The 5 Best Motorhome Trips in Europe

Touring Europe in a motorhome gives you a kind of freedom you don’t often find on holiday. You’ve got your own base with you, so you don’t have to check in or check out. The road decides what’s outside your window. We’ve seen thousands of bookings come through the CamperDays website, and the same routes keep coming up. That tells us that people love these routes. They combine easy driving with proper highlights, giving you the freedom to slow down or push on if you fancy it. They’re real routes with excellent stopovers, the kind that suit both first-time motorhome travellers and those who’ve already caught the bug. If you’ve been thinking about touring Europe in a motorhome, these are the trips people return to again and again.

Touring Scotland in a Motorhome – The Best 7-Day Road Trip Itinerary

Scotland feels made for a motorhome adventure. Hills rise into mountains, and lochs catch the light like mirrors. Every turn tempts you to pull over. Touring Scotland in a motorhome, in our opinion, is the best way to experience the country. You pass old villages and quiet roads that seem made for slow travel. You’ll probably get some rain along the way. That’s just Scotland being Scotland. You can wake beside a loch, drive for an hour, and end up near a castle. Many of the people who book with us begin in Edinburgh, where we have a number of trusted rental partners on the city's outskirts. Others collect their camper in England and make the journey north for a highlands Scotland road trip, which may involve a small border registration fee. Wherever you end up starting, you won’t be far away from some amazing scenery.

The 5 Best Motorhome Trips in Europe

Touring Europe in a motorhome gives you a kind of freedom you don’t often find on holiday. You’ve got your own base with you, so you don’t have to check in or check out. The road decides what’s outside your window. We’ve seen thousands of bookings come through the CamperDays website, and the same routes keep coming up. That tells us that people love these routes. They combine easy driving with proper highlights, giving you the freedom to slow down or push on if you fancy it. They’re real routes with excellent stopovers, the kind that suit both first-time motorhome travellers and those who’ve already caught the bug. If you’ve been thinking about touring Europe in a motorhome, these are the trips people return to again and again.

Touring Scotland in a Motorhome – The Best 7-Day Road Trip Itinerary

Scotland feels made for a motorhome adventure. Hills rise into mountains, and lochs catch the light like mirrors. Every turn tempts you to pull over. Touring Scotland in a motorhome, in our opinion, is the best way to experience the country. You pass old villages and quiet roads that seem made for slow travel. You’ll probably get some rain along the way. That’s just Scotland being Scotland. You can wake beside a loch, drive for an hour, and end up near a castle. Many of the people who book with us begin in Edinburgh, where we have a number of trusted rental partners on the city's outskirts. Others collect their camper in England and make the journey north for a highlands Scotland road trip, which may involve a small border registration fee. Wherever you end up starting, you won’t be far away from some amazing scenery.

Munro bagging while touring Scotland by motorhome

Scotland has it all, from lush green glens to shimmering lochs, snow-capped mountains and a breathtaking coastline. Each year, it draws hikers like a magnet. So much so, that some of them start to… collect hills. ‘Munro bagging’ has been a national Scottish hobby since the ’80’s, which has recently gained a wider audience. Outdoor enthusiasts from all corners of the UK and beyond get hooked on summiting one mountain after another. Why is that? Could you become one of them? And what are the perks of Munro bagging with a motorhome? In this article, we will explain the nuts and bolts of hillwalking in Scotland and show you 5 itineraries suitable for beginners.

Cheap Camping: Money-Saving tips for your camping holiday

Camping offers you the opportunity to plan your well-deserved break exactly how you like. You can enjoy a great and cheap holiday with a camper van, even on a small budget. To save as much money as possible, it is worth booking early and researching prices. You can also save money during your camping holiday with the right tips and tricks.

How Much Does a Camper Trip Cost?

This is a question that gets asked a lot here at CamperDays, but the truth is that there are so many variables. Campervan rental prices vary by season and vehicle type. In spring, you might pay around £100 a day for a smaller van. In summer, a family motorhome can cost closer to £200. Where you travel matters, too, and so does the size of the camper. We know people often get caught out, not because the motorhome rental price is hidden, but because no one explained the extras. Fuel adds up. Campsites and tolls do as well. That is why we put this guide together. We will go through the best times to book to save money, as well as extra costs you might not have thought of.

Which driving licence is required to drive a campervan?

Most of the campervans that you can rent through CamperDays only require a normal class B driving licence. Also, only a few countries require you to have your international driving licence with you. Below is an overview of which driving licence is the right one for you for your campervan. There are only a few campervans on CamperDays that require a special driving licence. However, when travelling outside the EU we recommend that you always have an international driving licence with you if your licence is not already in English. However, in Australia’s Northern Territory, South Africa and Namibia it is compulsory.

What campervan insurance do I need?

Every campervan offer comes with a basic insurance policy with a deductible, which protects you in many cases of damage. Here we will explain to you which insurance options are available and which are particularly useful. Different insurance policies protect you in the event of damage and prevent unexpected, high additional costs. A standard package of insurance is already included in every campervan offer at CamperDays, but it often makes sense to book additional insurance where possible.

A Beginner’s Guide to Camper Van Electricity

That first morning in a camper always stays with you. You’ve found the perfect place to spend the night after far too much scrolling, and the view makes it worth it. Then the lights blink out. The TV goes dead. You stare at the panel for a while and hope it sorts itself out. Then the lights start blinking, as if the van’s trying to talk back. Turns out the battery’s flat. The good news is, this happens to most campervan owners at some point. It’s a story we here all the time at CamperDays. Campervan electricity sounds complicated but it’s simple once you see how it works. This guide shows how your motorhome gets power, how to connect safely and how to make it last. Once you learn the basics the only thing that runs out will be the milk.

Campervan vs. Motorhome: What’s Best for My Trip?

We see this question all the time at CamperDays. Most travellers are set on hitting the open road but aren’t sure if a campervan or motorhome suits them better. Campervans are smaller and work well for people who like to keep moving. A motorhome gives you more of a home on wheels with separate sleeping and eating areas. We kept getting asked the difference between campervan and motorhome, so here’s the short version of what we tell travellers.

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