Cookies Campers is a family-run Dublin outfit built around one idea: the freedom to explore every corner of Ireland at your own pace. Their fleet centres on two modern, automatic Volkswagen campers — the compact California Beach and the fully self-contained Grand California — both well-suited to Ireland's narrow, winding roads. With unlimited mileage and fast, friendly WhatsApp support just a message away during your trip, it's a warmer, more personal way to road-trip the Wild Atlantic Way.
Cookies Campers is a family-owned Irish campervan rental company founded by Sarah and Paul, who launched the business after returning to Ireland from living in Australia and New Zealand, where they had fallen in love with campervan touring. Inspired to bring that same sense of freedom to Ireland's roads, they built a brand around personal, hands-on service, with Sarah and Paul still directly engaging with customers and sharing insider tips for Irish road trips. The company is known for its friendly, approachable identity, reflected in the affectionate names given to its two vans, 'Big Cookie' and 'Little Cookie.' Positioned as a reliable, customer-focused operator, Cookies Campers offers 24-hour WhatsApp support and prides itself on the personal touch that comes with a small, owner-run business.
The fleet is made up exclusively of brand-new, automatic Volkswagen campervans chosen specifically for their easy drivability on Ireland's narrow, winding roads. The larger VW Grand California ('Big Cookie') sleeps two adults plus two children and is fully self-contained, featuring an onboard toilet and hot shower, a fully equipped kitchen with a gas hob and fridge, a large fresh water tank, and a night heater to handle the Irish weather. The more compact VW California Beach ('Little Cookie') sleeps up to four with a pop-up roof bed and main cabin bed, offering a kitchenette with a gas hob, though without an integrated shower or toilet (a camping toilet is provided on request). Both models include modern comforts such as USB charging, a night heater, and a rear-view camera, and rentals come with kitchenware, camping chairs and a table, leveling ramps, and a welcome pack. Every rental also includes unlimited mileage, a free additional driver, and access to discounted campsites across Ireland and Europe through the company's campsite membership programme.
Cookies Campers operates from a single depot in Rathcoole, County Dublin (200 Grants Lane, Greenoge, Dublin 24), located roughly 25 to 30 minutes by taxi from Dublin Airport depending on traffic. Pickup and drop-off both take place at this Rathcoole base, with weekday collection windows in the afternoon and morning returns; weekend and bank-holiday collections carry a surcharge. Customers can reach the depot by taxi or via the Big Green Bus to the nearby Red Cow Luas stop, where collection can be arranged with advance notice. The company serves couples, families with young children, first-time campervanners, and international visitors, particularly from North America, who appreciate the all-automatic fleet and the staff-led handover that explains every feature of the van. Designed for self-guided exploration of Ireland's iconic routes such as the Wild Atlantic Way, the Ring of Kerry, and the Causeway Coast, the vans are permitted to travel throughout the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland, though customers should notify the company in advance as additional insurance cover may be required for cross-border trips.
A brand-new automatic Volkswagen fleet — the self-contained Grand California and the compact California Beach — chosen for the narrow, winding roads of Ireland.
The larger of Cookies Campers' two Volkswagen models and the fully self-contained option. Automatic transmission, with a fully equipped kitchen, an onboard toilet and shower area, a large fresh-water tank and a night heater. Brand-new and easy to drive on Irish roads. From EUR 119/night.
The compact, easy-driving Volkswagen built for Ireland's narrow roads. Automatic transmission, pop-up roof bed (main bed 2,000 x 1,500mm, loft 2,000 x 1,200mm), five seatbelts, a small kitchen with a gas hob, rear-view camera and a night heater. No onboard bathroom; a camping toilet is available as an add-on. From EUR 99/night.
Rather than separate vehicles, both Volkswagens can be kitted out with add-ons: an awning tent for extra living space, a camping toilet for the California Beach, bike rack, child seats and bedding sets. Every rental includes unlimited mileage, camping chairs and table, a free additional driver and 24/7 WhatsApp support.
Cookies Campers operates from a single depot in Rathcoole, County Dublin, about 25-30 minutes from Dublin Airport. You collect and return your VW campervan there, then explore the whole island of Ireland.
Pickup and drop-off are both at the Rathcoole depot, with no one-way rentals and no airport delivery service. Travel is allowed across the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland, but the vans cannot leave the island for mainland UK or Europe.
The 'Big Cookie' VW Grand California comes with an onboard flush toilet, hot shower, twin-hob kitchen and heating, sleeping 2 adults plus 2 kids. It's one of the few campervans in its class with a proper bathroom built in, ideal for independent touring without relying on campsite facilities.
Cookies Campers runs an all-automatic, compact Volkswagen fleet chosen specifically to handle Ireland's narrow rural roads, and publishes detailed 7- and 14-day Wild Atlantic Way and Ring of Kerry itineraries. Vans can travel throughout the full island of Ireland, both the Republic and Northern Ireland (cross-border use is covered by the rental insurance; mainland UK and the rest of Europe are not permitted).
Founded and personally run by Sarah and Paul Cooke, every rental includes 24-hour WhatsApp support and unlimited mileage. Reviewers consistently highlight the rapid response times, the personal handover, insider local tips and staff driving hours across Ireland to swap a van when needed.
Both VW models (Beach and Grand California) are automatic, so North Americans and other tourists unused to manual gearboxes can focus on Ireland's narrow roads, not changing gear.
The compact VW Beach is easy to drive and park on tight Irish roads, suiting couples who want campervan comfort without the bulk of an oversized motorhome.
A one-hour handover plus WhatsApp support and insider tips from owners Sarah and Paul reassure nervous novice renters.
Big Cookie (the larger VW Grand California) sleeps two adults plus two children and has an onboard kitchen, shower and toilet.
Cookies Campers is a family-owned Irish company based in Rathcoole, County Dublin (Unit 200 Greenogue Business Park, Grants Lane, D24 NH96). This single Dublin depot is the only pickup and drop-off point, about 25-30 minutes from Dublin Airport by taxi (roughly EUR 50-60). There are no one-way rentals or regional depots in Cork, Galway, or elsewhere. A paid airport transfer (EUR 99) is available for rentals of 7+ nights.
The fleet is exclusively brand-new, automatic-transmission Volkswagen models: the VW California Beach (nicknamed 'Little Cookie') and the larger VW Grand California (nicknamed 'Big Cookie'). Both are diesel, chosen specifically for being easy to drive on Ireland's narrow roads. Note that despite some mentions elsewhere, MAN TGE and Crafter conversions are not part of the current Cookies Campers fleet.
The VW California Beach (Little Cookie) sleeps 2 adults and 2 children (not 4 adults), using a main bed plus a pop-up roof loft bed, and has 5 seatbelts. The VW Grand California (Big Cookie) also sleeps 2 adults and 2 children, across a main bed and children's bunks, and has 4 seatbelts. Both are compact campervans rather than large motorhomes.
The VW Grand California is fully self-contained, with an onboard flush toilet, hot shower, sink, fully equipped kitchen, diesel heating, and a large fresh water tank. The smaller VW California Beach is not self-contained: it has a compact kitchen with a gas hob but no built-in shower or toilet, though a portable/cassette toilet can be added as an extra. Cookies Campers provides free waste and toilet cassette disposal at the Dublin depot.
Prices are seasonal. Off-season (Nov-Feb) starts around EUR 99/night for the Beach and EUR 119/night for the Grand California, rising to peak-summer rates of roughly EUR 259/night at the height of August. Minimum hire is 4 nights off-season (Sept-June) and 7 nights in peak July-August. Multi-week discounts apply: 10% off 7 nights, 20% off 14 nights, and 25% off 21 nights. It is worth confirming exact current rates for your dates directly with Cookies Campers.
All rentals include unlimited mileage, one free additional driver, kitchen equipment, two outdoor camping chairs and a table, a night heater, USB charging, a reversing camera, 24-hour roadside assistance, and free Campsite+ membership (EUR 15/night savings at 2,700+ European campsites). Bedding is not included in the base price and is offered as a paid extra, as are towels; check current add-on prices at the time of booking.
A refundable security deposit of EUR 3,000 is pre-authorised on your card at collection. You can reduce this by buying optional cover: Advance Essential Cover (around EUR 19/night) lowers the excess to EUR 1,000, and Stress Free Cover (around EUR 39/night) lowers it to EUR 500 and adds windscreen, mirror, and tyre coverage. Deposits are refunded within about 3-5 working days, depending on your bank, and may be held longer if a damage claim is being processed.
Drivers must be aged 25-70 and hold a standard full Category B car licence. Licence-held minimums vary by country: 5 years for Ireland/UK/EU/EEA licences and 8 years for USA/Canada licences. Licences from Ireland, the UK, the EU/EEA, USA, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand are accepted. One additional driver is included free; further drivers need insurer approval. All vans are automatic, which suits North American and other visitors unfamiliar with manual gearboxes.
Northern Ireland is permitted: the vans and insurance cover the full island of Ireland (Republic and Northern Ireland), and your Campsite+/Caravan and Motorhome Club access works there too. Mainland UK and Europe are strictly off-limits, however, and ferry crossings off the island of Ireland are not allowed because the insurance does not cover travel beyond the island. For any cross-border questions, contact Cookies Campers directly before booking.
It suits couples and small families (2 adults plus up to 2 children) wanting modern, easy-to-drive automatic VW campervans with personal, owner-led service. It is especially popular with first-time campervanners and international visitors (notably from North America) thanks to automatic transmission, a thorough handover, and responsive 24/7 WhatsApp support. It is ideal for self-guided road trips on routes like the Wild Atlantic Way and Ring of Kerry, but less suited to those wanting short 1-2 night breaks or budget backpacker pricing.
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