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Campervan Hire from London: Daily Prices, Licence, Low Emission Zones and Routes
Campervan rental in London on this page means two Volkswagen T6 campervans for 4 people, priced by the day: the Volkswagen T6 from £101.79 and the Volkswagen Transporter T6 from £102.96. Read on for the van itself, the cost of seven days at these rates, the rules of the road for a motorhome, London's charging zones and the drive times from central London.
Two Volkswagen campervans
Both campervans of this page are Volkswagen T6 vans for 4 people.
Two offers
The Volkswagen T6 starts from £101.79 per day and the Volkswagen Transporter T6 from £102.96 per day. Both are campervans for 4 people. Ask both offers the same questions and compare the answers side by side.
The sixth-generation Transporter
The Volkswagen Transporter T6 is the sixth generation of the Volkswagen Transporter vans, built 2015–2024. The Volkswagen California is a campervan based on the mid-sized Transporter panel van, and a factory-made campervan version of the T6 is called the California. The Volkswagen T6 is 4,904 mm long with the short wheelbase and 5,304 mm with the long wheelbase. Its height is 1,990 mm with the low roof, 2,176 mm with the medium roof and 2,477 mm with the high roof.
Roof and wheelbase
Ask which wheelbase and which roof the van has.
What a London campervan has on board
Campervans on the London market typically sleep four adults, with seating for 4, 5 or 6 depending on the van. On-board kitchens have a fridge, hobs, a sink and USB charging, and some vans have heating.
Choosing between the two
The two daily prices are £101.79 and £102.96.
Daily prices and what shapes them
The prices on this page are starting prices per day. For a trip of several days, compare the total for your dates.
Seven days at the daily rate
| Campervan | From, per day | 7 days at this daily rate |
|---|---|---|
| Volkswagen T6 | £101.79 | £712.53 |
| Volkswagen Transporter T6 | £102.96 | £720.72 |
Ask for a quote for your exact dates.
Season, size and age
Campervan hire prices depend on the time of year, vehicle size and year of manufacture. Large motorhomes cost more than small campervans, and high season costs more than low season. In the UK, high season is July and August; shoulder season is early May, June and September; low season is October to April. Money goes further in low or shoulder season, or on a midweek rather than a weekend trip.
Costs of the trip besides the van
Besides the hire, a campervan trip has other costs such as campsites, fuel, food and drink, road tolls and entry fees. Costs are higher around school half-terms. Older and larger vans do fewer miles per gallon, and diesel engines run on 15–20% less fuel.
Rules of the road for a campervan
The speed limits for a motorhome over 3.05 tonnes differ from those for a car.
What a category B licence allows
Drivers who passed their test on or after 1 January 1997 can drive, with a category B licence, vehicles with up to 8 passenger seats with a maximum authorised mass (MAM) of 3,500kg for petrol and diesel vehicles, including hybrids. Category B allows 4,250kg for electric or hydrogen vehicles.
Heavier motorhomes and trailers
Category C1 allows vehicles between 3,500 and 7,500kg maximum authorised mass (MAM), with a trailer up to 750kg.
Drivers who passed their test before 1 January 1997 are usually allowed to drive a vehicle and trailer combination up to 8,250kg maximum authorised mass (MAM). They can view their driving licence information to check.
With a category B licence, you can tow a trailer with a maximum authorised mass (MAM) up to 3,500kg. The combined maximum authorised mass of the vehicle and trailer must not exceed 7,000kg.
Visitors from abroad
A visitor can drive in Great Britain on a full, valid licence from another country for 12 months from the last time they entered Great Britain. For left-hand traffic, see the guide Driving on the left: a guide for visitors.
Speed limits for motorhomes
| Motorhome, maximum unladen weight | Built-up areas | Single carriageways | Dual carriageways | Motorways |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| More than 3.05 tonnes | 30 mph | 50 mph | 60 mph | 70 mph |
A motorhome of not more than 3.05 tonnes maximum unladen weight has the same limits as a car.
Left-hand traffic and motorways
Traffic in the UK keeps to the left of the road unless signs or markings say otherwise, and at roundabouts you give priority to traffic approaching from the right. On a motorway, keep in the left lane unless overtaking. The right-hand lane of a motorway with three or more lanes must not be used by any vehicle drawing a trailer.
Phones and alcohol
It is illegal to hold and use a phone, sat nav or tablet while driving, even when stopped at traffic lights; the penalty is £200 and 6 penalty points. Hands-free use is allowed if the device does not block the view. The drink-drive limit is 80 mg of alcohol per 100 ml of blood in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, and 50 mg per 100 ml of blood in Scotland.
Parking for the night
You must not park on a road at night facing against the direction of the traffic flow unless in a recognised parking space. All vehicles must display parking lights when parked on a road or a lay-by on a road with a speed limit greater than 30 mph. You must not park partially or wholly on the pavement in London or Scotland; use off-street parking areas or bays marked with white lines wherever possible.
Before setting off
Before setting off, plan the route and allow sufficient time for breaks and possible delays, and adjust the mirrors and seat for comfort, full control and maximum vision. You must not overload your vehicle or trailer; you must secure your load and it must not stick out dangerously.
On the road
Allow at least a two-second gap between you and the vehicle in front on high-speed roads, and at least double it on wet roads. In-vehicle systems such as satellite navigation can distract the driver; do not be distracted by maps or screen-based information while driving.
Breaks and tiredness
Driving when tired greatly increases the risk of collision. Do not begin a journey if you are tired, get sufficient sleep before a long journey and avoid long journeys between midnight and 6 am. Plan sufficient breaks: a break of at least 15 minutes after every two hours of driving is recommended. If you feel sleepy, stop in a safe place.
London's charging zones and the Dartford Crossing
The ULEZ, the Congestion Charge and the Dartford Crossing are described below.
ULEZ
The ULEZ covers all 32 London boroughs, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week except 25 December. The M25 is not in the zone. A vehicle that does not meet the standards pays £12.50 a day. The standards are Euro 4 for petrol and Euro 6 for diesel, and vans and minibuses up to 3.5 tonnes also pay if they do not meet them. A vehicle can be checked by its number plate with the TfL vehicle checker.
Congestion Charge
The Congestion Charge applies in central London 07:00–18:00 Monday to Friday and 12:00–18:00 on Saturday, Sunday and bank holidays. It is £18 a day if paid on the day of travel or in advance.
Dartford Crossing
At the Dartford Crossing on the M25, class B covers cars, including trailers, motorhomes and minibuses with 9 or fewer seats including the seat of the driver. For class B, the charge is £3.50 as a one-off payment or £2.80 pre-paid, and it must be paid by midnight the day after crossing. Ask how charges and crossings are handled when you book.
Penalty charges
A ULEZ penalty charge notice is £180, reduced to £90 if paid within 14 days. A Congestion Charge penalty charge notice is also £180, or £90 if paid within 14 days. A Dartford Crossing penalty charge notice is £70, reduced to £35 if paid within 14 days, and £105 if it is not paid. Check the zones and the crossing on your route before the day you set off, and agree with the quote how they are handled.
Planning a route out of the zones
The M25 is not in the ULEZ zone. The Congestion Charge applies in central London 07:00–18:00 Monday to Friday and 12:00–18:00 on Saturday, Sunday and bank holidays. Look at the map of the day you set off with both facts in mind.
The charges at a glance
| Charge | Amount | Penalty charge notice |
|---|---|---|
| ULEZ | £12.50 a day for a vehicle that does not meet the standards | £180, or £90 if paid within 14 days |
| Congestion Charge | £18 a day if paid on the day of travel or in advance | £180, or £90 if paid within 14 days |
| Dartford Crossing, class B | £3.50 as a one-off payment or £2.80 pre-paid | £70, reduced to £35 if paid within 14 days, and £105 if it is not paid |
Routes from London and drive times
Searches for campervan hire in London include Heathrow, Gatwick, Edinburgh and Scotland. The table gives road distances and driving times without traffic from central London.
Drive times from central London
| Destination | Road distance | Without traffic |
|---|---|---|
| Windsor | 35.9 km | 44 min |
| Brighton | 86.2 km | 99 min |
| Cambridge | 93.5 km | 89 min |
| Oxford | 96.2 km | 91 min |
| Canterbury | 100.0 km | 93 min |
| The Cotswolds | 133.9 km | 123 min |
| Stonehenge | 138.3 km | 110 min |
| Bath | 179.1 km | 149 min |
| Cardiff | 241.4 km | 187 min |
| Edinburgh | 649.3 km | 473 min |
Short trips
Windsor is 35.9 km by road from central London, Brighton 86.2 km, Cambridge 93.5 km and Oxford 96.2 km. Stonehenge is 138.3 km away, the Cotswolds 133.9 km and Bath 179.1 km.
Wales and Scotland
Cardiff is 241.4 km by road from central London, with a driving time without traffic of 187 minutes. Edinburgh is 649.3 km away, with a driving time without traffic of 473 minutes. In Wales, the speed limit in built-up areas is 20 mph.
Airports
Road distances and driving times without traffic from central London are: Heathrow 30.3 km, 45 minutes; Gatwick 48.6 km, 70 minutes; Stansted 57.9 km, 63 minutes; Luton 56.9 km, 63 minutes. Some campervan companies around London hand over vans within the M25.
Camping in Scotland
In Scotland, outdoor access rights include lightweight camping in a tent, in small numbers and for no more than two or three nights in one place. Access rights do not include motor vehicles, and where landowners restrict or regulate parking on their land, this must be respected.
Clean Air Zones in England
Outside London, England has Clean Air Zones in Bath, Birmingham, Bradford, Bristol, Portsmouth, Sheffield and Tyneside (Newcastle and Gateshead).
| City | Clean Air Zone class |
|---|---|
| Bath | C |
| Birmingham | D |
| Bradford | C |
| Bristol | D |
| Portsmouth | B |
| Sheffield | C |
| Tyneside (Newcastle and Gateshead) | C |
A class C zone covers buses, coaches, taxis, private hire vehicles, heavy goods vehicles, vans and minibuses.
A class D zone covers buses, coaches, taxis, private hire vehicles, heavy goods vehicles, vans, minibuses and cars.
The zones operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, every day of the year, and the charge period runs from midnight to midnight.
You must pay the charge by 11:59pm on the sixth day after driving into the zone, and you can pay up to 6 days before you travel. If you do not pay the charge in this time, you may get a penalty charge notice.
The government online service for Clean Air Zones checks a vehicle by its number plate, but it cannot check vehicles that are registered outside the UK.
Low emission zones on the way
There are four Low Emission Zones in Scotland, in the city centres of Aberdeen, Dundee, Edinburgh and Glasgow. They operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and are enforced by penalty charge notices. In Bath, cars and motorbikes are not charged in the Clean Air Zone, regardless of their emissions, while commercial vehicles such as taxis and private hire vehicles pay. Ask whether the van you book is treated as a car or as a commercial vehicle on these routes.
Travelling with children and packing the van
Children and seat belts
Children must use a child car seat until the age of 12 or a height of 135cm, whichever comes first, and seat belts must be worn if they are fitted.
Choosing the dates
High season in the UK is July and August, and money goes further in low or shoulder season or on a midweek trip. Costs are higher around school half-terms.
Before you drive away
- Plan the route and allow sufficient time for breaks and possible delays.
- Adjust the mirrors and seat for comfort, full control and maximum vision.
- Secure the load so that it does not stick out dangerously, and do not overload the van.
- Check the number plate of the van with the TfL vehicle checker.
- Note the payment deadline of the Dartford Crossing: midnight the day after crossing.
Key points before you book
- Price: the Volkswagen T6 from £101.79 per day and the Volkswagen Transporter T6 from £102.96 per day, both for 4 people.
- Seven days: £712.53 and £720.72 at these daily rates.
- ULEZ: £12.50 a day for a vehicle that does not meet the standards.
- Height: the Volkswagen T6 is 1,990 mm high with the low roof and 2,477 mm with the high roof.