Motorhome rental on campervanhire.com works differently from a traditional hire company — every vehicle is listed by its owner, and you book through our partner Outdoorsy rather than through a call centre. This page walks through exactly how that process works, from first search to handing the keys back.
Every vehicle on campervanhire.com is listed by its owner — private owners and local rental businesses — and booked through our partner Outdoorsy, with insurance and payment protection on every booking.
How motorhome rental works, step by step
1. Search
Enter your postcode or town and a collection radius on the search page, add your travel dates and group size, and you’ll see motorhomes from owners within that distance. Photos, what’s included and the price for your specific dates are all shown upfront.
2. Compare and choose
Each listing sets out the vehicle’s size, layout and what’s included — bedding, kitchen kit, gas, and any extras like a bike rack. Owner ratings and reviews give a sense of what to expect at handover.
3. Book
Most owners require a deposit to confirm the booking. If you don’t want to wait for the owner to manually approve your request, filter for instant booking, which confirms immediately if the dates are available.
4. Collect
You collect from the owner or operator at their location — a small number offer delivery for a fee, shown on the listing. The handover covers the gas, water, electrics and habitation controls before you drive off, and owners are reachable during the hire if anything isn’t obvious.
5. Return
The vehicle goes back to the same collection point at the end of the hire, unless you’ve arranged one-way hire with that owner. The refundable security deposit is released once the motorhome’s been checked back in.
What “fully insured” covers
Every rental on the site is insured — you’re not arranging cover separately. Motor insurance for the named driver or drivers and breakdown assistance are arranged as part of the booking. The damage excess (what you’re liable for if the vehicle is damaged) and the refundable security deposit are set out on the listing and in the rental agreement before you pay, and they vary by owner.
One-way and relocation rental
Some owners let you collect in one place and drop off in another for a one-way fee — useful if you don’t want to double back on a long route. It’s not offered on every vehicle; filter for it or check the listing. Operators also run relocation deals from time to time, moving a vehicle between depots at a reduced rate in exchange for tight dates and a set route.
Motorhome rental — FAQs
Who do I book with?
Vehicles on campervanhire.com are listed by private owners and local rental businesses rather than one rental company’s fleet. You compare listings from owners and operators near you and book whichever vehicle suits your trip through our partner Outdoorsy, with insurance and payment protection on every booking.
How much does motorhome rental cost?
It depends on the vehicle size, the season and how long you hire for. See motorhome hire prices for a full breakdown of what moves the price, or enter your dates on the search page for a real number.
Do I need a special licence?
For most people, no. A full UK car licence covers any vehicle up to 3,500 kg, which is the great majority of motorhomes on the site. The listing flags any that need a C1 licence.
What if something goes wrong during the hire?
Owners are reachable during your hire, and breakdown assistance is arranged as part of every booking’s insurance.
Can I rent without waiting for approval?
Yes, on vehicles that offer instant booking — the booking confirms immediately if your dates are available, rather than waiting on the owner to respond.
Ready to see what’s available? Search live motorhomes near you.