offers multi-language and multi-currency booking, 24/7 online assistance, and a standardized rental process consistent with their other European locations. Pickup is available at Keflavik Airport only.

The two vendors differ notably in what is included with the rental. Happy Campers provides sleeping gear, cooking equipment, a cooler, heating, power, water supplies, and Wi-Fi as standard on most vehicles, with furniture items like tables and chairs available as add-ons. Indie Campers includes cooking gear, a cooler, heating, power, and water but lists sleeping equipment, furniture, and Wi-Fi as paid add-ons. Their cancellation policies also diverge: Happy Campers offers free cancellation with 24 hours notice, while Indie Campers' standard rate is non-refundable, with a flexible cancellation option available at a higher price point.