Best Motorhome Brands to Hire in the UK: Which One Is Right for You?

Choosing a motorhome is rather different from choosing a hotel.

You are choosing your bedroom, kitchen, lounge and transport in one go. Then you have to drive the whole thing through Britain, where a perfectly ordinary-looking country lane can suddenly become remarkably narrow.

So, which are the best motorhome brands to hire?

There are several respected names worth knowing, including Adria, Roller Team, Bürstner, Swift and Auto-Trail. The 2025 Owner Satisfaction Awards, based on 3,553 completed surveys, named Roller Team the best manufacturer for new and pre-owned motorhomes combined, while Adria took the top award for new motorhomes.

Useful information, certainly.

But it should not make the decision for you.

When hiring rather than buying, the individual vehicle and the company providing it can have just as much influence on your holiday.

Manufacturer or hire company? They are not the same thing

This distinction is easy to overlook.

Adria, Roller Team, Bürstner, Swift and Auto-Trail are manufacturers. They design and build motorhomes.

Meanwhile, Jepson’s Ribble Valley Motorhome Hire is a specialist rental provider. It is the business you deal with when you book, collect the vehicle, receive your handover and need help during your trip.

That makes the hire company an important part of the comparison.

A beautifully designed motorhome is less appealing if you are left wondering how the heating works at 10pm. Conversely, a well-prepared rental with clear guidance and responsive support can make a first trip feel considerably easier.

Jepson’s states that it owns its rental vehicles rather than sub-hiring them from private owners. It also says its fleet is kept to a maximum vehicle age of two years, giving customers access to relatively recent motorhomes.

Those are rental-specific factors that a manufacturer’s award cannot tell you.

Which motorhome brands are worth knowing?

Adria: a strong option for new motorhomes

Adria achieved the highest score in the 2025 Owner Satisfaction Awards for new motorhomes, with 83.8%. Roller Team followed closely at 83.7%, while Bürstner scored 83.3%.

That makes Adria an interesting manufacturer to research, particularly if you are comparing newer vehicles.

Still, do not confuse a strong manufacturer score with a guarantee that every individual vehicle will suit you. Layout, size, equipment and maintenance history remain important.

Roller Team: strong overall owner satisfaction

Roller Team took the overall Best Motorhome Manufacturer award for new and pre-owned vehicles, scoring 82.1%. Adria followed at 81.4%.

For someone researching brands before a first rental, that is useful context.

But there is a practical lesson here: awards tell you about manufacturer satisfaction. They do not tell you whether a particular four-berth motorhome has enough storage for your family or whether you will feel comfortable driving it.

Bürstner: another high-scoring name

Bürstner achieved Gold awards in both the new and pre-owned motorhome categories in the 2025 results. Its scores were 83.3% for new motorhomes and 82.4% for pre-owned vehicles.

That puts it firmly on the shortlist for anyone comparing established manufacturers.

Swift and Auto-Trail: established British choices

Swift Group scored 75.8% in the 2025 new motorhome category, while Auto-Trail scored 74.6%. Both received Silver Awards.

They are familiar names in the UK market, but once again, the manufacturer’s name should be the starting point rather than the finishing line.

The better question: what do you actually need?

A couple heading to the Lake District for a long weekend has different priorities from a family spending two weeks touring Cornwall.

Your shortlist should reflect that.

Your trip	Features worth prioritising
Couples’ getaway	Comfortable sleeping area, manageable dimensions and usable living space
Family adventure	Travelling seats, sleeping arrangements and storage
Dog-friendly holiday	Pet-friendly policy and practical, easy-to-clean space
Longer touring trip	Heating, kitchen facilities, storage and onboard comfort
Luxury break	Spacious interiors, quality facilities and comfortable sleeping arrangements

There is one detail first-time renters sometimes overlook.

Berths are not the same as travelling seats.

A motorhome described as a six-berth may sleep six people, but that does not automatically mean six people can travel safely in every seating position. Check the belted travelling seats before booking.

Size matters on British roads

A large motorhome can feel fantastic when you are parked beside a beautiful view.

It can feel rather less fantastic when you meet a tractor on a narrow country road.

For first-time renters, dimensions deserve proper attention. Jepson’s current fleet includes vehicles ranging from the 6.3m Auto-Trail Adventure 65 to larger 7.4m motorhomes, with different layouts and facilities across the range.

That gives travellers a useful choice between more compact touring and larger living spaces.

Licence requirements matter too. GOV.UK states that a motorhome with a Maximum Authorised Mass between 3.5 and 7.5 tonnes requires a category C1 licence, while vehicles over 7.5 tonnes require category C.

Always check the exact vehicle and your driving entitlement before booking.

Why the hire company deserves as much attention as the brand

Once you have narrowed down the type of motorhome, look at what is included with the rental.

This is where costs can become less obvious.

Jepson’s says its standard hire package includes UK and EU insurance, breakdown cover, unlimited mileage, unlimited drivers, a motorhome-sized sat-nav, outdoor tables and chairs, crockery, LPG gas and secure parking for your car. It also provides a full pre-hire demonstration and an 8am to 10pm helpline.

Those details are worth comparing when you request quotes from different companies.

A lower headline price is not necessarily cheaper once you start adding insurance, mileage, equipment and other extras.

Travelling with your dog?

This can change your choice considerably.

Jepson’s states that all its vans are pet friendly, which makes the fleet particularly relevant to travellers who would rather take their dog along than arrange separate care at home.

It is still sensible to confirm the individual vehicle’s arrangements before booking and check any cleaning or additional conditions.

Your dog may regard the motorhome as an enormous new toy.

The hire company will understandably have a slightly different view.

What makes a luxury motorhome worth hiring?

Luxury is not simply about having the largest vehicle.

For a genuinely comfortable trip, look at the details you will use every day: the bed, kitchen, bathroom, seating, storage and heating.

Jepson’s Scafell, for example, is a four-berth motorhome with four travelling seats, a rear island bed, electric drop-down bed, separate shower and toilet facilities, a three-burner hob, oven and 153-litre refrigerator.

That is a more useful definition of luxury than simply calling something “premium”.

If you are comparing luxury motorhomes for hire, ask yourself what will make your evenings better, not just what will look impressive in photographs.

So, which motorhome brand is right for you?

There is no honest one-size-fits-all answer.

Adria currently leads the 2025 new motorhome satisfaction results, while Roller Team takes the overall new and pre-owned manufacturer title. Bürstner also achieved Gold-level results, with Swift and Auto-Trail among the Silver Award winners.

Those results are useful starting points.

But your final choice should come down to the actual motorhome you will drive and the company you will hire it from.

For a couple, a manageable layout may matter more than having six berths. Families need sensible sleeping arrangements, travelling seats and storage. Pet owners need a genuinely pet-friendly rental policy. And anyone chasing the Most Luxurious Motorhome experience should pay close attention to the interior facilities rather than simply choosing the largest vehicle.

That is where Jepson’s Ribble Valley Motorhome Hire can become part of the decision, not just another name in a search result.

Its fleet includes several recent, high-spec motorhomes, with options ranging from the more compact Nevis to larger four-berth models such as the Scafell. The company also provides a full handover, support during the hire and pet-friendly vehicles.

Because ultimately, the best motorhome is not necessarily the one with the most famous badge.

It is the one that fits your people, your route, your budget and the sort of holiday you actually want.

Choose well, collect the keys, and the road is yours.

FAQs