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Campervan and Motorhome hire — Caerphilly

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Motorhomes available for hire — Caerphilly

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 — Caerphilly

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 Caerphilly

Caerphilly — a region worth exploring

Caerphilly Castle, built between 1268 and 1271, is the largest castle in Wales and the second largest in Britain, covering roughly 30 acres of land and water defences. The town sits at the southern edge of the Brecon Beacons National Park, giving you direct access to rolling uplands, wooded valleys, and open moorland ideal for touring by campervan. From Caerphilly to Cardiff is just 11 km, making it easy to combine urban culture with countryside escapes, while the 50 km drive north to Brecon takes you through the heart of the Valleys. The Rhymney Valley Ridgeway Walk passes close to town, offering panoramic views across to the Bristol Channel, and the Caerphilly Mountain Common is a popular spot for short hikes and wildlife watching. Nearby, the Llancaiach Fawr Manor in Nelson brings 17th-century history to life, and the Cwmcarn Forest Drive provides a scenic 11 km loop through conifer woodland perfect for a motorhome day trip. The region's compact geography means you can explore former mining heritage at the Rhondda Heritage Park in the morning and be parked up beside a reservoir in the Brecon Beacons by afternoon. With Yescapa, you hire your campervan directly from local owners across south Wales, choosing from a range of vehicles to suit your group size and travel style.

Best time to visit

May to September is the prime window for a campervan trip around Caerphilly, when longer daylight hours let you make the most of outdoor attractions. The Big Cheese Festival, held each July in the castle grounds, draws thousands with live music, re-enactments, and street food. Autumn brings rich colour to the Brecon Beacons and quieter campsites, while spring wildflower displays along the Taff Trail are well worth an early booking. Through Yescapa, you can often find better rates outside the peak summer weeks, as local owners set their own prices — giving you flexibility to plan a Caerphilly adventure that fits your budget.

The best road trips in Caerphilly

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

The Valleys Heritage Loop

95 km 3–5 days

Start in Caerphilly and head north through the Rhymney Valley to Merthyr Tydfil, then loop west to the Rhondda Heritage Park before returning south. Around 95 km of former mining towns, industrial museums, and green valley scenery — ideal for a compact campervan tour.

Castles and Coast Circuit

120 km 3–6 days

Drive from Caerphilly to Cardiff Bay, then follow the coast road to Barry Island and on to Ogmore-by-Sea. This 120 km route pairs castle visits with sandy beaches and is well-suited to motorhomes, with several coastal campsites along the way.

Brecon Beacons Explorer

280 km 5–8 days

Head north from Caerphilly through Pontsticill Reservoir to Brecon, then west to Llandovery and back via the Black Mountain. At 280 km, this route covers waterfalls at Ystradfellte, the market town of Brecon, and open moorland perfect for campervan wild camping.

South Wales Grand Tour

350 km 5–8 days

A 350 km loop from Caerphilly west along the M4 to Swansea, then around the Gower Peninsula and back through the Vale of Neath. Stop at Rhossili Bay and the Mumbles, with plenty of motorhome-friendly parking and campsite options throughout.

Welsh Coastline Adventure

520 km 7–11 days

From Caerphilly, drive south to Cardiff then west along the entire south Wales coast to St Davids in Pembrokeshire. This 520 km campervan journey takes in Tenby's harbour, Barafundle Bay, and the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park before looping back inland.

The Full Wales Circuit

680 km 10–15 days

A 680 km epic from Caerphilly north through mid-Wales to Snowdonia, across to Anglesey, then down the Cambrian coast and back through the Brecon Beacons. You pass through Aberystwyth, Dolgellau, and Betws-y-Coed — a motorhome journey covering the best of Wales.

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.

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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 Caerphilly

Recommended campsites

Caerphilly and the surrounding south Wales Valleys offer a good mix of campsites, from rural farm pitches to well-equipped touring parks. Many sites provide electric hook-ups, hardstanding pitches, and dedicated motorhome service points, while smaller farms welcome campervans with more basic facilities. You will find sites spread from the edge of the Brecon Beacons down to the Vale of Glamorgan, giving you flexibility to base yourself wherever suits your itinerary.

  • Tredegar House Country Park Caravan Club Site NewportElectric hook-ups, hardstanding pitches, toilets, showers, motorhome service point
  • Cwmcarn Forest Campsite CwmcarnGrass pitches, toilets, showers, fire pits, forest trails from site
  • Pencelli Castle Caravan and Camping Park Pencelli, BreconElectric hook-ups, hardstanding and grass pitches, showers, laundry, canal-side location
  • Parc Bryn Bach Campsite TredegarLakeside pitches, electric hook-ups, toilets, showers, play area
  • Acorn Camping and Caravan Site Llantwit MajorElectric hook-ups, showers, toilets, shop, close to Heritage Coast

What you need to know about roads and motorways in Caerphilly

The M4 motorway runs just south of Caerphilly, connecting Cardiff to Swansea and the Severn crossing into England. There are no toll roads in the immediate area since the Severn Bridge tolls were abolished in 2018. Speed limits for motorhomes over 3.05 tonnes are 50 mph on single carriageways and 60 mph on dual carriageways and motorways. The A469 and A468 are the main routes into town, both well-suited to larger vehicles. Watch for narrower lanes on rural roads heading into the Valleys, where passing places may be needed.

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What our users say about our campervans and motorhomes in Caerphilly

Gary
5 / 5

Ha sido un placer tratar con Daniel y su familia; son personas encantadoras, muy educadas 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.

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.

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