Campervan Hire in the UK

First, choose the size of campervan or motorhome: We offer the full range of campervans and motorhomes to hire in the UK

We make sure that you have a complete choice when it comes to offering campervans and motorhomes to rent from budget campers to luxury motorhomes.

Our top suppliers have large 7-berth motorhomes, 6-berth motorhomes, 4-berth campervans and 2-berth campers.

How many beds do you need?

Each model is slightly different. So if you are travelling with teenagers and want bunk beds we have that as an option. We also offer fixed beds so you don't have to convert the lounge into a double bed each night.

Our top motorhomes are kitted out to the highest standard to ensure that vanlife on the road is as comfortable and relaxing as possible.

Choose the best by reading the reviews.

We help you choose which are the best quality campervans, motorhomes and RVs to hire by showing our customers' reviews. Choose a rental that has been awarded between 4 and 5 stars.

What do the stars mean in the reviews for a campervan hire in the UK?

5 Stars means that their vehicle was "Superb". 4 and a 1/2 stars means it was "Great"

We have used these ratings to list the best campervans that have consistently ranked very highly.

We have also only included motorhomes and campervans in the UK that are under 2 to 3 years old. This ensures that these campers have lower mileage and are in better condition than older vehicles.

We don't expect that you will know the company names of Campervan and Motorhome Rental companies in the UK. We have a long history of renting with these campervan hire companies and that's why they are on our site.

You will know Winnebago, Mercedes, Fiat and VW Camper Vans. We specify, where possible, the make of the rental campervan.

How to find out more about campervan hire in the UK:

Please use the booking engine to see much more information about our camper vans, RV's and Motorhomes with more photographs and diagrams of the layout both day and night-time. All the costs are listed for absolutely everything. Or contact us if you are looking for something specific.

Where are the UK campervan hire depots?

Our campervan rental partners in the UK are spread from the north of Scotland to the south of England and everywhere in between. One-way rentals are available between many of these depots. If you need help in finding out the best route for you, please give us a call.

What sizes of campervans and motorhomes can I hire in the UK?

• 2 berth Low-Top Campers

• 2 berth Hi-tops

• 2 berth Sleeper Car

• 2 - 4 berth VW Camper Pop-Tops

• 2 berth with WC and Shower

• 4 berth Motorhome/ Rv with WC & Shower and fixed double bed.

• 4 berth Motorhome/ RV with WC & Shower with bunk beds

• 6 berth Motorhome/ Rv with WC & Shower and fixed double bed.

• 6 berth Motorhome/ RV with WC & Shower with bunk beds

• 4 and 6 berth C-class and A-class RV's

We are here to help you find the best camper for your UK holiday at the best rates. Call us.

Renting a campervan or motorhome in the UK:

Choose from the following types of campers and motorhomes:

• small sleeper cars

• low-top campers

• hi-top campervans

• 2-berth with shower and wc

• 4-berth with shower and wc

• 5-berth with shower and wc

• 6-berth with shower and wc

• 7-berth with shower and wc

Each depot has a slightly different range of campervans and motorhomes. The biggest choice is found from the London depots. There are also sleeper cars available if you are on a budget.

One way campervan rental in the UK

One-way hires are available for a small extra charge. We do rent out campers and motorhomes for festivals and sporting events. Let us know which ones you are going to so we can be sure that you rent the right camper.

Festival Rentals in the UK including Glastonbury

Renting a campervan for a festival, particularly the Glastonbury festival is perfect for comfort. Book as far ahead as you can as the campervans and motorhomes are always sold out for this event.

Top tips on UK campervan hire:

Consider the number of seat belts you need. Some campers have enough for 5 people but only two can sleep inside the vehicle. These are the smaller sleeper cars and are great for a camping holiday with tents.

The basic VW campers with a pop-top roof don't have an onboard toilet or shower. These are great efficient campers and you will need to stay in a campsite for the shower block. The onboard cooking facilities are very adequate and of course there is a washing up sink.

Some of the larger 2-berths have a fixed bed. Or you can choose one where you make up the bed each day. The advantage of these vehicles is that they have the space to have a shower and wc all in one place. The fridges are often larger and there are many extras.

Check out the age of each vehicle before you make your decision. The cheaper vehicles are older. But, and this is important, if you book early then you can get a very new vehicle at the same price as booking an older vehicle later.

Do I need a credit card to rent a campervan in the UK?

You do need to hold a credit card to rent out a campervan or motorhome. This is essential in all cases. We also need to know the age of the main driver to make sure that the insurance cover is ok.

How do I plan my route?

There is an enormous amount to see and do in England and there are hundreds of campsites to park up overnight. We have a whole page of information to help you plan. UK Trip Planner

Pet-friendly holidays in a UK campervan

Who wants to leave their dog at home when going on holiday? Many of our rental companies in the UK offer the option to rent a pet-friendly camper. There are some extra charges to cover additional cleaning but check out our listings and take your pet with you on a campervan rental in the UK.

UK Road Trip - The Highlights:

We have listed below some useful links to websites we use when planning a road trip by campervan or motorhome in the UK. Start your road trip with at least an outline of a plan. There will be the top sights that you want to see.

Make a list of those and then start to plan your route. Allow plenty of time between stops and don't go overboard in packing in things to do and see every day.

Allow lots of time for stops on the way and plan to stay in one place for a few days to enjoy one area of the UK.

The UK has so much to see and do in easy reach of each other. Try and mix it up when planning your holiday. Perhaps visit a castle one day and then hike across open moorland on another. England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland are packed with ancient historical sites.

Join the National Trust or English Heritage to get the best discounts on entrance fees.

Researching ahead of your road trip can be a lot of fun. But be flexible as that's why you have rented a campervan to give you freedom of choice of where you go and when.

Start with a general look at the UK using Wiki Travel UK.

The Visit Britain website is the Official Tourist Website and provides you with a huge amount of information about different regions of the UK and what they offer.

Regional Tourism Sites:

• England Guide

• Scotland Guide

• Wales Guide

• Northern Ireland

• Southern Ireland Guide

Once you have decided which county to tour and how long you have to drive these links will help you make your choices of what to see and do.

• London Guide

• Map of Great Britain with distance and driving times.

• Check out our video channel for UK Trip suggestions

• GB Video Channel

Campsites in the UK for Campervans and Motorhomes:

• Campsites in UK

• Caravan Club Campsites

• UK Campsites

• Camping and Caravan Club campsites

National Parks in the UK:

• National Parks in the UK

• Driving regulations in UK

• Top tourist sites to see in UK

• Toll roads in UK

• Free overnight parking for Campervans

• Free overnight parking: Nightstops

When to Travel in the UK

Best time to visit the UK: All year around.

If collecting from London and you only have a week, then keep your distances short. Once you are out of London, you will find driving easy.

Head for a campsite not too far away and set up for the night. If you are heading out of town then it may take you some time to leave London. After that we would suggest travelling before the rush hour (7am to 9am) around towns and cities. Or, after 7pm in the evening during summer months. You avoid a lot of traffic at these times and it makes motoring so much more relaxing.

Once in the countryside you won't be too troubled by traffic if you keep outside the busy times where there are people travelling to and from work.

Just Go have put together two 21 day suggested itineraries - one for families and another for adults. You can find it here: Just Go Itineraries

Rockin Vans also suggest a trip that takes in Stone Henge, the Cotswolds, Stratford upon Avon, the Lake District, Gretna Green and Edinburgh.

Bunk Campers are also one of our top rental suppliers and they too have a great selection of driving routes designed for campervan and motorhomes. UK Driving Routes for Campervan and Motorhome Holidays.

Planning a road trip in a campervan or motorhome means that you can choose exactly where to go and when. Please yourself. If it's ancient heritage sites or modern grafitti walking tours, the UK has it all.

We suggest taking a look at the Tourist Board sites as listed above and go from there. Stay in your comfort zone and do what you love and then step out and try something different.

There is an abundance of campsites in the UK and we are often asked about Free-Camping or Wild Camping.

The general understanding is that it is ok to spend one night in one place and then move on the next day. This minimised impact and you don't take advantage of a really great opportunity to park up in an amazing place.

We have heard of many people having no problems free-camping in Scotland and the wilder places of England and Wales. If in doubt, ask a local...if you see any!

Guide Books are in abundance and the suggestions for road-trippers follow the same suggestions as for those who tour the uk by other means. The highlights are highlights because they are generally something very definte to go and see.

Give everyone a chance to make a suggestion on what you do on a family road trip even if it does mean spending a day in a water park in sub-zero temperatures. Memories are made of these days.

There is a scheme run by Practical Motorhome that lists very cheap places to stay, called Night Stops

Rough Guides have put together 6 suggested driving trips on their website 6 of the Best road trips in the UK

Travel in Scotland

Scotland - a must for touring in a campervan.

Scotland is wild and open and a great place to tour in a campervan all year around. Check out the Scotland's Outdoor Access Code In Scotland you are allowed on most land, private or public, but you must follow the rules of this code. It covers the rules of camping on land. When staying overnight and free camping in Scotland, you have to check with the landowner that this is permitted. You are allowed to park a vehicle 15m from a highway as long as you are not causing any damage or destruction. Also, leave no trace.

We are fortunate to be able to offer campervan rental from Aberdeen, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Inverness and Kilmarnock with the top campervan rental suppliers in the UK so planning a round trip or a one-way trip is easy in Scotland.

Scotland's Regions

• Aberdeen City and Shire

• Argyll andThe Isles

• Ayrshire andArran

• Dumfries andGalloway

• Dundee andAngus

• Edinburgh andThe Lothians

• Greater Glasgow andThe Clyde Valley

• The Highlands

• The Kingdom of Fife

• Loch Lomond, The Trossachs andThe Forth Valley

• Orkney

• Outer Hebrides

• Perthshire

• The Scottish Borders

• Shetland

Scotland's National Touring Routes:

There are also many National Touring Routes and many more road trip itineraries to follow to tour campervan rental in Scotland. The latest is the North Coast 500

• Angus Coastal Route

• Argyll Coastal Route

• Borders Historic Route

• Clyde Valley Tourist Route

• Deeside Tourist Route

• Fife Coastal Route

• Forth Valley Tourist Route

• Galloway Tourist Route

• Highland Tourist Route

• Moray Firth Route

• North andWest Highlands Route

• Perthshire Tourist Route

Scotland Walking trips:

People who rent campervans for a road trip like to explore on foot too. Where else is better than hiking through Scotland and finishing up making steaming hot chocolate in your camper at the end of a good day out.

You won't be tied down to one place in a camper, and you can change your plan depending on the weather - just up sticks and park up where the weather is good.

Scotland has a very relaxed attitude to free camping as long as you leave no trace. They expect to find campers in the middle of nowhere staying the night and enjoying Scotland’s natural beauty.

Only stay one night in each place to minimise your impact. Take advantage of the many campsites too. These are situated in areas of natural beauty and offer extra facilities.

We recommend taking an Ordnance Survey (OS) Map of the area that you intend to walk. Take a compass and learn how to use the two together. Having a smartphone with a walking app is a great aid until you lose power or signal.

12 Amazing Walks recommended by Visit Scotland

General Trip Planning Tips

Take everything in a soft bag so that you can store it easily after you have unpacked. Some depots let you leave your luggage in a secure area if you are returning to the same place as you collect the camper from.

Casual clothes. If you are planning any formal night's out then there is a room in most larger motorhomes to hang clothes in a small wardrobe.

Take your walking boots. There are plenty of spectacular walks where you can park up, brew a flask of tea and head off across moors, dales, mountains or around lakes.

There's plenty of room in the storage areas for muddy boots.

Rent bikes. Many of the campervans and motorhomes have bike racks. There is a growing number of cycle-tracks right across the UK. National Cycle Track Network

Take a good camera, binoculars and all the tech gadgets such as ipads, smart phones, e-readers and make sure you have the chargers. There are portable chargers available online.

I also take a portable hard-drive to store photos and videos on when there is no internet connection. You can also purchase portable internet routers too if you don't want to miss uploading photos to your blog/social media/cloud storage.

Take maps, a diary/journal to keep a record of your journey.

Stock up with food and drinks early on so you don't have to worry about where you stay for the night. The on-board fridge will keep food and drinks cool for a couple of days at least if you are parked up.

There are plenty of newspaper articles, blogs and guides to help you out.

How much does it cost to hire a campervan in the UK?

If you hire a campervan in the UK during the winter the cost will be less that £100.00 per day. If you hire a campervan in the UK during the summer or peak times then the daily rental rate will be above £100.00 per day.

To get the cheapest rental rate, book well in advance. The cost goes up the closer you get to collection date and can be as much as double the price compared to booking a year in advance.

Customers who book a campervan for the Glastonbury Festival will book up a year ahead as there is very limited availability when booking last minute.

The Cost of Renting a Campervan in the UK depends on:

• The Size of the Campervan. Smaller campervans are cheaper than larger motorhomes.

• The Age of the campervan. The older campers and Motorhomes are cheaper to rent than newer ones.

• Book well in advance.. Bookings can be made up to a year ahead. This will be chaper than leaving it until the last minute especially at peak times.

• Avoid Summer holidays, School Holidays and Public Holidays if you can. Prices go up because of high demand during this time.

• Compare prices between depots. London has a huge range of campervans and motorhomes to rent. This makes the London based rental companies very competitive. You may find that changing the depot location will show you a list of cheaper campers for hire.

• One-way Rentals in the UK will add a one-way fee. Save money and return to the same depot.

• Leave your car at the depot. If you plan on touring Scotland, drive to the Scottish depot and leave your car there. Driving the length of the UK only to get to the Scottish depot if you live in England is much more cost effective.

• Take your own extras. If you live in the UK, take your own bedding, sleeping bags, outdoor chairs. Check the list of additional options and only rent what you need and take the rest with you.

Is extra insurance necessary when renting a campervan in the UK?

When you collect your campervan rental in the UK you will be asked how much insurance excess you would like to cover. If you take no additional cover then the amount of the excess will be deducted from your credit card and when your return this amount will be refunded in full if there has been no damage to the camper.

If you are not happy with having this amount deducted from your credit card at the start of your rental, then you can pay an additional fee to reduce the excess. You won't be able to reduce the excess to nil. So expect to have a deduction made to your credit card.

Refunding your credit card at the end of the hire may take up to two weeks to appear on your statement.

If I take the maximum amount of insurance will I still need to leave a security deposit?

Yes, the Security Deposit is not related to the Insurance Excess. It is levied to ensure that you return the campervan to the correct location at the agreed time in a good and clean condition.

Can I pick up my campervan in London and return it to Edinburgh?

Yes, this is an option and there are many other one-way rentals within the UK. Spaceships have depots throughout Europe too. So a one-way rental to Europe is also a possibility.

Where are the depots for campervan hire in the UK?

The most popular locations for renting a campervan in the UK are:

• Edinburgh in Scotland

• Greater London

• London Heathrow Airport

• London Luton Airport

• Luton - north of London. Not far from the M1

• Manchester a good location to access the Peak District, Yorkshire Dales and the Lake District.

London has the most depots and the widest choice of campervans, motorhomes and RV's. There are depots near Luton airport, Stanstead airport, Gatwick airport and Heathrow airport.

There are campervan and motorhome rental depots right across the UK. Here is our full list.

• Aberdeen Aiport (ABZ)

• Belfast Campervan Hire

• Belfast airport

• Belfast Europa Bus Station

• Birmingham Campervan Hire

• Birmingham airport

• Blackburn Campervan Hire

• Brighton Railway station Campervan Hire

• Bristol Campervan Hire

• Chichester Campervan Hire

• Edinburgh Campervan Hire

• Edinburgh airport

• Glasgow Campervan Hire

• Glasgow Airport

• Glasgow Prestwick Airport

• Greater London Campervan Hire

• Horsham Train Station

• Kendal

• Larne

• Leeds Campervan Hire

• Liverpool - Bootle Campervan Hire

• Liverpool Airport

• London Gatwick Airport

• London Heathrow Airport

• London Luton Airport

• London Stanstead Airport

• Luton Campervan Hire

• Manchester Campervan Hire

• Manchester Airport

• Newcastle

• Peterborough Campervan Hire

• Portrush Campervan Hire

• Preston Campervan Hire

• Rye Campervan Hire

• Southampton Campervan Hire

• Southampton Airport

• Wigan Campervan Hire

Do we have to overnight at a campsite every night and should we book ahead?

We recommend that you book ahead to stay at a campsite in the UK. Also join one of the campervan clubs to enjoy access to privately owned sites in more rural and unusual places.

We have a UK route planner with lots of helpful links.

Free camping is more popular in Scotland. Always check that you have permission to camp overnight where ever you are. You may be on private land. Always leave no trace that you have stayed there.

Can I hire a campervan for a rock festival like Glastonbury or a sporting event?

Yes, our campervans and motorhomes can be rented for music festivals, sporting events and other major events. Check out the cancellation policy. Some of our rental suppliers will return your booking deposit if you don't get a ticket.

Can I take my dog with me in the campervan?

Yes, this is on a request basis and there are sometimes additional costs for extra cleaning.

What types of campervans and motorhomes are there to rent in the UK?

Camping-cars, Low-tops and Hi-top camper vans - VW Campers

These are small campers suitable for two to four people. You can sleep and eat comfortably in these campers. Some have solar showers that you can hang off the back and others offer portaloos. But you are not able to free-camp in these campers as they are not self-contained ie there is not a toilet or shower on board and you won't have holding tanks for waste-water and effluent.

Two, three, four, five, six and seven berth campervans and motorhomes have built-in toilets and showers.

How do the toilets work in a campervan or motorhome?

There are cassette toilets that are clean and easy to use. Empty them regularly by disposing of the contents at "dump stations" on campsites or in public toilets. Hose out each time and replace the blue liquid to keep the odours to a minimum. Keep the fresh-water tank topped up.

What are the different types of Water Tanks in a Campervan or Motorhome?

There are two on-board tanks:

• Clean water tank.

• Fill this with the water from taps. Boil it for drinking. This provides water for the shower and for the sink for washing up.

• Waste-water from the shower and the sink is collected in a grey water tank. You must empty this at a dump station on a campsite or at a public dump station.

Some vehicles have on board displays to show how much water is in the tanks.

Note: If you are in an area where the temperature drops below zero, the fresh water tanks will automatically empty to prevent pipes freezing.

Is driving a campervan or motorhome in the UK like driving a car?

When you are driving a low-top or hi-top camper van it is just like driving a large car. Don't take the corners quickly and don't try to drive as fast as a car. You are carrying your sleeping and cooking equipment so it is heavier than a car.

The campervans that have onboard showers and toilets are easy to drive too. They have big mirrors for good visibility. Get someone to watch you reverse. The vehicles are longer and higher than cars and you can't always see bollards etc.

Motorhomes with "Lutons", the bed that is above the cab, are also easy to drive too. These vehicles are easy to manoevre but you will find that they are slower than cars and you need to take corners slower than you would in a car.

Watch out when driving close to hedges that you don't bump the overhang above the cab. Damage to the Luton is sometimes not covered in your insurance. Also, get someone to watch when you are reversing. Again, damage caused by reversing into something that causes damage to the campervan may also not be covered by your insurance.

These vehicles all have power-assisted steering. The seating position is higher than in a car for great views.

Normal rules apply when driving. Watch your speed limit as some restrictions apply. Check that you don't have a maximum speed limit of 60mph on main roads and motorways as there are sometimes limits set for vans and campervans.

Do I need an International Driving Licence when renting a campervan in the UK?

If you hold an overseas driving licence you will need to present an international driving licence that has been translated into English when renting a campervan or Motorhome in the UK.

If you hold a British Driving Licence then the DVLA will be contacted to verify your licence when you collect your rental campervan.

Are there automatic campervans and motorhomes to rent in the UK?

There are automatic transmission campervans and motorhomes in the UK. Please check that you are renting an automatic if your licence only permits driving and automatic. Most campervans and motorhomes in the UK have manual transmission.

Driving rules in UK.

Will the campervan be stocked with basic cooking supplies?

Some rental companies provide complimentary supplies such as dishwashing liquid, dishcloth, coffee, tea and sugar. However, we recommend stocking up soon after you collect your campervan. Ask at the desk where the nearest supermarket/shop is. Don't forget the essentials such as cooking oil, salt, pepper, butter, milk, bread.

Where can I put my luggage, personal belongings and clothes in a campervan?

We strongly recommend you use soft bags instead of suitcases for your luggage. Soft bags take up less room and fit more easily into the storage cupboards and lockers in the vehicle.

Some larger motorhomes have "garages" big enough for bikes, surf gear etc.

If you are returning your campervan to the depot that you collected it from then there is usually a locked storage area to keep your luggage while you are on your holiday.

There are cupboards and a wardrobe with hangers. There are storage lockers under the seats too. Pack light as campervan holidays are usually informal affairs.

Is there a spare tyre and will I be able to change it if I need to?

All vehicles come with a spare tyre and equipment needed in the event of a tyre change. You should make sure you have a roadside assistance phone number when you collect your campervan in the rare event you need help.

What is the cost of fuel in the UK?

Petrol (Gasoline) in UK is unleaded, and is sold by the litre. Most larger campervans and motorhomes are diesel vehicles. The smaller camping-cars are petrol driven. We found this site that is quite up to date but there are a lot of ads.

Useful Link:Fuel Costs in UK

Are there toll roads in the UK?

Yes there are toll roads and toll bridges in the UK. You also need to know about the London Congestion Charge. Toll Roads and Bridge Charges in the UK. London Congestion Charges.

You are responsible for paying toll fees, so it is important to be aware of these roads before you travel.

Useful link: Toll Roads in the UK.

You can pay by cash and card. Some smaller toll roads and bridges only accept cash.

How old do have to be to rent a campervan in the UK?

Most companies will not hire to drivers under 21 but there are some exceptions. There is an upper age limit of 75 years old as long as the driver has a valid driving licence.

Are all taxes included in the rental rate?

VAT (Value Added Tax) is included in all quotes for campervan and motorhome rental in UK.

How do I get the best quality motorhome in the UK?

• Choose the newest campers or motorhomes.

• Book with a reputable company that has enough motorhomes on its fleet to provide a substitute camper in the event of breakdown.

• Our Special Offers and Discounts are updated frequentlyDiscounts on Campervan and Motorhome Rental in the UK

Can I drive to Europe from the UK in the Campervan?

Extra insurance and breakdown cover is required before you can take your campervan to Europe. Most rental companies will arrange this and we can book ahead and advise that you will be travelling to Europe. There are some countries that you won't be permitted to visit. We can check before you book to help you.