Find a wide selection of campervans and motorhomes for hire in Yorkshire 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.
Yorkshire and the Humber is home to three national parks — the Yorkshire Dales, the North York Moors, and the Peak District's northern fringes — making it one of the most landscape-rich regions in England for a road trip. From the medieval city walls of York to the dramatic chalk cliffs at Flamborough Head, the region packs centuries of history into every stretch of road. The distance from Sheffield in the south to Whitby on the North Sea coast is roughly 150 miles, while Leeds to Scarborough covers about 70 miles through rolling farmland and heather-clad moorland. You can follow the winding roads of Buttertubs Pass in the Dales, pause at the ruins of Fountains Abbey near Ripon, or explore the Brontë Parsonage Museum in Haworth — each stop offering something genuinely different. Coastal routes between Bridlington and Staithes are well suited to campervans, with plenty of laybys and smaller sites along the way, while the broader A-roads through the Dales comfortably accommodate a motorhome. The region's mix of compact market towns and wide-open countryside means you are never far from a fresh experience or a welcoming place to park up for the night. With Yescapa, you hire directly from local owners across Yorkshire and the Humber, giving you a wider choice of campervans and pick-up points than a traditional depot — ideal for building a route that fits your plans rather than someone else's timetable.
May to September is the prime window for exploring Yorkshire and the Humber by campervan, when daylight stretches past nine in the evening and moorland trails are at their best. The Great Yorkshire Show in Harrogate each July is a brilliant reason to plan a trip, combining agricultural heritage with local food and live events. Autumn brings the Whitby Goth Weekend in late October, drawing visitors to the atmospheric coastal town. Book ahead for July and August, the busiest months for campsites across the Dales and coast. Outside peak season, Yescapa's peer-to-peer model often means more competitive hire prices, and you will find Yorkshire's quieter lanes even more enjoyable.
To help you plan your trip, we have selected six unmissable road trips, suitable for all travelers.
A 30 km loop between Whitby and Robin Hood's Bay along the clifftop roads of the North Sea coast. Perfect for a campervan, with compact parking at both ends and coastal walks linking the two towns. Allow 3–5 days to enjoy the seafood and sea air.
This 120 km route winds through the Yorkshire Dales from Settle to Hawes, passing the Ribblehead Viaduct and Hardraw Force waterfall. Quiet campsites dot the valley floors, and the roads suit both campervans and motorhomes. Give yourself 3–6 days to explore properly.
A gentle 50 km circuit from York through the Howardian Hills to Castle Howard and back via Stamford Bridge. Ideal for a short break of 3–5 days, with well-serviced sites near York offering full hook-ups for motorhomes and campervans alike.
A 200 km loop from Helmsley through Dalby Forest, across to Scarborough, and back via Pickering and the North Yorkshire Moors Railway. Plan 5–8 days to take in the heather moorland and forest trails. Campervan-friendly parking is plentiful at each stop.
Covering 250 km from Sheffield northward through the Peak District fringe into the Yorkshire Dales, this route links Penistone, Skipton, and Grassington. Allow 5–8 days and enjoy riverside campsites along the Wharfe. Roads are well maintained for motorhomes.
At 420 km, this route connects Sheffield, Leeds, York, Scarborough, Whitby, and the Yorkshire Dales in one grand loop. Set aside 8–13 days to cover coast, city, and countryside. A mix of motorways and scenic lanes suits both campervans and larger motorhomes.
Discover step by step how we work. We accompany you at every stage of the rental process, both owners and travellers.
Discover
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
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
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
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!
Yorkshire and the Humber offers campsites ranging from clifftop pitches overlooking the North Sea to sheltered meadows in the Dales. Many sites provide electric hook-ups, hardstanding pitches, and dedicated motorhome service points, while smaller farm-based sites suit campervans looking for a quieter setting. Whether you are heading for the coast or the moors, you will find well-distributed options across the region.
Most roads across Yorkshire and the Humber are toll-free, with the notable exception of the Humber Bridge (payable by card or cash). Motorways such as the M1 and M62 connect the major cities, and motorhomes under 3,500 kg follow standard UK speed limits — 70 mph on motorways, 60 mph on dual carriageways, and 50 mph on single carriageways. Larger vehicles over 3,500 kg are limited to 60 mph on motorways and 50 mph on dual carriageways. Some Dales roads feature single-track sections with passing places, so check your vehicle width before heading into narrower valleys. Service stations are well spaced on the M62 and A1(M).
The best experience ever!! Amazing van and amazing people who run it
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
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.
Muy buena experiencia. Ana nos ha tratado muy bien.
Proprietários espetaculares e super atenciosos. Autocaravana estava impecável, super confortável, excelente condução. Painéis solares dão autonomia total. Tudo impecável.
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!
