Motorhome Hire Craster

Motorhome hire in Craster from £65/night. Family motorhomes, coach-builts & compact vans across Northumberland.

When someone in Craster asks me what a week in a proper motorhome actually feels like, I usually pour a coffee and tell them the truth: it's slower, quieter, and more freeing than any hotel break they've had. We've been renting campervans and motorhomes out of Perth since 2019, and a fair chunk of our repeat customers started their first trip from close to Craster.

What campervan hire from Craster actually looks like

The advantage of collecting from a smaller base rather than a city hub, if you're coming down from Craster, is that you skip the ring-road traffic and you're on a proper touring road inside twenty minutes. North East England rewards people who take the scenic option, and a well-fitted motorhome is exactly the way to do it.

Because most hirers are on their first motorhome trip, treat the handover as a proper lesson, not a signature exercise. The four things people always forget are the gas isolator, the hook-up cable, the levelling ramps and the waste-water tap — make sure the operator covers them twice.

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

Always compare like for like on price. A £495-a-week van with 1,000 free miles, insurance for two drivers and breakdown cover included beats a £395 headline that adds mileage caps, second-driver fees and kit hire later. Ask every operator what's not included; it's usually bedding, gas, insurance excess reduction, and the extra hour on handover, and those four line items add up fast.

You should be covered on the operator's fully-comp policy from the second you drive away. Ask about excess reduction if you want the excess brought down; it should be an optional add-on, not a hidden compulsory fee.

Route advice for guests based near Craster

Route-wise, my honest advice for guests routing back to Craster: 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 East England's coast has plenty of week-length loops that finish you back near home without the panic.

If you're on the fence, send your dates over. I'd rather you asked twenty questions than book blind, and we'll tell you plainly what's available near Craster and what it should cost before you commit a deposit.

Caledonian Tourers — the UK campervan & motorhome marketplace (900+ cities) with hire enquiries matched to independent operators across Scotland & England, plus a curated roof tents UK shop. Family-run from Perth since 2019. Email enquiries: [email protected].