Motorhome hire across the UK

A standard UK car licence (category B) covers any motorhome under 3.5 tonnes, which is most of the fleet on Camplify. You only need a C1 licence for the largest motorhomes over 3.5 tonnes, and each listing makes clear which it requires. Owners typically run a quick DVLA check and ask for a clean licence held for at least two years. 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 some accept drivers aged 21 to 24, often with a small added excess. Owners usually ask for a clean licence held for at least two years with no more than one at-fault claim in the last three years, and run an online DVLA check. Each listing shows the owner's terms, and you can add a named driver before you book.

Every Camplify motorhome hire 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.

Motorhomes on Camplify are built for families, with four to six berths, bunks for the kids, a proper kitchen, a dining area that often folds into another bed, and a washroom with a toilet and usually a shower on board. The interior photos on every listing show exactly what you are getting, so you can picture where everyone sleeps before you book.

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

Yes, and most families do. More than 1,100 of the motorhomes on Camplify welcome dogs; filter by dog-friendly motorhomes 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 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 motorhome may incur a daily charge. Most UK motorhome trips head for the coast and countryside rather than city centres, but if your route passes through one, check the vehicle's emissions rating with the owner first.

In Scotland, wild camping is legal under the Land Reform Act, so a self-sufficient motorhome can pull up responsibly by a loch or in the hills. In England and Wales you book a pitch, and holiday parks with hookups, showers and a playground are rarely far. Our 11 best NC500 campsites for motorhomes maps out where to stay on the classic Highland route.

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