Camper Van & RV Rental in Bristol

For the optimal experience, rent a camper van in Bristol during the spring and summer months (May to September). With temperatures warming up and the days growing longer, you’ll find Bristol at its most lively and picturesque. These months offer the perfect weather for exploring and are when many of Bristol’s festivals happen. Fall, too, (mid-September to mid-December) can be a delightful time to visit, as the city’s parks and green spaces transform into a sea of red and gold.

When you rent a motorhome in Bristol, we ask you to fill up your fresh water when you set off and empty your waste water at the end of your trip. There are few places to do this other than campsites, unlike in America and mainland Europe, meaning that the most stress-free way to do this is to begin and end your adventure at a campsite with these facilities. Some campsites allow you to use their facilities for a small fee if not staying there. This map when filtered for ‘Aires with disposal services’ shows available waste disposal sites – you can see how rare they are in the United Kingdom, so a campground with these facilities is ideal.

Before you return your camper van rental, you can refill with diesel and AdBlue at the following gas station near our location here:

• BP – Bridgwater Rd, Dundry, Bristol BS41 8JP0
• Esso – Littleton Mills, Chew Magna, Bristol BS40 8HJ

Please note: The AdBlue service station information provided is for guidance only and is provided without warranty of any kind; customers are advised to check the information for accuracy on their own responsibility, as roadsurfer assumes no liability for the accuracy or timeliness of the information.

When you rent an RV in Bristol, you’ll want to park somewhere in order to explore the delights of the city on foot. First things first, check that you won’t be charged for driving into the Clean Air Zone. If you need to park outside the CAZ, you’ll find that Bristol has an amazing bus system so there’s no need to worry that you’ll be walking long distances just to get to your destination! Most Park and Ride parking garages in Bristol have a height restriction; more info on this, and a full list of parking garages without a height restriction can be found here, or check out our selection of the most convenient ones:

• Portwall Lane long stay parking garage, Redcliffe, Bristol BS1 6AL – £10 for 4 hours, overnight parking available. Please note prices may vary.
• Mardyke Wharf long stay parking garage, Hotwells, Bristol BS8 4RU – £10 for 4 hours, overnight parking available. Get here early to get a spot as there are only a few available. Please note prices may vary.
• Wapping Wharf – there are two parking garages here, one at 29 Wapping Rd, Bristol BS1 4RH, and the other right on the harbour side at Bristol BS1 6JL.

Your new home has four wheels, so why not use them to go to one of our favorite places to visit near Bristol?

• If you’ve got children on board, visit Avon Valley for a day out spotting wildlife and enjoying the great outdoors. They have the largest collection of animatronic dinosaurs in the southwest, perfect if you’re traveling with budding paleontologists! St. Werburgh’s City Farm and Windmill Hill City Farm are two other brilliant spots if you need to entertain little ones for a day.
• Looking for something a little more adventurous than strolling the streets of Bristol? You can’t miss The Wave, Bristol’s inland ocean with waves for all levels. Ride perfect waves unlike anything you’ve experienced before, or book a spectator day pass that allows you to watch the surfers, eat at the café, and enjoy the grounds of this incredible place. If you’d prefer to stay on dry land, go mountain biking at Ashton Court Estate. You can rent bikes for solo exploration or join a skills course while you wear out your legs and lungs on the trails.
• Bristol is surrounded by beautiful places to visit. Visit Bath, a short train ride away, for its Roman and Georgian history, honey-colored buildings, and laid-back vibe. Bradford on Avon is a photographer’s paradise if you love to capture the quaint and cozy side of England, and for everyone else, it’s a visual feast. South of Bristol, try Glastonbury if you like all things spiritual and witchy, or Wells to wander around the UK’s smallest city.