RV rental in Northern Spain

Affordable Campervan Hire in North Spain

Northern Spain is a dream for campervan road trips - it has some of Europe's best beaches, mountains, tiny villages and food. Unlike the tourist-packed southern coast, the north is wilder, greener, and packed with hidden places waiting to be discovered. You could take up to ocean views in the Basque Country, drive through vineyards in La Rioja, and be in the Picos de Europe mountains by sunset.

Finding cheap campervan hire in North Spain is easy with CamperDays. Our filters make finding the perfect campervan or motorhome easy.  Perhaps you want one with a big kitchen to cook up all that fantastic Spanish food, or one that's smaller and easier to drive.  Whatever you are after, we will have a motorhome rental in North Spain to match your adventure.

Top tips for your Campervan trip to North Spain

When you rent a motorhome in North Spain, you will find out that the weather is entirely different from the rest of Spain. It rains a lot more, so everything is so lush and green. Spring and Autumn are great times to visit, as the summer can get busy in coastal areas. If you are heading into the mountains, pack for all seasons.

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  Driving

  The roads are wide with stunning views. Once you get outside of the city, there is barely any traffic. There are a few toll roads you need to know about - if you want to avoid these, take the N-roads. Avoid driving in cities such as Bilbao and San Sebastián when you hire a campervan in North Spain, as it can be hard to drive around with parking being a real pain.

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  Family friendly-activities

  If your kids love castles, Santillana del Mar in Cantabria is a fairytale village with cobbled streets and a medieval feel. And of course, you can’t go wrong with the beaches. Playa de las Catedrales in Galicia is famous for its giant rock formations and the beaches around San Sebastian, perfect for sandcastle-building.

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  The outdoors

  If you like nature, then driving a campervan for hire in North Spain will ruin every other destination. Picos de Europa National Park is Spain’s version of the Alps. Rias Baixas, Galicia is a fjord-like coast of Galicia full of inlets, seafood villages and lovely beaches. San Juan de Gaztelugatxe is excellent for Game of Thrones fans with its 241 steps to the top of Dragonstone.

Best Campervan routes from North Spain

Bilbao to Santiago de Compostela
This epic 550km road trip follows the northern coastline through the Basque Country, Cantabria, Asturias, and Galicia. Start in Bilbao, grab some pintxos and drive west to Santander. After that, head to Ribadesella, a pretty coastal town in Asturias. End in Santiago de Compostela, the final stop on the famous Camino de Santiago pilgrimage, and check out the old town.

Santander to Picos de Europa
A short but unreal road trip. Start in Santander, a city that doesn't get the respect it deserves as it's full of history. Then head towards Potes, which is a lovely little mountain town. Then drive up to Fuente Dé and take a cable car into the mountains. Then drive back to town through Desfiladero de la Hermida, an excellent gorge road that will make you wonder if you are still in Spain.

La Rioja Wine Route
If you love wine, this is a great route after you have picked up your motorhome for hire in North Spain. However, you will have to take turns driving or stop at various places if you are drinking wine. But that's part of the fun, stopping off, and taking your time. The three best places to stop at Haro, Brione, and Laguardia. The roads along the way and the villages are full of history and are just a nice place to be about while on holiday in your campervan.

Sites of interest and excursions in North Spain

Santillana del Mar
This is often referred to as one of the prettiest villages in Spain and makes the perfect destination when you rent a campervan in North Spain. It's typical of what you would expect with its cobbled streets and flower-covered balconies that make it feel frozen in time. Walk through its narrow streets, visit the artisan shops, and stop for a coffee and watch the world go by.

Oviedo
Ovideo is a city that knows how to live well. It’s where plazas meet cider houses and theres plenty of history and lively local traditions. The old town is charming with its architecture, churches, and restaurants from which to grab some lunch. If you fancy a scenic drive, then theres, the road to Lagos de Covadonga is one of the best in Spain.

Cudillero
Tucked away in the cliffs, this tiny fishing village looks like something you would expect to see on a painting. It's full of brightly coloured houses that are stacked on top of each other. It’s best to park up just outside it and wander through the steep, winding paths stopping at viewpoints along the way, and maybe even taking an Instagram picture or two.

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