Campervan hire in Wales

A land of song, rugby and stunning natural landscapes, Wales is a fantastic location for a campervan hire getaway! Challenge yourself with a hike in the mountains of Snowdon or the Brecon Beacons, relax on the golden sandy beaches of Pembrokeshire or the Gower Peninsula or check out the sights of Cardiff, Wales’ compact capital. Whatever your plans, motorhome hire in Wales is a wonderful way to experience what the country has to offer, giving you the freedom of the open road. On Goboony you can rent a variety of different motorhomes and campervans suitable for your needs from one of our private owners. With our many filters you can find the perfect rental for you!

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Great van! Would recommend. Owner is lovely and give a great handover showing us the ropes and explaining any tips/tricks. Following her advice meant we never had any issues during our hire. We are new to campervans too. Van is clean and fairly new and we encounted zero issues. There is a good spec on this van, such as the off-grid kit, smart TV, 5G wifi, onboard waste/water; cassette toilet and LPG heater. The owner is dog friendly and she allowed our small well behaved dog to join us. Although no dog hair was found in the van. The van was well stocked with everything you would need. There was a hair dryer, vacuum cleaner, fly zapper, torches, wireless charger, fan, deck chairs etc. Everything you need such as electric hook-up, water hose, plates, pans etc was included in the van for us to use. The owner kindly stocked the van with milk, butter, bread, bacon and coffee etc which was kind. Fresh bedding was provided and clean towels. It is easy to drive if you are used to larger vehicles. Being Ducato based it drives well. Although a manual, you shouldn't be put off. We took the van to Galloway Forest and lived off-grid. We found with small daily drives and the little sun we had for the 100w solar panel, we were waking up with about 80% battery left. We were not watching our useage either and were using the invertor for the toaster, TV was on every night, soundbar for music when parked up. There is a firestick and you can pay to use the 5G wifi, but we brought our own firestick and just hotspotted our phones with no issues. We averaged around 35mpg which was good for the hills around Galloway Forest and we were using the LPG for cooking twice daily and running the hotwater/heater. The van is not cold, with the outside temperature dropping during the night, the heater was very toasty. The built in Truma heater/boiler was great and easy to use. I believe for a near 700mile trip we spent £110 on diesel and £9 on LPG. LPG is easy to fill being the standard bayonet fitting that most LPG stations use. There is on-board water, waste and a cassette toilet with electric flush. You could get 2 days out of the 90 litre water tank if you watched your usage and had quick showers. We would try to fill up when we could at petrol stations or being cheeky at caravan parks that we drove past. The bed is easy to put up and down and so is the manual awning. You can pack up and go within 20 mins. There are flyscreens fitted all round which is a must. The in-built blinds made the van dark enough to sleep, although the owner offered a silverscreen for the front... but its not needed. Theres plenty of storage with a wardrobe in the toilet, under seat storage. Overall, very happy with our hire and it has given us the bug! We would hire again.

June 2024

Campsites in Wales

There are many nice campsites in Wales. Shell island, for example, is the largest campsite in the UK at over 300 acres and is one of the largest campsites in the whole of Europe. Based in North Wales, the campsite boasts stunning views of the picturesque Welsh countryside, including Snowdonia National Park and Cardigan Bay. Shell Island is popular with those wanting a holiday by the sea but who don’t want to stay in a crowded seaside town with all the usual tourist traps. You can go kayaking in the sea and go fishing in the nearby village of Llanbedr. The family run Erwlon Caravan and Camping Park to the west of the Brecon Beacons is an ideal location to discover magical mid Wales. It has an award winning amenity block and designated adult only and family areas, parkwide WiFi, fully serviced super-pitches and a children’s playground. The campsite is perfectly situated for outdoor activities with a variety of walking trails, cycling routes, caving and riding adventures.

Things to do in Wales

There are so many things to do in Wales and going on a campervan holiday really opens up the country to you. Adventure seekers can take on the challenge of climbing Snowdon, Wales’ largest mountain, or if you are looking for an easier way up there is also a train! Enjoy the breathtaking views from the top in this stunning corner of the country. If you are a fan of castles, Wales is the ideal place for you with many fascinating examples across the country from Caerphilly to Caernarfon. Sports fans can head to Cardiff for rugby at the Millenium Stadium or international cricket at Sophia Gardens and art connoisseurs can head to Cardiff’s National Museum Wales to explore its world class collection of Impressionist works. Wales also has an impressive coastline with many fabulous beaches in Pembrokeshire and the Gower Peninsula where you can sit back and enjoy the view or partake in some water sports!

Events in Wales

Next to things to do, there are also many fantastic events in Wales that are definitely worth a visit! If you are visiting Wales in April, you might want to check out Cardiff's own RHS Flower Show. Organised by the Royal Horticultural Society, the show is a huge display of hundreds of different species of flowers, and usually brings in people from all over the world. Pembrokeshire Fish Week was ranked first in the top 10 food festivals by the Independent. It has come first in several other similar competitions even winning the Gold Award for the Food Tourism Destination category in the True Taste Food and Drink Awards. Accolades aside, Fish week is a biennial celebration of Pembrokeshire’s world-class seafood, spectacular coastline, gorgeous clean beaches, and fascinating heritage of its maritime history. Every year in a different location there is also the National Eisteddfod of Wales, a celebration of the country’s language and culture, which gives a fascinating insight into this ancient land.