Campervan hire across the UK

A standard UK car licence (category B) covers most campervans on Camplify, as the majority sit under 3.5 tonnes. You only need a C1 licence for the heaviest motorhomes, and each listing makes clear which it requires. Visiting from overseas? A full English-language licence, or your licence plus an International Driving Permit, is generally accepted, subject to the owner's verification.

Insurance minimums vary by owner. Many require drivers to be 25 or over, while plenty accept drivers aged 21 to 24, often with a small added excess. Owners typically run a quick DVLA check and ask for a clean licence held for at least a couple of years with no recent at-fault claims. Each listing shows the owner's terms, and you can add a named driver before you book.

Every Camplify booking includes insurance as standard, with roadside assistance if something goes wrong on the road. A refundable security deposit, usually around £1,000, is shown on the booking summary before you pay and is only drawn on in the event of damage. Additional drivers are added through the platform so they are covered too.

Owners set their own daily rate, so prices vary by van, season and location. The booking screen always shows the full total before you pay.

Yes, and most people do. More than 1,700 of the campervans on Camplify welcome dogs; filter by dog-friendly campervans to see them. Each listing sets its own rules, such as dogs off the beds or out of the cab, so read those before you book. Our dog-friendly campervan hire guide covers what to pack and where to go.

Mileage is owner-set. Some listings include unlimited miles, others give a daily allowance with a small charge per mile over it, which suits shorter local trips. If you are planning a long Scotland loop, check the mileage terms on the listing or message the owner before you book so there are no surprises.

Some cities run clean air or low emission zones (ULEZ in London, plus zones in Bath, Bristol, Birmingham and Glasgow) where an older diesel van may incur a daily charge. Most UK campervan trips head for the coast and countryside rather than city centres, but if your route passes through one, check the van's emissions rating with the owner first.

In Scotland, wild camping is legal under the Land Reform Act, so a self-sufficient van can pull up responsibly by a loch or in the hills. In England and Wales you book a pitch, and campsites with hookups and showers are rarely far. Owners often know the best sites on their patch, and our Scotland campervan itinerary maps out where to stay on the classic Highland route.

Search campervan hire by your pickup town and dates, send the owner an enquiry or request to book, and pay a deposit to confirm. You meet the owner at pickup for a quick handover and licence check, then the van is yours for the trip. Everything, including messages and the cancellation policy, runs through the Camplify app.

Our first-time campervan and motorhome hire guide walks through the basics, from picking up the van to where you can stay. A two-berth van and a short loop close to your pickup town is the easiest way to find your feet before a bigger Scotland trip.