How much to hire a motorhome for a week in the UK depends mostly on season and size: roughly £490 to £875 for a compact 2-berth in the shoulder season, and £1,400 or more for a luxury van in peak summer. Add the 10% guest service fee, fuel and campsite nights, and the worked budgets below land between about £750 and £1,800 all in. Each line is shown.
| Compact 2-berth, shoulder season | About £490 to £875 for the week |
|---|---|
| Whole range | From about £350 (small van, low season) to £2,100 or more (luxury, peak) |
| Guest service fee | 10%, never refundable |
| Campsites | About £20 to £45 a night |
| Diesel on 2 October 2026 | A record 200.01p a litre on RAC Fuel Watch figures; petrol 174.71p |
| Security deposit and excess | Deposit about £500 to £1,500; excess typically £500 to £2,500 |
How much to hire a motorhome for a week: totals by size and season
These weekly totals are the nightly rate multiplied by seven, using the ranges in our motorhome hire price guide. Individual listings can fall outside them, and some owners discount longer stays. The totals are for the hire alone, before fees and running costs.
| Van size | Low season | Shoulder | Peak |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campervan or 2-berth | £350 to £630 | £490 to £875 | £630 to £1,260 |
| 4-berth | £385 to £770 | £595 to £1,120 | £770 to £1,610 |
| 6-berth or large | £490 to £910 | £700 to £1,330 | £910 to £1,890 |
| Luxury or A-class | £840 to £1,400 | £1,120 to £1,750 | £1,400 to £2,100+ |
Peak means July and August plus school holidays, shoulder covers April to June and September, and low season is roughly October to March. For the nightly figures behind the table, see how much it costs to hire a motorhome and the campervan cost per day guide.
Three worked week budgets
Each budget below uses the same lines: hire, the 10% guest service fee, diesel and campsites. Fuel uses the RAC's 2 October 2026 diesel average of about 200p a litre, which was a record. The miles per gallon figures are planning assumptions, not promises, so adjust them for the van you book. Fuel cost is miles divided by miles per gallon, times 4.546 litres, times the pence per litre.
Couple in a 2-berth campervan, shoulder season
| Line | Working | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Hire | 7 nights at £100 | £700 |
| Guest service fee | 10% of £700 | £70 |
| Fuel | 400 miles at 30 mpg is about 61 litres at 200p | £121 |
| Campsites | 7 nights at £30 | £210 |
| Total | Before food and activities | About £1,100 |
Family of four in a 4-berth, peak season
| Line | Working | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Hire | 7 nights at £170 | £1,190 |
| Guest service fee | 10% of £1,190 | £119 |
| Fuel | 600 miles at 26 mpg is about 105 litres at 200p | £210 |
| Campsites | 7 nights at £40 | £280 |
| Total | Before food and activities | About £1,800 |
Couple in a 2-berth campervan, low season
| Line | Working | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Hire | 7 nights at £65 | £455 |
| Guest service fee | 10% of £455 | £46 |
| Fuel | 300 miles at 30 mpg is about 45 litres at 200p | £91 |
| Campsites | 7 nights at £22 | £154 |
| Total | Before food and activities | About £750 |
None of these include optional extras such as bedding, camping equipment or 24/7 roadside assistance, which is optional on a booking. A delivery fee or add-on set by the owner would raise both the hire cost and the guest service fee, because the 10% applies to the rental amount plus any such host fees. Petrol is cheaper at the pump at the moment: at 174.71p and the same 30 mpg, the first budget's fuel drops to about £106, though petrol engines often return fewer miles per gallon. Check the latest prices on RAC Fuel Watch on the day, as they have been moving quickly.
What lowers the cost of a week
- Travel outside peak weeks. A compact 2-berth week costs £630 to £1,260 in peak and £350 to £630 in low season. Our season-by-season guide shows the trade-offs.
- Look for weekly discounts. Outdoorsy suggests owners start weekly discounts at 10% off for stays of five nights or more, though each owner chooses. Compare listings by total, not by nightly rate.
- Choose the smallest van that fits. A 2-berth costs less to hire, fuels more cheaply and parks more easily than a 6-berth.
- Stay within the mileage allowance. Outdoorsy suggests owners allow 200 miles a day, then charge for extra miles. A tight loop keeps you inside the limit.
- Mix your overnight stops. Alternate full-service pitches with lower-cost basic sites. Brit Stops is a paid membership scheme, and buying anything from your host is optional.
- Skip what you do not need. A basic kitchen kit comes on every listing, and separate cleaning fees are not allowed. Collect the van yourself to avoid a delivery fee.
- Shop around for fuel. RAC notes pump prices can vary a lot over short distances, and driving a little slower uses less fuel.
Booking early also protects your budget, because the vans at the lower end of each band go first. For July and August, book three to four months ahead; for school-holiday weeks and larger vans, four to six months. In the shoulder season, two to three months is usually enough. Our guide to when to book explains the pattern, and the 2-berth motorhome hire page is a good place to start for a couple.
Deposits, excess and what you pay up front
There are two separate sums. The security deposit, typically £500 to £1,500, is a hold on your card, not a charge. Outdoorsy places it two days before departure, and most holds are released seven days after return if there is no claim. The excess is what you would pay towards an insured claim, typically £500 to £2,500. Both are set per listing, so read them before you book. Outdoorsy's fees page explains the guest service fee, and our insurance guide covers cover and excess.
A booking made less than 30 days before departure must be paid in full. Book earlier and you can usually choose to pay half the trip cost plus the full service fee up front, with the balance taken automatically 30 days before departure. Owners choose Flexible, Moderate or Strict cancellation, and the service fee is never refunded.
Is a full week worth it? Pros and cons
Pros
- One handover and one set of paperwork cover seven days.
- Weekly discounts may apply, and the nightly cost can fall as stays get longer.
- It is long enough for a proper loop, such as a UK road trip.
Cons
- A single peak week is the most expensive way to hire.
- Fuel at current prices is a real cost on a long route.
- The service fee is charged on the whole rental, and is not refunded if you cancel.
How hire works
- Search by pickup location, with your seven-night dates.
- Check the listing: the weekly total, mileage allowance, deposit, excess, cancellation tier and the owner's reviews.
- Book through our partner Outdoorsy, with insurance and payment protection included.
- Collect the van, or have it delivered if the owner offers that, and photograph its condition at handover.
The guide to what is included in hire lists the equipment to expect.
Weekly motorhome hire FAQs
How many miles can I drive in a week of hire?
That is set by the owner. Outdoorsy suggests 200 miles a day, which is 1,400 miles over seven days, and extra miles are charged. Check the allowance on the listing.
Do I pay the whole week up front?
If you book less than 30 days before departure, yes. Book earlier and you can usually pay half now, plus the service fee, and the rest 30 days before the trip.
What does a week of hire not include?
Fuel, campsites, food and any optional extras such as bedding or roadside assistance. Basic kitchen kit comes with every listing.
Is the deposit refundable?
The security deposit is a hold, released after the trip if there is no claim. The 10% guest service fee is not refunded.
Does a week cost seven times a weekend?
Not always. Some owners discount longer stays, so seven nights can cost less per night than a weekend. Compare the listing totals.
See live prices for your week: search motorhomes near you.