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Campervan and Motorhome hire — United Kingdom

Find a wide selection of campervans and motorhomes for hire in United Kingdom 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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Campervans available for hire — United Kingdom

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 United Kingdom

United Kingdom — a country worth exploring

The United Kingdom packs over 19,000 miles of coastline into an island nation where no point sits more than 70 miles from the sea. From the granite tors of Dartmoor to the chalk cliffs of the Seven Sisters, the landscape shifts dramatically within short distances — making it ideal for road trips. Head north from London and within 260 miles you reach the Lake District, home to Scafell Pike, England's highest peak at 978 metres. Continue another 280 miles and you arrive at the Scottish Highlands, where Loch Ness stretches 37 kilometres through the Great Glen. In Wales, Snowdonia National Park offers mountain passes and coastal views, while the Giant's Causeway in Northern Ireland draws visitors to its 40,000 interlocking basalt columns. The UK's road network connects compact cities and remote countryside alike, with well-maintained A-roads and motorways suited to both campervans and larger motorhomes. Single-track roads in Scotland and narrow lanes in Cornwall add character to any journey, though they reward those who travel at a relaxed pace. With Yescapa, you hire directly from local owners spread right across the UK — from the south coast of England to the Scottish Highlands — giving you a wide choice of campervans and motorhomes to match your route, your group size, and your budget.

Best time to visit

The UK's touring season runs from April to October, with the longest daylight hours falling between May and July — perfect for making the most of each driving day. The Edinburgh Festival Fringe fills August with performances across the Scottish capital, while the Hay Festival in late May turns the Welsh borders into a literary gathering. Spring and autumn offer quieter roads and easier campsite availability, especially in popular areas like the Lake District and Cornwall. With Yescapa's peer-to-peer model, you often find more competitive pricing outside peak summer months, and booking a campervan early for July or August helps you secure the best choice of vehicles.

The best road trips in United Kingdom

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

The Cornish Coastal Loop

250 km 3–6 days

This 250 km loop traces the Cornish coastline from Newquay to St Ives and down to Penzance. Allow 3–6 days to explore fishing villages, surf beaches, and the Minack Theatre. Campervan-friendly roads wind along the coast with plenty of small sites to stop overnight.

Lakes and Valleys of the Lake District

280 km 3–6 days

Covering 280 km through England's Lake District, this route links Windermere, Keswick, and Ullswater. Over 3–6 days you pass stone-built villages and mountain passes. Compact campervans handle the narrower roads well, with lakeside campsites dotted throughout.

The Welsh Discovery Route

400 km 5–8 days

A 400 km journey across Wales from Brecon Beacons to the Snowdonia coastline, taking in Hay-on-Wye and Harlech Castle. Plan 5–8 days to enjoy mountain scenery and coastal stops. Motorhomes and campervans are both well catered for at Welsh touring parks.

The Scottish Lowlands Loop

450 km 5–8 days

This 450 km circuit connects Edinburgh, Stirling, and Glasgow before heading south through the Borders. Over 5–8 days you visit castles, abbeys, and rolling farmland. Well-maintained A-roads make this route comfortable for motorhomes of all sizes.

The North Coast 500

800 km 7–11 days

Scotland's famous 800 km route loops from Inverness along the northern coastline through Durness and John o' Groats. Allow 7–11 days for remote beaches and Highland scenery. Single-track roads suit campervans best — take your time at passing places.

The Great Britain Traverse

900 km 10–15 days

Spanning 900 km from Cornwall to the Scottish Highlands, this route crosses England through Bath and the Peak District before heading north. Over 10–15 days you experience the full variety of UK landscapes. A mix of motorways and A-roads suits both campervans and motorhomes.

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 United Kingdom

Recommended campsites

The UK offers a wide range of campsites, from clifftop pitches overlooking the Atlantic to sheltered woodland spots in national parks. Most touring sites provide electric hook-ups, drinking water, shower blocks, and waste disposal points suitable for both campervans and motorhomes. You will find sites spread right across the UK — along the Cornish coast, through the Welsh valleys, beside the English lakes, and into the Scottish Highlands — so there is always somewhere to stop wherever your route takes you.

  • Treen Farm Campsite Penzance, CornwallGrass pitches, toilets, showers, electric hook-ups, coastal walks nearby
  • Baynesfield Campsite Keswick, Lake DistrictHardstanding and grass pitches, electric hook-ups, showers, laundry facilities
  • Beddgelert Campsite Beddgelert, SnowdoniaRiverside pitches, electric hook-ups, toilets, showers, waste disposal
  • Edinburgh Caravan Club Site Edinburgh, ScotlandHardstanding pitches, electric hook-ups, showers, toilets, bus links to city centre
  • Sango Sands Oasis Durness, Scottish HighlandsClifftop pitches, electric hook-ups, showers, toilets, sea views
  • Ballyness Caravan Park Bushmills, Northern IrelandGrass and hardstanding pitches, electric hook-ups, showers, laundry, close to Giant's Causeway

What you need to know about roads and motorways in United Kingdom

The UK has no toll charges on most motorways, though a few exceptions apply — the M6 Toll in the West Midlands and the Dartford Crossing south of London both require payment, which you can settle online. Speed limits for motorhomes over 3.05 tonnes are 60 mph on motorways, 50 mph on single carriageways, and 30 mph in built-up areas. Motorway service stations appear regularly and most offer dedicated parking bays for larger vehicles. In Scotland, many rural roads are single-track with passing places — drive patiently and pull in to let oncoming traffic through.

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What our users say about our campervans and motorhomes in United Kingdom

Rachel
5 / 5

Excellent trip with spacious car and all equipment needed plus more! Romero was extremely friendly and helpful and provided us with lots of tips and recommendations for our trip. Would recommend to anyone looking to road trip Madeira.

Atle
5 / 5

Allesandro and his family of 4 grown ups used Dolly around the Algarve and Alentejo for one week. They treated the car very nice and brought her back in good condtion. We can recommend them as renters for your car.

Bradley Leo
5 / 5

Great experience in the classic campervan travelling around the south of Portugal. Immaculate classic van which worked well and was easy to figure everything out. It’s a great way to explore the best surf spots!

Paul
5 / 5

Alain was very though showing us around the van and how things worked. We don’t speak fluent French and Alain English so google translate helped a lot!! Great van. Enjoyed our trip in Brittany with it. We had an accident with an inside handle breaking. Alain was very kind and understanding about it ( we paid for a replacement ). Definitely would recommend!

Janette
5 / 5

Wonderful time had in a wonderful van. Van is fully equipped with everything we needed. So helpful And kind of karine to brinf rhe van to the airport for us. 100% recommend

Arthur
5 / 5

Mickaël a été super et arrangeant. Son van correspond parfaitement à la description et est en très bon état de marche.

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