Campervan Hire in Manchester

Best campervan routes in and out of Manchester

The majority of campervan and motorhome rentals in Manchester are outside of the city centre, ensuring you won’t have to drive on the busiest roads, but every campervan hire depot and motorhome point is going to be in a different location so it’s worth spending some time working out the best option for you. If you do pick up a campervan from a hire company near the city centre, head for the A57 which is the main ring road encircling Manchester. From there you can either pick up the A56 north, which connects to the A576 leading towards the Forest of Bowland AONB, or head south on the A34 towards Stoke-on-Trent for pottery and picturesque canals. Alternatively, leave the ring road eastbound on the A6 and immediately take the A57, continuing east towards the Peak District. Many campervans come ready-equipped with SatNavs and onboard navigation, which will often save you a lot of the hassle, and there are very few motorhome depots in the very city centre, leaving you well placed to avoid the most congested roads and get onto the main travelling routes quickly.

Motorhome Hire in Manchester

Perhaps the best thing about hiring a campervan in Manchester is the variety of rental companies available to you, as well as its good accessibility. This makes it a great base to start your vacation. With the huge variety of hire companies to choose from, you can pick your vehicle based on your needs. For example, those with three or more children will need a larger five or six-berth motorhome. Hiring a motorhome might be a better option for you if you are worried about the family having enough space as they will often feature a shower and toilet onboard and more seating space for the whole family to sit comfortably. For example, the modern, sleek Tribute T615 motorhome offers enough room for six to dine together. The front seats swivel for extra sitting room too. There's air conditioning, a shower room and a separate toilet, as well as a fully equipped kitchenette with a three-ring gas hob, gas oven, fridge and a microwave. For families, campervans and motorhomes really do open up a whole world of opportunity, making the journey part of the adventure itself instead of just a vehicle to get you to your destination. You don’t need to worry about setting up the tent when you arrive, there's a lot more storage space, making camping life a lot more comfortable.

Hiring the right campervan for you

When picking a campervan or motorhome rental it's important to consider accessibility and location. There’s a huge range of campervan rentals in Manchester, so depending on the direction you plan to travel you may wish to choose a hire location in the part of the city that suits your journey best. Perhaps choose a campervan rental in the north and take a leisurely drive through the Forest of Bowland. Alternatively, you could choose motorhome rental in the east, pick up a motorhome to fit all the family and journey to the Peak District. There’s no shortage of great destinations to visit for those looking to get out of the city and enjoy some open green spaces.

Consider yourself an adventurer? You may want to consider choosing a campervan rental that offers vans with bike racks or dog-friendly vehicle options. In many cases, equipment like bike racks, surfboard racks and awnings come as optional 'extras' that you can add on to your booking, kicking things up a notch and turning your campervan into a real adventure machine.

Exploring Manchester

If you’re picking up a campervan from Manchester it’s likely the hire company will be located outside of the city centre, ensuring you won’t have to drive on the busiest roads. Manchester has excellent transport links, which is useful if you’re planning on taking public transport to collect your camper. Most motorhome rental companies will offer a collection service from nearby train stations. Of course, if you haven’t visited Manchester before it makes sense to spend a few days exploring the area first before heading on your campervan holiday. There’s plenty to enjoy in Manchester such as the gothic architecture, art galleries and a range of museums and you needn't trek a million miles for a good campervan holiday, there are plenty of campsites near Manchester that don't take too long to drive to.

What do I need to hire a campervan in Manchester?

Whether you are hiring a private campervan or hiring from an established campervan hire company, there are a few items you should always take with you. The basic requirements to hire a campervan in Manchester are a driving license, at least two proofs of address and a clean driving record. Your driving license of course should be at the top of your list when hiring a campervan but rental companies may have slightly different rules on who is eligible to hire a van, for example it may be based on the minimum age of the driver or the number of years you've had your driving license so this is worth checking online. You will also need to acquire a check in code from DVLA. Find out from your campervan hirer whether you need to get this yourself or if they will request it on your behalf. More information about what's needed to hire a campervan can be found here.