Dales, Moors and the Yorkshire coast
Motorhome Hire in Yorkshire
Motorhome hire across Yorkshire from private owners. Explore the Dales, Moors and coast with full insurance, 24/7 cover and instant booking. Plan your road trip.
Why Yorkshire works for a motorhome trip
Yorkshire packs three national parks, a 100-mile coastline and some of the best cycling and walking country in the UK into a single county. A motorhome lets you bounce from Dales market towns to North York Moors stargazing pull-offs and on to the Whitby and Robin Hood's Bay coast without juggling hotels. Hiring locally means starting your trip with the A1(M), M62 and A19 all on your doorstep.
Where to head on a Yorkshire road trip
A classic loop runs Skipton → Malham → Hawes → Richmond → Whitby → York, taking in waterfall walks, Wensleydale dairies and a coast night at Runswick Bay. Shorter weekends work for the Esk Valley or a single-base trip into Nidderdale AONB. Forge Valley, Sutton Bank and the Cleveland Way crop up on most Yorkshire itineraries — and Harrogate makes a good Northern launchpad if you're flying into Leeds Bradford.
Practical hire tips
Vans under 6.5m handle the narrower Dales lanes (Buttertubs, Coverdale) better than larger A-class motorhomes. Book early for August half-term and the Tour de Yorkshire weekend — Dales inventory clears fast for both. Every booking on HireMyMotorhome includes UK-wide hire & reward insurance and 24/7 breakdown cover, so once you have the keys the whole county is open.
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Common questions about motorhome hire in Yorkshire
Where can I pick up a motorhome in Yorkshire?
Owners offer pickups across the county — Leeds, York, Harrogate, Sheffield, Doncaster and the coast at Scarborough and Whitby are the most common collection points. Each listing shows exact pickup details before you book.
Can I drive a motorhome through the Yorkshire Dales?
Yes, though smaller vans (under 6.5m) handle the single-track Dales passes more comfortably. The main valley roads (Wharfedale, Wensleydale, Swaledale) are fine for any size. Buttertubs Pass and Coverdale are best avoided in larger A-class motorhomes.
Are there good wild-camping spots in the Yorkshire Moors?
England doesn't have a legal right to wild camp like Scotland, but the North York Moors has well-placed pub car parks (Sutton Bank, Goathland) and formal CL5 sites that take last-minute bookings. The Forestry England sites at Dalby Forest are also motorhome-friendly.
How early should I book for a summer Yorkshire trip?
Aim for 8–10 weeks ahead for July and August. The Tour de Yorkshire and Great Yorkshire Show weekends clear local inventory fastest. Off-season (October–April) you can usually book within a week of travel.
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