Buying a motorhome or campervan is a big investment, not just in money, but in upkeep, storage, insurance, and maintenance. Hiring lets you experience all the joys and challenges of motorhome travel without the long-term commitment. You can test different sizes, layouts and features and see what works for your style of travel. 

Continental’s hire fleet is fully equipped, so you can try out what it feels like to drive, live, cook and sleep in one of our motorhomes or campervans in real holiday conditions.  

One big plus of hiring is that you don’t need to worry about buying and storing all the accessories or outfitting the vehicle yourself. With Continental: 

• The motorhomes come fully equipped with the “Drivers Pack”, “TV Pack”, Essentials/Extras Pack, Dining & Kitchen Packs etc., so you can just drive away 

• You don’t carry the burden of long-term maintenance, depreciation, or storage when the vehicle is not in use. 

Hiring gives you flexibility in many ways: 

• Vehicle size & layout: Choose a compact campervan for two, a larger motorhome if travelling with family or friends, or one that suits the sites you want to visit 

• Trip length & timing: You’re not tied down. Want a long weekend or a two-week road trip? Hiring allows you to match the vehicle to the duration and type of trip 

• Destinations: South Wales is full of beautiful coastline, historic towns, hills and members of natural beauty. With a hired motorhome or campervan, you can plan your route, adjust as you go, and stop in places you might never have thought to stay. Continental’s hire service makes it easy to explore Swansea, Cardiff, the Brecon Beacons, or even venture into Europe with the right insurance.  

While hiring isn’t free, for many people it works out cheaper than ownership, especially if you: 

• Only use the motorhome occasionally (e.g. for holidays, or weekend breaks), rather than year-round 

• Avoid the overheads: servicing, insurance, depreciation, storage, and accessories costs 

• Have everything supplied for you. With Continental, kitchen, dining, safety packs and more are included, so you’re not buying or lugging your own set-ups.  

Hiring from a specialist like Continental can reduce a lot of the hassle that might come with owning: 

• Vehicles are well maintained 

• The process of booking, pick up / drop off, and in-vehicle guidance are handled by experienced staff 

• You don’t have to worry about where to store the motorhome when you’re not using it 

• Plus, pet-friendly options, full insurance, and equipment ready to go mean you can focus on enjoying the trip.  

If more people hire rather than each buying their own, there can be environmental and societal benefits: 

• Shared assets (vehicles) tend to be used more efficiently 

• You avoid having a large vehicle sitting idle for much of the year 

• Modern motorhomes are more fuel efficient, and Continental’s fleet is well maintained, helping emissions, safety, and performance. 

Finally, hiring a motorhome opens a different style of travel: 

• The ability to change itinerary on the fly, staying longer somewhere you love, skipping places if needed 

• Access to more remote or scenic campsites you wouldn’t get staying in hotels 

• Closer connection to nature, local communities, and spontaneous discoveries. 

• Over 40 years of experience in leisure vehicles, so you know what works for customers 

• Fully equipped and pet-friendly vehicles so everyone in the family (including the four-legged ones) can take part 

• Comprehensive hire packs included: driver’s pack, kitchen/dining, TV pack etc., so minimal extra prep 

• Flexible booking: collection and drop-off options, early pick up possible, and European travel insurance if required 

To make the most of hiring a motorhome, consider: 

• Choose the right size and layout for your group 

• Check what’s included and what’s extra (fuel, mileage allowance, security deposit etc.) 

• Plan your route but leave space for flexibility 

• Book campsites ahead in busy times 

• Get to know the vehicle’s features before leaving so you’re comfortable. 

If you’ve ever thought about motorhome travel, hiring is one of the best ways to get started. It gives you freedom, comfort, flexibility and many of the joys of ownership, without the long-term commitments. With Continental’s hire service in South Wales, you get all the benefits plus peace of mind, full equipment, strong support, and a chance to discover Wales in a unique, personal way. 

So whether you’re planning a scenic coast tour, a mountain escape in the Brecon Beacons, or just a relaxing road trip with family or friends, why not hire a motorhome and see where the road takes you?