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Campervan and Motorhome hire — New Forest

Find a wide selection of campervans and motorhomes for hire in New Forest 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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Motorhomes available for hire — New Forest

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 — New Forest

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 New Forest

New Forest — a region worth exploring

The New Forest was established as a royal hunting ground by William the Conqueror in 1079 and today covers 566 square kilometres of ancient woodland, open heathland, and coastal marshes across southern England. Free-roaming ponies, cattle, and donkeys wander freely through the landscape — a tradition of commoning that has continued for nearly a thousand years. From Lyndhurst, the unofficial capital, you can reach the Jurassic Coast at Lymington in just 16 km, while the drive from Brockenhurst to Fordingbridge spans roughly 27 km through some of the forest's most scenic stretches. Key landmarks include Beaulieu Motor Museum, Buckler's Hard historic shipbuilding village, Hurst Castle on its shingle spit, and the Rhinefield Ornamental Drive lined with towering redwoods and Douglas firs. The terrain is wonderfully suited to campervan travel, with gentle roads winding through open heathland and quiet villages, though some lanes narrow beneath canopy cover. Motorhome travellers will find well-maintained routes connecting the main towns and plenty of dedicated stopping points. With Yescapa, you hire your campervan or motorhome directly from local owners across the New Forest and neighbouring Hampshire, giving you a wide choice of vehicles and the flexibility to start your trip right on the doorstep of this remarkable national park.

Best time to visit

The New Forest is enjoyable year-round, with each season offering something distinctive. Late summer brings the New Forest Show in late July, a celebrated country fair with livestock, forestry displays, and local food. Autumn is ideal for watching the annual drift rounds, when commoners gather free-roaming ponies — a spectacle unique to the forest. Spring carpets the woodland floor with bluebells, while winter opens up long views across the heathland. Campervan hire through Yescapa tends to be more affordable outside the school holidays, and booking ahead for the New Forest in peak months ensures you secure the best vehicle from local owners.

The best road trips in New Forest

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

The Ornamental Forest Loop

50 km 3–5 days

Start in Lyndhurst and follow the Rhinefield Ornamental Drive through towering conifers before looping south to Brockenhurst and Beaulieu. This 50 km route suits campervans perfectly, with gentle roads and Forestry England car parks for daytime stops along the way.

The Coastal Fringe

65 km 3–6 days

Head from Lymington along the Solent coast to Keyhaven and Milford on Sea, then loop inland via Burley. At around 65 km, this New Forest route takes in Hurst Castle, salt marshes, and heathland, with campsites near the coast offering motorhome hook-ups.

New Forest and Jurassic Coast

130 km 5–8 days

Combine the New Forest with a drive west to the Jurassic Coast, passing through Christchurch and on to Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door. This 130 km route links two of southern England's finest landscapes, with well-equipped campervan sites at regular intervals.

Hampshire Heritage Trail

180 km 5–8 days

From the New Forest, head north-east through Winchester — home to the Great Hall and its Round Table — then on to Jane Austen's Chawton and Selborne. This 180 km motorhome-friendly route follows wide A-roads and explores Hampshire's rich history beyond the forest.

South Coast Discovery

260 km 7–11 days

Travel east from the New Forest through Southampton and Portsmouth, visiting the Historic Dockyard, then continue to Chichester and Arundel Castle. At 260 km, this campervan route follows the south coast with plentiful overnight stops and harbour-side scenery.

Wessex Grand Tour

350 km 8–15 days

A longer loop from the New Forest north to Salisbury and Stonehenge, west to Glastonbury and the Somerset Levels, then south to Dorset's coast before returning. This 350 km route covers ancient history, rolling countryside, and coastal drama — ideal for a motorhome adventure.

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 New Forest

Recommended campsites

The New Forest offers a fine range of campsites spread across woodland clearings, open heathland, and the southern coastal fringe. Forestry England operates several popular sites within the national park itself, many with electric hook-ups, toilet blocks, and waste disposal suitable for both campervans and motorhomes. Private sites around the forest's edges tend to offer additional facilities such as showers, laundry, and on-site shops, making longer stays comfortable.

  • Hollands Wood Campsite BrockenhurstForestry England site with electric hook-ups, toilets, showers, and waste disposal point amid mature woodland
  • Setthorns Campsite New MiltonSpacious pitches with electric hook-ups, toilets, showers, and direct access to forest trails
  • Aldridge Hill Campsite BrockenhurstQuiet Forestry England site with basic facilities including toilets and waste disposal, set beside a stream
  • Sandy Balls Holiday Village FordingbridgePrivate site with full hook-ups, showers, laundry, shop, restaurant, and adventure activities
  • Red Shoot Camping Park LinwoodFamily-run site with electric hook-ups, modern shower block, on-site pub, and forest views
  • Hill Farm Caravan Park Sherfield EnglishQuiet adults-only park with hardstanding pitches, full hook-ups, showers, and Wi-Fi

What you need to know about roads and motorways in New Forest

The New Forest sits between the M27 and the A31, both of which provide easy access from Southampton, Bournemouth, and beyond. There are no toll roads within the area. Speed limits across the open forest are strictly set at 40 mph to protect free-roaming animals, and many minor roads drop to 30 mph or lower. Motorhome drivers should note that some forest lanes are single-track with passing places, so larger vehicles are best kept to the main A-roads and B-roads linking Lyndhurst, Brockenhurst, and Lymington. Roadside parking for campervans is available at designated car parks managed by Forestry England, though overnight stays in car parks are not permitted.

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What our users say about our campervans and motorhomes in New Forest

Denis
5 / 5

Had a wonderful trip! With Thibault’s guidance, you're in safe hands. This compact and comfortable van packs a big punch while remaining extremely easy to drive and park. I highly recommend this van and owner combo!

Menelaos
4 / 5

First let me say that Ricardo is a great owner, he was very good at explaining everything to us, gave advice on the trip and was always available to answer any questions we had. He even was understanding of our delayed return. 5/5 The van is as described in the ad, working perfectely, comfortable to drive worh all the amenities one would need in a van. We traveled all around portugal and overall enjoyed our time bery much. Definitely recommend.

Kyra
5 / 5

Absolutely loved staying in Alfreds campervan. The decor was beautiful. It had everything we needed, a perfect space for two people for time in nature travelling. It was so good having a fridge on the road. He answered any questions I had and the pick up/ drop off was great. Would definitely love to rent it again in the future when we come back to Spain. Thank you!

Guy
5 / 5

Patrick was very friendly and went above and beyond his duty to make sure everything went smoothly. He even took us to the station after we dropped the van off. We would highly recommend him.

Miguel
5 / 5

Foi tudo ótimo! Desde a efetivação do aluguer até ao momento da devolução e ainda depois.

Glyn
4 / 5

Communication with Guillaume the owner was excellent. Always available to answer questions and give advice about travel destinations. The campervan was a perfect size for our first experience of this type of holiday. We used sites for our 7 night travel experience which worked well with electric/topping up water etc. Overall a great experience and would use this owner again.

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