Compare campervans, motorhomes and RVs to hire in Ireland, listed by private owners and local hire businesses. See prices, photos and reviews for campervan hire in Europe, then book online with insurance included.
Ireland rewards slow travel more than almost anywhere in the UK and Ireland — a compact island with the Atlantic coast on one side and quiet inland lakes and glens on the other, most of it linked by roads too narrow and too scenic to rush. Enter your Dublin or wider-Ireland postcode on the search page, set how far you will travel to collect, and you will see insured campervans and motorhomes from owners and operators across the country.
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Campervans and motorhomes for hire in Ireland
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.
Irish rural roads narrow quickly once you leave the motorways — boreens (small country lanes) with grass growing up the middle are common on the Ring of Kerry, the Dingle Peninsula and much of Connemara. A 2 or 4-berth is the easier, more flexible choice for those routes; keep a 6-berth for touring the wider N-roads between cities. 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 July and August, costs noticeably more than spring or autumn. Enter your dates on the search page for a real price rather than a generic average — see motorhome hire prices for more on what moves it.
Where to collect a campervan in Ireland
Vehicles are listed around Dublin, Cork, Galway, Limerick and Shannon, with owners across the country rather than concentrated in one region. A 30–50 mile radius in the search widens your choice considerably if you are starting from a smaller town. Collecting near Dublin suits an east-to-west route; Cork, Limerick or Shannon put you closer to the Wild Atlantic Way from the start.
Best routes in Ireland
- The Wild Atlantic Way — the full signposted route runs about 1,600 miles from Donegal to Cork, but most trips take on one stretch rather than the whole coast. Two to three weeks covers a generous section; a week is enough for Kerry and Clare alone.
- The Ring of Kerry — about 110 miles as a loop from Killarney, 2–3 days. Coastal cliffs, the Kerry mountains and the Skellig Islands boat trips from Portmagee; narrow and very busy with coach traffic in peak season, so an early start helps.
- The Dingle Peninsula — smaller and quieter than the Ring of Kerry, with Slea Head Drive’s cliffs and beehive huts, 1–2 days.
- The Cliffs of Moher and Connemara — about 90 miles from the Cliffs to Clifden, 2–3 days. Dramatic Atlantic cliffs, then the boglands and mountains of Connemara National Park.
- Dublin and the Wicklow Mountains — about 30 miles south of the city, 1–2 days. Glendalough’s monastic ruins and lakes, an easy add-on before or after a Dublin collection.
Campsites in Ireland
- Fleming’s White Bridge Caravan and Camping Park, Killarney — a well-placed base for the Ring of Kerry and Killarney National Park.
- Nagle’s Camping and Caravan Park, Renvyle, Connemara — on the Atlantic coast, handy for the Sky Road and Connemara National Park.
- Cong Caravan and Camping Park, County Mayo — a quieter base between Connemara and the Wild Atlantic Way’s midpoint.
When to travel
July and August are busiest and dearest, and the Ring of Kerry in particular gets heavy coach traffic — reserve three to four months ahead for those dates. May, June and September are quieter and often drier than high summer, and the west coast is noticeably less crowded outside the school holidays.
Campervan hire in Ireland — by county
Cork · Galway · Limerick · Kerry · Donegal · Mayo · Sligo · Waterford · Wexford · Kilkenny · Tipperary · Roscommon · Kildare · or search any UK and Ireland location on the main search page.
Campervan hire elsewhere in the UK and Ireland
Northern Ireland · Belfast · Scotland · UK · or search any UK location on the main search page.
Campervan and motorhome hire in Ireland — FAQs
How much does it cost to hire a campervan in Ireland?
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 July and 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 in Ireland. See motorhome hire prices for more on what moves the price.
What size campervan should I take to Ireland?
A 2 or 4-berth is the easier choice for the Ring of Kerry, Dingle and Connemara’s narrow boreens. A 6-berth motorhome is fine on the main N-roads between cities but harder work on the tightest coastal routes.
Where can I pick up a campervan in Ireland?
Owners list vehicles around Dublin, Cork, Galway, Limerick and Shannon. A 30–50 mile radius in the search widens your choice if you are starting from a smaller town.
Can I drive a motorhome on a normal UK 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, and it is worth checking the same rule applies for driving in Ireland with your specific vehicle before you book.
Are there dog-friendly campervans in Ireland?
Yes — many owners set their vans up for dogs, which suits the coastal walking well. Filter for pet-friendly vehicles and check the owner’s policy. See dog-friendly campervan hire.
How far in advance should I book?
For July and August, three to four months ahead — the closest vehicles and the best-known campsites on the Ring of Kerry and in Connemara go first. Outside the school holidays, a few weeks is usually enough.
Planning a road trip? See our Wild Atlantic Way campervan road trip guide, with a day-by-day route, where to stay and driving tips, or browse more road trips.