Isle of Wight Festival Campervan & Motorhome Hire 2027

#IOW2027 is go! Book your ferry, pack your campervan and get ready to return to the UK’s only major festival accessible by… boat!

Isle of Wight Festival 2027 runs from Thursday 17 to Sunday 20 June at Seaclose Park in Newport. The campsite opens on the Thursday and closes on the Monday morning. So, here’s everything you need to know.

✓ Collection

Can be collected or dropped-off

✓ Handover

Owner walkthrough on every van

✓ Return

Flexible, agreed at booking

Isle of Wight 2027 at a glance


Festival	Thursday 17th, until Sunday 20th of June 2027
Where	Seaclose Park, Newport, Isle of Wight
Campsite opens	Thursday 17 June
Campsite closes	Monday 21 June (morning)
Early bird	Sold out
Early bird campervan passes	Sold out – more released later in the year
General sale	Tickets for the Isle of Wight Festival 2027 general sale do not have an exact date yet, but are expected in early autumn.
Campervan pass	The cost varies depending on whether you want a power hookup or bought them during the early bird window. – Early Bird General Campervan Pass: £330 – Early Bird Campervan Pass with Power: £420 – Standard General Sale Price (Expected): Based on the previous year’s full pricing, standard prices typically align closely or shift slightly upward, with general campervans running around £308 and electric hookup options reaching £456.50.
Lineup	Not yet announced
Attendance	Over 50,000

Ticket and campervan pass information comes from Isle of Wight Festival directly. We’ll update this page as the 2027 details are confirmed.

CAMPERVAN HIRE INFORMATION

What you need to get a campervan into the Isle of Wight Festival

Your Quirky Campers booking covers the van, insurance & breakdown cover. It does not include your festival ticket, campervan pass or ferry crossing.

A weekend ticket for everyone staying in the van.

A campervan pass for the vehicle, bought as an add-on.

A ferry booking for the van. Not included in anything else.

A van that fits the plot. Campervan pitches are 7m × 7m, and that has to cover your van plus any awning or additional tent. Caravans are not allowed at all.

(Quirky Campers has over 200 vehicles that fit this spec!)

What do Isle of Wight Campers say?

     
 
 
     Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Dora was not only a joy to drive but also a pleasure to live in. She came fully furnished, with all the necessary accessories readily available for cooking, cleaning, and relaxing. Comfortable, spacious, and easy to maintain, Dora provided everything we needed for a perfect getaway. We all had a wonderful weekend and created some fantastic memories. Dora behaved impeccably throughout the trip—no complaints, no drama, and she even managed to get us there and back without asking, "Are we nearly there yet?" Thank you, Dora, for being the perfect travel companion and home away from home. We’re already looking forward to our next adventure together. See you again soon, Dora – try not to miss us too much! 🚐😊
  
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   David Gratton 
 12 July 2026
 
 
 
    Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We found a beautifully quirky van for our first trip.
  
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   Kanaan the Persian Prince and family 
 3 July 2026
 
 
 
    Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We hired Everest in Bristol. Great van from a super friendly couple. It has been well stocked and well looked after. Would recommend. Airport pickup was a bonus.
  
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   John-Paul Guegan 
 23 June 2026
 
 
 
    Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Bluebelle was absolutely brilliant and made our Shindig Festival weekend so comfortable. We were two adults and two children, and there was plenty of space for all of us. You can tell a huge amount of thought has gone into every detail. We loved the clever pump sink, and were amazed at how long the water lasted. There were so many thoughtful touches throughout the van, including the magnetic picture that transforms into a blind, which we thought was such a lovely idea. The bed over the cab was fantastic and really helped maximise the space. We didn't get a chance to use the stove because we were lucky enough to have a heatwave, but it would make Bluebelle incredibly cosy on cooler evenings. Despite the hot weather, we stayed cool and comfortable throughout our trip. Everything was clean, well organised and easy to use. Bluebelle is a beautiful campervan, full of character and practical features. We'd happily hire her again and would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a comfortable and memorable campervan adventure. Louise
  
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   Louise Elaron 
 15 June 2026
 
 
 
    Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We rented Everest for a half term mid week trip to the Peak District. We had an excellent time and enjoyed the van life. Charlotte and Michael were very helpful and were quick to answer our questions.
  
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   Paul Baxendale 
 16 November 2025
 
 
 
    Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I really enjoyed my stay in Thelma , plenty of room to have 3 beds up permanently at the same time as a proper table & chairs. I would rent her again.
  
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   Thom MacCallum (ElThommo) 
 14 September 2025
 
 
 
    Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We were forced to make a last minute booking and the both the Team at Quirky Campers and the owners were really communicative and helpful. Thank you. We've hired a number of vans before. Here is our review of Solveig.  "Perfect. Solveig is a robust van with absolutely everything we needed. She drove brilliantly - smooth and economical. The handover was great and Matt was thorough in explaining everything to us. We had lots of space, a really comfy bed, plenty of water - hot and cold, outside shower (she has both internal and external shower, but we opted for al fresco and use the inside for storage). The fridge was really efficient and kept everything cool. We had 6 nights fully off grid and didn't need hook-up at all and just needed to empty water once. Brilliant! Awning, super-comfy reclining outdoor chairs, table and loads of other accessories - fab. Oh, a final word on the lighting. Great internal lights. Magical. We really stood out in a field full of vans and she got a lot of attention - all good of course. Wouldn't hesitate to recommend. Perfect for exploring the South of England or beyond,with easy access into the continent. Thanks, Matt & Emma" - and everyone at Quirky Campers. See you next adventure!!
  
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   Paul Gee 
 12 September 2025
 
 
 
    Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. The camper van was clean and well organised with the thinks you need. Charlotte was responsive in the pre-hire period and even with a question when we were away. We were given a complete run through on how everything worked. Everything was as expected from what was advertised in the web site. If you are 2 adults I would recommend not sleeping on the bed within the camper van as this is more suited to children, it's very hard.
  
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   Debbie Anderson 
 30 August 2025
 
 
 
    Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Florence is an absolutely amazing camper and her owners Paul and Lisa are absolutely amazing as well. I could not have asked for a better experience and would highly recommend anyone book Florence if they want to be offgrid or on and have all the amenities as well. Having a full oven made a huge difference and having a toilet and shower was so convenient. Florence is a beautiful , capable ,safe easy to drive camper combine that with the ease of communication and clarity of instructions from Paul makes this a win-win situation. Paul was extremely easy to communicate with and sent over an easy to read , functional set of instructions for Florence prior to my arrival so I felt quite at home and capable of driving Florence straightaway. I've started making plans to come back to to the UK next year and book Florence again
  
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   Lysa Kiely 
 20 August 2025
 
 
 
    Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Beyond all expectations. Wonderful van which has been designed and build with an eye for practicality, comfort, aesthetics and style. Quirky provided an easy stress free service.
  
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   Ant Draper 
 5 July 2025

How much does a campervan cost for Isle of Wight?

Most people collect on the Wednesday, cross on the Thursday morning and return the van on the Monday, so five nights.

	Five nights
Van hire	£750 – £1,100
Return ferry, peak weekend	£240 – £315
Total	£990 – £1,415

In a four-berth that’s roughly £295 to £310 each. In a five-berth, closer to £240 to £250.

What’s included: the van, insurance & breakdown cover. What isn’t: festival ticket, campervan pass, ferry crossing, fuel.

QUICK ANSWERS FOR HIRERS

Isle of Wight campervan hire FAQ

When should I book?

Earlier than for a mainland festival, for two reasons that have nothing to do with us.

The ferry. Vehicle spaces on festival weekend genuinely run out, and the fares rise as they go.

The campervan pass. Early bird passes have already sold out for 2027. The next release is later in the year and there’s no guarantee of how many.

Sort the van and the crossing around the same time you sort the pass, rather than after.

Can I take a hire campervan to the Isle of Wight?

Yes. Our vans can travel to the Isle of Wight and cross on the ferry it’s a normal UK hire, not a special case. It’s the question we get asked first and most people assume the answer is no, so: it isn’t. You book the crossing yourself alongside your festival ticket, exactly as you would with your own vehicle — nothing extra to arrange with us.

How do I buy a campervan pass?

It’s an add-on rather than a separate sale, and the order matters: put your weekend ticket in the basket first, then select the campervan add-on. Both have to be bought in advance, and both come through Ticketmaster.

Early bird campervan passes have already sold out. More are released later in the year, so if you want one, get on the festival’s mailing list and be ready.

Do I need a ticket for everyone in the van?

Yes — a weekend ticket per person, plus one campervan pass for the vehicle.

Is it worth it once you’ve added the ferry?

The ferry is a real cost and there’s no point pretending otherwise — it adds £250 or so to the trip.

What you get for it is the thing that makes an island festival manageable: your own bed, your own kitchen and your own front door, on an island where every other form of accommodation is both limited and in demand from 50,000 other people. The festival’s own premium camping sells out early, and hotel rooms in Newport during festival weekend are their own adventure.

Split across four or five people, a van with the crossing included is frequently the cheaper option as well as the better one.

Why hire from Quirky Campers?

Every van on our site is handmade and converted by its owner rather than bought as fleet stock. We review each one before it goes live, and you collect from the person who built it with a full walkthrough of how everything works.

Our first time in a campervan and Dolly has made sure it won’t be the last! Very well equipped yet spacious and everything has…

Dolly James & Stuart October 2026
We had the most wonderful campervan adventure in Little Puffin! It was our first time hiring a campervan, and it couldn’t have gone any…

Little Puffin Lucy & Bleddyn October 2026
Absolutely fantastic! Dolly is gorgeous—warm, cosy, and perfect for a rainy October getaway. The bed is super comfortable, and there's plenty of space for…

Dolly Rachel & John October 2026
Rennie was brilliant, not only reliable on the roads but really comfortable and easy for use for the 10 days we had her. Scott…

Rennie Lucy and Mike September 2026
We had the best 5 days away in Little Freedoms. Travelled all the way around wales and enjoyed every second. We had plenty of…

Little Freedoms Bea September 2026
I rented Inigo for five weeks for a European road trip, travelling from France down to southern Spain, around Tuscany and over the Alps.…

Inigo Dominic September 2026

Where would I collect the van from?

You collect on the mainland, drive to your ferry port and cross on the Thursday morning. So the question that matters isn’t how far the van is from Newport — it’s how far it is from a port.

Closest to Lymington — the quickest crossing, 40 minutes to Yarmouth — are our Dorset and south-coast vans. Anything collecting around Bournemouth or Poole is roughly half an hour from the terminal, which makes for a very easy Thursday morning.

Closest to Southampton, sailing to East Cowes, is a wide belt through Somerset, Dorset and Wiltshire — Sherborne, Templecombe, Bruton, Shepton Mallet and Bath are all between an hour and an hour and a half away.

From Bristol, where a good number of our vans collect, it’s about an hour and forty minutes to Southampton or two hours to Portsmouth. Longer, but a straightforward run down the A36 or M27, and plenty of people build it into the trip.

From Hampshire itself, you’re practically at the terminal.

Whichever you choose, Seaclose Park is under half an hour from all three island ports, so the crossing you pick is really about where you’re collecting from rather than where you’re going.

Every listing shows its collection point before you book, so you can pick something near you or on your way south.

Which ferry port should I sail from?

Whichever is closest to where you collect the van. Portsmouth is the easiest to reach from the motorway network and has the most sailings; Lymington suits anyone coming from the west; Southampton lands you at East Cowes, closest to Newport.

Seaclose Park is in Newport, roughly in the middle of the island, so no crossing leaves you badly placed — it’s under half an hour’s drive from any of the three ports.

The ferry: what it costs and how it works

Here’s everything you need to plan the crossing.

You cannot drive to the Isle of Wight. A campervan has to cross on a vehicle ferry, and there are three routes that take them:

Route Operator Crossing
Portsmouth – Fishbourne Wightlink ~45 minutes
Lymington – Yarmouth Wightlink ~40 minutes
Southampton – East Cowes Red Funnel ~1 hour

The Portsmouth–Ryde FastCat and the hovercraft are foot passengers only — no use to you with a van.

What it costs. For a campervan plus two adults, expect £177 to £313 return, depending on the route, the time of day and how far ahead you book. Festival weekend in June is peak, so budget at the upper end — realistically £240 to £315.

Fares go up with vehicle length, so a compact camper crosses for less than a big motorhome. Check your van’s length on its listing before you book the crossing.

Book the ferry as soon as you have your festival ticket. Vehicle spaces on festival weekend sell out, and last-minute fares are the expensive ones. This is the single most common mistake people make with an island festival.

You’ll need the van’s length and height when you book the crossing — both are on the listing.

Plan your trip to the Isle of Wight 2027

Isle of Wight Festival 2027 Campervan Hire | Quirky Campers

Isle of Wight Festival 2027 Campervan Hire