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Campervan and Motorhome hire — Gatwick

Find a wide selection of campervans and motorhomes for hire in Gatwick 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 — Gatwick

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 — Gatwick

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 Gatwick

Gatwick — a region worth exploring

Gatwick sits just 30 miles south of central London, making it one of the most convenient starting points for a campervan or motorhome adventure across southern England. From here, the South Downs National Park is barely 20 miles away, offering over 1,600 square kilometres of rolling chalk hills, ancient woodland and long-distance trails such as the South Downs Way. Head south-east and within 45 miles you reach the white cliffs at Beachy Head near Eastbourne, while a 35-mile drive west brings you to the historic cathedral city of Chichester and its nearby harbour. The surrounding county of Surrey adds its own appeal, with Box Hill's famous viewpoint and the Royal Horticultural Society garden at Wisley both within easy reach. Road connections are excellent: the M23 links Gatwick directly to the M25 orbital motorway, opening up routes towards Kent, Hampshire and the coast. Smaller A-roads wind through villages and farmland, well suited to campervans and comfortable for most motorhome sizes. Whether you plan to explore the vineyards of the Sussex Weald or follow the coastline from Brighton to Hastings, the area around Gatwick gives you a practical, well-connected base. With Yescapa, you hire directly from local owners across the region, choosing from a wide range of vehicles — from compact campervans for couples to larger motorhomes for families — so you can pick up nearby and start your trip without delay.

Best time to visit

The best months to hire a campervan near Gatwick are May to September, when longer daylight hours make the most of the South Downs and Sussex coast. The Goodwood Festival of Speed, held each July near Chichester, draws motorsport fans from across the country and is worth building a trip around. Brighton Fringe runs throughout May, offering weeks of live performance just 28 miles from Gatwick. Spring and autumn bring quieter campsites and lower hire rates, ideal if you prefer a more relaxed pace. Through Yescapa, peer-to-peer pricing often undercuts traditional hire companies year-round, and booking a few weeks ahead secures the best choice of vehicles.

The best road trips in Gatwick

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

The Sussex Coast Run

180 km 3–6 days

Start near Gatwick and head south to Brighton, then follow the A259 east through Seaford and on to Eastbourne. At around 180 km, this route suits a campervan perfectly. Stop at the Seven Sisters cliffs and explore the De La Warr Pavilion in Bexhill before looping back inland through the Sussex Weald.

The Surrey Hills Circuit

210 km 3–6 days

This 210 km loop from Gatwick takes you through the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Visit Box Hill, Leith Hill and the pretty town of Guildford. The roads are well maintained and ideal for a motorhome. Detour to RHS Wisley for its world-class gardens before returning south.

The Garden of England Tour

350 km 5–8 days

Head east from Gatwick into Kent on this 350 km route, passing through Royal Tunbridge Wells and on to Canterbury. Explore Leeds Castle, the white cliffs at Dover and the Romney Marsh. Campervan-friendly campsites are plentiful across Kent, and the route follows well-signposted A-roads throughout.

The South Downs Traverse

400 km 5–8 days

Follow the South Downs from Eastbourne to Winchester on this 400 km route, tracing the national park from end to end. Stop at Arundel Castle, Petworth House and the market town of Lewes. The mix of coastal views and downland scenery makes this a rewarding motorhome journey with plenty of overnight options.

The Hampshire and Dorset Explorer

550 km 7–11 days

From Gatwick, drive west through the New Forest and on to the Jurassic Coast, covering around 550 km. Visit Lymington, Corfe Castle and Lulworth Cove. This route suits larger campervans and motorhomes, with well-equipped campsites along the Dorset coastline and forest stopping points in between.

The Southern England Grand Loop

700 km 10–15 days

This 700 km circuit links Gatwick to Brighton, along the coast to Bournemouth, north to Salisbury and Stonehenge, east through Winchester and back via the Surrey Hills. You pass through three national parks and countless market towns. A campervan or motorhome gives you the freedom to stop wherever the mood takes you.

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 Gatwick

Recommended campsites

The area around Gatwick offers a good spread of campsites, from well-equipped parks near the coast to quieter rural sites in the Sussex and Surrey countryside. Many provide full hook-ups, hardstanding pitches and modern shower blocks suitable for both campervans and motorhomes. Coastal sites near Brighton and Eastbourne are popular in summer, while inland options close to the South Downs give easy access to walking and cycling trails.

  • Horsley Camping and Caravanning Club Site East Horsley, SurreyElectric hook-ups, hardstanding pitches, toilets, showers, laundry room
  • Blacklands Farm Campsite Henfield, West SussexElectric hook-ups, hot showers, fire pits, farm shop, scenic downland setting
  • Sumners Ponds Fishery and Campsite Barns Green, West SussexHardstanding and grass pitches, electric hook-ups, showers, café, fishing lakes
  • Honeybridge Park Dial Post, West SussexFull-service pitches, Wi-Fi, heated shower block, dog-friendly walks on site
  • Embers Camping Bentley Halland, East SussexSpacious grass pitches, electric hook-ups, modern washrooms, woodland walks

What you need to know about roads and motorways in Gatwick

The M23 runs directly from Gatwick north to the M25, giving motorhome and campervan drivers fast access to routes heading east, west or into London. England's motorways are toll-free, with the exception of the M6 Toll in the Midlands, so you can travel the southern network without charge. Speed limits for motorhomes over 3.05 tonnes are 60 mph on motorways and 50 mph on single carriageways. The A23 and A27 are the main arterial roads connecting the coast, and both accommodate larger vehicles comfortably. Rest areas with fuel and facilities appear regularly along the M25 and M23.

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What our users say about our campervans and motorhomes in Gatwick

Rachel
5 / 5

Excellent trip with spacious car and all equipment needed plus more! Romero was extremely friendly and helpful and provided us with lots of tips and recommendations for our trip. Would recommend to anyone looking to road trip Madeira.

Atle
5 / 5

Allesandro and his family of 4 grown ups used Dolly around the Algarve and Alentejo for one week. They treated the car very nice and brought her back in good condtion. We can recommend them as renters for your car.

Bradley Leo
5 / 5

Great experience in the classic campervan travelling around the south of Portugal. Immaculate classic van which worked well and was easy to figure everything out. It’s a great way to explore the best surf spots!

Paul
5 / 5

Alain was very though showing us around the van and how things worked. We don’t speak fluent French and Alain English so google translate helped a lot!! Great van. Enjoyed our trip in Brittany with it. We had an accident with an inside handle breaking. Alain was very kind and understanding about it ( we paid for a replacement ). Definitely would recommend!

Janette
5 / 5

Wonderful time had in a wonderful van. Van is fully equipped with everything we needed. So helpful And kind of karine to brinf rhe van to the airport for us. 100% recommend

Arthur
5 / 5

Mickaël a été super et arrangeant. Son van correspond parfaitement à la description et est en très bon état de marche.

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