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Motorhome Hire in Ripon

~approximately 40 minutes from Pontefract

One of England's smallest cities, with a cathedral dating to 672 AD, the 1100-year-old Hornblower tradition, and Fountains Abbey just 4 miles away. Collect from Pontefract, around 40 minutes away. From £135 per night, fully insured.

About Ripon

Discover Ripon

Every evening at nine o'clock, the Ripon Hornblower sounds his horn at each corner of the market square Obelisk. This tradition has continued since 886 AD - over 1,100 years without a break - making it one of the oldest civic ceremonies in the world. That kind of deep-rooted character runs through the whole city. Ripon Cathedral has the oldest crypt in English Christianity, Fountains Abbey is 4 miles away, and the eastern Dales begin just beyond. Motorhome hire from Ripon starts at our Pontefract depot, around 40 minutes south via the A1(M).

Ripon Cathedral and the City

Ripon Cathedral's crypt was built by St Wilfrid in 672 AD and is one of the oldest surviving structures in English Christianity. The cathedral above combines Norman, Early English, and Decorated Gothic architecture, with remarkable misericord carvings in the choir stalls. The compact city centre has independent shops, tea rooms, and a weekly Thursday market on the market square. The Wakeman's House, a 14th-century timber-framed building, houses a small museum. Ripon Racecourse holds meetings through spring and summer in a beautiful riverside setting.

Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal

Fountains Abbey, 4 miles west, is the largest monastic ruin in the country and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Founded by Cistercian monks in 1132, the ruins are remarkably complete - walking through the nave and cloisters gives a powerful sense of medieval monastic ambition. The adjoining Studley Royal Water Garden is one of the finest Georgian water gardens in Europe, with moon ponds, cascades, and a surprise view of the abbey framed by the valley. Allow at least half a day. For families, Newby Hall south of Ripon has award-winning gardens, a miniature railway, and one of the finest adventure playgrounds in Yorkshire.

Masham, Nidderdale, and the Eastern Dales

Masham is 8 miles north and famous for its two breweries - Theakston's and Black Sheep. Brewery tours are available, and the large market square hosts regular markets. Nidderdale, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, runs west through Pateley Bridge with How Stean Gorge and Brimham Rocks both within reach. The Yorkshire Dales stretch further west through Wensleydale - Leyburn and Middleham are within half an hour, and Hawes with the Wensleydale Creamery is under 45 minutes. The North York Moors are accessible to the east via Helmsley, about 20 miles away.

Collecting Your Motorhome

Our fleet includes 2-berth, 4-berth, and 6-berth Elddis motorhomes with both manual and automatic options. Prices start from £135 per night, fully insured with 24/7 roadside assistance. Selected vehicles are dog-friendly. Our motorhome packing checklist covers what we supply and what to bring.

The drive from Pontefract follows the A1(M) north then the A61 - around 40 minutes. We do a full walkthrough of every system before you leave.

Campsites Near Ripon

Sleningford Watermill is one of the best in the area - a 20-acre riverside park on the River Ure at North Stainley, 5 miles from Ripon. 146 touring pitches including hardstanding with electric hook-up, two heated shower blocks, and swimming and canoeing in the river. Open April to October. Woodhouse Farm near Winksley has hardstanding pitches with views across the Skell Valley, within walking distance of Fountains Abbey. Ripley Caravan Park, about 7 miles south toward Harrogate, has 60 touring pitches with a heated indoor swimming pool and adventure playground.

Campervan Hire From Ripon

Our 2-berth Elddis Autoquest works well as campervan hire from Ripon - compact for the Dales lanes and ideal for couples exploring Nidderdale and Wensleydale. The larger motorhomes suit families visiting Fountains Abbey and Newby Hall. At 40 minutes from our depot, Ripon is one of the most rewarding and least crowded bases in North Yorkshire.

NEARBY TOWNS

Towns Near Ripon

Boroughbridge

7 miles

Masham

8 miles

Bedale

10 miles

Knaresborough

10 miles

Middleham

11 miles

Pateley Bridge

11 miles

Thirsk

12 miles

Leyburn

14 miles

Richmond

18 miles

Grassington

20 miles

Helmsley

20 miles

Hawes

28 miles

Stokesley

28 miles

Settle

30 miles

Thornaby

33 miles

Middlesbrough

35 miles

Guisborough

38 miles

Marske

40 miles

Redcar

40 miles

Saltburn

42 miles

RECOMMENDED CAMPSITES

Where to Stay Near Ripon

Sleningford Watermill Caravan and Camping Park

A 20-acre riverside park on the banks of the River Ure at North Stainley, about 5 miles from Ripon. 146 touring pitches including hardstanding with electric hook-up. Two heated shower blocks, laundry, shop, and motorhome service point. Swimming and canoeing in the river. David Bellamy Gold Award. Open April to October.

Woodhouse Farm Caravan Park

A well-maintained site near Winksley with views across the Skell Valley, within walking distance of Fountains Abbey. Hardstanding pitches with electric hook-up and good facilities. A peaceful base for exploring Ripon and the eastern Dales.

Ripley Caravan Park

Family-run park in the estate village of Ripley, about 7 miles south of Ripon toward Harrogate. 60 touring pitches with hardstanding and grass options, electric hook-up, water, and drainage. Heated indoor swimming pool, adventure playground, shop, and laundry. David Bellamy Gold Award. Open March to November.

COLLECTION & DELIVERY

Collect Your Motorhome

From Ripon, head south on the A61 to join the A1(M) southbound. Exit at junction 42 for the M62 eastbound to junction 32 for Pontefract. The drive is roughly 39 miles and takes around 40 minutes. We have free parking at the depot for the duration of your hire.

40 min

from our Pontefract depot

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TESTIMONIALS

What Our Customers Say

Google

I recently booked a campervan for a short break to celebrate my partners 60th birthday. The whole experience from the initial contact/enquiry with Ryan to our trip around the Lake District and over to Northumberland was so easy. Ryan was always on the end of the phone for any questions or simply with help and encouragement. The van was new to Heaths, the 2/4 berth Elddis and it was very well equipped and easy to set up, everything we needed for our first time. We loved it and will definitely be booking again.

Joanne Firth
Google Review
12 March 2026
Google

Amazing from start to finish! The whole experience was smooth and stress-free. The team provided fast replies to all of our questions, which made everything so easy to organise. As it was our first time renting a motorhome, we weren’t sure what to expect, but they explained everything clearly and made us feel completely comfortable before setting off. The motorhome itself was spotless and well-equipped, making our trip even more enjoyable. We would definitely recommend this company to anyone thinking about hiring a motorhome, and we will absolutely be using them again in the future!

Amy Simpson
Google Review
21 February 2026
Google

We recently hired a motorhome for a week-long holiday to Scotland and had a fantastic experience from start to finish. The motorhome was clean, well maintained, and fully equipped with everything we needed, making it feel like a home away from home. It was comfortable to drive and surprisingly spacious, with plenty of storage and a well-designed living area. The freedom a motorhome holiday gives you is unbeatable. We loved being able to change our plans at short notice, explore different castles, waterfalls and beach wake up to a new view each day. Setting up at campsites was straightforward, and the facilities onboard made travelling easy and stress-free. Overall, the week flew by and was a great way to relax and explore at our own pace. We would definitely recommend a motorhome holiday to anyone looking for flexibility, comfort, and a bit of adventure, and we have already booked to go again.

Andrew Priestley
Google Review
4 January 2026

We had an absolutely amazing experience with Heaths Motorhome Hire. The camper van was spotless, modern, and clearly very well cared for, making our trip comfortable from the moment we set off. The service was outstanding from start to finish, with everything explained clearly and handled professionally. Ryan was always at the other end of the phone whenever we needed help, which gave us real peace of mind. Overall, it’s a fantastic company with brilliant customer service, and we wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Heaths Motorhome Company to anyone looking for a great motorhome experience. We will definitely use Heaths Motorhome Hire in the future.

Bethany Eastwood
Verified Booking
1 January 2026
Google

I have just come back from 9 days in a Heaths Motorhome and would just like to complement Ryan on the level of service to myself . Any questions I had (which were a few) as I am not a user of motorhomes normally were answered promptly and satisfactorily , i also found his pricing very competitive. The whole process from the first contact to receiving my deposit back at the end was handled with efficiency and good spirit . I would have no hesitation in recommending Heaths Motorhome Hire to anyone thinking about it and good luck to Ryan in the future , I’ll be back when the need arises .

Lloyd Winterbottom
Google Review
25 November 2025

Had the best time driving in the motorhome in the Scottish highlands. Cold outside but lovely and cosy in the van. Would definitely recommend Ryan’s motorhomes. Top class customer service. Looked after us from start to finish. Will deffo book again next time.

Andrew Milton
Verified Booking
23 November 2025
Google

We hired two motorhomes from Ryan to travel to St Ives for 7 days, we had the best time & the van's are great! So many features in them made our trip very easy & stress free. Ryan was super helpful & allowed us to extend our stay without a problem. We will be recommending to our friends & are looking forward to renting them again for our next trip away! Thanks again Ryan

Ben Barrett
Google Review
29 October 2025
Google

This was out first experience of traveling away in a motorhome with zero previous experience. Ryan could not have been more helpful from the first time of taking the enquiry to the handover process. We did have a few questions about how certain things worked whilst we were away and he responded immediately without any fuss. Ryan could not have done any more and went above and beyond what we ever expected to make our experience as simple, easy and enjoyable as possible. First class service from start to finish would definitely have no hesitation in recommending and we are already trying to plan our next motorhome holiday with Heaths Motorhomes!

Ben Arnott
Google Review
27 October 2025
Google

This was the first time we had hired a mobile home. Ryan made this an easy experience, with full demonstration of the features and phone back up if required. He also offered plenty of good advise for our trip. The home was in spotless, well equipped and was perfect for our needs. Collection and drop off was easy and very close to the A1. We will certainly use Heaths Motorhomes again.

Matt Smith
Google Review
17 October 2025
Google

Top service from Ryan, Very helpful from start to finish. Myself and my wife hired the motorhome for our trip around the NC500, Everything was very clean and easy to use straight away. Ryan was only a phone call or Message away if we needed any advise. Would highly recommend using Heaths Motorhome Hire for any occasion

Matthew Mulligan
Google Review
1 September 2025

We rented one of Healths luxury motorhomes for a month. The motorhome was beautiful, clean and spacious and very comfortable to drive and we should know as we drove more than 2500 miles around europe. Me, my husband, our 14yr old son and our dog enjoyed everything about the motorhome. It had everything we needed for our epic family adventure. Now moving on to Ryan, the owner of this small company, from day 1 (back in January) he's been very responsive to ALL my messages, before the collection he sent us alot of information ready for our holiday, during the month of rental he has been on hand as and when we needed him and when my handbag was stolen with our passports in, he showed nothing but empathy and sympathy and went out of his way to make everything less stressful for us. I'm extremely greatful for his exceptional service and personal attitude.

Deborah Earnshaw
Verified Booking
31 August 2025

I cannot thank Ryan and Heaths Motorhome hire enough, it was a long time in the making to surprise my partner for his 40th Birthday. We have just got back from our trip in Wales and it was fantastic! The motorhome was immaculate, communication prior, in the week leading up and during our trip was amazing! Ryan was hands on, when we needed anything even though he was on a family holiday himself. The whole experience was one we will never forget and we’re already planning our next trip! Could not recommend Heaths Motorhome hire enough, simply amazing! Thank you so much!

Rachel Maulkinson
Verified Booking
25 August 2025
Google

Hired a motorhome from Ryan for 5 nights Wow! What a way to make a trip. As avid campers we decided to take the plunge and hire a motorhome to and a bit of comfort to our lakes trip with our 8 year old, and it couldn’t have made it anymore perfect! It had everything we could possible need and more. It was also incredibly spacious and our son loved the ceiling bed and we all had a great nights sleep. Having so much storage was a big bonus and it was super cosy inside at night. The entire process of hiring and collecting was super easy and Ryan was constantly on hand to check if we needed anything or had any questions. I cannot recommend enough, already deciding where we can go next and hire again!

Hayley Kelly
Google Review
4 August 2025
Google

After an incredible 3000-mile European road trip with the family, I can't recommend Heath's Motorhome Hire enough. We traveled all the way from the UK to Stockholm, Sweden, crossing the impressive Øresund Bridge and making memorable stops at Öland and Lake Vättern. Along the way, we drove through and stayed in six other countries—Holland, Germany, Denmark, Luxembourg, Belgium, and France—and our motorhome was absolutely faultless the entire time. The motorhome was meticulously maintained and provided the perfect, comfortable base for our travels. The interior was so cozy, allowing us to get some well-deserved rest after long days of driving and sightseeing. A huge thank you to Ryan for making this unforgettable trip possible. His service was exceptional, responsive, supportive, knowledgeable, everything you need! We'll definitely be booking with him again for our next adventure!

Faye parker
Google Review
31 July 2025
Google

We have just got back from an amazing time on the South Coast, The Motorhome was immaculate and Ryan was always on hand if we needed anything. We had 4 kids with us so I wasn’t sure what to expect but the kids had the most amazing time and loved motorhome life. Highly recommend and we will definitely book again.

Danielle Beardmore
Google Review
30 July 2025
Google

Our first time renting a motorhome and honestly, we couldn't have found a better company to do it with. Everything has been so easy. From the booking to the collection and drop off. The orientation session was a really great service and allowed a novice like me to get an understanding of everything. Communication has been first class all the way through with Ryan and you just know he's there if you need him (which, because of the quality of the vehicle and the orientation session, weren't needed). Can't recommend Heaths enough. If you're considering hiring a motorhome, don't look anywhere else. Trust me.

Andy Williams
Google Review
8 July 2025
Google

First class service from Ryan, very helpful from the get go. We hired one of his motorhomes for a trip to Silverstone for my husband and daughter, a 6 birth for 2 definitely gave them both plenty of space, everything was very clean and easy to use. Ryan was only a phone call away if needed but everything ran smoothly. Will be booking it again for next yeas trip

Diane Mcnair
Google Review
7 July 2025
Google

Amazing holiday to Scotland, the van was huge, with everything we needed and more. Can’t give enough stars. Thanks for helping us finally get the NC500 ticked off our list.

Abbi Louise Slatter
Google Review
1 June 2025
Google

Amazing van and service from Ryan. Top spec camper van hire with great comms, hand over and overall experience. We will be recommending to all our friends and family.

Jonny Ross
Google Review
31 May 2025

Back from our first motorhome trip as a family of 4 around South Wales and what a week it was! I was pleasantly surprised at how comfortable the Motorhome is with plenty of storage space (even for an overpacker like myself). The van has all the amenities you need and more. Ryan was absolutely amazing explaining everything and quickly replying to our many questions before and during the trip. We will definitely be booking through this company again and I would highly recommend. Thanks for making our first motorhome adventure a success!

Amie Machin
Verified Booking
31 May 2025

We’ve just come home from a wonderful week away! The van was very modern, clean and well equipped. Ryan was a great host, nothing was too much trouble for our 121 questions 😂 We have already had people ask us about hiring and I hope as many people enjoy this kind of experience! Heaths Motorhomes is the way to do it!

Katy Watson
Verified Booking
27 May 2025
Google

We had a wonderful holiday touring Scotland in a Heaths motor home, staying in Loch Lommond, Isle of Skye, Dornoch, Stirling and Falkirk, finally landing back in England with a couple of days in Bamburgh. The van was an absolute delight to drive and live in for the 12 day tour and Ryan went above and beyond from start to finish, explaining the workings of the vehicle with back up videos. We are already planning next year with a tour of the south coast! Highly recommended.

Tony Passmore
Google Review
19 May 2025
Google

OG FRIENDLY 🐾 ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ We took a chance on hiring a motorhome for our Scotland road trip – just me, the husband, and one of our dogs – and honestly, we’re now completely converted (pun fully intended). From start to finish, it was a dream. Comfort was top of the list – we clocked up 5–6 hour drives with zero numb bums or backache. The convertible bed? Surprisingly lush! We’ve done Aussie motorhome trips before and this was in a different league – spacious enough for both of us to sleep soundly without an elbow in the face. The motorhome was spotless, well laid out, and had way more storage than we expected – and we didn’t even fill half of it. Bug blinds on every window and door meant we could let the breeze in without inviting in the midges. Dog friendly? Absolutely – and that’s a non-negotiable for us. Lily was living her best life. Customer service was brilliant. Ryan was helpful from the start and incredibly responsive with any questions we had. Nothing was too much trouble, and he was really accommodating to our specific needs. He came highly recommended by a trusted mechanic mate, so we didn’t even shop around – and I’m so glad we went with him. We’ve now discovered that motorhome life is very much for us. I’m a bit of a snob and my husband has mild OCD, so it’s luxury motorhome hire or nothing from here on out. Ryan, you’ve set the bar!!

Clare Andrusyk
Google Review
19 May 2025

Just had a week in Scotland in 1 of the camper vans. The van was very clean and had everything we needed. Heaths made everything run smoothly from pick up to drop off. I have recommend them to all my friends and family and will be using them again.

Robert Binns
Verified Booking
18 May 2025
Google

Hired 2 vans off Ryan for 2 families to take a trip to south of France for 2 weeks, and the whole experience was amazing! Ryan was so helpful right from the first message and especially whilst away learning the ropes of how to work everything Vans come fully stocked with everything needed, even cleaning products- all insurance breakdown etc covered which meant we could just pick it up and off we go! First time doing anything like this and I'm sure it won't be the last! Thank you for everything 😊

sarah scudder
Google Review
19 April 2025
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