Spaceships motorhome hire in the UK: London, Scotland

Q: Which Spaceships vehicle should I choose for my trip?

As a couple, the VW Camper Car slips in anywhere; the automatic VW Cosmo adds a berth under its pop-up roof. For four, the Compact Motorhome or the Voyager Camper, both manual. For more space, the Luxury Motorhome sleeps five, and the Family Motorhome overcab up to seven. Check the exact equipment on the vehicle page.

Q: Where can I collect a Spaceships vehicle in the UK?

For England, the depot is in Walton-on-Thames, Surrey, at Apps Court Farm, south-west of London. For Scotland, it is in Broxburn, West Lothian, west of Edinburgh. Neither is at an airport or in a city centre: plan the journey and the appointment time before booking your flight.

The rental company

Spaceships in Britain: six vehicles, two gateways

Known in Australia and New Zealand for its small campervans, the Spaceships brand also rents in the United Kingdom, with a more varied range. Its two depots are located outside the cities: in Walton-on-Thames, Surrey, south-west of London, and in Broxburn, West Lothian, west of Edinburgh.

Six models appear in our data. For two or three travellers, the VW Camper Car and the pop-top VW Cosmo; for four, the Compact Motorhome and the Voyager Camper; for five, the Luxury Motorhome low-profile; and for up to seven, the Family Motorhome overcab. Three of them, the Cosmo, the Luxury and the Family, have an automatic gearbox.

CoolDrive has not yet recorded any British Spaceships offer: included mileage, excess, security deposit and cancellation rules can be read in each offer, and the rental company does not present them as flexible.

Our verdict: a good choice for combining London, southern England and Scotland, with vehicles from two to seven seats and a team that customers describe as responsive. Things to watch: depots on the outskirts, extra costs to add up (insurance, cleaning), no recorded prices for comparison and tight availability in summer.

Rental company profile

Spaceships Rentals in detail: what you need to know

The key facts to decide whether Spaceships Rentals suits your trip.

General information

Trading name: Spaceships Rentals · depots under the name Spaceships Campervan Hire
Official website: spaceshipsrentals.co.uk
British range: 6 models · VW vans, campervans, low-profile and overcab
Small vehicles: VW Camper Car, VW Cosmo · 2 and 3 berths; the Cosmo has a pop-up roof
Four berths: Compact Motorhome, Voyager Camper · manual gearbox; 5 seats in the Voyager
Large models: Luxury Motorhome, Family Motorhome · 5 and 7 berths, automatic gearbox

Rental conditions

Mileage: Specified in each offer · no offer recorded in October 2026
Excess and security deposit: Amounts shown in the offer · not recorded by CoolDrive
Cancellation: Rules set by the rental company · read before paying
Age and licence: Requirements restated in the offer · a category B licence covers vehicles up to 3.5 t
Driving: On the left · right-hand drive on British vehicles
Leaving the UK: Depending on the offer’s terms · to confirm before taking any ferry

Insurance and extras

Extra costs: Additional insurance, cleaning… · to add up before confirming
Support: Route advice and technical help · depending on the rental company

Network and availability

Departure cities: London, Edinburgh
London depot: Walton-on-Thames (Surrey) · Apps Court Farm, south-west of the capital
Edinburgh depot: Broxburn (West Lothian) · west of the city, on the airport side
Airport depots: None · according to our data
Spaceships elsewhere: Australia, New Zealand

The fleet

Spaceships Rentals 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

Family Motorhome 7 7 Automatic

Campervan

Branches

Spaceships Rentals branches in the United Kingdom

Edinburgh

Spaceships Campervan Hire

13 Tartraven Place, EH52 5LT Broxburn

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London

Spaceships Campervan Hire

Apps Court Farm, Hurst Road, KT12 2EG Walton-on-Thames

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Network

Spaceships Rentals also operates in 3 other countries

Comparison

Spaceships Rentals 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
Spaceships Rentals	VW Camper Car and Cosmo, Compact, Voyager, Luxury and Family Motorhome	Not recorded in October 2026	London and Edinburgh, from 2 to 7 berths
McRent	Urban vans, UK-Camper 2 to 6, Compact and Comfort low-profiles, Family overcabs	Unlimited in 100% of the offers recorded	6 departure cities, major manufacturers
Anywhere Campers	Van for 2, Sunlight A70 and T 68, Adria Matrix, Carado T-447	Unlimited in 100% of the offers recorded	23 cities, manual or automatic
Go Explore Scotland	Brodie, Wallace and MacBeth vans, Munro and Outlander overcabs	Unlimited in 100% of the offers recorded	Scotland specialist, Pet Friendly versions

Our view

Spaceships Rentals: who is it for, and who should look elsewhere?

Spaceships Rentals is ideal if…

You are travelling as two or three and want a Volkswagen that is easy to park, such as the pop-top Cosmo
You are travelling as six or seven: the Family Motorhome overcab has a berth for everyone
You prefer an automatic gearbox for driving on the left
You dream of the Highlands, Skye or the North Coast 500 from Edinburgh
You are heading for southern England, from the Cotswolds to Cornwall, without entering London

Spaceships Rentals is not ideal if…

You need observed prices to decide: CoolDrive has not yet recorded anything for Spaceships in Britain
Your trip starts in Wales, Manchester or the north of England
You plan to collect the vehicle at a Heathrow or Gatwick terminal
You want a small automatic van for two without a pop-up roof
You are booking for August a few days before departure

Practical tips

Our tips for booking with Spaceships Rentals

Get the measure of British roads

In the United Kingdom, you drive on the left and vehicles are right-hand drive. In the Highlands or Cornwall, many roads are single-track, with passing places for oncoming traffic: pull in on the left and let those behind you overtake. A modest-sized vehicle, such as the VW Camper Car, makes these journeys easier.
Save London for the train

From Walton-on-Thames, there is no need to cross the capital in a motorhome: the ULEZ low emission zone covers all of Greater London and the Congestion Charge applies on top in the centre. Visit London by train before or after the hire, then head straight for the south or the west.
Put the extra costs in black and white

The rental company may charge extra for additional insurance, cleaning or certain services. On CoolDrive, mandatory fees are already included in the price shown; add the options you want to the booking and read the offer’s cancellation and mileage rules, to avoid any surprise at the counter.
Book early for summer

In July and August, during the British school holidays, available vehicles become scarce, especially the large models. Set your dates several months ahead, or move the trip to May, June or September, when the days are long and campsites quieter.
Plan your arrival at the depot

Broxburn is west of Edinburgh, on the airport side, and Walton-on-Thames is south-west of London, in Surrey. Neither depot is at an airport: arrange a taxi or a train journey to the nearest station, and let them know if your flight is likely to arrive late.
Check the vehicle before setting off

Walk round the van with the agent, photograph scratches and chips, test the Cosmo’s pop-up roof and check the kitchen inventory. Also save the assistance number: it will be invaluable in Scottish glens where mobile coverage is scarce.

What travellers ask

Your questions about Spaceships Rentals

How much does a Spaceships hire cost in the UK?

No Spaceships price has yet been recorded by CoolDrive in the United Kingdom, and we will not give a rough range. A VW Camper Car in April and a Family overcab in August have little in common. Enter your dates and the London or Edinburgh depot in the search engine: each offer shows its price, mandatory fees included.

Which Spaceships vehicle should I choose for my trip?

As a couple, the VW Camper Car slips in anywhere; the automatic VW Cosmo adds a berth under its pop-up roof. For four, the Compact Motorhome or the Voyager Camper, both manual. For more space, the Luxury Motorhome sleeps five, and the Family Motorhome overcab up to seven. Check the exact equipment on the vehicle page.

Where can I collect a Spaceships vehicle in the UK?

For England, the depot is in Walton-on-Thames, Surrey, at Apps Court Farm, south-west of London. For Scotland, it is in Broxburn, West Lothian, west of Edinburgh. Neither is at an airport or in a city centre: plan the journey and the appointment time before booking your flight.

Is driving on the left in a Spaceships van difficult?

The first few kilometres require attention, especially at roundabouts, which you go round clockwise. If you have never driven on the left, preferably choose an automatic model, such as the Cosmo or the Luxury Motorhome, so you can concentrate on your road position. Setting off on a weekday, outside rush hour, also helps a lot.

When is the best time for a Spaceships motorhome trip in the UK?

The fine season runs from May to September; around the solstice, it stays light very late in the north of Scotland. The British school holidays push up demand in July and August. In summer, midges are plentiful on the west coast of the Highlands: remember the repellent. May and September often offer a good compromise between weather and crowds.

Verified customer reviews

They rented with Spaceships Rentals

4.3

818 reviews

Public rating of Spaceships Rentals

3.7/5 (167 reviews)

Trustpilot 3.7/5 167 reviews

Public ratings collected on October 28, 2026 from independent review sites.

Booking is very easy to do, everything is very clear during the reservation, and customer service responds quickly.

United Kingdom · Nov 2022

Trustpilot

The offer was the most attractive, much cheaper than on the camper van rental site itself. Impeccable service, I recommend.

(anonymous)

United Kingdom · May 2022

Avis Vérifiés

Competitive price, exchange with an impeccable contact, response by phone or email very quick. Absolutely nothing negative to say!

(anonymous)

United Kingdom · Feb 2020

Avis Vérifiés

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Frequently asked questions

FAQ — Spaceships motorhome hire in the UK

Why book Spaceships with CoolDrive?

Our search engine places the six Spaceships models alongside the British offers from McRent, Anywhere Campers and Go Explore Scotland for your dates. The price shown already includes mandatory fees, the terms of each offer can be read before payment, and our team can help you decide between London and Edinburgh or between two vehicle sizes.

Is mileage unlimited with Spaceships in the UK?

We do not yet have any records to answer this with certainty. The included mileage varies by offer: check the offer for the number of kilometres or miles included and the cost of going over. A London, Lake District, Highlands circuit quickly exceeds several thousand kilometres; measure it before booking.

What excess and fees should I expect with Spaceships?

The excess, security deposit and additional insurance are detailed in each offer; CoolDrive has not yet recorded them for the United Kingdom. Cleaning or service fees may also be added depending on the rental company. Do the sums before confirming, and ask our experts exactly what the protection offered covers.

Is a one-way hire between London and Edinburgh possible?

Linking Surrey to Scotland without retracing your steps saves two days of driving. Spaceships does not necessarily offer it: in the CoolDrive search, choose London for departure and Edinburgh for return, or the other way round. Only compatible offers are displayed, with any return fees already included in the amount.

Can I take the ferry to the Continent or Ireland?

Leaving Great Britain is only possible if Spaceships allows it, and the offer says so. If you are considering Calais, Dublin or Belfast, first check that the destination is allowed, whether a surcharge applies and what happens to the insurance outside Great Britain. Without written agreement, keep your trip on the island.

Where can I spend the night in a motorhome in the UK?

Campsites and caravan club sites are plentiful, in England as in Scotland. In England, sleeping in your vehicle outside designated places is generally frowned upon. In Scotland, the right of access mainly concerns walkers and tent camping: in a motorhome, choose authorised sites and follow local signs.

About us

Hire a Spaceships van or motorhome in the UK with CoolDrive Nomad

In the United Kingdom, Spaceships goes beyond the small campervan that made its name down under: six vehicles, from the two-seat Volkswagen to the seven-berth Family Motorhome, three of them with an automatic gearbox. Departures are from Surrey, in Walton-on-Thames, for the London area, and from Broxburn, west of Edinburgh, for Scotland. From there, southern England, the Lake District, the Highlands and the Isle of Skye are within easy driving distance.

As CoolDrive has no records for this British presence, each offer is the reference for mileage, excess and cancellation. CoolDrive Nomad lets you compare Spaceships with McRent, Anywhere Campers and Go Explore Scotland for your dates, with prices that include mandatory fees, then add your options to the booking. Our team helps you choose the vehicle size and the departure point.

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