Bumblebee
From €159 / day
Tall, yellow and deeply uninterested in rushing.
Sleeps 24-speed manualHigh roofDiesel
Minimum 4 daysMeet Bumblebee
Bee„Bitutė“
Low-roof Volkswagen T3 in Lithuania · Vilnius region
Sleeps 2 4-speed manual Diesel Low roof 200 km / day
A bright old Volkswagen for two
Bee is the lower and stronger Birbi — and the van that started all of this. Her TDI engine and longer fourth gear make her better suited to longer Baltic drives, while the compact roof keeps the silhouette beautifully simple. Bee is the faster one. This is a relative statement.
Top speed: More than Bumblebee
Transmission: Four gears, including one long one
Sleeps: Two humans
Roof: Lower
Heating: Yes, real
Best for: Baltic weekends and long summer evenings
The essentials
- Sleeps
- 2
- Transmission
- 4-speed manual
- Fuel
- Diesel
- Roof
- Low roof
- Engine
- 1.9 TDI
- Included mileage
- 200 km / day
- Extra kilometres
- €0.35 / km
- Minimum driver age
- 25+
- Licence held
- 3+ y
- Minimum rental
- Minimum 3 days
- Pickup region
- Vilnius region
Why this Birbi
- Stronger TDI engine for real distances
- A long fourth gear made for Baltic highways
- Compact roof, beautifully simple silhouette
- Lives in Lithuania — lakes and coast within a day
- The original Birbi, converted by hand
What is included
- Two-person bed with proper bedding
- Gas cooker & kitchen basics
- Fridge box
- Fresh water tank & tap
- Interior lighting & 12V charging
- Heater for cold evenings
- Curtains all around
- Outdoor chairs & table
- Full orientation at pickup
- The Birbi guide for this exact van
- 200 km per rental day
What is not included
- Fuel
- Tolls and fines
- Campsite fees
- Extra kilometres (€0.35/km)
- Optional extras arranged per trip
Driving an old Volkswagen
It is not difficult. It is different. We show you everything before you leave.
- Four-speed manual gearbox — you will use all of them.
- Older steering and brakes feel different from a modern car. You adapt within an hour.
- Acceleration is patient. Plan overtakes like small events.
- No modern driver-assistance systems. Just you, mirrors and honest mechanics.
- Every rental starts with an orientation and a short test drive together.
Beautiful imperfections
Things that are normal for this van. If something feels different from this list, contact us.
- The fourth gear is long — she settles into it like a chair by the fire.
- The diesel is talkative at idle. It is conversation, not complaint.
- Some cabinet doors have opinions on rough roads. A folded cloth solves diplomacy.
- The low roof means tall people crouch inside. It builds character.
House rules
- Maximum two travellers
- Approved drivers only
- Manual-driving experience required
- No smoking inside
- No festivals unless agreed in advance
- No off-road driving
- Pets only when approved
- Return with the same fuel level, interior tidy
Pickup
Vilnius region, Lithuania
The exact address is shared after your booking is confirmed. Expect a relaxed, personal handover — not a rental depot.
Reviews
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Questions about this van
Yes — the TDI has noticeably more pull and the long fourth gear makes 100 km/h comfortable. She is still an old van. Expectations should stay charming.
Planning a Portuguese coast trip instead?