Small Campervan Hire

We have campervans to hire in all shapes and sizes, but if you are a couple or even just on your own why net get away this weekend, treating yourself to a  small campervan hire? Last weekend I was visiting friends in Norwich, this week I’m skiing in the French Alps – with a motorhome you can go where you like.

The van featured here is the small but perfectly formed and surprisingly roomy Mooveo P6. The Mooveo P6 is the UK’s favourite for small campervan hire.  It is fully equipped and this small Mooveo feels like a bigger model. The ingenious design maximises the living space to the full. featuring a full length king size double bed and mid dining area that converts into a single bed.  This small Mooveo can comfortably sleep 2 or 3 people which makes it perfect for small families.

The nifty storage area below the double bed provides a huge amount of storage area for your suitcases or even pushchairs. And despite it’s small size the P6 has exceptional pulling power and exceptional fuel economy.  Fully accessorized it comes all these extras:

• Air conditioning in the cab
• An iPod compatible stereo
• Digital Freeview TV and DVD player
• Bike rack
• Gas oven, grill and hob
• Full size fridge/freezer

If you are interested in a small campervan hire such as the Mooveo P6, call 0800 612 8719 or get a quote online.

Festival Campervan Hire

The increasing popularity of festivals in the UK and Europe has meant that accommodation, for those who don’t fancy being in a tent, is in much greater demand including Campervan and Motorhome hire. In recent years, particularly 2010, festival campervan hire suppliers have quickly run out of vehicles even many weeks before the festival season has got into full swing.

The secret is to get in early; you’ll find better rates, more choice and have a much better chance of securing the vehicle you’re after. For those who are new or returning to campervan hire much has changed over the past few years and the vehicles people choose for festival campervan hire are no exception. Long gone are the days of cramped conditions, uncomfortable beds and minimal facilities. The vast majority of Campervans today come with bathrooms including shower and toilet, fully equipped kitchen, LCD television, DVD players, double beds (and we mean double beds not large singles!) and plenty of space. And even the largest 6 berthers are surprisingly easy to drive.

Combining your wheels with your bed is a great way to take in the Festivals and there are quite often festivals that offer powered sites nearby. Again the secret is book in early as they are snapped up quickly.

If you would like to talk to someone about festival campervan hire, then please call 0800 612 8719 and we can get you sorted out, nicely in advance of the festival season.

Campervan hire

Campervan hire, that’s what it’s all about!

Flicking through the pages of statistics for this site, we can see that 20.8% of the visitors are looking for campervan hire which is great news because that is what we have here, lots and lots of campervans to hire. But hang on a minute, what is the difference between a campervan and a motorhome?

There are some subtle differences between a campervan and a motorhome but here we tend to use both terms when people ask about campervan hire. Generally we consider campervan and motorhome are interchangable terms as they both refer to vehicles which provide transport and accommodation in one. Here is the more official version…

A Motorhome is a motor vehicle built on a van or bus chassis and designed to serve as self contained living areas for recreational travel. There is normally a divide between the cab and the living areas behind, which contain sleeping space, washroom and kitchen facilities.

Motorhomes which we often think could definitely not be called campervans are the more luxurious vehicles such as the Mooveo C7 and the 6 wheeled monster, the Burstner A747.

A Campervan is a van equipped as a self-contained travelling home, they are normally smaller than a motorhome. There is generally no divide between the cab and the living area. It has basic facilities for cooking, washing, and sleeping. A nice example of what we would tend to call a campervan is the Trigano Tribute range, which drive just like a car and provide everything you will ever need for a couple.

So that’s the definitions sorted out, all you need to do now is call us up on 0800 612 8719 or apply for your campervan hire online.

Hire a Campervan

Hire a Campervan this Weekend

Does that sound a bit frivolous? I mean it’s only February, but why not hire a campervan and go somewhere, take your family or just go somewhere nice with your partner. The weather isn’t looking fantastic just yet, but wouldn’t it be nice to just getaway for the weekend?

Motorholme are now offering weekend campervan hire as well as ‘by the week’ campervan hire.  The need came for this from the popularity of music festivals in the UK, quite often people would like to hire a campervan on Friday morning and then return it on the Monday afternoon. So a weekend campervan hire is actually more like 4 days – with 3 nights included.

Another popular reason to hire a campervan this weekend is to see if you like it.  There are many people right now in the UK considering a motorhome hire holiday this summer, but there is always the off chance that it isn’t for you (although I can’t think for the life of me why that would be) – in which case you could do a ‘dry run’.

Whatever your reason is for hiring, we are here to help, just call 0800 612 8719 for advice on the ideal motorhome for you.  For couples and people on their own something like a Trigano Tribute would be fine, especially as they are just like a car to drive, if you need a bit more room how about a Mooveo P6 3 Berth camper?  Bigger one’s like the Burstner A747-2 and the Mooveo C7 are also available should you wish to take a large family or a group of friends with you.

Family Motorhome Hire

Where are you going this summer? Somewhere in the United Kingdom, Europe or further afield? If you are going outside  Europe there is not a lot we can do for you here except try and persuade you to take a family motorhome hire in Europe. And why not indeed? I have been in some of the most gorgeous beaches in the World in parts of Spain, France, Italy and even Wales. I’ve seen some of the most brilliant towns and cities in Italy, Spain and Portugal and my kids have had the most fun ever in – wait for it – Devon. Yes, it was Paignton in Devon, and OK it did involve one of the favourite uncles and some associated cousins, but it was the perfect family motorhome hire holiday.

So what is the ideal motorhome for a family motorhome hire? Well I have two little girls one is 7 (nearly) and the other one is 2 (not quite), so you would think that we could get away with a 4 berth motorhome, but not really. Kids tend to equal ‘stuff’, like bikes, pushchairs and all that stuff that they can’t seem to live on holiday without. So my weapon of choice is the Mooveo C7 as it has a garage at the back that you can fit all your kid’s junk in.

If you’d like to hire a motorhome this year, you won’t regret it and your family will love it, especially your kids. Call 0800 612 8719 to book now.

Benicassim Festival Campervans

If you fancy visiting a festival this summer but are a little worried about the weather, (and having to stand in a muddy field with thousands of other mud caked festival goers), then Benicassim Festival maybe the very one for you! We are quite happy to supply Benicassim Festival campervans for hire, but you will of course pick up in the UK and drive to Spain

Taking place between the 14th July 17th July 2011 the festival has the luxury of being on the Spanish Mediterranean coast in the resort of Costa del Azahar. FIB (Festival Internacional de Benicassim) is near the towns Valencia and Barcelona.

Over the 16 years since conception Benicassim has seen a wealth of acts including the Stone Roses, Radiohead and Oasis playing to the sell out audience although Oasis leader Noel Gallagher wasn’t overly happy after a few sound problems during there set in 2009. He did, however compliment the enthusiastic crowd!

The first confirmed bands for Benicassim 2011 have been announced by the FIB Bosses. The first names for Spain’s number one music festival are Arcade Fire, The Strokes, Arctic Monkeys, Portishead, Beirut, Elbow, Friendly Fires, Tinie Tempah and Primal Scream. Like most events Benicassim Festival campervans are going to be in short supply, so call 0800 612 8719 now and reserve yours.

So have you explored this part of Spain before? I’m a massive fan of the Costa del Azahar, north of Benicassim is Peñíscola which in my mind is one of the most gorgeous places in Europe.  The Castello at Peñíscola is Spain’s 2nd most visited tourist attraction, there are miles of sandy beach, clean blue sea and enough cheap bars and restaurants to keep anyone happy. So there is my twopenceworth, don’t just book Benicassim Festival campervans for the festival, enjoy the whole of the Costa del Azahar.

Pet Friendly Campervan Hire

Pet friendly campervan hire is now available! For most people, the pet in question is a dog, we don’t get many people who insist on taking their hamster or rabbit with them. The family dog is a beloved member of the household and is greatly missed when the family goes on holiday. Lots of people would prefer to take their dog with them on holiday and don’t like the idea of leaving them with relatives or in a kennel.

Smaller dog breeds are preferred because there is not a huge amount of room for dogs inside the campervans, so to be fair to all travellers, it is best to leave your Great Dane at home when considering pet friendly campervan hire.

Small campervans are not recommended when travelling with your dog because they really aren’t big enough to accommodate 2 adults, luggage and a dog. We recommend travelling in a larger campervan such as a Mooveo C6 6 Berth or Mooveo C7 7 Berth motorhome. Dogs should be safely secured in the vehicle with an approved dog harness or animal carrier. In the event of an accident, you want to ensure that your best mate is not injured. It is best to keep your dog out of direct sunlight if possible and make sure the vehicle is well-ventilated and cool so that your dog is not stressed while on the road.

It is a good idea to pack the following items for your dog: their vaccination card, registration papers, collar, lead, food, water bowl, toys, bedding and shovel, poop-scoop or a plastic bag to collect their droppings.

Your dog will appreciate their own creature-comforts from home. Also try to keep their feeding times and sleeping habits the same as home. A health check-up at the vet prior to travel is worthwhile too – you don’t want to have to organise a vet visit while on holiday.

Remember to always confirm your stay with campsites before you arrive to ensure that your dog is welcome. Pet Friendly campervan hire is possible so contact us today if you would like more information on taking your furry friend on holiday. Call 0800 612 8719 now.

Hiring a Motorhome

Hiring a motorhome is becoming very fashionable nowadays. Have you seen the BBC2 Series called ‘One man and his campervan’?  I missed it last week, but caught up on the BBC iPlayer, it’s on Mondays, here is a basic synopsis of the show:

“Over one glorious summer, camper van lover and passionate foodie Martin Dorey journeys around Britain on the ultimate escapist adventure – celebrating the freedom of camper van living. Travelling to ten very different regions in Britain, in each self contained episode, we will see Martin immerse himself in the idyllic places camper van living allows him to reach, befriending the locals and cooking some great local food along the way.

The journey will take Martin to some truly stunning settings on Britain’s beaches, in woodlands and on cliff tops, taking in regions including the North East of Scotland, the Lake District, Yorkshire, Devon, Norfolk and many more.”

Last week Martin was in North Devon and I believe tonight (St Valentines Day) he will be in The New Forest.  So do tune in at 6:30 (I think). If you are thinking about hiring a motorhome it might give you a ‘taste’ for the independence that a campervan gives.

For your information the campervan in question is a VW Type 2 ‘bay window’campervan, I know people love those, but I have had one and I didn’t love it at all. I lived in Hertfordshire at the time and my first trip was to Norwich, the trip there was fine but the petrol pump failed on the way home.  My second ‘major’ trip was to The Isle of Wight which again was fine on the way there, but on the way back the brake servo developed a fault so I had to reach down and pull the brake pedal back up everytime I used it.

You can be sure that if you are hiring a motorhome from Motorholme and you do have any technical problems or need some advice you can call us anytime for help.