Do I need a special licence to hire a campervan in Florida?

In general, a special licence is not required to hire our campervans in Florida. However, a valid driving licence is required to operate our vehicles. For some non-EU citizens, a IDP is required, in addition to their home country's driver's licence. Other considerations such as a valid vehicle licence to the vehicle type (manual or automatic) will also be required. For more information regarding our licence requirements read this.

Are pets allowed in your campervans?

Yes, our campervans are pet-friendly. Just make sure to purchase the extra cleaning service during your booking. This service includes professional anti-allergic cleaning after your trip. Please note that only one pet is allowed per motorhome, and it must weigh no more than 30kg. Keep in mind, we are not responsible for any legal fees related to travelling with your pet. For marketplace bookings, check the "vehicle rules" section for the pet-friendly icon to confirm if pets are allowed in that specific vehicle.

How many people can sleep in a campervan/motorhome?

The number of people who can sleep in our campervans will depend on the size of the vehicle and the model. In general, our class C motorhome models can sleep up to 4-8 people, whereas our class B motorhomes can sleep up to 2-4. For cars with a rooftop tent, around 2 people can sleep in this vehicles. More details on our models and sleeping capacities can be found here.

Where can I stay overnight in Florida with a campervan hire and is it safe?

If you are travelling in a campervan, motorhome or caravan around Florida, it is important to understand official camping rules of the country you are visiting. As natural areas are generally protected by laws, using an official campsite or designated overnight parking area is highly recommended. This helps protect local communities and ensures you can all enjoy safely. Read more safety tips and protocols here.

Is it safe to hire a campervan in Florida, will I be protected?

We offer three protection plans to cover incidents and damages during your hire period. All Indie Campers motorhomes come with insurance for third-party vehicles and property damage (valid insurance will depend on the country). For marketplace vehicles, insurance options may vary based on the host. Learn more about our protection plans here.

Can I hire a campervan hire near me?

Yes, our search filter allows you to find a campervan near your location using a 60km radius system. This means depending on the location you are searching from, you will be able to find an Indie campervan hire pick-up centre near you.

Do your campervan hire in Florida come with unlimited kilometres?

Yes, a selected number of Indie Campers campervan hire in Florida include unlimited kilometres, allowing you to explore freely and make the most of your road trip! Please note that unlimited kilometres applies exclusively to Indie Campers campervans and is subject to responsible use.

Campervan hire in Florida

Explore Florida With Us!

Embark on a campervan hire in Florida journey with Indie Campers and explore the Sunshine State's diverse landscapes, from tropical beaches to wild swamps and theme park magic. Cruise the Keys along the Overseas Highway, discover the Everglades, or soak up the sun on Gulf Coast beaches from Tampa to Naples. Choose from our range of reliable campervans with unlimited kilometres, flexible one-way options, 24/7 online assistance, and practical extras like beach gear, BBQ kits, or child seats. Trusted by thousands of travellers and backed by 4.7-star reviews, Indie Campers is your perfect companion for Florida's endless sunshine and coastal adventures.

Campervan Road Trips Across Florida

Florida's road trip geography works on a logic that nothing else in the US network does. The state is flat: its highest natural point, Britton Hill in the Panhandle, sits at 105 metres above sea level, making it the lowest high point of any state in the country. There are no mountain passes to navigate, no elevation changes requiring chain controls, and no Sierra Nevada-style campground reservation wars that require a calendar alert six months in advance. What Florida offers instead is something fundamentally different: 3,492 km of coastline, the only subtropical ecosystem in the continental United States, the most extensive freshwater wetland system in North America, and a highway that ends in the ocean.

The Overseas Highway (US-1) runs 322 km from Florida City south through 42 bridges over open water to Key West, connecting 31 islands across the Florida Straits. The Seven Mile Bridge (GPS: 24.7046° N, 81.1254° W), completed in 1982 to replace the original 1912 Florida East Coast Railway bridge, spans 17.5 km between Knight's Key and Little Duck Key above the Strait of Florida. There is no other road in the US network where you drive on open water at sea level for this distance. That single piece of infrastructure is the reason most people put Florida on a campervan itinerary.

Florida by Sub-Area: Where to Go and What to Expect

The Florida Keys and the Overseas Highway

Everglades National Park and the Ten Thousand Islands

Central Florida: Space Coast, Springs, and the Interior

Nearest pick up centre: Miami
Distance across sub-area: Approximately 100 km (62 miles) from Miami north to Lake Okeechobee; 60 km west to the Everglades entrance at Shark Valley
Character: Miami sits at the northern edge of the subtropics at the junction of two distinct ecosystems: the Atlantic coastal ridge to the east, where the city sits on a limestone shelf 3-5 metres above sea level, and the Everglades to the west, where the same limestone shelf drops to 1-2 metres and water flows south in a slow, 80-km-wide sheet toward Florida Bay. The city itself is not a campervan destination in the urban accommodation sense; the depot serves as the logistical origin point for every southward and westward Florida itinerary, not as a camping destination within the city boundaries.

The immediate surroundings offer the clearest illustration of why the campervan works in South Florida. Everglades National Park (GPS: 25.2866° N, 80.8987° W) begins 96.6 km southwest of the depot via the Florida Turnpike and SR-9336. Biscayne National Park (GPS: 25.4824° N, 80.3314° W), covering 700 square kilometres of mangrove, seagrass, and coral reef in the bay directly east of the Everglades, begins 64.4 km south of downtown Miami. The Florida Keys bridge at Homestead is 96.6 km from the depot via US-1. All three are reached before most travellers have finished their first morning coffee.

Best for: First-time Florida visitors using Miami as an international gateway before heading south to the Keys or west to the Everglades; travellers connecting from the Caribbean or South America via MIA; anyone for whom the Everglades is the primary destination
Best months: November through April for South Florida comfort; the summer humidity and mosquito density in the Everglades require genuine preparation (not prohibitive, but different from a winter trip)