Surf, coast and the Lizard
Motorhome Hire in Cornwall
Motorhome hire in Cornwall direct from private owners. Pick up near Truro, Newquay or Penzance for surf, coast and the Lizard. Full insurance and 24/7 cover.
Why Cornwall is built for a motorhome holiday
Cornwall's 422-mile coastline is the longest in any English county, and the South West Coast Path threads between dozens of motorhome-friendly cove villages, surf beaches and lighthouses. A van means you can chase the swell from Fistral to Sennen, base for a few nights at the Lizard or St Ives, and stay flexible when the August weather decides for you.
Where motorhome travellers head first
A Newquay-to-Sennen run along the north coast hits the best of the surf and the cliff scenery; the Roseland and the Lizard reward a slower south-coast pace. Most renters do at least one night near St Ives, Padstow or Mousehole. The Bodmin-to-Tintagel inland route adds a moorland day if you want a break from the coast.
Practical Cornwall tips
Cornish lanes are narrow — anything over 7m is going to struggle around the Lizard and Roseland, and the deep-set hedge banks make passing tight. Book a small van for those areas, or stick to the A30/A39 corridor with a larger one. Beach car parks rarely accept motorhomes overnight, so plan formal sites in advance. Every HireMyMotorhome booking includes UK-wide insurance and 24/7 breakdown.
Where to head from Cornwall
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Common questions about motorhome hire in Cornwall
Where can I hire a motorhome in Cornwall?
Pickups happen across the county — Truro, Newquay, Penzance, Bodmin and St Austell are the most common. A handful of owners offer Newquay Airport drop-offs; check the individual listing.
Is Cornwall good for a motorhome holiday?
Yes — a van solves the booking pressure on Cornish accommodation in peak weeks, lets you chase weather and surf, and reaches coves the day-trippers leave by mid-evening. Stick to a smaller van for the Lizard and Roseland lanes.
Can I park a motorhome overnight on Cornish beaches?
No — almost all coastal car parks ban overnight motorhome parking, and the council enforces. Use formal sites at Trevornick, Treloy, Mother Ivey's Bay and the Lizard, or CL5 sites for smaller numbers.
When should I book for a Cornish summer trip?
Book 12–16 weeks ahead for the late-July to mid-August window — Cornwall clears earliest of any UK region for both vans and campsites. Half-term weeks (May, October) also need 4+ weeks of lead time.
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