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McRent motorhome hire in the United Kingdom

Six departure cities from Sussex to Scotland, with campervans and motorhomes from the Erwin Hymer Group

per day, from (observed prices)
€80
branches
7
departure cities
6
models
13
countries
20
of observed British offers with unlimited mileage
100%
approximate excess in the observed offers
€2,380
  • Unlimited mileage in all the observed offers
  • Departures from southern England to Scotland
  • UK-Camper models exclusive to the British offer
  • Driving on the left: allow time to adjust
  • A McRent network present in 20 countries

Official website of the rental company

The rental company

McRent across the Channel: what you need to know

McRent rents out campervans and motorhomes from the German Erwin Hymer Group, which belongs to the American company Thor Industries. In the United Kingdom, the brand relies on partner dealerships located outside city centres: “London” departures are from Stevenage and Waltham Abbey, the “Bristol” departure is from Ilminster, in Somerset, and the “Edinburgh” departure is from Harthill, between Edinburgh and Glasgow. Nottingham, Preston and Rye complete the map.

You will find the network’s Urban campervans and Compact, Comfort and Family motorhomes, as well as three models specific to the British offer, the UK-Camper 2, 4 and 6, with two to six seats. All the listed models have a manual gearbox.

Every McRent offer observed by CoolDrive across the Channel includes unlimited mileage, with an excess of around €2,380. A useful reminder: you drive on the left, and the minor roads of Cornwall or the Highlands are often narrow.

Our verdict: a safe bet for a first British trip, with vehicles from major brands and depots spread from Sussex to Scotland. Weak points: depots far from city centres and stations, a high excess, no automatic gearbox and prices that almost double in July.

Rental company profile

McRent in detail: what you need to know

The key facts to decide whether McRent suits your trip.

General information

Rental company
McRent · depots run by local partners
Website
mcrent.eu
Industrial group
Erwin Hymer, a subsidiary of Thor Industries
Models
Urban, Compact, Comfort, Family, UK-Camper · from the two-seat campervan to the six-seat low-profile
Gearbox
Manual · for all the models listed in the United Kingdom

Rental conditions

Minimum age
Stated in each offer · along with the required driving experience
Licence
Category B in most cases · check the gross weight of the largest models
Mileage
Unlimited, at no extra cost · in 100% of the offers observed across the Channel
Excess
Around €2,380 · CoolDrive survey of October 2026, for guidance only
Security deposit
Required at departure · amount and terms in the offer
One-way hire
Depending on the offer · enter a different return city to find out
Crossing to the continent or Ireland
To be checked · authorised countries listed in the terms

Insurance and extras

Insurance
With excess · cover detailed in the offer
Equipment provided
Specified in the offer · kitchen, bedding, accessories
Extras
Depending on the depot · to be added when booking

Network and availability

Departure cities
London, Bristol, Edinburgh, Nottingham, Preston, Rye
“London” departure
Stevenage or Waltham Abbey · north of the capital, outside the centre
“Bristol” departure
Ilminster · in Somerset, south of Bristol
“Edinburgh” departure
Harthill · between Edinburgh and Glasgow
Brand presence
20 countries · including Ireland, France and Germany
The fleet

McRent 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.

A-class motorhome

C-class motorhome

Campervan

Low-profile motorhome

Observed prices

Prices recorded at McRent in the United Kingdom

Vehicle Winter January Spring April Summer July Autumn October
Campervan from €80/day median €82/day from €91/day median €95/day from €153/day median €173/day from €98/day median €101/day
Low-profile motorhome from €84/day median €91/day from €95/day median €104/day from €173/day median €190/day from €104/day median €111/day
Large motorhome from €94/day median €101/day from €100/day median €125/day from €196/day median €220/day from €112/day median €119/day

Daily prices recorded at McRent on October 21, 2026 for a 14-day rental from its branches in the United Kingdom: CoolDrive selling price, mandatory fees included. 100% of offers with unlimited mileage. Median excess: €2,381.

Branches

McRent branches in the United Kingdom

Network

McRent also operates in 19 other countries

Comparison

McRent 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
McRent Urban campervans, UK-Camper, Compact, Comfort and Family low-profiles Unlimited in 100% of observed offers Major brands, 6 cities from England to Scotland
Anywhere Campers Campervans and motorhomes (Adria, Carado, Sunlight) Unlimited in 100% of observed offers Automatic versions, 23 departure cities
Go Explore Scotland Campervans and motorhomes (Brodie, Wallace, MacBeth, Munro…) Unlimited in 100% of observed offers Automatic versions, a “Pet Friendly” model, 1 departure city
Our view

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

McRent is ideal if…

  • You dream of the Highlands: the Harthill departure puts Scotland within easy driving distance
  • Your British loop looks set to be long, and no mileage counter will hold you back
  • You are travelling as six: the UK-Camper 6 offers six seats and six berths
  • You would rather pick up the vehicle on the outskirts than in heavy London traffic
  • You want a vehicle from a recognised industrial group

McRent is not ideal if…

  • You only drive automatics: all the listed models are manual
  • You want to depart from an airport or a station in central London
  • Driving on the left in a large vehicle really worries you
  • An excess of around €2,380 is more than you are prepared to have blocked
  • You are booking at the last minute for the summer school holidays
Practical tips

Our tips for booking with McRent

  1. Get used to driving on the left away from the cities

    McRent’s British depots are on the outskirts, which lets you get to grips with the vehicle on quieter roads. Bear in mind that the driver sits on the side nearest the centre of the road, that roundabouts go clockwise and that the vehicle’s width is mainly judged on the left.

  2. Plan the journey to the depot

    Booking “London” means departing from Stevenage or Waltham Abbey, and “Bristol” from Ilminster. Check the exact address in the offer and plan a train or taxi from your hotel or the airport, especially if you arrive the same morning.

  3. Match the vehicle size to single-track roads

    In the Highlands, on the Cornish coast or in the Lake District, many roads have only one lane with passing places. An Urban campervan or a UK-Camper 2 gets through far more easily than a family overcab.

  4. Book early for the summer

    Our surveys show prices almost twice as high in July as in January, and availability shrinks during the British school holidays. For July or August, secure your vehicle several months ahead; in spring and autumn, there is more leeway.

  5. Check your card limit

    The excess observed on McRent’s British offers is around €2,380. Make sure your credit card limit covers the security deposit required at departure, on top of your travel expenses.

What travellers ask

Your questions about McRent

Where are McRent’s depots in the United Kingdom?

McRent offers six departure cities: London (Stevenage and Waltham Abbey depots), Bristol (Ilminster, in Somerset), Edinburgh (Harthill, between Edinburgh and Glasgow), Nottingham, Preston and Rye, on the Sussex coast. All are located outside city centres: the exact address is given in each offer.

Is driving on the left difficult in a motorhome?

Above all, it requires concentration for the first few hours: roundabouts, overtaking and passing on narrow roads. As McRent’s depots are on the outskirts, you start on less busy roads. If you are new to both driving on the left and motorhomes, choose an Urban campervan or a UK-Camper 2, which are easier to manoeuvre.

Is mileage unlimited with McRent across the Channel?

Yes: in our October 2026 surveys, all McRent offers in the United Kingdom include unlimited mileage, from the Urban campervan to the large Family Luxury. You can therefore link Cornwall to the Highlands, or combine the Lake District and Yorkshire, with no extra cost linked to the distance covered.

What are McRent’s UK-Camper models?

They are three low-profile motorhomes that McRent offers only in its British range: the UK-Camper 2 for two people, the UK-Camper 4 with four seats and four berths, and the UK-Camper 6 for six travellers. Like the rest of the listed range, they have a manual gearbox. Their equipment is detailed in each offer.

How much does a McRent hire cost in the United Kingdom?

Prices observed by CoolDrive in October 2026, based on two weeks and including mandatory fees, put the McRent campervan from €80 per day in January. Summer changes everything: in July, the median price approaches €173 per day for a campervan, €190 for a low-profile and €220 for a large motorhome. Your own dates set the final price.

Verified customer reviews

They rented with McRent

4.3
818 reviews

Yes, we have always been heard and helped before, during, and after the stay. Very serious and friendly.

(anonymous)
United Kingdom · Sep 2019
Avis Vérifiés

Responsive and excellent advice on options and insurance, for example. I have always had someone very quickly who was able to answer my requests and questions perfectly and pleasantly. Our rental went very well.

(anonymous)
United Kingdom · Sep 2019
Avis Vérifiés

Yes. Everything was well organized before departure.

(anonymous)
United Kingdom · Jul 2019
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Frequently asked questions

FAQ — McRent motorhome hire in the United Kingdom

Why book McRent with CoolDrive?

On CoolDrive, a search in the United Kingdom puts McRent offers side by side with those of Anywhere Campers or Go Explore Scotland, with a final price that includes mandatory fees. The actual address of each depot, the excess and the mileage are shown before you pay. Our experts help you choose the departure city that suits your itinerary.

Excess and security deposit: what should you expect with McRent in the United Kingdom?

The British McRent offers observed in October 2026 show an excess of around €2,380. A security deposit is required at departure on a credit card; its amount and refund terms are stated in the offer. To reduce your exposure in the event of damage, ask our experts about the cover available.

Can you return the motorhome to another British McRent depot?

It depends on the offer. For a trip from London to Edinburgh, for example, enter a different arrival city when searching: if there are offers that accept this route, they appear with any fees. Otherwise, plan a loop around the departure depot, which remains the most common option.

Can you take a McRent motorhome to the continent or Ireland?

The authorised destinations are set by the rental company and listed in the offer’s terms. Before planning a ferry to France or Ireland, or the Channel Tunnel, check that the crossing is permitted and which insurance applies. If in doubt, our experts can ask the question for you before booking.

When should you travel in a McRent motorhome in the United Kingdom?

May, June and September often offer the best compromise: long days, less busy roads and gentler prices than in July, when our surveys show the highest rates. Winter remains the cheapest, but some campsites close and the Scottish weather gets harsh. Book early for the school holidays.

Are McRent’s British motorhomes automatic?

No: the thirteen McRent models listed in the United Kingdom, from the Urban campervans to the UK-Camper low-profiles, have a manual gearbox. For an automatic, turn to Anywhere Campers or Go Explore Scotland, which offer them in our surveys. A search for your dates shows what is still available with each.

About us

Hire a McRent motorhome in the United Kingdom with CoolDrive Nomad

McRent covers Great Britain from six departure cities: Stevenage and Waltham Abbey for London, Ilminster for Bristol and the west of England, Harthill for Edinburgh and Scotland, as well as Nottingham, Preston and Rye. From there, Cornwall, the Peak District, the Lake District or the North Coast 500 are a few hours’ drive away. Urban campervans, UK-Camper low-profiles and Family motorhomes cover trips for two to six people, always with unlimited mileage in our surveys.

On CoolDrive Nomad, the search shows McRent alongside Anywhere Campers and Go Explore Scotland, at the advertised price, mandatory fees included. An expert can point you to the best-placed depot for your arrival, the right vehicle size for narrow roads and the best time to travel. Enter your dates and departure city to get the exact price.

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