Motorhome & Campervan Hire in Edinburgh

The best time to hire a campervan in Edinburgh is April to June, when flowers bloom and nature wakes up from her Winter slumber but before the roads get too busy with summer traffic. In September and October the surrounding countryside will begin to shed its summer bounty turning the forests to dazzling shades of red and yellow, whilst still being warm enough to enjoy #vanlife.

Of course, while summer is the busiest season, it’s also festival time: August sees the Edinburgh Art Festival, Edinburgh Fringe, Edinburgh Military Tattoo, and the Edinburgh International Festival all taking place in the city, and the summer weather makes it the perfect time to roam the city in search of entertainment. Remember that in Edinburgh there is always a chance of rain, so bring your waterproofs whatever the season.

When you hire a campervan in Edinburgh you’ll need to fill up your water tank with fresh water at the beginning of your drive, and empty your waste water before returning to the station. CaMPA have a map showing waste water and fresh water sites in Scotland, and UK Motorhomes have a directory of facilities in the UK (you’ll need to scroll down to the Scotland section).  The closest one to the roadsurfer station is a 30 minute drive north over the Forth Bridge. If this doesn’t fit with your route then the best option may be to make sure you start and end your trip with a stay at a campsite that offers these facilities.

When you hire a roadsurfer campervan or motorhome in Edinburgh please remember to refill with diesel and AdBlue at the end of your trip. The most convenient petrol station near our location is:

• BP – Cliftonhall Rd, Newbridge EH28 8PW

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.

If you want to park your campervan or motorhome rental and explore the city, there are many free Park & ​​Ride car parks from which you can take the tram or the bus, for example:

• Ingliston: Eastfield Rd, Ingliston, Newbridge EH28 8LS

Most city centre car parks are limited to 4 hours. George Street, Queen Street will cost you around £4.60 per hour. Parking in the city centre is free on Sundays before 12:30 p.m. and on certain public holidays.

When you rent a roadsurfer campervan in Edinburgh you’ll find everything you need inside, but you will need to stock up on food! There are plenty of options to choose from depending on what else you might need:

• Hermiston Gait Retail Park: (Milton Road, Edinburgh EH11 4DG) is a 10 minute drive and has a Tesco supermarket, TK Maxx department store, Decathlon for sports and outdoor clothes and equipment, Home Bargains, Aldi supermarket, and a Costa Coffee.
• Tesco Extra: (30 Meadow Pl Rd, Corstorphine, Edinburgh EH12 7UQ) is a 13 minute drive away, where you’ll find food, toiletries, clothing and homewares, as well as a petrol station.
• The Gyle shopping centre: (Edinburgh EH12 9JT ) is a 10 minute drive and has Morrisons and M&S for food shopping, plenty of clothing shops, Starbucks and Costa Coffee, Boots pharmacy, Subway for a quick bite to eat, and a petrol station.

Fuel yourself as well as your campervan for the trip ahead. Other than the options listed in the ‘essentials’ section, there is a Greggs around the corner from the roadsurfer station (Newbridge Industrial Estate, U10D, Cliftonhall Rd, Newbridge EH28 8PJ).

If you want to drive a little further then Brew Culture in Queensferry (31A High St, South Queensferry EH30 9PP) does great coffee and is perfectly situated for those heading over the Firth of Forth. The Wee Winchburgh Café (41 Main St, Winchburgh, Broxburn EH52 6RA) is a 10 minute drive northwest, ideal for those aiming for Loch Lomond and beyond.

You might not be ready to start a long drive the day you pick-up your campervan rental from our Edinburgh station. Linwater Caravan Park is a quick 10 minute drive from our location, great for anyone picking up their van late in the day or needing to drop their van off first thing in the morning. Gallowhill Caravan and Camping Park is a 30 minute drive, perfect for those heading over the Forth Bridge. Heading West? Carr’s Hill is 30 minutes away.