If you’re looking through lists of campervans for hire but none of them tick the box, allow us to make a suggestion – why not find a more unique model to go touring in?
That’s where a quirky camper comes in. It’s a guaranteed way to add a bit of flair to proceedings.
We’ve had a look around and share our pick of some of the most memorable campervans for hire.
1. Nelly
- Model: Volkswagen Transporter
- Price: from £92 per night
- Sleeps: 4
- Travel seats: 4
- MTPLM: 3,500 KG
- Length: available on request
- Pickup from: Bedford
Nelly’s striking pink and purple colour scheme will leave you wanting to pack your trunk and take to the roads. This Volkswagen Transporter comes fully kitted out with a whole host of accessories guaranteed to meet your needs, including sat nav, black out curtains, shower and toilet, plus cooking facilities. There’s also a pop roof for the second double bed.
An interior shot of Nelly
You can find out more about hiring this campervan here.
2. The Wild Wan
- Model: Volkswagen Crafter
- Price: quotes available on request
- Sleeps: 4
- Travel Seats: 5
- MTPLM: 3,500kg
- Length: 7.1m
- Pickup from: Livingston
Take to the roads in the Wild Wan – a beautiful Volkswagen Crafter. The Wild Wan provides a mobile base for touring Scotland’s stunning sights. Internally decorated to showcase Scottish design themes, there are fixed berths at the rear of the vehicle – one double and two singles. With a spacious kitchen area, there’s also room for your four-legged friend, thanks to the generously sized dog den. As an added bonus, there’s full Electric Hook Up, complete with 20m extension lead.
You can find out more about hiring this campervan here here.
3. Keith
- Model: Volkswagen Crafter
- Price: from £125 per night
- Sleeps: 3
- Travel seats: 5
- MTPLM: 3,500kg
- Length: 7.5m
- Pickup from: Belper
If you were browsing a list of campervans for hire, you may not expect to see one that was commissioned by The Prodigy’s Keith Flint. That’s where Keith comes in. Ideal for cycling enthusiasts, you’ll be able to enjoy a more traditional camping vibe thanks to the stainless steel BBQ, while the microwave combination oven gives another option. Do bear in mind that you’ll need prior permission to take your pet with you.
You can find out more about hiring this campervan here.
4. Orla
- Model: Volkswagen Devon Moonraker
- Price: from £115 per night
- Sleeps: 4
- Travel Seats: 4
- MTPLM: available on request
- Length: available on request
- Pickup from: Earl Preston
You want to stay in a 1979 Volkswagen Devon Moonraker, you say? Well, Orla may be just the answer. Sleeping four, this orange beauty provides a kitchen space, with features including a small electric fridge and a two burner gas hob. There’s also rack space for three bikes – which can be included in the hire price – to make taking in the surrounding area even easier.
You can find out more about hiring this campervan here.
5. Shackleton
- Model: Nissan Navara Tekna
- Price: from £130 per night
- Sleeps: 4
- Travel seats: 4
- MTPLM: 3,500KG
- Length: available on request
- Pickup from: Inverness
Take on the Scottish Highlands with Shackleton by your side. Coming with all you could need for your Highlands adventure – including roof top tent, full camping kit, roll mats, ladder, gas hob and chairs – Shackleton also has an array of optional extras that can be included for free, such as dog crates, child seats and fly fishing kit. Plus, heated leather seats ensure you’ll never have to worry about feeling any chills up north.
You can find out more about hiring this campervan here.
6. Dumbo
- Model: Citroen Relay
- Price: quote available on request
- Sleeps: 2
- Travel seats: 2
- MTPLM: available on request
- Length: 6m
- Pickup from: Skipton
If you’re after more of a ‘glamping’ vibe, Dumbo is the campervan for you. Pet friendly and sleeping two, this sleek Citroen Relay has all the facilities you could need for an enjoyable getaway. For instance, you’ll be able to cook with ease, thanks to the full oven. Solar power will charge the power inverter too, so you can enjoy a “self-contained off-grid camper”.
You can find out more about hiring this campervan here.
7. Reg
- Model: Volkswagen T4 Autosleeper
- Price: from £70 per night
- Sleeps: 4
- Travel Seats: 4
- MTPLM: available on request
- Length: available on request
- Pickup from: Dorset
Perfect for a family getaway, this 1997 VW T4 Autosleeper can sleep two downstairs and has room for two children up top. There are also numerous features that will make your stay even easier, including a twin hob for cooking, a grill and fridge complete with freezer compartment.
You can find out more about hiring this campervan here.
8. A Beautiful Escape
- Model: Toyota Alphard
- Price: from £165 per night
- Sleeps: 5
- Travel seats: 5
- MTPLM: 3,500KG
- Length: 4.8m
- Pickup from: London
A Beautiful Escape is best described by its name, with the owner promising a ‘very smooth’ ride. Thanks to the solar panel and compressor-type fridge, you’re guaranteed to avoid running out of power. There’s the optional added extra of the Vango Galli iii drive-away air-awning, which can be connected to the side of your van to triple your living space – please note this will cost extra though.
You can find out more about hiring this campervan here.
Have you converted your campervan? Or maybe you’ve seen some memorable campervans for hire in the past that left a lasting impression? Either way, we’d love to see it! Send us a pic at @pmotorhome
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Nelly’s striking pink and purple colour scheme will leave you wanting to pack your trunk and take to the roads.
