Visit Scotland’s latest data states 4.4 million trips were made to Scotland, with people spending a total of 30.7 million nights, with £4.0 billion spent overall. Visitors spend an average of seven nights, and we’d argue you need more than that to take in all that Scotland has to offer.
Everything, from the scenery to the food to the hospitality, is like no other – and we’re not being biased in saying that it might just be the best trip you’ve ever had.
And we’re definitely not being biased by saying that some people make the mistake of not truly seeing Scotland. Yes, Edinburgh is marvellous, with its history and its Royal Mile full of Starbucks, but Scotland is so much more than that.
To truly see it all, Scottish motorhomes are the way forward, and renting a motorhome in 2026 is easy. Read on to find out more.
Find The Perfect Motorhome
Renting a motorhome in Scotland is easy as long as you have a driving licence and enough confidence to operate one – as you can imagine, they’re a little bigger than your average car, but they really aren’t that difficult to operate. Some companies might ask for a minimum length of driving experience, and the average cost of hire is around £100-200 per day, with the actual cost depending on the time of year and the size of the motorhome.
Once you understand all of that and know your budget, finding the perfect motorhome is probably the most difficult part of renting a motorhome in Scotland.
In our opinion, the best motorhomes are the ones with a luxury touch and all the amenities and essentials you need for a comfortable stay. The idea should be a hotel on wheels. The size depends on how many of you are travelling, with each motorhome having a maximum capacity for people to sleep, so always check before you rent.
Most modern, luxury motorhomes will now have:
- Hot and Cold Shower Unit
- Fully equipped kitchen
- 12V Power
- Automatic Transmission
- ABS
- Blown Air Heating
- Cab Air Conditioning
- Cassette toilet with electric flush
- Central Locking
- CO₂ Detectors
- Cruise Control
- Double Beds
- Unlimited 5G Internet
- Smart TV
And so much more if you go for high-spec models. You should have plenty of space and all the trappings of a luxury suite to feel more comfortable than you would in most of the hotels in Scotland (Travelodge, we’re talking about you).
Choose Your Route and Destinations
Perhaps the more difficult decision is choosing your route and your destinations. Once you start looking outside of the main tourist hotspots like Edinburgh and Glasgow, you’ll realise there are so many corners of Scotland with unique landscapes, rich history, and experiences that are all different from the next.
If you can, we’d recommend venturing out of the cities and into what we’d call the true Scotland – the mountains, the never-ending hills and valleys, and the rural towns and villages that have kept many Scottish traditions alive. Some of the best places like that, which we recommend, are:
- The Knoydart Peninsula
- Machars in Dumfries and Galloway
- The Outer Hebrides
But, of course, we know you’ll probably also want to see a bit of the usual touristy areas, such as Edinburgh or Loch Ness, but we think you can plan your route and stop at some of the lesser-known but culturally rich areas.
You can use Google Maps and plan as you go, but lately we’ve noticed people using ChatGPT or Gemini to create routes for them. You can tell it how many days you’re in Scotland, that you’re travelling in a motorhome, the top places you want to see, and recommendations of more rural areas to stop off in, and it’ll create an itinerary for you.
It’s not a bad idea, but always check if it’s doable for you and your timeline before you follow it – artificial intelligence doesn’t always get it right.
The Benefits of Motorhome Hire
Freedom has to be the biggest benefit of motorhome hire. You can go anywhere you want, and you aren’t limited by the location of a hotel that decides where you have to stay. Your idea of travelling through Scotland shouldn’t be a distillery or two and seeing if you manage to spot the Loch Ness monster – you want to experience its raw beauty, and the best way to do that is with a motorhome.
There’s so much of Scotland to discover that you won’t realise until you have a more ‘go-with-the-flow’ attitude and drive through the more rural but arguably more stunning areas of Scotland.
Most hiring options also come with unlimited mileage, so you can discover as much as you can manage to fit in. You also get that comfort and luxury experience without having to pay for expensive hotels in city centres.
Renting a motorhome in Scotland is as easy as finding one you like and finding a route to follow. We would recommend not being too strict with the route you take and stopping off at places nobody you know has ever heard of for the best experience.