Campervan and Motorhome hire — Gwynedd

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

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Why hire a campervan or motorhome in Gwynedd

Gwynedd — a region worth exploring

Gwynedd is home to Snowdon (Yr Wyddfa), the highest peak in Wales at 1,085 metres, and the surrounding Eryri National Park draws over six million visitors each year. From the medieval fortress of Caernarfon Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, to the Italianate village of Portmeirion on the Dwyryd estuary, this north-west Welsh county packs remarkable variety into a compact area. The drive from Caernarfon to Dolgellau covers roughly 55 miles through mountain passes and river valleys, while the coast road from Harlech to Aberdaron stretches about 60 miles along the Llŷn Peninsula. Gwynedd's landscape shifts from rugged upland terrain to sheltered sandy beaches, and narrow single-track lanes give way to wider A-roads that connect market towns such as Bala, Porthmadog and Bangor. Slate-quarrying heritage is woven into the scenery too — the UNESCO-listed slate landscape around Bethesda and Blaenau Ffestiniog tells a story found nowhere else. For campervan travellers, the region's network of farm-based sites and coastal pitches means you can wake up beside a mountain lake one morning and hear the sea the next. A motorhome gives you the freedom to follow whichever valley or headland catches your eye. Through Yescapa, you hire directly from local owners across Gwynedd and north Wales, choosing from a range of vehicles that suit everything from a weekend break on the Llŷn Peninsula to a fortnight exploring the full county.

Best time to visit

Gwynedd is wonderful from late spring through to autumn. May and June bring long daylight hours and wildflower-covered hillsides, ideal for driving the mountain roads in a campervan. The Sesiwn Fawr Dolgellau music festival in July fills the town with live Welsh-language performances, while the Bryn Terfel Festival at Faenol near Bangor typically takes place in late summer. Campsites across Gwynedd open fully from Easter, and many stay open into October. Booking through Yescapa outside the school holiday peak lets you hire a motorhome at lower rates while still enjoying settled weather for coastal and mountain routes.

The best road trips in Gwynedd

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

The Llŷn Peninsula Loop

120 km 3–6 days

Start in Porthmadog and trace the Llŷn coastline through Criccieth and Abersoch to the pilgrim village of Aberdaron. Around 120 km of quiet lanes suit a campervan perfectly, with clifftop pitches and beach stops along the way.

Slate Valleys Heritage Trail

95 km 3–5 days

A 95 km route linking Bethesda, Llanberis and Blaenau Ffestiniog through Gwynedd's UNESCO slate landscape. Visit the National Slate Museum and ride the Ffestiniog Railway. Compact enough for a motorhome long weekend.

Eryri Mountain Circuit

200 km 5–8 days

This 200 km circuit loops around Eryri National Park from Bangor via Capel Curig, Beddgelert and Caernarfon. Mountain passes, forest trails and lakeside campsites in Gwynedd make it a rewarding week-long campervan adventure.

Coast and Castles Route

300 km 5–8 days

Cover 300 km from Bangor south to Dolgellau and back along the coast, taking in Caernarfon Castle, Harlech Castle and Barmouth Bridge. Gwynedd's mix of fortress towns and seaside promenades suits both campervans and motorhomes.

Grand Gwynedd Explorer

400 km 7–11 days

A 400 km tour covering the full county — from Bangor and Anglesey's Menai Strait views down through Eryri to Tywyn on the southern coast. Allow a week or more to enjoy Portmeirion, Coed y Brenin forest and Bala Lake.

North Wales and Borders Discovery

500 km 10–15 days

Extend beyond Gwynedd on this 500 km route linking Caernarfon, Betws-y-Coed, Llangollen and the Berwyn Mountains before returning via the Mawddach Estuary. A motorhome fortnight with varied landscapes and well-spaced campsites.

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 road information in Gwynedd

Recommended campsites

Gwynedd offers campsites ranging from clifftop pitches on the Llŷn Peninsula to sheltered woodland clearings in Eryri National Park. Many sites provide electric hook-ups, hardstanding for motorhomes, and modern shower blocks. Whether you prefer a campervan-friendly farm site with sea views or a larger park with a shop and laundry, you will find options spread right across the county from the coast to the mountains.

  • Tyn Cornel Camping Tal-y-llynLakeside pitches, electric hook-ups, hot showers, fishing access
  • Cae Du Campsite TywynSea-view pitches, hardstanding, electric hook-ups, toilets and showers
  • Bryn Gloch Caravan and Camping Park CaernarfonRiverside setting, electric hook-ups, laundry, play area, shop
  • Trawsdir Touring Caravans and Camping Park BarmouthCoastal location, hardstanding, electric hook-ups, modern amenities block
  • Llyn Gwynant Campsite Nant GwynantLakeside setting in Eryri, flat pitches, toilets, showers, canoe hire

What you need to know about roads and motorways in Gwynedd

Gwynedd has no motorways, so most travel is on A-roads such as the A55 along the north coast and the A487 running south through the county. These roads are toll-free. Speed limits for motorhomes over 3.5 tonnes are 50 mph on single carriageways and 60 mph on dual carriageways. Mountain passes like the A4086 over Pen-y-Pass are narrow with passing places, so larger vehicles should plan routes carefully. Lay-bys and car parks with height barriers are common near popular spots — check clearance before entering. Fuel stations are spaced further apart in rural Gwynedd, so fill up when you can.

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What our users say about our campervans and motorhomes in Gwynedd

Chris
5 / 5

Todo perfecto 💯

PATRICK
5 / 5

The vehicle was excellent in every way. Roomy, efficient, drove well, everything worked. We had a great trip. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

William
5 / 5

First time hiring through Yescampa and Victor made it super easy. We navigated the language barrier with Google translate and he was very helpful explaining how to use all features of the vehicle. For a family of four exploring andulicua this was ideal.

Attila
5 / 5

The trip was amazing. Francesca, the owner, helped us a lot and was always available. The van was really good, with big space inside. Highly recommended.

Andrea
5 / 5

Dominique is a wonderful, kind and attentive host. The van was perfect, clean and cosy. We loved the trip even though the high altitude passes were very scary especially as we are driving on the wrong side of the road!

Martin
5 / 5

Andre couldn’t have been more helpful, plus he is a positive, warm individual. The camper was superb in every way, hygienic, beautiful handling and equipped with everything needed, no silly extras for bedding. Brand new mattresses that were so comfortable and all the windows had bug netting so nothing could get in or bite us. Will definitely do this again, PLUS great value. Very very happy with service and equipment