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FAQs

Here are answers to the most frequently asked questions on our motorhome hire

Can I drive a motorhome on a standard licence?
Yes, all our motorhomes have a MAM (maximum authorised mass) of 3500kg or less, so you can drive on a standard UK licence. You must be between 25 and 70 and have held a full UK or EU licence for at least 2 years to meet our insurance requirements.

Why do you need my driver information?
We provide insurance as part of your hire package and need to verify that you are eligible for this insurance.

What if I have points on my licence?
For speeding points, in many cases we can still provide insurance, but a higher insurance excess may be required. It’s important to let us know when you book so we can check with our insurers.

Can I take a motorhome outside the UK?
If you plan to travel outside the UK, you must inform us at the time of booking.  There is an additional charge for EU insurance and breakdown cover.  Sorry, we don’t allow travel outside the EU.

Can I bring my pet?
Sorry, all our motorhomes are now pet-free. Strictly no pets allowed.

Can I take the motorhome to a festival?
We do not allow our motorhomes to be taken onto festival sites or festival campsites without prior permission. Please visit our festivals page and contact us before booking if you’re planning to go to a festival.

What is the booking deposit?
A 20% deposit is required at booking and the balance is payable 30 days before you collect the motorhome. There’s also a refundable security deposit of £950* this is payable before you collect.

* Subject to satisfactory driver checks

What time can I collect the motorhome?
Our standard collection time is between 12.00 – 13.00
You can request early collection as an optional extra when you book, this is subject to availability. There’s more flexibility on collection times in low and mid-season, so please contact us if you would like to collect outside our standard times.

When do I need to return the motorhome?
Our standard return time is between 09:30 and 10:30 on the final day of your hire.
You can request late return as an optional extra when you book, this is subject to availability. There’s more flexibility on collection times in low and mid-season, so please contact us if you would like to return outside our standard times.

What days can I collect and return?
Collection days are Monday – Friday. If you need a weekend collection or return, please contact us before booking and we will accommodate this if we can.

Can I leave my car with you?
Yes, you are welcome to leave your car with us free of charge.

What ID do I need when I collect?
All drivers must be present when you collect and bring their original photo driving licence (for non-photo licences, another form of photo ID is also required). You will also need 2 separate forms of proof of address. More details

Does the motorhome have a toilet and shower?
Yes, all our motorhomes have a bathroom with toilet and shower

Does the motorhome have a kitchen?
Yes, all our motorhomes have kitchen areas. Please look at the individual motorhome descriptions for details of appliances.

Does the motorhome have a bike rack?
You can add this option on any of our motorhomes.

What do I need to bring with me?
Our motorhomes are well equipped but don’t include bedding and towels, so please bring these with you.

What is the registration of the motorhome?
Click on ‘reservation receipt’ in your confirmation email and you will find the vehicle registration in the ‘rental’ section.

How long is the motorhome?
Scroll to the bottom of the individual motorhome page in ‘our motorhomes’ to find the motorhome length. If you’ve already booked, click on ‘reservation receipt’ in your confirmation email and you will find the vehicle length in the ‘rental’ section.

Where can I book a campsite?
There are lots of options for campsites, but if you book with the Camping and Caravanning Club, you can get a member discount when hiring one of our motorhomes.

What is the security deposit?
In most cases the security deposit will be £950. As long as there are no issues when you return the motorhome, this is fully refundable.

Do I need to clean the motorhome?
Yes, please return the motorhome in the same clean condition you collected it in. Also, please make sure you have emptied the toilet cassette and waste tank

Do I need a pitch with electric hook up?
All our motorhomes have a ‘leisure battery’ which can run the electrical systems, typically for 1 or 2 nights without ‘hooking up’ to an electricity supply. How long it lasts will depend on how much you use electrical appliances and lights. The leisure battery also gets recharged as you drive.

Do I need a pitch with water?
All our motorhomes have on-board water and waste tanks so this isn’t essential. Just remember to fill the water tank when you arrive on site.

Is there gas in the motorhome?
All our motorhomes have Calor gas (propane) bottles to run the gas appliances.

Will there be fuel in the motorhome?
We operate a full-to-full fuel policy; the motorhome will be supplied with a full tank of fuel, please return it full.

What is your mileage allowance?
Mileage of up to 200 miles per day is included as standard, this is averaged over your whole trip. For example 1400 miles over 7 days.

We hope this has helped to answer your questions, if you have other questions please contact us

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Leslie Hall
30 July 2026
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Whenever I need an RV rental, I’ll be going to Kathye, Carlos, and the team at Vista. They were incredibly helpful, knowledgable, and great to work with for planning my time at a festival. I’ll rent with them every year from now on!
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James Wells
20 July 2026
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We had an amazing week away in the Chausson 514 3-berth motorhome last week. The experience from Kathye from start to finish was a dream, helping us with tailoring a collection and return time that suited our plans. The process was very well explained and we received fantastic communication if we needed help. The virtual handover video was particularly helpful - explaining everything you need to operate the motorhome. The motorhome itself was very clean, well presented and exceptionally well equipped - we wanted for nothing whatsoever during our trip. I would not hesitate to hire again from Vista Motorhomes in future. James and Sharleen
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Michelle Oughton
19 July 2026
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The motorhome was clean and equipped with everything you would need on your travels. Would highly recommend
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Mark Badham
13 July 2026
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Excellent company to deal with, lovely motor homes
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STEPHEN GASH
6 July 2026
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For our holiday, my wife and I decided to take a motorhome excursion to Scotland (to travel sections of the NC500) at short notice as the weather forecasts were looking promising but of course Scotland is always unpredictable and plans changed during the actual trip. Our planning started with some internet research for providers near to our home location and we identified Vista Motorhomes as an option. Their website gave very good details on their range of vehicles together with the availability and as the location was within 30 minutes of home we took up the offer to visit them to see our vehicle selection (a 3 berth Chausson 514 with "permanent" double bed layout). We were able to discuss plans and receive some good insights on our proposed trip although we found that the information provided on the website was very detailed and accurate. Kathye talked us through everything about the hire, inclusions and available additional options which made us feel very comfortable such that we made a firm reservation and completed the booking later the same day. We were impressed by the quality of the vehicle and the range of "housewares" included allowing the cooking of a variety of meals to be planned. Bedding was excluded which suited us but of course mattress and mattress covers were in place. Being just 2 of us we never needed to make up the third berth leaving good flexibility for seating and table space. The vehicle has an enclosed toilet/shower arrangement however we used campsite showering facilities in the main but the toilet was used during travels. The procedure to remove, empty, clean and refresh the toilet cassette was easy to follow and a clean process. Likewise topping up with fresh water and discharging grey waste water at the campsites was made easy with our selected vehicle. Our overall trip of approximately 9/10 days was thoroughly enjoyable with the arrangements and ease of pick up (available parking of our car at their premises) to the return as scheduled after topping up fuel and a pressure wash at the local garage. All was good and our thanks to Kathye for making the full experience a pleasure to the point that my wife and I are already discussing a similar holiday next year. To all at Vista Motorhomes a big thank you. Steve and Carol
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Dotty R
29 June 2026
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Very good experience with these guys. Informative handover videos, spotlessly clean motorhome. Even agreed to let us bring it back slightly later than arranged.
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Bryan Hall
8 May 2026
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Excellent service from Kathye at Vista Motorhomes. The whole process from booking to return was easy to negotiate and seamless. Good communication and the provision of a quality service are priorities for Kathiye as evidenced in the virtual handover videos which enable a timely collection. The motorhome we hired met our expectations and I would highly recommend this service.