Camping Labo
キャンピングラボWinter-readyfrom ¥19,580 a day
Camping Labo rents 4WD cab-overs in central Sapporo from ¥17,800 plus tax for 24 hours. Every van it rents from December goes out on studless tyres, and the FF heater runs with the engine off.
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Camping Labo works out of an office block near Sapporo Station and delivers vans free to the station or Odori. The Serengeti, Cresson Voyage and most Amitys are 4WD and sleep up to six. A weekday 24 hours costs ¥17,800 plus tax, and the Hijet Cargo kei van goes for ¥7,800. Duvets and camp chairs come free, and so does a cooler box with a lantern.
The FAQ answers the winter question plainly: yes, with an FF heater, and no water from November to March because the lines freeze. The company blog adds that every van rented from December is 4WD on studless tyres. The cars page still lists the ZIL Noble and one Amity as 2WD, so check which van you're getting. The site is in Japanese only.
What it does well
- + Cheapest 4WD cab-over rate we found in Sapporo
- + Free delivery to Sapporo Station or Odori, with duvets included
What to watch for
- – Japanese-only site with no stated winter rate
- – No water from November to March
6 vehicles
The vans you can rent車両
| Van | Sleeps | Base | 4WD | Studless | Engine-off heater | Toilet | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serengeti A/B/C | 6 | Toyota Hiace-based | Yes | Yes | Yes | – | Seats 6 or 7. |
| Cresson Voyage | 6 | Toyota Camroad cab-over | Yes | Yes | Yes | – | Seats 7. |
| Amity B/C/D | 6 | – | Yes | Yes | Yes | – | Amity A is 2WD. |
| Zil Noble | 4 | Toyota Camroad cab-over | No | – | Yes | – | 2WD; skip it for a ski trip. |
| Hiace van conversion | 3 | Toyota Hiace | Yes | Yes | Yes | – | |
| Daihatsu Hijet Cargo kei camper | 2 | Daihatsu Hijet Cargo (kei van) | Yes | Yes | No | No | No water system. |
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Pick-up points and places to sleep地図
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