Campervan and Motorhome hire — North Yorkshire

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Motorhomes available for hire — North Yorkshire

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.

Campervans available for hire — North Yorkshire

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.

Why hire a campervan or motorhome in North Yorkshire

North Yorkshire — a region worth exploring

North Yorkshire stretches across 3,341 square miles, making it the largest ceremonial county in England and a region built for exploration on four wheels. The North York Moors National Park alone covers 554 square miles of heather moorland, while the Yorkshire Dales National Park to the west offers limestone pavements, waterfalls, and sweeping valleys. From Whitby, where the ruins of the 7th-century abbey overlook the harbour, to the elegant spa town of Harrogate roughly 65 miles inland, the landscape shifts from rugged coastline to rolling farmland and dramatic fell country. The drive from York to Scarborough covers around 40 miles and takes you through the Howardian Hills, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty home to Castle Howard. North Yorkshire's road network is well suited to campervans and motorhomes, with wide A-roads connecting market towns like Ripon, Thirsk, and Helmsley, and quieter lanes winding through the Dales. Coastal routes along the Heritage Coast between Staithes and Filey pass through fishing villages and clifftop car parks with sea views. With Yescapa, you can hire a campervan or motorhome directly from local owners across North Yorkshire, choosing from a range of vehicles to match your group size and travel style. Whether you want a compact campervan for a weekend on the moors or a fully equipped motorhome for a fortnight touring the Dales, peer-to-peer hire means more choice and a personal touch from people who know the area.

Best time to visit

North Yorkshire is wonderful from late spring through autumn. May and June bring wildflower displays across the Dales and longer daylight hours for coastal walks. The Great Yorkshire Show, held each July in Harrogate, is one of England's premier agricultural events and well worth timing your trip around. Autumn transforms the North York Moors into a carpet of purple heather, typically peaking in August and September. Campsites across North Yorkshire are generally open from March to October, with the widest availability in summer. Booking through Yescapa outside peak school holidays can offer better value, as peer-to-peer hire prices tend to be more flexible in shoulder months.

The best road trips in North Yorkshire

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

The Heritage Coast Run

130 km 3–5 days

Follow North Yorkshire's coastline from Staithes south to Filey, roughly 130 km of clifftop roads and fishing villages. Stop at Robin Hood's Bay for a wander through its steep lanes, then on to Scarborough for fish and chips by the harbour. Plenty of campervan-friendly parking along the route.

The Moors and Abbeys Loop

180 km 3–6 days

A 180 km circuit through the North York Moors starting from Helmsley. Visit Rievaulx Abbey, cross the moors via Hutton-le-Hole, and reach Whitby Abbey on the coast. Return inland through Pickering and its steam railway. Motorhome service points are available at several stops along the way.

Yorkshire Dales Discovery

290 km 5–8 days

Begin in Skipton and wind 290 km through the heart of the Dales. Take in Malham Cove's limestone amphitheatre, Aysgarth Falls, and the market town of Hawes, home to the Wensleydale Creamery. Roads suit campervans well, with campsites dotted through each dale from Swaledale to Ribblesdale.

North Yorkshire Grand Tour

350 km 5–8 days

A 350 km route linking York, Harrogate, Ripon, and Richmond before heading east to the coast at Whitby. Explore York Minster, the Fountains Abbey UNESCO site near Ripon, and Richmond Castle. This varied route through North Yorkshire suits a motorhome with plenty of overnight options.

Two Parks Explorer

480 km 7–11 days

Combine the Yorkshire Dales and North York Moors in one 480 km journey. Start in Settle, cross to Leyburn, then traverse the Vale of Mowbray to reach the Moors at Osmotherley. End at the coast in Scarborough. A campervan gives you the flexibility to linger in quieter valleys.

The Complete North Yorkshire Circuit

550 km 10–15 days

This 550 km route covers the full breadth of North Yorkshire, from the Dales town of Ingleton to the coastal resort of Whitby, looping through Northallerton, Thirsk, and the Howardian Hills. Visit Castle Howard, Byland Abbey, and Sutton Bank's famous viewpoint. Ideal for a longer 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.

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 North Yorkshire

Recommended campsites

North Yorkshire offers a superb range of campsites spread from the Dales to the coast. You will find sites with full electric hook-ups, hardstanding pitches for motorhomes, and modern shower and toilet blocks. Many coastal sites near Whitby and Scarborough have sea views, while inland options in the Dales and Moors provide peaceful settings beside rivers and woodland. Several sites welcome campervans of all sizes and offer waste disposal and fresh water points, making longer tours straightforward.

  • Hooks House Farm Caravan & Camping Site Robin Hood's BayElectric hook-ups, hot showers, toilets, sea views, waste disposal point, walking distance to the bay
  • Jasmine Park Snainton, near ScarboroughHardstanding pitches, electric hook-ups, heated amenity block, laundry, motorhome service point
  • Bainbridge Ings Caravan & Camping Site HawesElectric hook-ups, showers, toilets, riverside pitches, close to Wensleydale Creamery
  • Cote Ghyll Caravan & Camping Park OsmotherleyHardstanding and grass pitches, electric hook-ups, showers, toilets, on-site café, woodland walks
  • Knight Stainforth Hall Caravan & Camping Park SettleRiverside pitches, electric hook-ups, showers, toilets, waste disposal, near Ribblehead Viaduct
  • Spiers House Camping & Caravan Site Cropton, near PickeringElectric hook-ups, showers, toilets, forest setting, close to North York Moors Railway

What you need to know about roads and motorways in North Yorkshire

North Yorkshire's main routes include the A1(M) motorway running north–south through the western side of the county, which is toll-free. Speed limits for motorhomes over 3.05 tonnes are 50 mph on single carriageways and 60 mph on dual carriageways and motorways. Many roads through the Dales and Moors are single-track with passing places, so a smaller campervan can be easier to manoeuvre on these stretches. The A64 connects York to Scarborough and is well maintained with regular lay-bys. Watch for height restrictions on some older bridges in market towns, and always check your vehicle dimensions before heading into narrow valleys.

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What our users say about our campervans and motorhomes in North Yorkshire

Gary
5 / 5

Alfonso Y su pareja ha sido un placer tratar con ellos, son encantadores, muy educados, cuidaron nuestra autocaravana como si fuera suya y la devolvieron a tiempo, en perfectas condiciones y muy, muy limpia, la devolvieron igual que la recibieron. Los recomendamos encarecidamente, esperamos volver a verlos en el futuro. Muchas gracias. Gary y Michelle

Matthew
5 / 5

Lovely experience and fantastic van. Clean and worked very well. Leonardo and Eleanora were very friendly and helpful. One small feedback is the fridge did not work very well but otherwise its a great van.

Sergi
5 / 5

Muy buena experiencia. Ana nos ha tratado muy bien.

Eduardo
5 / 5

Proprietários espetaculares e super atenciosos. Autocaravana estava impecável, super confortável, excelente condução. Painéis solares dão autonomia total. Tudo impecável.

Donald
5 / 5

We had an amazing trip! Rafaela and Carina were so kind, and we couldn’t recommend their van enough 🤩🙏🏼 The van had everything we needed for a proper “van life” experience, and you can also stay at campsites whenever you want!

Fiona
5 / 5

We hired a motorhome from Cemil for a week to travel around Switzerland. We also visited France, Germany and Liechtenstein. Before the trip Cemil was helpful and responded to questions promptly. On the day of pick up he met us at the train station and the handover was smooth and quick. At the end if the trip it was also a very smooth transition and Cemil kindly drove us back to the airport. The van was great - very easy to drive and everything worked perfectly. All tolls and insurance were covered. We were very happy with the motorhome and would highly recommend renting from Cemil.

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