CampEasy vs Happy Campers: included protection against turnkey convenience.
This one is a genuine trade-off. CampEasy bundles more protection into the base price of its Easy Small — theft and sand-and-ash cover on top of CDW — while Happy Campers' Happy 1 is the automatic, everything-in-the-van option. We compared what both companies publish on their own model, FAQ and terms pages.
By the Iceland Routes research team · claims re-checked 2026-08-05 · how we research
How this comparison works
Their own pages, side by side.
Every row below restates what each company publishes on its own model and terms pages — checked on the date shown above and linked under each review so you can verify it. Where a company doesn't state a number, the cell says so instead of guessing. Prices remain quote required because dates and protection level change the total.
CampEasy compared with Happy Campers
Criterion
CampEasy
Happy Campers
Model compared
Easy Small (seats and sleeps two)
Happy 1 (seats and sleeps two)
Transmission & drive
Manual, front-wheel drive
Automatic, front-wheel drive
Heating
Webasto heating with wool insulation
Night heater included
Other included kit
Compressor fridge and GPS navigation listed
Bedding, cooking kit, cooler and unlimited Wi-Fi listed as included
Included protection
CDW + Theft Protection + Sand and Ash Protection
CDW + third-party liability
Stated self-risk
450,000 ISK on the included protection
€3,000 on the included CDW
Stated exclusions
Water damage not covered by CDW
Water and underbody damage excluded under every insurance tier
F-roads
Non-F-road-classified campers are prohibited on F-roads
Not permitted on F-roads
The verdict
Choose CampEasy if…
✓You want theft and sand-and-ash protection included rather than sold as add-ons
✓A manual gearbox doesn't bother you
✓Insulation and a compressor fridge matter more to you than Wi-Fi
Happy Campers documents a couple-specific automatic model and publishes an unusually clear list of the sleeping, cooking, heating, connectivity and safety items included with it.
Documented fit
✓Happy 1 seats and sleeps two
✓Automatic, front-wheel drive and not permitted on F-roads
✓Bedding, night heater, cooking kit, cooler and unlimited Wi-Fi are listed as included
Read before paying
!The included CDW has a stated €3,000 self-risk
!Water and underbody damage remain excluded under every insurance tier
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Frequently asked questions
Which includes more insurance, CampEasy or Happy Campers?
CampEasy, on paper: the Easy Small's base rental includes CDW, theft protection and sand-and-ash protection, where Happy Campers includes CDW and third-party liability. But the stated self-risks differ — 450,000 ISK at CampEasy against €3,000 at Happy Campers — and neither covers water damage. Compare the excess you'd actually be liable for, not just the list of named coverages.
Is the CampEasy Easy Small automatic?
No — CampEasy documents it as a manual. If you only drive automatic, that decides this comparison by itself: the Happy 1 is automatic.
Which is cheaper for a week in Iceland?
It depends on your dates and the protection tier you end up choosing, so we don't print an invented number. Get a dated quote from both and run the totals through our cost calculator alongside fuel, campsites and road fees.
Can either van cross rivers or drive F-roads?
No. Both are compact two-person vans that their own companies bar from F-roads, and water damage is excluded from cover at both. River crossings are exactly the scenario where you'd be paying out of pocket.
