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Meet Arabella 🚌

The Volkswagen Type 2 is the original camper van, and Arabella is a genuine 1963 split-screen — with more than six decades of stories behind her.

She spent her early life in sunny California before making the journey to the UK in 2009, where she was lovingly restored and given a new lease of life as a wedding day favourite.

Finished in a timeless cream and white, Arabella brings something a little different to your wedding — whether you’re arriving at the ceremony, heading off for photographs or simply enjoying a few precious moments together on the way.

Inside, her rare ‘walkthrough’ layout gives you plenty of room to climb aboard, even with a wedding dress, while comfortably seating up to three passengers alongside your chauffeur.

A 1963 original, still making new memories.

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Frequently asked questions

Bus type:

Cars

Type of vehicles:

Premium quality cars
Classic cars

About the fleet:

1963 Volkswagen Splitscreen Campervan in white, over cream

What is included in the wedding package?

Chauffeured transportation, and photo opportunities, customised to your big day!

How far in advance should I contact you?

Please get in touch for availability

Is the car chauffeur driven?

Yes

Is there a minimum rental time?

No

Is there a maximum rental time?

No

Are there any additional services?

The happy couple can provide their own flowers, and additional props. Otherwise we will dress the vehicle to suit

Do you charge per hour or per event?

Per event

What are the forms of payment?

Bank Transfer or PayPal

Reviews for Vintage Volkswagen Campervan Hire

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Karis Sent on 06/08/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Service from Alex and the VW Arabella is beautiful!

Our transport the 1963 VW Campervan named Arabella was beautiful, from having a vision in my head for our transport she truly was it, she had the ribbon and flowers to match my theme and was everything I dreamt of for our day! Her owner Alex, wow what a guy he is lovely!! He made sure everyone was relaxed and was very reassuring (when I was running late) calming my nerves and making me feel at ease. He had our glasses ready for us after our wedding to pop the champagne! He allowed us to capture photos in the front of his pride and joy and then even allowed George to take her for a little drive in the castle grounds for our video, which made such a difference to our day, it was full of fun and laughter. Our pictures turned out beautiful and they are our favourites. So we can’t thank you enough Alex! From day 1 of messaging Alex on hitched he was brilliant, quick responses, easy to communicate with and very helpful. If you’re wanting a VW for your day book Alex & Arabella you will not be disappointed! 5 stars from us ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Beckie
Beckie Sent on 19/06/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Alex you are a legend!!!!

Alex at 63 Splitty was an absolute legend and one of the highlights of our wedding day. From the moment he arrived, he made us feel completely at ease and was such a wonderful person to have around. More than just providing our wedding car, he genuinely became part of the day.

The little touches made all the difference, from sipping champagne on the way to the venue and then hearing Paolo Nutini playing after the ceremony are memories we'll never forget. Alex went above and beyond to make the experience special, and it felt like nothing was too much trouble.

The Splitty itself was beautiful, but it was Alex who really made the experience unforgettable. An absolute top bloke, a true professional, and someone we'd recommend to anyone without hesitation. Thank you, Alex, for helping make our wedding day so special!
Kayleigh
Kayleigh Sent on 09/05/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Arabella is stunning

Alex was so wonderful to speak to and really made getting to the wedding a great experience. The first communication from Alex was so lovely and being local meant getting to see Arabella before and go for a drive was so lovely. Honestly such a beautiful vehicle and Alex is just so amazing.
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Lisa Sent on 26/01/2025
5 out of 5 rating

So perfect!

Alex has been awesome since we first made contact with him. So professional and polite and responded to any messages extremely fast, nothing was too much trouble.
Alex’s communication was excellent, reminding us a week before payment was due and also messaging a week before the big day to confirm he will be there, listing our times, addresses and requests - this was a great comfort.
The camper van is just so beautiful it made our day so so special.
It’s really clean and cosy, with cushions, blankets and hot water bottles to keep you warm.
I think we smiled and giggled the whole time we were in it.
Alex drove really well and we were at our venue with plenty of time to spare. Alex stepped to one side and waited while we took photos. He opened windows for us and pretty much let us do what we wanted photo wise.
I can’t thank Alex enough for being such a big part of making our day as special as it was.
Lily
Lily Sent on 13/01/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect Camper!

Both Alex and the camper were perfect for us on our wedding day. We couldn’t have asked for anymore from Alex who was so flexible with us and caring with his time who stayed and waited for us to take photos after the ceremony. Alex went out of his way to make sure we were all comfortable and that’s something that made Alex worth every penny. Not to mention, the camper was absolutely beautiful and a pleasure to be in on the way to our venue!
Tracy
Tracy Sent on 25/09/2024
5 out of 5 rating

So enjoyable. Worth every penny

Alex was so responsive right from the outset. He made the process so easy and would communicate with you right till the day. He went above and beyond to make the day as special as possible. The decor of the camper van was done with such love and care. The whole experience was enjoyable and very experienced. I would definitely recommend this supplier and would use again!
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Harriet Sent on 15/03/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Brilliant wedding car

Brilliant time with Alex, he was very friendly and accommodating, even when I started feeling unwell halfway through the trip. Communication was clear and he was always available if we had any questions. The camper van itself was super cute and had a very unique option without being overly flashy. Wouldn’t hesitate to recommend to anyone considering their wedding car options!
James
James Sent on 01/09/2023
5 out of 5 rating

The Best - Couldnt be happier

Alex was an absolute gent , looked after everything and made the day so enjoyable .

My wife Emily had the biggest smile on her face when he turned up in the VW Camper .
Champagne ready and flutes .

Top Guy , couldnt recommed enough 👏

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Dawn Sent on 07/12/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Mrs Dawn Jenkins

Alex, you were wonderful, so accommodating with photos and your time. You took care of four very special members of my family, I knew they were safe with you. The VW was spectacular, a real steamy vehicle for the girls, they looked really "cool" in it and I know they said it was a major part of their special day. Thank you Alex
Kyd
Kyd Sent on 07/08/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Choose this one, it's perfect!

Choose Alex (and Arabella the Camper)!
A joy to work with from start to finish with nothing too much trouble from playing our playlist to wearing a tie that fitted our theme, from providing an ice bucket and glasses for champagne to putting 'Just Married' bunting on the back! Alex made us feel very special from moment one until we were dropped at our hotel after the ceremony. This spacious stunning original VW 'Splitty' is not only beautiful inside and out but so easy to get in and out of especially for a bride in a dress! Thank you so much. Victoria and Kyd x
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