Maria Smith
Founder
Maria runs T.C. Campers day to day, from the first enquiry to the welcome and the route planning. She is usually the one you will speak to.
Our story
Your ‘one day’ adventure starts here.
In case you don’t know us, we are Maria & Phil, an ordinary couple from humble beginnings. Through plenty of ups and downs, lessons and a long journey, we’ve built a life that reflects what matters most to us.
We founded T.C. Campers to help busy couples, families, friends and solo travellers take that road trip they've been talking about for years, without the stress that normally comes with it.
It started with a love of slow travel. For years we explored the UK and Europe in our own campervan, and we kept running into the same gap: plenty of people wanted trips like ours, but the cost and responsibility of owning a campervan held them back.
So in 2024 we founded T.C. Campers with two VW Transporter campervans. We set out to offer a premium campervan hire experience, and we chose standards over speed. Every decision came back to one question: would we be happy hiring this campervan ourselves?
Our first customers put their trust in us, and that set the standard for everything that followed. Since then, we’ve grown into a multi-award-winning campervan hire company, earning the title of New Campervan Hire Service of the Year in 2026, with 100% five-star reviews and customers returning for more adventures.
We do more than hand over the keys. We plan routes, recommend campsites, help first timers find their feet, and stay reachable throughout your trip.
We didn’t just build another campervan hire business. We created a guided experience through our S.I.M.P.L.E. system. From choosing your campervan and planning your route to feeling confident on the road, we guide you step by step so you can relax and enjoy the adventure.
And now our customers go from: "We are not sure we can do this..."
to
"Why didn’t we do this years ago? We don’t want to hand the keys back!"
Our journey shaped how we support everyone who dreams of taking that ‘one day’ campervan adventure.
We don’t believe you need more options. You need clarity, guidance and reassurance.
We don't believe in handing over the keys and wishing you good luck. We believe in walking you through the entire journey.
Because the real product isn’t a campervan. It’s confidence, freedom and the ability to finally turn the dream you’ve delayed for years into reality. To make “one day” happen.
Your adventure starts with a conversation. Tell us where you dream of going.
