Compare campervans, motorhomes and RVs to hire in Bristol, listed by private owners and local hire businesses. See prices, photos and reviews for campervan hire in the UK, then book online with insurance included.
Bristol sits under an hour from the Brecon Beacons, the Cotswolds and the Somerset coast, with easy access to Bath and the Wye Valley besides — a genuinely well-placed pickup for a first campervan trip. Enter your Bristol postcode on the search page, set a collection radius, and you will see insured campervans and motorhomes from owners and operators across the South West.
Every vehicle 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.
Campervans and motorhomes for hire near Bristol
The choice runs from 2-berth camper vans — a converted van that sleeps two and drives much like a large car — to 6-berth motorhomes with a full kitchen and bathroom. A berth is a sleeping space, so a 4-berth sleeps four.
For the Brecon Beacons’ mountain roads and Cornwall’s narrow lanes further west, a 2 or 4-berth is the easier choice. See camper van hire and motorhome hire.
Price follows the same pattern wherever you hire: the smallest camper van is consistently the cheapest option, a 6-berth motorhome the most expensive, and the price per night usually drops the longer you book for. Booking in the school holidays, especially August, costs noticeably more than spring or autumn. Enter your dates on the search page for a real price near Bristol rather than a generic average — see motorhome hire prices for more on what moves it.
Where to collect a campervan near Bristol
Vehicles are listed across Bristol and into Bath, Somerset and South Gloucestershire. A 20–35 mile radius in the search shows the full choice; several owners are already close to the Severn crossings into Wales.
Best road trips from Bristol
- The Brecon Beacons — about 40 miles, 2–3 days. Pen y Fan and waterfall country, just across the Severn; see Wales.
- The Cotswolds — about 30 miles, 2–3 days. Stone villages and slow lanes north of the city.
- The Somerset coast and Exmoor — about 50 miles, 2–4 days. Wide beaches, the Quantock Hills, and Exmoor’s ponies and moorland.
- Cornwall and Devon — about 100 miles onward, 4–7 days. Surf beaches and dramatic coastline further south west.
- The Wye Valley — about 30 miles, 1–2 days. Tintern Abbey and wooded river gorges on the Welsh border.
Campsites near Bristol
- Baltic Wharf Caravan and Camping Park — inside Bristol itself, on the harbourside with easy walking into the centre.
- Brook Lodge Farm Camping and Caravan Park, near Chew Magna — a short drive south of the city.
- Club and farm sites around Bath give you an easy first night before heading further afield.
When to travel
July and August are the busiest, dearest weeks and the closest vans book first — reserve three to four months ahead. Spring and September are cheaper and quieter, and the coast and countryside are pleasant well outside the school holidays.
Campervan hire near you — other cities
Cardiff · Southampton · Birmingham · England · or search any UK location on the main search page.
Campervan and motorhome hire in Bristol — FAQs
How much does it cost to hire a campervan in Bristol?
It depends mainly on the vehicle size, the season and how long you hire for. A small camper van is consistently the cheapest option and a large motorhome the most expensive; booking in the school holidays, especially August, costs noticeably more than spring or autumn; and the price per night usually drops the longer you book for. Enter your dates on the search page to see live prices from vehicles near Bristol. See motorhome hire prices for more on what moves the price.
Where can I pick up a campervan near Bristol?
Owners list vehicles across Bristol and into Bath, Somerset and South Gloucestershire. A 20–35 mile radius in the search shows the full choice.
Can I drive a motorhome on a normal car licence?
Yes, for almost all of them. A full UK car licence covers vehicles up to 3,500 kg — every camper van and most 2 to 6-berth motorhomes. The listing flags any that need a C1 licence.
Are there dog-friendly campervans near Bristol?
Yes — many owners set their vans up for dogs, which suits Exmoor and the Beacons well. Filter for pet-friendly vehicles and check the owner’s policy. See dog-friendly campervan hire.
Can I pick up in Bristol and drop off somewhere else?
On some vehicles. Owners and operators that allow one-way hire charge a fee for it, shown on the listing — filter for one-way hire if that is what you need. Not every vehicle offers it.
How far in advance should I book?
For summer, three to four months ahead — the nearest vehicles go first. Off-season, a few weeks is usually enough.
Planning a road trip? See our Cornwall and Devon coast campervan road trip guide, with a day-by-day route, where to stay and driving tips, or browse more road trips.