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Campervan hire in Lancaster starts your trip at the last major crossroads of Lancashire before the mountains. Via the M6 motorway, the first lakes of Cumbria are less than an hour away; to the east, the Lune Valley climbs towards the Yorkshire Dales and their dry-stone walls; to the west, the mudflats of Morecambe Bay stretch as far as the eye can see. Our partner company Anywhere Campers offers campervans, converted vans and motorhomes here, from models for two travellers to the six-berth family motorhome.
Kendal and Preston, other departure cities of our partners, are only 32 km away as the crow flies: ideal for planning a one-way trip across north-west England.
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Where to pick up your vehicle in Lancaster?
Observed prices
Rental prices observed in Lancaster
| Vehicle | Winter January | Spring April | Summer July | Autumn October |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Campervan | from €355/day median €358/day | from €377/day median €380/day | from €423/day median €426/day | from €363/day median €366/day |
| Low-profile motorhome | from €366/day median €384/day | from €383/day median €398/day | from €434/day median €446/day | from €374/day median €385/day |
| Large motorhome | from €372/day median €375/day | from €388/day median €391/day | from €434/day median €437/day | from €380/day median €383/day |
Daily prices observed on October 23, 2026 for a 15-day rental: CoolDrive selling price, mandatory fees included, 1 rental companies compared. 100% of offers with unlimited mileage. Median excess: €1,500.
Road trip ideas
Road trips from Lancaster
1 Dentdale, Tan Hill and Swaledale
- Lancaster
- Dent
- Kirkby Stephen
- Tan Hill
- Langthwaite
- Richmond
- Reeth
- Muker
- Buttertubs Pass
- Lancaster
Through the Lune Valley, Dent and its cobbled lanes open the road to Kirkby Stephen, then to Tan Hill, the highest pub in Great Britain, alone on the moor. You come down through Arkengarthdale and the hamlet of Langthwaite to Richmond, whose Norman keep towers over the Swale. Swaledale is then followed upstream through Reeth and Muker, between stone barns and hay meadows, before the Buttertubs Pass, steep and lined with ravines.
- Distance
- about 250 km
- Recommended vehicle
- Campervan or converted van
2 Abbeys and breweries of North Yorkshire
- Lancaster
- Bolton Abbey
- Knaresborough
- Ripon
- Fountains Abbey
- Masham
- Jervaulx
- Middleham
- Aysgarth
- Lancaster
The ruins of Bolton Abbey's priory line the Wharfe, which further on rushes into the Strid, a narrow and treacherous channel. Knaresborough and its viaduct lead to Ripon, where a hornblower sets the watch every evening in the market square; close by, Fountains Abbey and the Studley Royal garden are a World Heritage Site. The way back passes Masham, its breweries, Jervaulx Abbey, Middleham Castle and the Aysgarth Falls.
- Distance
- about 260 km
- Recommended vehicle
- All types of motorhomes
3 The Furness peninsula and the Duddon Valley
- Lancaster
- Carnforth
- Grange-over-Sands
- Ulverston
- Furness Abbey
- Roa Island
- Broughton-in-Furness
- Duddon Valley
- Newby Bridge
- Lancaster
Carnforth station, the setting of the film Brief Encounter, opens the road to Grange-over-Sands, an Edwardian promenade facing the sands of the bay. Ulverston, where Stan Laurel was born, comes before the red sandstone ruins of Furness Abbey, then Roa Island, where a small boat crosses in season to the castle on Piel Island. From Broughton-in-Furness, a single-track road climbs the Duddon Valley so loved by Wordsworth; return via Newby Bridge, at the southern end of Windermere.
- Distance
- about 200 km
- Recommended vehicle
- Campervan or converted van
Weather and seasons
When to go in Lancaster?
Best time
April to June
April to June
highs 11 to 17 °C, lows 5 to 11 °C
The best time to set off from Lancaster: ten to eleven hours of sunshine a day, and April and May are the least rainy months of the year. Lambs fill the pastures of the Lune Valley, bluebells carpet the woods in May, and campsites stay quiet until the summer holidays.
High season
July and August
July to August
highs 18 °C, lows 13 °C
The mildest months, around 18 °C in the afternoon, are not the driest: 150 to 165 mm of rain each. School holidays fill the Lake District campsites and the shores of Windermere, while the Furness peninsula and the eastern valleys of the Dales stay quieter, even at weekends.
September and October
September to October
highs 13 to 16 °C, lows 9 to 11 °C
The wettest months of the year, with around 170 mm of rain each, but also the time of moors still purple with heather in early September, then autumn leaves along the Lune and the Wharfe. After the school holidays, campsites empty and the car parks of the famous sites become accessible again.
Winter
November to March
November to March
highs 6 to 9 °C, lows 2 to 5 °C
A cool, damp winter, with three to seven hours of sunshine a day and often more than 140 mm of rain a month. Snow and ice can close the Dales passes, such as Buttertubs. Many campsites close until Easter: take a heated vehicle and aim for sites open all year, preferably near the coast.
Climate in Lancaster, month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Sun | Sea |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 6 °C | 2 °C | 158 mm | 4 h/day | 5 °C |
| Feb | 7 °C | 3 °C | 144 mm | 5 h/day | 6 °C |
| Mar | 9 °C | 4 °C | 118 mm | 7 h/day | 7 °C |
| Apr | 11 °C | 5 °C | 78 mm | 10 h/day | 10 °C |
| May | 15 °C | 8 °C | 86 mm | 11 h/day | 15 °C |
| Jun | 17 °C | 11 °C | 134 mm | 11 h/day | 17 °C |
| Jul | 18 °C | 13 °C | 149 mm | 10 h/day | 18 °C |
| Aug | 18 °C | 13 °C | 164 mm | 10 h/day | 18 °C |
| Sep | 16 °C | 11 °C | 167 mm | 8 h/day | 17 °C |
| Oct | 13 °C | 9 °C | 174 mm | 5 h/day | 13 °C |
| Nov | 9 °C | 5 °C | 151 mm | 4 h/day | 10 °C |
| Dec | 8 °C | 4 °C | 170 mm | 3 h/day | 7 °C |
Averages 2016–2025 computed from Open-Meteo data (ERA5 reanalysis).
Practical tips
Everything to know before hitting the road
Bypass the city centre
Lancaster city centre runs as a one-way loop, often congested at rush hour. To reach the M6 motorway, head for junction 34 to the north-east, via Caton Road, or junction 33 to the south, towards Galgate. The Bay Gateway link road connects junction 34 directly to Morecambe and Heysham, without crossing the city.
Heights in feet and low bridges
In the United Kingdom, low bridges and car park height barriers are signed first in feet and inches, sometimes also in metres. Note your vehicle's height in these units at pick-up. The humpback bridges of the Lancaster Canal, north of the city, and the railway arches in the valleys are often narrow and low.
Fill up before the valleys
Petrol stations become scarce as soon as you leave the A65 and the A6: in Swaledale, Dentdale or the Duddon Valley, you may have to drive a long way to find fuel or a supermarket. Fill up and do your shopping at the large stores on the outskirts of Lancaster, and empty your grey water at campsites.
What travellers ask
Your questions about a road trip in Lancaster
Where can I pick up a campervan in Lancaster?
Our partner company Anywhere Campers hands over its vehicles at its depot in Lancaster; the exact address and appointment time are in your confirmation. The station, on the West Coast line between London and Glasgow, lets you arrive without a car and finish the journey by taxi. Let the company know your arrival time.
How much does campervan hire cost in Lancaster?
The rate depends mainly on the season, July and August being the busiest period, then on the rental length and the model chosen. Run a search with your pick-up and return dates: it shows the real offers of the Lancaster rental company, mandatory fees included, with details of what is covered, bookable immediately.
Which vehicles can I hire in Lancaster?
The offers we found range from the Van for 2, with two seats and two berths, to the Sunlight A70, which takes six people. In between, the Carado T 447 carries four travellers, the Adria Matrix M670SL and the Sunlight T 68 five. Most models come with a manual or automatic gearbox, a real help when getting used to driving on the left.
Lake District or Yorkshire Dales: where to start?
The two national parks are less than an hour apart. The Lake District offers lakes, mountains and very busy villages, with narrow roads and car parks that fill quickly. The Yorkshire Dales, more open and quieter, are explored from valley to valley. With a week, combine both via the Lune Valley and Sedbergh, which link them.
What is there to see in Lancaster before hitting the road?
The castle, a prison until the early 21st century and still home to a court, overlooks the city alongside the neighbouring priory; the guided tour tells the story of the great trials held there. Williamson Park and its Ashton Memorial offer views as far as the bay, and the maritime museum recalls the port's past on the quays of the Lune.
Verified customer reviews
They rented in Lancaster with CoolDrive Nomad
4.3
818 reviews
Functional and easy-to-use application that meets expectations.
N.
United Kingdom · Jul 2025
Trustpilot
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.
J.
United Kingdom · Jun 2024
Trustpilot
Available team and very good service
Nicolas E.
United Kingdom · Jun 2024
Avis Vérifiés
Frequently asked questions
FAQ — Campervan and motorhome hire in Lancaster
What licence do I need to drive a motorhome in the United Kingdom?
Most rental motorhomes weigh less than 3.5 tonnes, so a category B licence is enough. A foreign licence is generally accepted for a holiday stay, but an international driving permit may be required depending on the issuing country. The minimum age and years of driving experience depend on the rental company and are stated in the offer's conditions.
Which airport should I choose for a trip starting in Lancaster?
Manchester Airport has the best connections: direct trains reach Lancaster in just over an hour, with no change. From Liverpool airport you need to combine bus and train, and Leeds Bradford, to the east, is less well served. Arriving the day before and sleeping in town lets you take the wheel well rested.
How do I drive on the single-track roads of the Dales?
These narrow roads, lined with stone walls, have marked passing places: the nearest driver pulls into one if it is on their left, or waits opposite it if it is on the right. Never park in them. Slow down at cattle grids, where sheep roam freely, and let local vehicles behind you overtake.
Where can I spend the night in a motorhome around Lancaster?
In England, sleeping in your vehicle outside a campsite requires the landowner's permission, and car parks in the Yorkshire Dales as well as on Morecambe's seafront often forbid it. Farm campsites in the Lune Valley and the Dales take a few vehicles; outside the holidays, a call in the morning is often enough for that same evening.
Where can I park a motorhome in the Lake District?
In Bowness, Ambleside or Keswick, the central car parks are small, pay-and-display and sometimes fitted with height barriers. Park on the edge of the villages, in long-stay car parks, then take the lake boats or local buses. In summer, arrive before ten in the morning at walking trailheads, which fill up very quickly.
Can I leave the motorhome and take the train in the Dales?
Yes: the Settle-Carlisle line, one of the most beautiful in England, crosses the Dales via the Ribblehead Viaduct and Dent station, the highest on England's main lines. Stay at a campsite near a station, in Settle for example, and make the return trip by train to enjoy the scenery without driving.
When should I book a campervan in Lancaster?
Only one partner company is based in the city, with a limited number of vehicles: for July, August and the Easter holidays, book several months ahead, especially for an automatic or six-seat model. In spring and autumn, a few weeks are often enough; otherwise, widen your search to nearby departure points.
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Why start a motorhome trip from Lancaster
Between Morecambe Bay and the moors, Lancaster lets you choose each morning between two national parks: the lakes of southern Cumbria and the limestone valleys of the Yorkshire Dales can be reached without crossing a large city. The Furness peninsula, Arkengarthdale or the abbeys of North Yorkshire, less famous than the shores of Windermere, can be discovered one stage a day, among Cistercian ruins, stone villages and moorland roads.
Our partner company Anywhere Campers offers a range from the van for two to the six-berth family motorhome, with manual or automatic gearboxes. The city itself, with its castle, priory and quays, deserves half a day before setting off. For long days and drier weather, aim for April to June.
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