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UK motorhome holiday rentals

Travel doesn't become adventure until you leave yourself behind

rental info

Looking for an exciting holiday?

You want something different this time. You don't want to be holed up in the same hotel for a week, seeing the same sights and no doubt doing the same things.  You want adventure, you want that town over the hill, that mysterious landmark glinting on the horizon. The option to take any path that curiosity offers.  And with our Motorhome hire service, that's what our team at Sussex Motorhome Hire in Sussex can provide.

  • Are there any restrictions on how old you need to be to hire your camper?
    Yes, you need to be aged between 25 and 79 years old with 2 years minimum driving experience.
  • Can I drive the motorhome with a standard Driving Licence?
    Yes you can, you will need 2 years minimum driving experience and a standard b category licence for a manual car is all you need to cover you for cars and vans up to 3500kg gross weight.
  • I've never hired a motorhome before I'm not sure how it all works?
    Don't worry! We will spend time going through the motorhome with you, and we are also always at the end of the phone out of hours if you get stuck!
  • Can I leave my car somewhere safe?
    Yes, we have a space available to leave your car whilst you are away.
  • I am travelling down by train, are you able to collect me?
    Unfortunately at the moment we are unable to offer this service.
  • What does the rental price include?
    Insurance for 1 driver (£25 charge to add additional driver) Full UK breakdown cover 1000 miles inclusive 0.50p per mile thereafter Full tank of diesel (needs to be returned full) All crockery and cutlery Enough LPG gas for cooking and heating Small portable camping hob 2 fold-away chairs
  • Can you recommend a campsite to stay in Sussex?
    We have personally been caravaners for a few years and know a few hidden gems!
  • How much does it cost to fill up with diesel?
    If you are on reserve approximately £115 would fill the tank back up You should get around 500 miles at roughly 25 mpg to a tank.
  • Can I take the motorhome abroad?
    We do not allow European travel at the moment.
  • Is there a minimum hire period?
    Yes, we operate at 4 day minimum and 21 days maximum hire periods.
  • Can I drive with points on my licence?
    Yes, SP30 speeding offences are allowable to a maximum of 2 x 3 point offences but not a 6 point single offence.
  • I want to confirm a price and book, what do I do next?
    Great you are in safe hands. Please fill out the contact us form in full and include if you require: Dog supplement £20 Additional driver add on £25 Bike rack hire £5 per day £20 per week We will then send you a quote based on this for approval We would then require these forms of ID before we take deposits etc Picture of each driving licence front and back Picture of a paper copy of driving licence DVLA licence check code from: https://www.gov.uk/view-driving-licence. You will need your driving licence number/national insurance number and postcode 2 utility bills dated within 3 months, with the same address as your driving licence We will then take the necessary deposits to secure your booking and send out an invoice. The security deposit will need to be paid within 7 days of travel.
  • I want to go wild camping/off-grid. Can I comfortably do so?
    Yes, as long as you stay on a bitumen road you can take your adventure up to 2/3 days or longer if you are driving in between without plugging into 240v Our motorhome has this ability by means as the engine charges up the 110ah Leisure battery along with a 80-watt solar panel to supply 12 volts of electricity to : All Lighting 12v Fridge / Freezer Tv / DVD player 12v Water pump (taps and shower) (Just plug back into a 240v hookup when you can or drive to charge the battery back up ) Supplies heating and hot water with Gas / 12v Refillable 69 litre fresh water tank 40-litre grey water waste tank Toilet facility by removable empty-able cassette 25 litre refillable LPG "gas tank" refilled at some petrol stations*
  • Can I take a dog in the motorhome?
    We allow well behaved dogs, only in our 2 berth camper van with a £20 cleaning charge.
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Terms & Conditions

Please have a look below at a brief tour of our minimum requirements. You must read and agree our full terms & conditions before rental of our Motor home, downloadable at the bottom of this page.

  1. You must be aged between 25 & 79 years to be covered by our insurance, your refundable security deposit of £750 (2 Berth) and £1250 (5 Berth) is payable 30 days prior to travel.

  2. You must have a minimum of 2 years of driving experience.

  3. Main drivers must provide both paper licence and photo ID license prior to hire commencement, plus 2 items of residential proof of the main driver (2 utility bills from separate companies less than 3 months old is acceptable, the address must match your driving licence) If the driver does not have a photo licence ID, the paper license and a passport is required.

  4. It’s our obligation to check your driving licence with a check code from DVLA, you must log in here: https://www.gov.uk/view-driving-licence. You will need your driving licence number / national insurance number and postcode. (please send Away Rentals this code when completed). 

  5. Please see section 3 of our full terms and conditions for any further insurance requirements. 

  6. If you wish to have a further named driver added to our insurance a fee of £25 is payable.

  7. We can supply a bike rack for an additional fee of £5 per day or £20 per week to accommodate 2 bikes with a maximum total weight of 35kg. 

  8. The rental includes 1000 UK miles, any miles over is charged at £0.50p per mile.

  9. Complimentary tea, coffee, and sugar are included.

  10. Toilet roll and chemicals are included.

  11. All cutlery /bowls/ plates/ mugs/ pots and pans are also included.

  12. We supply our motorhome with a full tank of fuel and request it is returned in full.

  13. A non-refundable deposit of £150 is payable to secure your booking ( Any COVID-19 government lockdown would result in alternative dates or a full refund).

  14. Settlement of the remaining balance will be due one month (30 days) before your hire date.

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Explore the countryside in either our purpose-built 2 Berth Auto-sleeper or our luxury 5 berth Swift Escape

Make memories that'll last forever with our motorhome hire service at Sussex Motorhome Hire in Sussex. Get in touch with our friendly team today.

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