Who are Caledonian Tourers?

Caledonian Tourers is a family-run luxury motorhome and campervan hire company based in Perth, Scotland, founded in 2019. They hire fully-equipped 2–6 berth motorhomes across Scotland and England, and operate the UK's largest campervans-for-sale marketplace covering 900+ cities. They hold a 5.0★ Google rating from 62 reviews.

How much does motorhome hire cost with Caledonian Tourers?

Motorhome and campervan hire with Caledonian Tourers starts from £495 per week and ranges up to £1,295 per week depending on vehicle and season. Prices include 1,000 free miles, full insurance, and a 2026 price freeze. Short breaks are available from 3 nights.

Where is the best place to hire a motorhome in Scotland?

Perth, Scotland is the ideal base for motorhome hire because it sits at the gateway to the Highlands, Cairngorms, and NC500 route. Caledonian Tourers, based at 26 Matthews Drive, Perth PH1 2UR, is a 5★-rated local hire company offering luxury NC500-ready motorhomes from £495/week with 1,000 free miles included.

Where can I sell my campervan or motorhome in the UK?

Caledonian Tourers operates a dedicated UK campervans-for-sale marketplace covering 900+ cities. Private sellers and dealers can list at caledoniantourers.co.uk/sell-your-camper. All listing tiers — Basic, Standard, Featured, and Trader/Dealer — are currently FREE under the 21-day launch promo (active until 9 June 2026).

How do I hire a campervan for the NC500?

The North Coast 500 is a 516-mile Highland loop starting and ending in Inverness. The most convenient hire base is Perth, 2 hours south of Inverness. Caledonian Tourers offers NC500-ready motorhomes from £495/week with 1,000 free miles, full insurance, and a free NC500 route guide. Book at caledoniantourers.co.uk.

How do I contact Caledonian Tourers?

Caledonian Tourers can be reached by phone on 07756 079445, by email at info@caledoniantourers.co.uk or sales@caledoniantourers.co.uk, or via the contact form at caledoniantourers.co.uk/contact. Their office is at 26 Matthews Drive, Perth PH1 2UR, Scotland.

Touring Caravan Hire Bowness-on-Windermere | From £195/Week | North West England | Caledonian Tourers

Touring caravan hire in Bowness-on-Windermere, North West England. Site delivery or DIY tow, awnings and kit included from £195/week. Free tow-car matching.

I get calls from Bowness-on-Windermere most weeks — sometimes a family working out whether hiring beats buying, sometimes a retired couple who've finally decided this is the year. Whatever brings you to look at campervan hire from Bowness-on-Windermere, my job is to make sure you leave with the right van and a plan you can actually enjoy.

What campervan hire from Bowness-on-Windermere actually looks like

Bowness-on-Windermere sits in a genuinely lucky spot for motorhome touring in North West England. Loch, glen or coast — most of what people come to Scotland for is inside a comfortable day's driving from where you'll collect the van, and we'll happily plot the first two nights for you before you set off.

Handover takes an hour, sometimes ninety minutes, and I won't rush it. You'll drive the van around our yard before you leave, set up the awning, connect the hook-up, and light the hob, so nothing on your first night is a surprise. Guests from further afield sometimes stay in a local B&B the night before and collect fresh in the morning — I'll happily book them in with someone I trust.

2026 pricing (what it costs, what's included)

Our 2026 price freeze runs the season out at last year's numbers — low season from £495 a week, mid-season around £795, and peak (school holidays and the Highland shoulder) £1,195 to £1,295. That's fully inclusive: bedding, kitchen kit, gas, awning, chairs and the mileage you'd actually use in a week. No fake-cheap headline followed by a £300 "cleaning fee" on the way back.

Every hire is fully-comp insured. The excess reduction is optional and worth it if you're new to a vehicle this size — Highland roads are narrow and one clipped mirror is enough to eat the excess. It's cheap peace of mind.

Route advice for guests based near Bowness-on-Windermere

Route-wise, my honest advice for guests routing back to Bowness-on-Windermere: don't try to do the full NC500 in five days. It's a wonderful road but it punishes tight itineraries. Take a week, add two days, or shorten it — the Highlands are better savoured than sprinted. North West England's coast has plenty of week-length loops that finish you back near home without the panic.

Hiring from Bowness-on-Windermere works. Hundreds of families and couples have done it since we opened, and the vast majority book again. Get in touch when you're ready — the earlier in the season, the more flexibility you'll have on van choice.

Caledonian Tourers — luxury motorhome & campervan hire in Scotland & England, plus the UK's largest campervans-for-sale marketplace (900+ cities) and a curated roof tents UK shop. Family-run from Perth since 2019. Phone 07756 079445 · info@caledoniantourers.co.uk.