Apollo motorhome hire in the UK: depots, models

Q: Are Apollo’s British motorhomes automatic?

Almost all of them: seven of the nine models listed in the United Kingdom have an automatic gearbox, from the Duo van to the Voyager overcab. Only the Saver 2 van and the Saver 4 low-profile remain manual. For anyone driving on the left for the first time, an automatic frees up your left hand and your attention. The exact gearbox is stated in each offer.

Q: Which Apollo model should a family choose?

Three overcabs suit families: the Traveller for four, the Discovery for five and the Voyager for six. Children generally love the bed above the cab. On small British roads, a shorter vehicle remains easier: if four berths are enough, compare with the Explorer or the Traveller Plus.

The rental company

Apollo in the United Kingdom: Scotland, England and Northern Ireland

Apollo, a campervan and motorhome rental company founded in Australia and now part of the thl group (Tourism Holdings), has three pick-up points in the United Kingdom. The Scottish depot is in Broxburn, on a business park west of Edinburgh, not far from the airport. The one attached to London is actually in Toddington, Bedfordshire, near the M1 motorway and north of Luton: allow around sixty kilometres from the centre of the capital. In Northern Ireland, the address attached to Belfast is in Carryduff, on Ballynahinch Road, south of the city.

The British range comprises nine models. The Duo, Saver 2 and Explorer vans sleep two to four people, the Duo Plus, Saver 4 and Traveller Plus low-profile models give more living space, and the Traveller, Discovery and Voyager overcabs go up to six berths. Seven of the nine models have an automatic gearbox; only the two Savers are manual.

CoolDrive did not record any Apollo offer in the United Kingdom in October 2026: refer to each offer for the miles included, the excess and the security deposit.

Our verdict: three well-spread departure points, towards the Highlands, England and the Antrim coast, a large majority of automatic gearboxes, invaluable for getting used to driving on the left, and overcabs for families. Weak points: addresses very far apart from one another, a “London” departure located outside London and terms still missing from our records.

Rental company profile

Apollo in detail: what you need to know

The key facts to decide whether Apollo suits your trip.

General information

Brand: Apollo · rental company founded in Australia
Group: thl (Tourism Holdings) · also owner of Maui and Britz
Vans: Duo, Saver 2, Explorer · 2 to 4 berths
Low-profile: Duo Plus, Saver 4, Traveller Plus · 2 to 4 berths
Overcab: Traveller, Discovery, Voyager · 4 to 6 berths
Official website: apollorv.com

Rental conditions

Gearbox: Automatic on 7 models · Saver 2 and Saver 4 with a manual gearbox
Mileage: Stated in each offer · no offer recorded in October 2026
Excess and security deposit: Amounts specified in the offer
Age and licence: To check in the offer · depending on the chosen model
Driving: On the left · speed limits and distances in miles
Low emission zones: Greater London, Edinburgh, Glasgow… · access depending on the vehicle’s emissions standard
Ferries: Depending on the rental company’s terms · Ireland, Scottish islands or the Continent
One-way hire: Not guaranteed · enter the drop-off location in the search

Insurance and extras

Assistance: 24 hours a day · announced by the rental company
Options: Detailed in the offer · child seats or linen: check before booking

Network and availability

Scotland: Broxburn (West Lothian) · East Mains Industrial Estate, west of Edinburgh
England: Toddington (Bedfordshire) · departure offered for London
Northern Ireland: Carryduff (Belfast) · Cyril Johnston Complex, Ballynahinch Road, south of the city
Apollo network: 5 countries · United Kingdom, Ireland, Germany, Australia, New Zealand

The fleet

Apollo vehicles in the United Kingdom

Models offered by the rental company. Not all of them are available at every branch: the search form shows availability and prices.

C-class motorhome

Campervan

Low-profile motorhome

Branches

Apollo branches in the United Kingdom

Belfast

Apollo Motorhome Holidays

Cyril Johnston Complex, Ballynahinch Road, BT8 8DJ Carryduff, Belfast

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Edinburgh

Apollo Motorhome Holidays

2 Drovers Road East Mains Industrial Estate Broxburn, EH52 5ND Edinburgh

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London

Apollo Motorhome Holidays

Redhill Farm, Harlington Street, Toddington, LU5 6HF Bedfordshire

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Network

Apollo also operates in 4 other countries

Comparison

Apollo compared with other rental companies in the United Kingdom

Our comparison of the country's rental companies: each has its strengths depending on your trip.

Rental company	Vehicles	Mileage	Best for
Apollo	Vans, low-profile and overcab models, from Duo to Voyager	No offer recorded in October 2026: see each offer	Automatic gearboxes, 3 cities (Edinburgh, London, Belfast)
McRent	Urban vans, UK-Camper 2 to 6, Compact, Family and Comfort	Unlimited in 100% of the observed offers	Vans, motorhomes and large models, 6 cities
Anywhere Campers	Adria, Carado and Sunlight vans and motorhomes	Unlimited in 100% of the observed offers	Extensive network, 23 departure cities
Go Explore Scotland	Brodie, Munro, MacBeth, Wallace, Bruce, Outlander	Unlimited in 100% of the observed offers	Scotland specialist, 1 city

Our view

Apollo: who is it for, and who should look elsewhere?

Apollo is ideal if…

You are arriving in Edinburgh and heading for the Highlands, Skye or the North Coast 500
You are new to driving on the left and prefer an automatic gearbox
You are travelling as a family and want a five- or six-berth overcab
You are landing at Luton and dreaming of the Cotswolds, the Peak District or the Norfolk coast
You are travelling as a couple and want a manoeuvrable van for country roads
You are starting with the Giant’s Causeway and want to pick up the vehicle near Belfast

Apollo is not ideal if…

You want to pick up the vehicle in London itself
You are setting off from Wales or the north of England
You want to know the included miles and the excess without running a search
You plan to book at the last minute for August in Edinburgh, at the height of the festival season

Practical tips

Our tips for booking with Apollo

From Broxburn, head north on the M9

The Scottish depot is well placed to avoid central Edinburgh. The M9 runs towards Stirling, then the A9 crosses Perth, Pitlochry and Cairngorms National Park to Inverness, the starting point of the North Coast 500. To the west, the M8 leads to Glasgow and Loch Lomond. To visit Edinburgh, the bus or tram is more practical than the motorhome.
From Toddington, England in every direction

The Bedfordshire depot is a few minutes from the M1. Oxford and the Cotswolds can be reached in about an hour and a half, Cambridge in about an hour, and the Peak District in just over two hours to the north. To get to London without the motorhome, the train from Luton is often the simplest solution.
Find out about low emission zones

Greater London is covered by the ULEZ, and Edinburgh and Glasgow both apply their own low emission zone in the centre. A non-compliant vehicle is liable to a charge or a fine. Ask for the motorhome’s emissions standard before planning the itinerary, or leave it on the outskirts and finish by public transport.
Return the vehicle without unexpected charges

Charges for cleaning, late return or tanks not emptied are set by the rental company: read them in the offer before you leave. Allow some margin for the return journey to Broxburn, Toddington or Carryduff, empty the grey water and the toilet cassette, and return the interior tidy. At departure, walk round the bodywork with the agent and photograph every existing scratch.
Book early for the British summer

In July and August, vehicles and campsites in the Highlands, the Cotswolds or the Lake District go quickly. In August, Edinburgh hosts its major festivals, which saturate the city and its surroundings. In Scotland, midges, tiny biting flies, are active from June to September: insect repellent and a mosquito net make evenings more pleasant.
From Carryduff, Northern Ireland within reach

The Northern Irish depot is south of Belfast, which saves driving through the centre. To the north, the Antrim coast road leads to the Glens and the Giant’s Causeway; to the south, the Mourne Mountains and Strangford Lough are close by. If your route crosses into the Republic of Ireland, check in the offer that the insurance covers it.

What travellers ask

Your questions about Apollo

How much does an Apollo hire cost in the United Kingdom?

We did not record any Apollo offer in the United Kingdom in October 2026 and therefore cannot give an indicative price. The price varies with the model, the season and the length of the trip. Run a CoolDrive search with Edinburgh, London or Belfast and your dates: the price is shown with mandatory fees included, next to those of the other British rental companies.

Where can you pick up an Apollo motorhome in the United Kingdom?

Three addresses are listed. In Scotland, the depot is at 2 Drovers Road, in the East Mains Industrial Estate in Broxburn, west of Edinburgh. For London, pick-up is at Redhill Farm, in Toddington, Bedfordshire, north of Luton. For Belfast, go to the Cyril Johnston Complex on Ballynahinch Road, in Carryduff. Opening hours and access instructions are given in your confirmation.

Are Apollo’s British motorhomes automatic?

Almost all of them: seven of the nine models listed in the United Kingdom have an automatic gearbox, from the Duo van to the Voyager overcab. Only the Saver 2 van and the Saver 4 low-profile remain manual. For anyone driving on the left for the first time, an automatic frees up your left hand and your attention. The exact gearbox is stated in each offer.

Which Apollo model should a family choose?

Three overcabs suit families: the Traveller for four, the Discovery for five and the Voyager for six. Children generally love the bed above the cab. On small British roads, a shorter vehicle remains easier: if four berths are enough, compare with the Explorer or the Traveller Plus.

Broxburn, Toddington or Carryduff: which Apollo depot should you choose?

For Scotland, Broxburn is the obvious choice: the Highlands, Stirling and the road to Inverness start almost at the depot’s door. Toddington is better suited to a tour of England, from the Cotswolds to the Peak District, or to travellers landing at Luton. Carryduff, south of Belfast, serves as a base for Northern Ireland. Choose the depot closest to your region of arrival.

Verified customer reviews

They rented with Apollo

4.3

818 reviews

Functional and easy-to-use application that meets expectations.

United Kingdom · Jul 2025

Trustpilot

No issues with the reservation process and preparation of the file. In line with our expectations during the on-site rental.

(anonymous)

United Kingdom · Jul 2022

Avis Vérifiés

1. The motorhome had neither a reversing alarm nor a rear camera. Essential for this type of vehicle. 2. There was no option to purchase insurance without a deductible. The options were either to take out an external one or to reduce it with Indie Campers. Additionally, in the case of the one rented in Scotland, we were informed at the last moment that no insurance covered the upper and lower parts of the sides... Incredible! We could crash it but not scratch it... 3. Regarding the rental in Dublin: a) The location is very far from the airport and much further from the city.

United Kingdom · Jun 2024

Trustpilot

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Frequently asked questions

FAQ — Apollo motorhome hire in the United Kingdom

Why book Apollo with CoolDrive in the United Kingdom?

On CoolDrive, Apollo can be compared in a single search with McRent, Anywhere Campers or Go Explore Scotland, for the same dates and the same region. The price shown includes mandatory fees from the outset. Our team guides you between Broxburn, Toddington and Carryduff, helps you find the right vehicle size and points out the important terms before you pay.

Is mileage unlimited with Apollo in the United Kingdom?

We cannot confirm this: no Apollo offer was recorded in the UK in October 2026. The miles included and the rate beyond them are stated in each offer. As a benchmark, with the three other British rental companies whose offers we recorded, mileage was unlimited across the board: check this point before comparing prices.

What excess and security deposit should you expect with Apollo?

The amounts depend on the vehicle and the cover chosen; they are shown in the Apollo offer. As a rule, the security deposit is held on the main driver’s credit card, whose limit must cover this amount. Also read what the insurance covers for the roof, underbody, tyres and windscreen.

Can you take the ferry to Ireland with an Apollo motorhome?

Apollo also rents in Ireland, and its Carryduff depot lets you discover Northern Ireland without a crossing; taking a British vehicle on a ferry depends on the rental company’s terms. The same applies to the Scottish islands, such as the Hebrides or Orkney, and to the Continent. Before booking a boat ticket, read the section on permitted areas in the offer or ask our experts.

Can you return the vehicle to another Apollo depot?

One-way hire between two depots, from Broxburn to Toddington for example, is not guaranteed. To find out, enter a different drop-off city in the search: only the offers that accept it appear, any fees included. Otherwise, a loop remains the solution: a tour of the Highlands from Scotland, or a circuit taking in the Cotswolds, the Peak District and the east coast from Bedfordshire.

When is the best time for a motorhome trip in the United Kingdom?

From May to September, the days are long and most campsites are open. May and June often bring drier weather in Scotland, before the summer midges. July and August are the most popular months, and the Edinburgh festival takes up the whole of August. September brings quieter roads and the first autumn colours.

About us

Apollo in the United Kingdom: compare and book with CoolDrive Nomad

In the United Kingdom, Apollo offers three departure points far apart from one another: Broxburn, west of Edinburgh, for the Highlands, the lochs and the North Coast 500; Toddington, in Bedfordshire, for southern and central England; and Carryduff, south of Belfast, for the Antrim coast. Its range of nine models goes from the Duo van for two to the Voyager overcab for six, and most vehicles have an automatic gearbox.

On CoolDrive Nomad, its offers sit alongside those of the country’s other rental companies, such as McRent or Go Explore Scotland, with a price that already includes mandatory fees. As no offer was recorded in October 2026, the miles included, the excess and the price are shown at the time of the search. Our experts answer your questions about the depot, driving on the left or the season. Enter your departure city and your dates to see the available offers.

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Apollo motorhome hire in the United Kingdom