Motorhome & Campervan Hire in Bristol

For the optimal experience, hire a campervan in Bristol during the spring and summer months. 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. Autumn, too, 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 UK, so a campsite with these facilities is ideal.

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

• Gulf – Bristol Airport Fuel Express Automat, Bridgwater,Rd, Bristol BS483SW

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 hire a campervan 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 car parks in Bristol have a height restriction; more info on this, and a full list of carparks without a height restriction can be found here, or check out our selection of the most convenient ones:

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

Your new home has four wheels, so why not use them to go to one of our favourite 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 travelling with budding palaeontologists! St Werburghs 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 Aston Court Estate. You can hire 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-coloured buildings, and laidback vibe. Bradford on Avon is a photographer’s paradise if you love to capture the quaint and cosy 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.
• There’s plenty to do with a four-legged friend in tow. Let them run off their energy at Ashton Court Estate, or take them to Westonbirt Arboretum where they are more than welcome off-leash in some areas. Tyntesfield, a Victorian Gothic Revival house and estate, makes for an incredible day out, and dogs on short leads are totally fine. Dogs can also go to all the attractions at Cheddar Gorge and Caves,; even without a dog, this is a must-visit.

The southwest of England has many wonderful campsites waiting for you. Here is our pick of those close enough to stay on your first night when you hire a campervan in Bristol.

• Baltic Wharf Campsite is a small campsite right on the south bank of the Harbourside loop. You’ll need to book well in advance, but if you can snag a spot here you’re right in the heart of the city.
• The Stables provides basic facilities which is reflected in the cheap price, but gets great reviews all round for its cleanliness and friendly owners.
• Bristol Camping is just north of the city on 200 acres of arable farm, and has a bus link to the city centre.