Compare campervans, motorhomes and RVs to hire in Preston, 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.
Preston sits between the Lake District and the Forest of Bowland, with the Yorkshire Dales also in reach — a genuine multi-direction base in the North West. Enter your Preston postcode on the search page, set a collection radius, and you will see insured campervans and motorhomes from owners and operators across Lancashire.
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Campervans and motorhomes for hire near Preston
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.
The Forest of Bowland’s quieter lanes suit a 2 or 4-berth better; the main routes to the Lake District and Yorkshire Dales are fine for larger motorhomes. See camper van hire and motorhome hire.
Price follows the same pattern wherever you hire: the smallest camper van is consistently the lowest-cost 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 Preston rather than a generic average — see motorhome hire prices for more on what moves it.
Where to collect a campervan near Preston
Vehicles are listed across Preston and into the wider Lancashire and Ribble Valley area. A 20–35 mile radius in the search shows the full choice.
Best road trips from Preston
- Lake District — just over an hour, 3–4 days. See the main Lake District guide.
- Forest of Bowland (AONB) — about 30 minutes, 1–2 days. Quieter than the Lakes or the Dales.
- Yorkshire Dales — about an hour, 2–3 days. See the dedicated Yorkshire Dales guide.
Campsites near Preston
- Beacon Fell View Holiday Park, Longridge — about 14km northeast of the city.
- Royal Umpire Caravan Park, Croston — about 12km south.
- Bowland Lakes Leisure Village — an award-winning site well placed for both the Lake District and Blackpool.
When to travel
Spring and autumn are quieter and cheaper across the Lakes, Bowland and the Dales than the July–August school holidays.
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Campervan and motorhome hire in Preston — FAQs
How much does it cost to hire a campervan in Preston?
It depends mainly on the vehicle size, the season and how long you hire for. A small camper van is consistently the lowest-cost 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 Preston. See motorhome hire prices for more on what moves the price.
Where can I pick up a campervan near Preston?
Owners list vehicles across Preston and into the wider Lancashire region. A 20–35 mile radius in the search shows the full choice.
Can I park a motorhome in Blackpool on a day out from Preston?
Yes, in designated car parks only. Blackpool Council allows motorhomes at Banks Street, Foxhall Village, Gynn Square, Lytham Road, Seasiders and South car parks, and bars them from on-street pay and display bays and from Princes Way. The council lists a year-round tariff of £12.50 per 24 hours. Overnight sleeping is allowed, but not seating, washing lines or awnings outside the vehicle. South car park has height barriers. Check the council’s motorhome page for current bays.
Can I sleep in a motorhome in a Lake District lay-by?
Not legally outside a campsite, according to the Lake District National Park Authority. It says the only legal places to park overnight are formal camp sites, nobody has a right to pitch up without landowner permission, and traditional wild camping areas do not apply to campervans. Lay-bys are part of the highway, so the same rules apply as for parking on the road, and you cannot park overnight on common land, access land or public rights of way. See the park authority’s campervan page and our Lake District guide.
Can I stay overnight in a Yorkshire Dales National Park car park?
No. The Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority prohibits overnight occupation of vehicles in all of its car parks, and camping and overnight occupation of motorhomes is also prohibited. Its camping page adds that fly camping and overnight occupation of vehicles in its car parks is not allowed at any time, and that it cannot allow camping on private land. Choose a campsite for each night, and read the Authority’s car park guidance before you go. Our Yorkshire Dales page has more.