Campervan & Motorhome Hire Bristol

Bristol campervan pick-up is arranged from the specific van’s own collection point. You’ll see the collection area on the listing before you book, so you can choose something practical for Temple Meads, Bristol Parkway or Bristol Airport. From Bristol, you are well placed for Somerset, the Cotswolds, Wales and the South West coast, which makes it easy to start the holiday without adding a long first drive.

From Bristol, popular campervan routes include the Mendips, Bath, Cheddar Gorge, the Cotswolds and the Wye Valley. It is an easy place to start if you want city buzz on day one and hills, gorges or river valleys soon after. For a smoother Bristol trip, keep day one fairly light so you have time to collect the van, settle in and enjoy the first proper stop.

There are plenty of places to camp near Bristol if you plan the route in advance. Look around the Mendips, Cheddar, Chew Valley, Bath, the Cotswolds and the Wye Valley for touring pitches, farm stays and quieter countryside options. Sites close to Bristol can book up around balloon fiesta weekend, so it pays to secure your first night early. Before booking near Bristol, check van size limits, arrival windows and whether hardstanding is available.

Campervan wild camping around Bristol and the surrounding countryside should only happen where you have permission or a clearly allowed overnight stop. Across Bristol and the surrounding countryside, car parks, beaches and rural lanes can all have different rules, so it is best not to wing it. A booked pitch around Bristol gives you certainty, facilities and a much calmer start the next morning.

Event weekends are a popular reason to hire a campervan near Bristol. Bristol International Balloon Fiesta, Bristol Harbour Festival, Love Saves the Day and Forwards Festival are all strong options, with Cooper’s Hill Cheese Rolling close enough for a wonderfully odd road-trip detour. Before booking a Bristol campervan for the event, confirm campervan access, parking passes and whether overnight stays are actually allowed.

Prices for campervan hire in Bristol start from £90 per night. Your Bristol quote will reflect the vehicle, time of year, journey length and any extras selected during booking. If you are weighing up a balloon fiesta weekend, a Cotswolds escape or a longer South West loop, try searching flexible dates to see the widest choice.

Bristol is the gateway to the UK’s beautiful South West. If you’re looking for a holiday in charming English countryside or a tour around ancient monuments and stone circles, one of our fantastic homes on wheels will be the perfect option for your travels ahead.

The city itself is small enough to be friendly but big enough to have a lot of heritage,
museums and culture. From naval history to Wallace and Gromit.
And if you love cider, music or street art, we have all of those in abundance! In fact, why not check out our very own round up of the top 10 things to do in Bristol.

Head out of town, and you’re in proper countryside within minutes. Think cycling and walking, stately homes and gardens, plus the rolling hills, beaches and wildlife of Somerset.