Goboony vs PaulCamper: Which Platform is Better?

Quick Comparison

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Both platforms are peer-to-peer marketplaces where private van owners rent to travelers. Neither owns vehicles - they're intermediaries.

Goboony

Headquarters: Netherlands

Founded: 2014

Primary markets: Netherlands, UK, Germany, France, Italy

Pros:

Cons:

Insurance:

All rentals include:

You can reduce the deductible to zero for an extra 10-20 EUR/day (purchased from owner at pickup).

Cancellation:

Owners choose their policy. Check before booking:

PaulCamper

Headquarters: Germany

Founded: 2013

Primary markets: Germany, Netherlands, Austria, Switzerland

Pros:

Cons:

Insurance:

Similar to Goboony - comprehensive coverage included. PaulCamper's partnership with Allianz tends to have lower deductibles.

Standard deductible: 750-1,000 EUR.

Optional reduction to 250 EUR: ~12 EUR/day.

Cancellation:

Three-tier system:

Price Comparison

We searched for the same trip (Amsterdam pickup, first week of July, 7 nights) on both platforms.

Budget van (2 berths, basic):

Mid-range van (4 berths, full kitchen):

Premium/newer vans:

Prices are comparable. The difference is in selection - Goboony had 40% more options for our search.

Our Verdict

Choose Goboony if:

Choose PaulCamper if:

For BENELUX trips, both work well. Search both and compare specific vans rather than committing to one platform.

Alternative: Yescapa

Worth mentioning - Yescapa covers France, Spain, Portugal better than either platform. If your trip goes south, check them too.