RV rental in Glasgow

Why is it worth booking a campervan rental in Glasgow early?

Spend a few days in this buzzing and historic city before picking up your RV rental in Glasgow and setting off to explore the Scottish Highlands and Islands. Drive through magnificent mountains and past legendary lochs before taking ferries between the islands of Shetland, Hebrides, and Orkney. Visit in the spring for the glorious colors of wildflowers or during the summer when the temperature is perfect for long hikes or days spent playing on the beach. As spring and summer are peak periods for camper rentals in Glasgow, CamperDays recommends booking several months in advance. By doing this, you'll get exactly the campervan you want at the most affordable price. If booking so far in advance worries you, rest assured you can always change your vacation dates at no additional cost. Your early-bird booking also comes with a fair and transparent cancellation policy and the helpful advice and support of the CamperDays customer service team. Enjoying a vacation on the road in a camper from Glasgow gives you total freedom to drive where you want when you want. Stop off if anything interesting catches your eye and enjoy spending every night somewhere different. If you think the campervan rent in Glasgow is expensive just compare its cost with the total price of staying in hotels every night, dining out in restaurants, and having a car rental.

Useful tips for your holiday in Glasgow

The best time to hire a campervan in Glasgow depends on how worried you are about the weather. Glasgow (and Scotland) has unpredictable weather throughout the year, so you may be unable to avoid the rain. For many, summer is the best time, from June through August, as the rain is less likely. However, anytime between March and August is a good call if you are not worried about the weather. 

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  Hiking

  To avoid the colder and wet weather likely during Autumn and Winter, it is best to hike on the hills and mountains in and around Glasgow from March through to September. There are Munros like Ben Lomond and the Campsies close to Glasgow, so you don’t need to venture too far into the countryside.

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  Sightseeing

  As is the case anywhere in Scotland, the best time for sightseeing in and around Glasgow is from May to September. The wettest months are December through to February. Just be aware that the excellent weather attracts crowds.

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  Shopping and dinning out

  While it will be a fantastic experience whenever you go, you have a better chance of avoiding the more changeable and wetter weather if you aim to rent a motorhome in Glasgow from May through to September.

Best campervan routes around Glasgow

Isle of Arran
The route to the Isle of Arran is one of the shortest trips you can take when using CamperDays for affordable motorhome hire in Glasgow. It covers 114 miles and includes an affordable ferry connection. From Glasgow, you follow the easily signposted roads to Ardrossan on the western coast to cross the Firth of Clyde to the island. On the Isle of Arran, you can drive around the stunning scenery and stop at key attractions like Brodick Castle, Whiting Bay, and Arran Distillery. Spring or autumn is the best time to visit, and you should be able to complete the route, there and back, in a day. 

Glasgow to Machrihanish, Glasgow and Argyll
If you prefer a mainland trip for motorhome rental in Glasgow, the route from the city to Machrihanish starts on the A82. Follow the road and wind past the stunning Loch Lomond (you can even stop off on the way for a walk and explore the lake) before taking onto the A83 and driving what is known as the “long and winding road”. On the way, you also have the opportunity to stop at spots like Rest and Be Thankful Pass, Loch Fyne, and Inveraray Castle. The last leg of this route takes place on the Kintyre coast, Campbeltown, and Machrihanish.

Key sights and attractions around Glasgow

Loch Lomond
Just about 40 minutes from Glasgow, Loch Lomond is a stunning area of natural beauty and part of the Trossachs National Park. It's ideal for outdoor activities like hiking, boating, and fishing. Several campervan sites around the loch offer scenic places to stay overnight.

Clyde Muirshiel Regional Park
This is the largest regional park in Scotland, located just west of Glasgow. It offers a variety of outdoor activities, including walking, cycling, and sailing. The park has several lochs and is a great spot for bird watching. There are facilities for campervans, making it easy to stay and explore for a few days.

Loch Ness
No visit to the Highlands is complete without a trip to Loch Ness. Beyond the allure of Nessie, the Loch Ness Monster, the area around the loch is great for hiking and visiting historic attractions like Urquhart Castle. You'll find several campervan sites along the loch, making staying close to this iconic water body easy.

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