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Campervan and Motorhome hire — Scottish Borders

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Motorhomes available for hire — Scottish Borders

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Campervans available for hire — Scottish Borders

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 Scottish Borders

Scottish Borders — a region worth exploring

The Scottish Borders is home to four great abbeys — Melrose, Jedburgh, Dryburgh, and Kelso — all founded in the 12th century by King David I and still standing as some of Scotland's finest medieval ruins. This region stretches from the rolling Cheviot Hills along the English border northward to the Lammermuir Hills, with the River Tweed winding through its heart for over 150 km. From Melrose to Peebles is roughly 30 km along the A72, while Kelso to Hawick covers about 35 km through gentle valleys and farmland. The landscape is ideal for touring by road, with quiet single-carriageway routes, wide laybys, and well-maintained B-roads that suit both campervans and larger motorhomes. You can follow the Tweed Valley all the way from its source near Moffat to Berwick-upon-Tweed, passing through market towns rich in textile heritage and literary history — Sir Walter Scott's grand home at Abbotsford sits just outside Melrose. The region also offers excellent walking along St Cuthbert's Way and cycling on the Tweed Valley Forest Park trails near Glentress. With Yescapa, you can hire a campervan directly from local owners across the Scottish Borders and beyond, choosing from a range of vehicles to match your group size and travel style. It is a region built for slow, rewarding exploration.

Best time to visit

May to September is the prime window for exploring the Scottish Borders by campervan, when daylight stretches past 21:00 and the hills are at their greenest. The Melrose Sevens rugby tournament in April draws crowds to the town each spring, while the Common Ridings — historic horse-riding festivals unique to Borders towns like Hawick and Selkirk — run through June and July. Campsites across the region are fully open from Easter to October, with most offering electric hook-ups and hardstanding pitches. Booking through Yescapa outside peak summer months often means better availability and more competitive hire prices from local owners.

The best road trips in Scottish Borders

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

The Abbey Trail

120 km 3–5 days

Follow the Scottish Borders' four great abbeys over 120 km, starting at Melrose Abbey and looping through Dryburgh, Kelso, and Jedburgh. Quiet A-roads connect each town, with campervan-friendly parking at every stop. Detour to Smailholm Tower for panoramic views across the Tweed Valley.

Tweed Valley Discovery

95 km 3–6 days

Trace the River Tweed for 95 km from Peebles to Coldstream through the heart of the Scottish Borders. Stop at Innerleithen for mountain biking at Glentress, visit Abbotsford House near Melrose, and finish at the Hirsel estate. Riverside campsites welcome both campervans and motorhomes.

Borders Heritage Loop

180 km 5–8 days

A 180 km circuit linking Hawick, Langholm, and Newcastleton through the Scottish Borders' southern valleys. Explore Hermitage Castle, the textile mills of Hawick, and the forested Kielder area nearby. Roads are well surfaced and suit motorhomes, with several farm-based campsites along the way.

Coast and Moorland Route

200 km 5–8 days

Drive 200 km from Eyemouth on the Berwickshire coast inland through Duns and Greenlaw to Lauder and back via the Lammermuir Hills. Visit St Abb's Head nature reserve and Manderston House. The Scottish Borders coastline is short but dramatic, and campervan stops are plentiful near the harbour towns.

Grand Borders Circuit

280 km 7–11 days

This 280 km loop takes in the full breadth of the Scottish Borders, from Peebles south to Hawick, east to Kelso, and north through Lauder. You pass through every major Borders town, with chances to walk St Cuthbert's Way and fish the Tweed. Motorhome service points are available in Kelso and Peebles.

Borders and Beyond Explorer

350 km 8–15 days

Covering 350 km, this extended route starts in Peebles, heads south through the Scottish Borders to Langholm, east to Jedburgh and Kelso, then north along the coast via Eyemouth before returning inland. A campervan is ideal for the mix of narrow lanes and open roads. Stop at Traquair House, the oldest inhabited house in Scotland.

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 Scottish Borders

Recommended campsites

The Scottish Borders offers a good spread of campsites, from riverside pitches along the Tweed to farm-based sites in the Cheviot foothills. Many cater to both campervans and motorhomes with electric hook-ups, hardstanding, and waste disposal points. You will also find several sites with shower blocks, laundry facilities, and on-site shops. The Scottish Borders' quieter character means pitches tend to be spacious, even during the busier summer months.

  • Gibson Park Caravan and Camping Site MelroseElectric hook-ups, toilets, showers, laundry, riverside location beside the Tweed
  • Jedwater Caravan Park JedburghHardstanding and grass pitches, electric hook-ups, showers, dog-friendly walks nearby
  • Springwood Caravan Park KelsoElectric hook-ups, toilets, showers, waste disposal, close to Kelso town centre
  • Crossburn Caravan Park PeeblesHardstanding pitches, electric hook-ups, showers, laundry, walking distance to Peebles High Street
  • Eyemouth Holiday Park EyemouthElectric hook-ups, showers, on-site shop, sea views, motorhome service point
  • Beecraigs Caravan and Camping Site LauderGrass pitches, electric hook-ups, toilets, showers, quiet rural setting near the Lammermuirs

What you need to know about roads and motorways in Scottish Borders

The Scottish Borders has no motorways; the A68 and A7 are the main north–south routes, both single carriageway with a national speed limit of 60 mph for vehicles under 3.05 tonnes. Motorhomes over 3.05 tonnes are limited to 50 mph on single carriageways and 60 mph on dual carriageways. There are no toll roads anywhere in the region. Roads are generally well maintained, though some B-roads through the Cheviot Hills and Lammermuir Hills are narrow with passing places. Rest areas and laybys are frequent along the A68 and A7, making them comfortable routes for larger vehicles.

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What our users say about our campervans and motorhomes in Scottish Borders

Charles
4 / 5

great van a few interior problems but apart from that all good

wayne thomas
4 / 5

check in took 1.40 hr! legible dirty outside with tape repairs to window and mirror paid for gas but when we got there found canister was empty and we had to replace ourselves

Ashleigh
5 / 5

Everything was amazing

Ultan
5 / 5

Great experience renting the Jimny. The owners were brilliant to deal with from start to finish, and the Jeep was in excellent condition. It was perfect for exploring the Algarve. Would definitely recommend and would happily rent from them again!

Barnabas Viktor
5 / 5

Clean, well-maintained vehicle that gave us so many great memories! We traveled to many places and drove around 900 km ourselves, and it handled everything flawlessly. Thanks to its size, parking was super easy, we could fit anywhere, and we were able to sleep in spots where a different kind of campervan wouldn't have worked. It is fully equipped with everything provided, even extra games for beach days! The bed and bedding were clean, and it has a really comfortable mattress. The owners were super nice and sweet. Everything went smoothly during both pickup and drop-off, and they were always there to help whenever we needed it, even when we got a bit lost! 😅 Plus point that they were super cool and easy to talk to. P.S. The AC works like a charm!

Anna
5 / 5

Sergey's van is great. Really spacious, easy to drive. We had a great trip. Sergey was really nice helpful and was on hand to help with any questions during the trip. He even gave us a lift to the train station in Ljubljana! Would 100% recommend.

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