A blue micro campervan parked on a street in front of the British Columbia Parliament Buildings, which has a Canadian flag hanging in the centre, under a cloudy sky.

KEI TRUCK RENTALS

VANCOUVER ISLAND

Small Van

Big Adventure.

Adventure awaits in VANcouver Island!

Exploring in a custom Kei truck campervan is (in our opinion) the best way to experience Vancouver Island and the surrounding Gulf Islands.

Easy to manoeuvre and with excellent visuals, in our vans there’s no worrying about devilishly deceiving blind spots, heavy trailers, or tight parking spaces. Yey!

They are miniature gems stuffed to the brim with everything you need to touch the wild heart of Canada’s west coast.

Holiday in quirky, cosy, style and book your next unforgettable journey today!

These islands won't see themselves

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These islands won't see themselves 〰️

Open hatch of a blue micro campervan with a bed setup inside, a person lying on the bed using a phone, surrounded by a forest with tall trees.
A blue micro camper van parked in a forest with sunlight filtering through tall trees. The van has a pull-out awning, and the side door is open, revealing a cozy interior with seating and storage. There are camping chairs set up nearby.
A smiling woman with glasses lying on her stomach with arms stretched out outside the back of a micro camper van kei truck, which has the back door open and a bed inside. The scene is in a forested area.
Dommy in front of Mount Baker.
A peacock standing in front of a blue micro campervan kei truck on a road with trees in the background.
A camper van parked near a rocky shoreline overlooking a body of water with distant land on the horizon, a small stove with a kettle on it outside the van.
A blue compact van parked on the side of a road next to a densely wooded forest area.
A small black camper van parked on a gravel roadside, with an open hatch revealing a bed with pillows and blankets inside, surrounded by lush green trees and overcast sky.
Tanuki and Canadian Geese
White pickup truck with a large white camper attached parked on a city street, with a blue micro campervan parked next to it for comparison. There are modern residential buildings and trees in the background.
View of snow-capped mountains across a body of water, with part of a micro campervan and its roof rack visible in the foreground.
A blue micro campervan kei truck parked on a grassy field near trees with a lake and snow-capped mountains in the background.

Say hello to Tanuki

Blue mini van parked on a street with trees and houses in the background.

  • Hi, I’m Tanuki and I am a Kei truck. A Kei truck is a small Japanese truck that is reliable, practical, and fuel efficient.

    Specifically, I’m a 2007 Diahatsu Hijet with:

    • A 3 cylinder 660cc engine.

    • Automatic transmission

    • Rear wheel drive.

    • Right hand drive (my steering wheel is on the right.)

  • I’m perfect for zipping through inner city traffic (and fitting into tight parking spaces!), but I also love riding the island’s windy coast roads on the hunt for amazing beaches.

    Although I have a smaller engine than most vehicles you’ll find on the island, I can still cruise at 100-110km, which is higher than most of the speed limits here. Plus, it doesn’t cost a lot to fill me with gas.

    I’m in my element on paved or light gravel roads, but forestry roads are not for me. If something were to happen I can’t be rescued.

  • Tanuki is fully equipped for camping excursions, including:

    • A pull out kitchen with two ring gas burner

    • Firewood for campfires (season dependant)

    • An awning

    • Pots, pans and cooking equipment

    • Plates, bowls, mugs and cutlery including wine glasses

    • Foldable mattress with bedding included.

    • 2 towels and some basic toiletries.

    • 2 fold out camping chairs

    • 2 paddle boards

    • First aid kit

Say hello to Dommy

A small camper van parked on a forest trail near a river, surrounded by lush green trees, with camping supplies and a portable stove outside.

  • Hi! I’m Dommy and I’m a Kei car. More specially, a Subaru Domingo.

    Originally I was a seven (!) seater, but these days I’m set up for couples and solo travellers.

    I’m made up of:

    • A 3 cylinder 1189cc engine

    • 4WD

    • Automatic transmission

    • Right-hand drive

    I’m a vintage model and the first in the fleet to be converted to a campervan, making me one of a kind!

  • I’m also perfect for zipping through inner city traffic, and with my four wheel drive I’m great at getting to those harder to reach trail heads.

    As I’m a bit older, I like a lower cruising speed of 90-100km. I’m at my best when I’m tootling along taking in the sights. If it’s a hot day you can open up my sunroof and if it’s a clear night you can lie awake and gaze up at the stars.

  • Dommy is fully equipped for camping excursions, including:

    • A pull out kitchen with two ring gas burner

    • Firewood for campfires (season dependant)

    • An awning

    • Pots, pans and cooking equipment

    • Plates, bowls, mugs and cutlery including wine glasses

    • Foldable mattress with bedding included.

    • 2 fold out camping chairs

    • 2 paddle boards

    • First aid kit

How it works

It’s so easy!

You can book either van through Rvezy or Outdoorsy by clicking THIS LINK or the Book A Van link at the top or bottom of this page.

The minimum stay is three nights, but considering all there is to see and do on the island, we think you’ll want more!

Simply visit our booking partners and pick the dates you want. Then sit back and feel the excitement of something new!

ABOUT

At Island Micro Campers we’re passionate about making the magic of Canada’s west coast accessible and sustainable. We offer compact, efficient campervans for holidays and adventures around Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands—perfect for minimalist travel and unforgettable experiences.

We respectfully acknowledge that we operate on the traditional and unceded territories of the T’Sou-ke Nation, the Lək̓ʷəŋən speaking people of the Esquimalt and Songhees Nations, the WSÁNEĆ communities of W̱JOȽEȽP (Tsartlip), SȾÁUTW̱ (Tsawout) and W̱SIḴEM (Tseycum), MÁLEXEȽ (Malahat) and BOḰEĆEN (Pauquachin) First Nations as well as the Sc'ianew (Beecher Bay) First Nation and Pacheedaht First Nation.)

We are working with Reciprocity Trusts to ensure that a percentage of each booking is shared with the original communities of this beautiful land. When you book with us you are directly contributing to the decolonization of Vancouver Island.

Our values are rooted in respect for the land and a love for exploration. Inspired by our own once-in-a-lifetime journeys, we want others to discover the freedom of van life—from rugged coastlines to forested hilltops, from ancient roots to towering trees.