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Campervan and Motorhome hire — Cumbria

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Motorhomes available for hire — Cumbria

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 — Cumbria

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 Cumbria

Cumbria — a region worth exploring

Cumbria is home to England's largest national park, the Lake District, which spans 2,362 square kilometres and was granted UNESCO World Heritage status in 2017. The region stretches from the Solway Firth on the Scottish border down to Morecambe Bay, offering an extraordinary range of landscapes for touring by campervan or motorhome. You can drive from Carlisle in the north to Kendal in the south in around 75 km, passing through valleys, fell country and market towns along the way. Highlights include Scafell Pike, England's highest mountain at 978 metres, the ancient stone circle at Castlerigg near Keswick, and the beautiful shores of Windermere, the country's longest natural lake. Further north, Hadrian's Wall crosses Cumbria's Eden Valley, giving you the chance to explore nearly 2,000 years of Roman history. The western coast around Ravenglass and St Bees Head provides quieter routes with wide sea views and excellent wildlife spotting. Cumbria's road network is well suited to campervans, with plenty of laybys, scenic passes like Honister and Kirkstone, and a strong network of campsites spread across the region. With Yescapa, you can hire directly from local owners based throughout Cumbria, choosing from a range of vehicles to match your group size and travel style. Whether you want a compact campervan for winding lanes or a larger motorhome for a family holiday, peer-to-peer hiring means more choice and better value.

Best time to visit

Cumbria is a year-round destination, though May to September brings the longest days and warmest temperatures for exploring the fells and lakes. The Keswick Mountain Festival in May is a fantastic time to visit, combining outdoor activities with live events. Autumn brings rich colour to the woodlands around Grizedale and Borrowdale, ideal for quieter campervan touring. Booking through Yescapa during spring or autumn often means more competitive hire prices from local owners, and campsites across Cumbria tend to have wider availability outside the summer peak. Plan ahead for July and August to secure your preferred vehicle and pitch.

The best road trips in Cumbria

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

The Windermere and Coniston Loop

130 km 3–6 days

Start in Kendal and head to Windermere before looping west to Coniston Water and Hawkshead. This 130 km route takes in Beatrix Potter's Hill Top farmhouse and Grizedale Forest, with plenty of lakeside campsites suited to campervans. Allow time for a boat trip on Windermere.

The Keswick and Borrowdale Circuit

110 km 3–5 days

A compact 110 km route from Keswick through Borrowdale to Buttermere and back via Whinlatter Forest. Visit Castlerigg Stone Circle and Derwentwater's shores. Roads here suit smaller campervans, and there are well-equipped campsites in Borrowdale and Buttermere villages.

The Hadrian's Wall Trail

300 km 5–8 days

Follow the line of Hadrian's Wall from Carlisle eastward through Brampton and Birdoswald Roman Fort, then return via the Eden Valley. At around 300 km, this route blends Roman history with rolling Cumbria countryside. Motorhomes are welcome at several sites near the wall.

The Cumbrian Coast Road

350 km 5–8 days

Travel 350 km from Carlisle south along the coast through Maryport, Whitehaven, and Ravenglass before reaching Barrow-in-Furness. St Bees Head offers superb seabird colonies, and the Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway is a memorable stop. Coastal campsites welcome both campervans and motorhomes.

The Grand Cumbria Circuit

500 km 7–11 days

A 500 km loop covering the best of Cumbria, from Penrith through Ullswater, over Kirkstone Pass to Ambleside, west to Wasdale, north to Cockermouth, and back via Keswick. You will pass England's deepest lake, Wastwater, and its highest peak, Scafell Pike. Ideal for a longer motorhome adventure.

The Full Lake District and Borders Explorer

550 km 8–15 days

This 550 km route links the Lake District with the quieter northern reaches of Cumbria. Start in Kendal, tour the central lakes, head to Carlisle, explore the Solway Coast AONB, then return via Appleby-in-Westmorland and the Howgill Fells. A comprehensive campervan journey through the entire region.

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 Cumbria

Recommended campsites

Cumbria offers a wide selection of campsites, from lakeshore pitches with mountain views to peaceful farm sites in the Eden Valley. Many sites provide full hook-ups, hardstanding pitches, modern shower blocks, and waste disposal points for both campervans and motorhomes. You will find well-maintained facilities across the Lake District, along the coast, and in the quieter northern and eastern parts of Cumbria.

  • Park Cliffe Camping & Caravan Estate WindermereHardstanding and grass pitches, electric hook-ups, heated shower block, laundry, on-site shop, lake views
  • Castlerigg Hall Caravan & Camping Park KeswickElectric hook-ups, modern toilet and shower facilities, motorhome service point, play area, fell views
  • Quiet Site UllswaterElectric hook-ups, eco-friendly shower block, pub on site, stargazing area, woodland setting
  • Ravenglass Camping and Caravanning Club Site RavenglassHardstanding pitches, electric hook-ups, toilet and shower block, close to Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway
  • Wild Rose Park Appleby-in-WestmorlandFully serviced pitches, heated amenity block, indoor pool, fishing lake, dog-friendly areas
  • Borrowdale Caravan Club Site BorrowdaleHardstanding and grass pitches, electric hook-ups, modern washrooms, riverside location, waste disposal point

What you need to know about roads and motorways in Cumbria

Cumbria is served by the M6 motorway, which runs north–south through the eastern side of the region. There are no toll roads in Cumbria, so you can travel freely. Speed limits for motorhomes over 3.05 tonnes are 50 mph on single carriageways and 60 mph on dual carriageways. Many of Cumbria's most scenic routes follow A-roads and narrow passes such as Hardknott Pass and Wrynose Pass, which can be challenging for larger vehicles. Check your motorhome dimensions before tackling these routes, and consider the wider A66 or A591 as alternatives.

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What our users say about our campervans and motorhomes in Cumbria

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.

Lachlan
5 / 5

Very helpful owner and great vehicle! Had a great time in the Mundaka.

Nick
5 / 5

It was a pleasure dealimg with Alain. The Motorhome was in good condition and Alain was very helpful at pick up and drop off ensuring we knew how everything worked.

Clive
5 / 5

We had a great time in the motorhome. Jean Pierre was very friendly and professional. We were shown how everything works before setting off. We would definitely recommend hiring this vehicle. Jean Pierre only speaks French but with the aid of a translator app and his son it worked out absolutely fine. Thanks again Jean-Pierre.

Robert
5 / 5

Frederic was excellent. Easy to contact and helpful at all times. The whole experience was a joy.

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