Indie Campers, a leading recreational vehicle rental platform, has announced further global expansion following the company’s successful completion of €62.5 million in funding over the past year, including a recently closed €27.5 million second tranche.
The Portuguese startup, founded in 2013, provides top-quality RVs, campervans, and motorhomes for rent or sale across North America, Oceania, and Europe through a seamless and personalized online experience.
Operating as a comprehensive marketplace for road trips, the company aggregates over 7,000 of its own vehicles alongside campervans, motorhomes, and recreational vehicles from individual and professional hosts. The platform currently serves customers across more than 70 cities.
“This new investment reflects the strong results of our partnership with investors and reinforces our vision to reinvent the global road trip experience,” says the founder and CEO of Indie Campers, Hugo Oliveira.
According to Oliveira, the funding will drive further development of Indie Campers’ digital platform and support the recruitment of over 100 new team members across key areas, such as technology and customer experience, as the company continues its international expansion.
The development positions Indie Campers to capture growing demand in the recreational vehicle sector. The company has already facilitated over 500,000 nights of rentals through its platform, welcoming more than 100,000 travelers from over 130 countries. Current offerings include short-term RV rentals, long-term campervan subscriptions, and vehicle sales, with additional services in development.
Growth continues in RV industry
The recreational vehicle industry is experiencing significant expansion globally, providing a favorable backdrop for Indie Campers’ growth strategy. In 2024, the global recreational vehicle market reached $56.7 billion in value and is expected to expand at a 4% compound annual growth rate from 2025 to 2034.
The RV rental segment specifically shows particularly strong momentum. The global RV rental market was valued at $2.01 billion in 2024 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 10.09%, reaching $4.78 billion by 2033.
The RV rental market is being driven by several key factors, including a rising interest in outdoor activities such as hiking and camping, increased demand for flexible travel options fueled by remote work trends, advancements in digital platforms that simplify the rental process, and a growing shift toward sustainable and eco-conscious travel.
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