Campervan and Motorhome Hire in Wales

Compare campervans, motorhomes and RVs to hire in Wales, 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.

Wales packs mountains, an entire coastline of Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty and a national park in its own right into a country small enough to cross in a day — the Brecon Beacons, the Gower, the Pembrokeshire coast and Snowdonia are all genuinely different trips, none more than a few hours from the next. Enter your Wales 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.

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 in Wales

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 mountain roads of the Beacons and Snowdonia, and the narrow coastal lanes of the Gower and Pembrokeshire, a 2 or 4-berth is the easier, more flexible choice. A 6-berth is fine on the main routes between towns. 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 rather than a generic average — see motorhome hire prices for more on what moves it.

Where to collect a campervan in Wales

Vehicles are listed across the country, with the widest choice around Cardiff and Swansea in the south, and around Bangor and Wrexham for anyone starting in the north. A 30–40 mile radius in the search widens your choice considerably if you are starting from a smaller town.

Best places to go in Wales

• The Brecon Beacons (Bannau Brycheiniog) — Pen y Fan and the main ridge, waterfall country around Ystradfellte, and an International Dark Sky Reserve overhead. Easiest reached from Cardiff.
• The Gower Peninsula — Rhossili Bay, Three Cliffs Bay and the coast path around the UK’s first designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, starting at the edge of Swansea.
• The Pembrokeshire coast — St Davids, the coast path and boat trips to Skomer and Ramsey; see the dedicated Pembrokeshire page for routes and campsites.
• Snowdonia (Eryri) and North Wales — the mountains, castles and coast of the north; see the dedicated Snowdonia and North Wales pages for vehicle-size guidance specific to the mountain passes.
• The Wye Valley and the Forest of Dean — Tintern Abbey and wooded river gorges on the English border, an easy add-on from Cardiff or the Beacons.

Campsites in Wales

• Cardiff Caravan Park, Pontcanna — a full-facility site in parkland a 10-minute walk from Cardiff city centre.
• Hillend Caravan and Camping Park, next to Llangennith Beach on the Gower — one of the best-located sites for the peninsula’s surf beaches.
• Riverside Touring Park, Betws-y-Coed — a five-star site in the heart of Snowdonia, well placed for the mountains and the north coast.

When to travel

July and August are the busiest, dearest weeks and the closest vans book first — reserve three to four months ahead, and book coastal campsites on the Gower and in Pembrokeshire as early as you can. Spring and September are cheaper, quieter and still good on the coast.

Campervan hire in Wales — by area

Cardiff · Swansea · South Wales · Snowdonia · Pembrokeshire · North Wales · UK · or search any UK location on the main search page.

Campervan and motorhome hire in Wales — FAQs

How much does it cost to hire a campervan in Wales?

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 in Wales. See motorhome hire prices for more on what moves the price.

Where can I pick up a campervan in Wales?

Owners list vehicles across the country, with the widest choice around Cardiff and Swansea in the south and Bangor and Wrexham in the north. A 30–40 mile radius in the search widens your choice from a smaller town.

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.

What’s the difference between the Gower, Pembrokeshire and Snowdonia?

They’re three separate parts of Wales with very different landscapes: the Gower is a small coastal peninsula by Swansea, Pembrokeshire is a larger coastal national park further west, and Snowdonia is the mountainous national park in the north. See the dedicated Pembrokeshire and Snowdonia pages for route-specific detail.

Are there dog-friendly campervans in Wales?

Yes — many owners set their vans up for dogs, which suits the coast paths and mountain 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 summer, three to four months ahead — the nearest vehicles and coastal campsites go first. Off-season, a few weeks is usually enough.