Campervan and Motorhome hire — Belfast

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Campervans available for hire — Belfast

The campervan is the ultimate all-rounder. Effortlessly practical and built for freedom, it’s just as at home navigating tight city streets as it is exploring the heart of the countryside.

Why choose Belfast for your road trip

Belfast — a city worth exploring

Belfast's Titanic Quarter sits on the very slipways where RMS Titanic was built and launched in 1911, making it one of the most storied waterfronts in the British Isles. Today, Titanic Belfast draws over 800,000 visitors a year with its interactive galleries spread across nine floors. Beyond the docks, the city rewards curious travellers at every turn. St George's Market, trading since 1896, fills its Victorian halls with local produce and live music each weekend. The Botanic Gardens and the adjoining Ulster Museum offer a peaceful afternoon among tropical plants and Irish antiquities. For street art and independent cafés, the Cathedral Quarter delivers character by the cobblestone. Belfast also makes a superb base for wider exploration. The Giant's Causeway is roughly 100 km to the north along the Causeway Coastal Route, while the Mourne Mountains lie about 55 km to the south, offering dramatic hill walks and forest trails. The city's ring of dual carriageways and well-signed park-and-ride sites keep driving a motorhome straightforward, even during busier months. With Yescapa, you can hire a campervan directly from a local owner in Belfast, which means personal tips on the best routes and a more flexible pick-up to suit your schedule. Whether you plan a weekend city break or a longer loop around Northern Ireland, Belfast pairs urban energy with easy access to coast and countryside — ideal for life on four wheels.

Best time to visit

Belfast comes alive in late spring and summer, when daylight stretches past ten o'clock. The Belfast International Arts Festival runs each October, filling theatres and galleries across the city, while the Belfast Maritime Festival in June celebrates the harbour heritage with tall ships and live music along the waterfront. Book your campervan through Yescapa for the summer months and you benefit from peer-to-peer pricing that often undercuts traditional hire companies. Autumn is equally rewarding, with quieter campsites and golden light over the Antrim hills — a fine time for a motorhome tour without the peak-season rush.

Top getaways from Belfast

Belfast is the perfect base for exploring the region by motorhome or campervan. Here are our 6 must-see getaways

Belfast to Mourne Mountains

55km south 1–3 days

Drive 55 km south to reach the Mourne Mountains, where Slieve Donard rises to 850 m. Stop at Tollymore Forest Park for riverside walks beneath ancient oaks. Compact motorhome pitches are available at nearby Castlewellan, making this a perfect short break from Belfast.

Belfast to Donegal

170km northwest 3–6 days

Travel 170 km north-west to County Donegal, crossing into some of Ireland's wildest coastal scenery. Visit Slieve League's towering sea cliffs and the sandy arc of Maghera Beach. Campsites around Ardara and Dungloe welcome campervans and offer hook-ups with mountain views.

Belfast to Enniskillen and Lough Erne

130km southwest 3–6 days

Head 130 km south-west from Belfast to Enniskillen, gateway to Upper and Lower Lough Erne. Explore Devenish Island's monastic ruins by boat and the marble Arch Caves. Several lakeside campsites offer spacious pitches with electric hook-ups for motorhomes.

Belfast to Giant's Causeway

95km north 1–4 days

Head 95 km north along the Causeway Coastal Route, pausing at Carrick-a-Rede rope bridge and the Bushmills Distillery. The basalt columns of the Giant's Causeway are a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Campervan parking is available at the visitor centre, and several campsites dot the coast near Ballycastle.

Belfast to Galway via the Wild Atlantic Way

260km southwest 5–8 days

Cover 260 km south-west to Galway, linking Belfast to the Wild Atlantic Way. Break the journey at Sligo for surfing at Strandhill and W.B. Yeats's grave at Drumcliff. Galway's Salthill Promenade and the Cliffs of Moher are within easy reach from well-equipped campervan parks.

Belfast to Edinburgh by ferry

280km northeast 5–8 days

Drive 50 km to Larne, then take the ferry across to Cairnryan before continuing 280 km north-east to Edinburgh. Stop at Dumfries for Robert Burns heritage and the Borders for abbey ruins at Melrose. Edinburgh offers dedicated motorhome parking near the Royal Mile for easy sightseeing.

Rent a campervan on Yescapa: how does it work?

Discover step by step how we work. We accompany you at every stage of the rental process, both owners and travellers.

Discover

Find the perfect vehicle

Find for a leisure vehicle near you or a destination idea according to your planned route, then specify the pick-up and return dates. The perfect vehicle for your road trip holiday is waiting for you!

Connecting people

Confirm your booking

Make one or more booking requests for leisure vehicles that have caught your eye and wait for the owners' responses. Once your request has been accepted, all you have to do is confirm your booking.

Pick-up

Go on an adventure

On the pick-up date, collect the vehicle and listen to the valuable advice of the owner for handling it; you are ready hit the road with family, as a couple or with friends.

Return

All good things must come to an end...

Once again, with the owner complete the vehicle condition check and sign the Rental Agreement as well as exchange your travel stories. All you have to do is imagine your next road trip!

Campsites and parkings for recreational vehicles in Belfast

Recommended campsites

Belfast and its surroundings offer a good range of campsites suited to both campervans and motorhomes. Within a short drive of the city centre you will find sites with electric hook-ups, modern shower blocks, and waste-disposal points. Coastal options to the north provide sea-view pitches, while inland parks near the Mournes combine woodland settings with full facilities.

  • Dundonald Touring Caravan Park Dundonald (8km east)Hard-standing pitches, electric hook-ups, showers, laundry, play area
  • Jordanstown Loughshore Caravan Park Newtownabbey (10km north)Grass and hard-standing pitches, electric hook-ups, toilets, showers, loughside walks
  • Curran Caravan Park Larne (33km northeast)Electric hook-ups, toilets, showers, waste disposal, sea views
  • Tollymore Forest Camping Newcastle (55km south)Forest pitches, toilets, showers, fire pits, river access
  • Castlewellan Forest Park Campsite Castlewellan (50km south)Lakeside pitches, electric hook-ups, showers, walking trails

Where to park your motorhome

Belfast city centre has several options for parking a campervan or motorhome during the day. Height barriers apply at most multi-storey car parks, so look for surface-level or open-air sites. Overnight parking on public streets is generally not permitted for large vehicles, but dedicated stopover areas on the outskirts make it straightforward to stay close to the action.

  • Odyssey Car Park, 1km east — Large open-air car park beside the SSE Arena with no height barrier, suitable for motorhomes. Pay-and-display, well lit and close to Titanic Quarter.
  • Cathedral Quarter NCP Car Park, Adjacent to the city — Surface-level section available for taller vehicles. Central location near St Anne's Cathedral, ideal for daytime city visits.
  • Boucher Road Park and Ride, 4km south — Free park-and-ride with regular bus links to the centre. Open bays accommodate larger vehicles including campervans.

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What our users say about our campervans and motorhomes in Belfast

Luca
4 / 5

Ottimo camper, semplice da guidare. Esperienza positiva

Kersti
5 / 5

Beyond happy with the whole experience. The motorhome was very comfy and had everything we needed for our little girls camping trip. More importantly the owners were extremely friendly and beyond helpful at all times with the vehicle, the routes, the airport pickups and dropp offs and many many more things! All and all very happy with this experience!

richard
5 / 5

The experience was seemles from start to finish. Handover was very straightforward with all the major information required exchanged. Fabian the owner remained available during the trip for any issues that may arise. The vehicle was as advertised and in very good condition. Very nice camping caravan, equipped with everything that you could need. The return process was straightforward when returning vehicle. Also my car was kept securley stored at the location for arrival and drop off. Overall very good experience and i would highly recommend and use again in the future.

Nicholas Gerrard J
5 / 5

We really enjoyed our travels around Brittany in Clarisse's camper van. It was comfortable and easy to drive and had everything we needed for our holiday. Clarisse explained everything clearly to us before we set off.

Matthew
5 / 5

A really positive experience from start to finish.

Gary
5 / 5

Ha sido un placer tratar con Javier y su pareja; son una pareja encantadora, muy educada y con una excelente comunicación. Cuidaron nuestra autocaravana como si fuera suya y la devolvieron a tiempo, en perfectas condiciones y muy limpia. Los recomendamos ampliamente. Muchas gracias de parte de Gary y Michelle.