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Campervan and Motorhome hire — Bristol Airport

Find a wide selection of campervans and motorhomes for hire in Bristol Airport and the surrounding area. Discover unique vehicles offered by private owners — from compact campervans for 2, perfect for couples, to spacious 6-berth motorhomes, ideal for families. Flexible booking, competitive prices and insurance included.

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Motorhomes available for hire — Bristol Airport

From sleek A-class models to versatile coachbuilts and low-profiles, there’s a motorhome for every adventure—whether you need a compact getaway for two or a spacious multi-berth for the whole family.

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Campervans available for hire — Bristol Airport

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.

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Why hire a campervan or motorhome in Bristol Airport

Bristol Airport — a region worth exploring

Bristol Airport (BRS) handles over eight million passengers each year and sits just 13 km south-west of Bristol city centre, making it a practical starting point for exploring the south-west of England by road. From the terminal you can reach the harbour city of Bristol in around 25 minutes, while Bath — famous for its Roman Baths and Georgian Royal Crescent — is only 32 km to the east. Head south-west and within 90 km you arrive at the Jurassic Coast, a UNESCO World Heritage Site stretching 154 km along the Dorset and East Devon shoreline. Northward, the Brecon Beacons National Park in Wales lies roughly 100 km away, offering open moorland and reservoir-side parking spots ideal for campervans. The Mendip Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty begins practically on the airport's doorstep, with Cheddar Gorge and Wookey Hole Caves both less than 30 km from the runway. Roads fan out efficiently: the M5 motorway runs north to south, connecting Bristol to Exeter in about 120 km, while the M4 heads east towards London or west into South Wales. This network of dual carriageways and A-roads makes the area well suited to motorhome travel, with plenty of room to plan circular routes. Through Yescapa you can hire a campervan directly from local owners based around Bristol, choosing from compact two-berth vans to larger family motorhomes — a peer-to-peer approach that often means more flexible pick-up arrangements close to the airport itself.

Best time to visit

May to September is the prime window for a campervan trip from Bristol Airport, when longer daylight hours open up the south-west's coastal and countryside routes. The Bristol International Balloon Fiesta in August draws hundreds of hot-air balloons over the city and is free to attend. In late June, the Glastonbury Festival takes place roughly 50 km south of Bristol, so booking your Yescapa motorhome early for that period is wise. Spring and autumn bring quieter roads and lower hire costs through Yescapa's peer-to-peer platform, with campsite availability across Somerset and Devon far easier to secure outside the school holidays.

The best road trips in Bristol Airport

To help you plan your trip, we have selected six unmissable road trips, suitable for all travelers.

Somerset Levels Loop

200 km 3–6 days

Start near Bristol Airport and wind through the flat wetlands of the Somerset Levels, passing Glastonbury Tor and the ancient village of Muchelney. At roughly 200 km, this campervan-friendly loop includes Wells Cathedral and a stop at Cheddar Gorge before returning north.

Cotswolds Circuit

250 km 3–6 days

Head east from Bristol Airport into the Cotswolds, covering around 250 km through honey-stone villages like Castle Combe, Bourton-on-the-Water, and Stow-on-the-Wold. Compact campervans suit the narrow lanes, and there are well-equipped campsites throughout Gloucestershire.

Jurassic Coast Explorer

400 km 5–8 days

Drive south from Bristol Airport to Lyme Regis, then follow the Jurassic Coast east through Durdle Door and Lulworth Cove to Swanage. This 400 km route is ideal for a motorhome trip, with clifftop campsites offering sea views and fossil-hunting beaches along the way.

South Wales and Brecon Beacons

450 km 5–8 days

Cross the Severn into Wales and loop through the Brecon Beacons, taking in Pen y Fan and the waterfalls at Ystradfellte. Continue west to the Gower Peninsula before returning via Cardiff. Around 450 km in total, with spacious campervan sites near reservoir shores.

Devon and Cornwall Grand Tour

600 km 7–11 days

Follow the M5 south from Bristol Airport to Exeter, then trace the coast through Dartmouth, Plymouth, and St Ives before looping back via Bodmin Moor. At 600 km, this route suits a well-equipped motorhome and covers some of England's finest coastal scenery.

South-West Peninsula Circuit

750 km 8–15 days

A comprehensive 750 km loop from Bristol Airport taking in Exmoor, the North Devon coast at Woolacombe, Tintagel in Cornwall, the Lizard Peninsula, and the English Riviera around Torquay. Allow up to two weeks in a campervan to enjoy harbour towns and moorland walks at a relaxed pace.

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!

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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.

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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 road information in Bristol Airport

Recommended campsites

The area around Bristol Airport offers a wide choice of campsites, from rural farm pitches in the Mendip Hills to fully serviced parks near the coast. Many sites provide hardstanding and electric hook-ups suitable for motorhomes, while smaller campervan-friendly spots can be found tucked into Somerset's valleys and along the Dorset shoreline. Facilities typically include shower blocks, waste disposal points, and on-site shops, so you can restock easily between legs of your trip.

  • Baltic Wharf Caravan Club Site BristolHardstanding pitches, electric hook-ups, modern toilet and shower block, walking distance to Bristol Harbourside
  • Cheddar Mendip Heights Camping and Caravanning Club Site PriddyElectric hook-ups, hot showers, laundry room, close to Cheddar Gorge and Wookey Hole
  • Bath Marina and Caravan Park BathRiverside pitches, electric hook-ups, free Wi-Fi, waste disposal, short bus ride to Bath city centre
  • Warren Farm Holiday Centre BreanSeafront location, electric hook-ups, indoor pool, shop, entertainment facilities, suitable for families
  • Bucklegrove Caravan and Camping Park CheddarSheltered pitches in the Mendip Hills, electric hook-ups, showers, small shop, dog-friendly grounds
  • Petruth Paddocks Campsite WellsFlat grass pitches, electric hook-ups, clean shower block, five-minute walk to Wells city centre

What you need to know about roads and motorways in Bristol Airport

The M5 and M4 motorways intersect near Bristol Airport, giving you fast access north, south, and east. UK motorways are toll-free except for the M6 Toll near Birmingham. Speed limits for motorhomes under 3,050 kg mirror car limits — 70 mph on motorways, 60 mph on dual carriageways — but vehicles over 3,050 kg are restricted to 60 mph on motorways and 50 mph on single carriageways. Motorway service stations appear roughly every 30 miles and most offer dedicated parking bays for larger vehicles. The A-roads heading into Devon and Cornwall can narrow considerably, so plan routes carefully if you are driving a wider motorhome.

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What our users say about our campervans and motorhomes in Bristol Airport

JOSE DOMINGO
5 / 5

La mejor elección en Bretaña. Furgoneta impecable, nueva, muy cómoda, muy bien pensada y con todos los accesorios que puedes necesitar, fantástica. Nosotros viajamos desde España y solicitamos nos recogiesen en el aeropuerto. Sophie y Dominique han sido extremadamente amables, la comunicación muy fluida. Sin duda la recomiendo a todos los que piensen en viajar por Bretaña y, si vuelvo, repetiré. Gracias a Sophie y Dominique por vuestra amabilidad!

Jessica Rachael
5 / 5

I had the most wonderful trip in Eve’s van. It has everything you need, a great sized fridge, a large comfy bed, cooking equipment, electrics to be off grid, a great shower & toilet. The van ran very smoothly and was a perfect size even driving through the towns was no problem at all. They were very accommodating, helping me with local tip and recommendations. I’d 100% recommend this van to anyone thinking of taking a road trip, you won’t regret it :)

Atle
5 / 5

Inigio and his lovely girlfriend looked after Dolly for one week here in the Algarve area. They brought her back clean and in really good shape. Before and during the rental period we had a very good dialogue. I can highly reccomend them to lend your car. :-)

Charles
5 / 5

Our trip was fantastic, couldn't recommend travelling Sicily via Camper further. Angela and Luca made that super easy with clear comms and help pre booking, during holiday and after. pick up and drop off was a breeze. Clear instructions on how to use the van. All in all great trip.

Cecilia
5 / 5

Fabio made the whole process super easy and was very flexible with our plans. The van was perfect. Practically brand new and had all we needed.

Jonathan
5 / 5

Fantastic experience. Raul really went above and beyond to help us out and was always responsive with any queries we had. The van was in excellent condition, had everything we needed, and was ideal for our trip into the Pyrenees, plus heading south for the solar eclipse. Would highly recommend.

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