Motorhome rentals, also referred to as “campervan hire” or “motorhome hire” have become increasingly popular in the U.K. Motorhome rental for young drivers can be a fun and inexpensive way to take a self-guided tour of the beautiful landscape encompassing four amazing countries: England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. Imagine driving in comfort, as if you were in your own home, on roads that can take you just about anywhere. You can explore London, where you will find historical landmarks such as Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, and St. Paul’s Cathedral. Then head away from the city where you won’t want to miss Stonehenge in England and Loch Ness in Scotland, as well as the gorgeous countryside in Wales and Northern Ireland.
A Motorhome rental for young drivers is definitely worth considering when planning your next holiday!
The one thing to keep in mind when planning for a motorhome holiday is that most motorhome rentals for young drivers can be more expensive if you are under the age of twenty-five. And some companies have a policy against renting to young drivers at all. Most that do allow motorhome rental for young drivers will charge mandate and charge for extra insurance to those drivers between the ages of twenty-one and twenty-four, with some companies requiring a minimum age of twenty-three if you are a full-time student.
In any case it is extremely important that you read the details of the policy to ensure you don’t get stuck in a situation where the policy becomes null and void and you would be personally responsible for the damage.
The other insurance option for motorhome rental for young drivers is to obtain what is commonly known as “van hire excess insurance” from a 3rd party insurance company. These policies are generally available to drivers over the age of twenty-one, and most times are not as costly as those obtained through the rental company. A note of caution here as well because some of these insurance companies have a vehicle weight restriction, and in some cases a full-size motorhome would not be covered. The other cautionary note here is that you would need to provide the rental company with a credit card that could, if necessary, cover you if the motorhome were damaged or stolen. In this scenario, your card would be charged for the “excess” amount and you would file a claim with the 3rd party insurance company. Motorhome rental for a young driver can be a great way to holiday – once you jump through the insurance hoops!









