Campervan Hire London & Motorhome Rental
Why London Luton works for RV rental trips
London campervan hire works best when the vehicle is chosen for the first road trip, not for central London sightseeing. This canonical London page now includes the old London Luton market, so Heathrow-side and Luton-search intent can be handled with one pickup map and one airport switcher.
RVRentalFinder shows active London rental rows and two mapped Indie Campers pickup locations at the Egham depot location. Plan the depot transfer, branch hours, ULEZ and Congestion Charge exposure, luggage, and a short first campsite before driving toward the Cotswolds, South Downs, New Forest, Wales, Cornwall, or Scotland.
Live Availability in London
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London • camper-van
Active Standard Select
Newer modelAuto/manual4 seats / sleeps 2Indoor shower
$60/night
RV rental locations in London
These are the rental depots, pickup centers, and provider-exposed pickup areas we track for providers available around London.
| Pickup center | Location detail |
|---|---|
Indie Campers London - Pick-up Center (London Luton market) | Address 1 Crabtree Road, Egham, England, TW20 8RN Current RVs from $53.10/night across 27 rentals from this provider in this pickup market, including Comfort Standard. 07365 748330Compare RVs near this pickup |
Indie Campers London - Pick-up Center (London market) | Address 1 Crabtree Road, Egham, England, TW20 8RN Current RVs from $53.10/night across 27 rentals from this provider in this pickup market, including Comfort Standard. 07365 748330Compare RVs near this pickup |
Campervan pickup near London airports
Heathrow (LHR) is the default airport context for the current London pickup locations, with Indie Campers estimated around 18 minutes and 7.3 miles from LHR. London Luton (LTN) is included as a nearby option for travelers who arrive through Luton after the market merge.
The pickup locations are depot-based, so do not assume a terminal-counter RV pickup. Confirm transfer mode, branch hours, vehicle walkthrough time, return timing, and London road-user charge exposure before booking the first campsite.
Primary airport
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Closest provider
Indie Campers
2 pickup locations checked
Drive time
18 minutes
Airport to closest pickup
Distance
7.3 miles
Estimated airport-to-depot drive
RV types available in London
London demand uses campervan hire, campervan rental, motorhome rental, and RV rental language. The live RVRentalFinder catalog is balanced between van-based Class B options and Class C motorhomes, so the useful choice is route fit: easy driving and parking versus fixed beds, bathroom comfort, and storage.
RV
Nightly
$140-$216
Sleeps
2-6
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camper-van
Nightly
$59-$155
Sleeps
2-4
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class-c
Nightly
$53-$190
Sleeps
4-6
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Campervan trips from London Luton
Windsor, Thames Valley, and Cotswolds shakedown loop
This is the easiest first route from the Egham depot because it keeps the opening drive short and points away from central London. Build around Windsor, Oxford, Burford, Bourton-on-the-Water, and Bath, then use the Cotswolds National Landscape as a slower village-and-countryside loop rather than a city-parking test.
Trip length: 3-5 daysBest time to go: April to June or September to October for manageable roads and shoulder-season campsite pressureTrip style: first-night shakedown, compact villages, short drives, campsite-based exploring
South Downs, New Forest, and Jurassic Coast
A southbound loop works well for Brighton, Seven Sisters, South Downs walks, New Forest campsites, and the Jurassic Coast. Forestry England notes 10 campsites in the New Forest National Park and says wild camping is not permitted, so book a real pitch rather than relying on roadside overnight parking.
Trip length: 5-8 daysBest time to go: May to June or September; July and August need earlier campsite bookingTrip style: coast, chalk downs, forest campsites, family-friendly stops, compact-vehicle advantage
Devon and Cornwall southwest loop
Use London for Cornwall only if you have enough time for a staged route through Bath, Dorset, Devon, Dartmoor, or the north Cornwall coast. The farther southwest you go, the more a smaller campervan helps with lanes, beach-town parking, campsite access, and return-day timing.
Trip length: 7-12 daysBest time to go: late May to June or September for better balance between daylight and crowd levelsTrip style: longer coastal loop, beaches, moorland, booked campsites, narrow-road caution
Wales, Brecon Beacons, Pembrokeshire, and Eryri
A Wales route from London usually needs a full week or more because the best stops are spread across mountains, coast, castles, and national parks. Check campground spacing, mountain-road comfort, and whether a campervan is a better fit than a large family motorhome for tight rural sections.
Trip length: 7-10 daysBest time to go: May to June or September for long days with less peak-summer pressureTrip style: mountains and coast, longer drives, campsite planning, small-road awareness
Scotland or North Coast 500 long route
London can start a Scotland trip, but it should be treated as a long tour, not a quick add-on. Break up the route through the Peak District, Lake District, Yorkshire, Northumberland, Edinburgh, or Glasgow before considering Highlands roads, campsite spacing, and any North Coast 500 restrictions or etiquette.
Trip length: 12-18 days or longerBest time to go: May to June or September; winter needs daylight, weather, and road-condition backup plansTrip style: long UK tour, one-way possibility, mountain and coastal roads, weather flexibility
London campervan hire FAQs
How much does campervan hire in London cost?
RVRentalFinder shows 15 priced London rentals from about $53 to $140 per night before date-specific fees. Final cost depends on dates, vehicle size, protection, mileage terms, extras, taxes, fuel, tolls, London road-user charges, campsites, and rental rules.
Which London campervan rental companies can I compare?
RVRentalFinder lists active London inventory from Indie Campers. search results and competitor review also found Budget Campervans, CamperVantastic, Goboony, Bunk Campers, London Campers, CamperChamp, and Quirky Campers competing for London campervan hire and motorhome rental intent.
Where is the London campervan pickup location?
The RVRentalFinder pickup context is Indie Campers London - Pick-up Center at 1 Crabtree Road, Egham TW20 8RN, England. It is a rental branch west of central London, not a central London storefront or airport-counter pickup.
Can I pick up a campervan at Heathrow Airport?
Plan for a transfer rather than a terminal-side campervan handoff. Heathrow publishes train, Tube, bus, coach, taxi, minicab, car, and transfer options, but the active rental pickup in this page's data is the Egham depot.
Is campervan hire London the same as London RV rental?
For this page, yes. UK searchers usually say campervan hire, campervan rental, or motorhome rental, while some international visitors search RV rental London. The vehicle choice should come down to beds, bathroom needs, storage, road size, and campsite fit.
Should I choose a campervan or motorhome in London?
Choose a campervan for easier M25 exits, villages, ferry queues, small campsites, and narrow coastal roads. Choose a motorhome when you need fixed beds, onboard bathroom space, more storage, and a campsite-first route through Wales, Cornwall, northern England, or Scotland.
Can I drive a campervan into central London?
Avoid it unless your provider and route are clear. TfL says ULEZ covers all London boroughs except the M25 and applies daily to non-compliant cars, vans, and specialist vehicles up to 3.5 tonnes; the Congestion Charge is separate for central London. Check the vehicle before entering any charging zone.
Do larger motorhomes pay London's LEZ or ULEZ?
It depends on vehicle weight and emissions. TfL says vehicles over 3.5 tonnes do not pay ULEZ but may need to meet Low Emission Zone standards instead. Confirm the provider's vehicle weight, registration, emissions status, and whether charges are your responsibility.
Do I need a special licence for a London motorhome rental?
GOV.UK says the licence depends on the vehicle's maximum authorised mass. A motorhome between 3.5 and 7.5 tonnes needs category C1, and over 7.5 tonnes needs category C. Check the exact rental vehicle and rental rules before booking.
Can I wild camp around London, the New Forest, or the Cotswolds?
Do not treat a lay-by or car park as permission to sleep overnight. Use campsites or approved overnight stops. Forestry England specifically notes that wild camping is not permitted in the New Forest, and countryside areas such as the Cotswolds require careful parking that does not block gateways or access.
Is London a good start for a Scotland campervan trip?
Yes, if you have enough time. Treat Scotland as a long UK tour with staged nights through northern England, then plan Highlands roads, campsite booking, weather, and return timing. For a shorter Scotland-only trip, Edinburgh or Glasgow pickup is usually more efficient.
Where do London campervan rentals pick up?
Current London pickup locations on RVRentalFinder point to the Indie Campers Egham depot area west of London. The page includes Heathrow as the default airport context and Luton as a nearby airport option, but the mapped pickup is still depot-based rather than terminal-side.
Is London Luton campervan hire covered here?
Yes. The old London Luton page now redirects into this canonical London guide. Use the airport switcher to compare Luton against the active London pickup locations before deciding whether the flight routing works for your depot transfer.
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Compare London campervan hire
Start with the Egham depot reality, then choose a campervan or motorhome that fits your first route: Cotswolds, South Downs, New Forest, Jurassic Coast, Wales, Cornwall, or Scotland.
Before booking, confirm price, branch hours, Heathrow or rail transfer, sleeps count, licence requirements, ULEZ/LEZ/Congestion Charge exposure, vehicle height, campsite plan, mileage terms, and return timing.