Campervan and Motorhome hire — Cumbria

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Motorhomes available for hire — Cumbria

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 — Cumbria

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 Cumbria

Cumbria — a region worth exploring

Cumbria is home to England's largest national park, the Lake District, which spans 2,362 square kilometres and was granted UNESCO World Heritage status in 2017. The region stretches from the Solway Firth on the Scottish border down to Morecambe Bay, offering an extraordinary range of landscapes for touring by campervan or motorhome. You can drive from Carlisle in the north to Kendal in the south in around 75 km, passing through valleys, fell country and market towns along the way. Highlights include Scafell Pike, England's highest mountain at 978 metres, the ancient stone circle at Castlerigg near Keswick, and the beautiful shores of Windermere, the country's longest natural lake. Further north, Hadrian's Wall crosses Cumbria's Eden Valley, giving you the chance to explore nearly 2,000 years of Roman history. The western coast around Ravenglass and St Bees Head provides quieter routes with wide sea views and excellent wildlife spotting. Cumbria's road network is well suited to campervans, with plenty of laybys, scenic passes like Honister and Kirkstone, and a strong network of campsites spread across the region. With Yescapa, you can hire directly from local owners based throughout Cumbria, choosing from a range of vehicles to match your group size and travel style. Whether you want a compact campervan for winding lanes or a larger motorhome for a family holiday, peer-to-peer hiring means more choice and better value.

Best time to visit

Cumbria is a year-round destination, though May to September brings the longest days and warmest temperatures for exploring the fells and lakes. The Keswick Mountain Festival in May is a fantastic time to visit, combining outdoor activities with live events. Autumn brings rich colour to the woodlands around Grizedale and Borrowdale, ideal for quieter campervan touring. Booking through Yescapa during spring or autumn often means more competitive hire prices from local owners, and campsites across Cumbria tend to have wider availability outside the summer peak. Plan ahead for July and August to secure your preferred vehicle and pitch.

The best road trips in Cumbria

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

The Windermere and Coniston Loop

130 km 3–6 days

Start in Kendal and head to Windermere before looping west to Coniston Water and Hawkshead. This 130 km route takes in Beatrix Potter's Hill Top farmhouse and Grizedale Forest, with plenty of lakeside campsites suited to campervans. Allow time for a boat trip on Windermere.

The Keswick and Borrowdale Circuit

110 km 3–5 days

A compact 110 km route from Keswick through Borrowdale to Buttermere and back via Whinlatter Forest. Visit Castlerigg Stone Circle and Derwentwater's shores. Roads here suit smaller campervans, and there are well-equipped campsites in Borrowdale and Buttermere villages.

The Hadrian's Wall Trail

300 km 5–8 days

Follow the line of Hadrian's Wall from Carlisle eastward through Brampton and Birdoswald Roman Fort, then return via the Eden Valley. At around 300 km, this route blends Roman history with rolling Cumbria countryside. Motorhomes are welcome at several sites near the wall.

The Cumbrian Coast Road

350 km 5–8 days

Travel 350 km from Carlisle south along the coast through Maryport, Whitehaven, and Ravenglass before reaching Barrow-in-Furness. St Bees Head offers superb seabird colonies, and the Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway is a memorable stop. Coastal campsites welcome both campervans and motorhomes.

The Grand Cumbria Circuit

500 km 7–11 days

A 500 km loop covering the best of Cumbria, from Penrith through Ullswater, over Kirkstone Pass to Ambleside, west to Wasdale, north to Cockermouth, and back via Keswick. You will pass England's deepest lake, Wastwater, and its highest peak, Scafell Pike. Ideal for a longer motorhome adventure.

The Full Lake District and Borders Explorer

550 km 8–15 days

This 550 km route links the Lake District with the quieter northern reaches of Cumbria. Start in Kendal, tour the central lakes, head to Carlisle, explore the Solway Coast AONB, then return via Appleby-in-Westmorland and the Howgill Fells. A comprehensive campervan journey through the entire region.

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 Cumbria

Recommended campsites

Cumbria offers a wide selection of campsites, from lakeshore pitches with mountain views to peaceful farm sites in the Eden Valley. Many sites provide full hook-ups, hardstanding pitches, modern shower blocks, and waste disposal points for both campervans and motorhomes. You will find well-maintained facilities across the Lake District, along the coast, and in the quieter northern and eastern parts of Cumbria.

  • Park Cliffe Camping & Caravan Estate WindermereHardstanding and grass pitches, electric hook-ups, heated shower block, laundry, on-site shop, lake views
  • Castlerigg Hall Caravan & Camping Park KeswickElectric hook-ups, modern toilet and shower facilities, motorhome service point, play area, fell views
  • Quiet Site UllswaterElectric hook-ups, eco-friendly shower block, pub on site, stargazing area, woodland setting
  • Ravenglass Camping and Caravanning Club Site RavenglassHardstanding pitches, electric hook-ups, toilet and shower block, close to Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway
  • Wild Rose Park Appleby-in-WestmorlandFully serviced pitches, heated amenity block, indoor pool, fishing lake, dog-friendly areas
  • Borrowdale Caravan Club Site BorrowdaleHardstanding and grass pitches, electric hook-ups, modern washrooms, riverside location, waste disposal point

What you need to know about roads and motorways in Cumbria

Cumbria is served by the M6 motorway, which runs north–south through the eastern side of the region. There are no toll roads in Cumbria, so you can travel freely. Speed limits for motorhomes over 3.05 tonnes are 50 mph on single carriageways and 60 mph on dual carriageways. Many of Cumbria's most scenic routes follow A-roads and narrow passes such as Hardknott Pass and Wrynose Pass, which can be challenging for larger vehicles. Check your motorhome dimensions before tackling these routes, and consider the wider A66 or A591 as alternatives.

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What our users say about our campervans and motorhomes in Cumbria

Tricia
5 / 5

Kevin was so helpful helping John and I embark on our first campervan journey with our dogs travelling the length of France in his lovely converted Boxer van we have all come to love as ''Olive''. The first trip of many our experience was overwhelmingly good. So many amazing places to stop at and amazing views from Blue Lakes , Vast Gorges and amazing views from High Mountain Passes, Olive got us there ! Then when we were all parked up she offered us such a lovely comfy place to spend the night. With mosquito nets and an ambient cooling system in the cab, we took some fans to cope with the ' above 40 degree at times, temperatures but the dogs and us were absolutely fine.. Olive's solar powered appliances really do work all day and through the night. Kevin was an amazing host - even though we 'lost ' his fuel tank cap! Don't ask us how! Id thoroughly recommend Olive to anyone . She is a lovely van and Kevin a great host.

Nikola
5 / 5

Amazing renters ) Happy vacation in Lanzerote and hopefully see you soon again )

Susan
5 / 5

Miguel was the perfect person to rent a camper van from. The van had everything you could wish for. He was kind, extremely helpful and the test drive I requested really assisted me. . All the paperwork and communication was highly efficient and very fair. No issues at all. As a single female in my 60s I could not recommend a better person.

Joseph
5 / 5

My partner and I have been on van trips before, but only borrowing friend's vans in the UK. This was our first time renting a van abroad, first time using Yescapa and first time exploring the Picos de Europa. Overall it was a super smooth experience and enabled us to have one of the best holidays ever - so we would fully recommend! Firstly, the booking experience. We were visiting during the eclipse and so we were wary that everything was getting booked up. We stumbled upon Yescapa and this van, then the booking experience was pretty simple so it kind of felt too good to be true. Picking up the van was a doddle, with all the instructions sent clearly over WhatsApp. This meant we felt comfortable hitting the ground running. Secondly, the van was absolutely perfect for our holiday. The shower out the back was perfect for cooling down and cleaning off after runs. The camp stove worked great for making porridge in the morning, and we were grateful for the included chairs - especially when it came to watching the eclipse. We found that the fridge tended to heat the cabin when it was running which meant it worked quite well for helping control the temperature i.e. we'd leave the fridge running if there was a cold night due. Finally, thank you to Safira the host for letting us use the van for our wonderful trip. She was very quick to respond to any questions, and super lovely in helping us out during pick-up and drop-off.

Roderic
5 / 5

We had a lovely few days in France in the motorhome. We picked up about 30 minutes from Calais which was very convenient for the ferry. The van had everything we needed and we had a great time visiting the Normandy beaches and D day sites.

Alexander thomas
5 / 5

We had the best experience with this campervan and were so sad when it was time to hand it back! We had it for 3 nights during peak summer at a really reasonable price, and it was absolutely perfect for our little adventure. The host was fantastic and always replied incredibly quickly whenever we had a question. The van itself had everything we could possibly need and more. You can really tell that the owner has thought about all the little details — from salt and pepper, coffee and tea, to plenty of kitchenware and even a coffee machine! The bed was super comfortable and really easy to assemble, and the fan worked brilliantly, which was definitely appreciated during the summer heat. We honestly loved every minute of van life and were genuinely sad to leave. Thank you for helping make our trip so special — we would definitely recommend this campervan to anyone looking for an amazing adventure!

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