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Looking to hire or buy a motorhome or campervan, or hire a car for your road trip? Take a look at our marketplace pages. Find your perfect car to hire at a convenient location. If it’s a campervan or motorhome you are after, whether you hire, purchase or commission your own, locate what you are looking for.

Pick the Right Vehicle for Your Trip

When planning a road trip, one of the most crucial things you can do is pick the correct vehicle. It affects how long you drive each day, where you can go, how peaceful you feel behind the wheel, and how pleasant your nights are once you park.

This area has useful resources and practical advice to help you plan your dream road trip, whether by a compact campervan, a more spacious motorhome, or using your own or a hire car for the journey. These articles will help you travel with confidence, from hiring or buying a car to learning how to drive and what to think about while you're on the road.

Do You Need to Hire, Buy, or Use What You Already Have?

There isn't one "right" answer. The best pick depends on how often you travel, who you travel with, and what kind of experience you seek. Check out our summary below or for more detail, choose from one of our vehicle pages below.

Top Tips for Buying a Motorhome: New or Second-Hand

Renting a Car for a Road Trip

If you're coming from another country, don't have the right car, or just want to try something new, hiring is a terrific alternative. It keeps things adaptable and stops costs from going up over time.

Rent a car for short vacations, travels between cities, or stays in flexible accommodations
Rent a campervan or motorhome for a trip where you may stop for the night whenever you like

Purchasing a Campervan or Motorhome

Owning your own leisure vehicle like a motorhome or campervan might be very rewarding if you plan to go on road trips often. Your van is always ready, packed the way you like it, and you know it from the first mile. That being said, there are things to think about before buying, like the cost, where to store it, how to take care of it, and insurance. Read more on our buy a motorhome page for details and tips on buying a motorhome.

Ordering a Campervan

For some travellers, commissioning a campervan means making something that fits their travel style perfectly, with the right layout, storage, heating, cooking area, and sleeping arrangements for how they move. Find out more about Commission a Campervan.

Picking the Right Kind of Car

Different kinds of trips call for different kinds of cars. Here's how to figure out what works best for you.

Taking a Car on a Trip

A road journey in a car can be very easy. Cars are usually better at getting good gas mileage, driving on narrow roads, and parking in cities and towns. They are very good for:

Short vacations or weekends away
Less people
Routes that stop for lodging often

With cars, you can stay in a hotel, a bed and breakfast, a camping, or an inn.

Going on a Road Trip in a Campervan or Motorhome

Campervans and motorhomes are distinct because they let you take your home with you. They're perfect for you if you like to wake up in the middle of the scenery and have lazy mornings.

Motorhomes are better for families or longer vacations because they have greater space and amenities
Campervans are smaller and easier to drive, which makes them preferable for smaller roads and diversified routes Are you planning a journey in the height of summer? Find out how to keep your campervan cool!

Things to Think About Before You Choose

It's a good idea to consider about a few practical things before you buy a car:

Fuel efficiency, especially on longer trips
Space to store outdoor gear, food, and other everyday needs
Comfort — the seats, legroom, and driving position are more important than you might imagine
Group size — when you add more people, the space needs alter quickly
Budget — not just the cost of hiring or buying, but also the expense of running the business

A vehicle that fits you well makes the trip calmer, safer, and much more fun.

Being Smarter on the Road

How you drive is just as important as what car you choose.

Driving That Is Easy on Fuel and Relaxing

Gentle acceleration, stable speeds, and careful planning of your journey all help you use less fuel and stay awake longer. Check out these strategies for driving that save on fuel with our fuel-efficient driving advice.

Finding Your Way and Planning Your Route

Bigger vehicles need different navigation help than regular cars do. Height, width, and weight limits can dramatically influence the way you go. Read Motorhome Sat Navs

Being Responsible on Your Trip

When you go on a road trip, you are responsible for the people, places, and things you see along the way.

Road Trip Code of Conduct

Knowing where to park, how to act at overnight stops, and appreciating the areas you visit make road trips more pleasant. Check out the Code of Conduct.

Staying Overnight & ‘Stay the Night’ Programmes

Many areas allow overnight parking as long as it is done in a reasonable way through municipal programmes and partnerships. Find out more about the “Stay the Night” programme.

Your Next Move

It's not about picking the biggest or newest car; it's about picking the one that works best for your trip. These sections are meant to help you make smart choices, feel safe behind the wheel, and have fun on every mile of your road trip.