Why motorhome and campervan owners should consider renting out their campervans this summer

Demand has pushed not only hirers, but also would-be owners to Camplify to hire a campervan while they wait, to satisfy their road trip wanderlust. Moreover, there are so few motorhomes and campervans available in the UK, that even test driving one before has become difficult. As a result, Camplify has seen an uplift in people looking to ‘try before they buy’.

We’re all feeling the pinch at the moment. A recent survey by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) showed that 66% of adults in Britain had experienced an increase in the cost of living since January, with higher energy bills cited as a cause by four in five.

But with the typical income for a week’s rental during peak season for a four-berth coachbuilt or campervan on Camplify standing as high as £900 to £1,200, those lucky enough to own a motorhome or campervan have a great opportunity to subsidise their own income and offset the rising bills at home.

By sharing their vehicle for just two weeks of the month during June, July and August, owners are in great stead to cover their home energy bill payments for 2023!

We started sharing our first motorhome with Camplify in 2020, and as a result of our success, we acquired and listed our second at the beginning of 2021. Since then, we have received close to £19,000 in bookings, and anticipate another busy summer ahead.

Having two motorhomes on the platform has meant we're busy dealing with bookings, but the additional income has meant that my wife and I have been able to work more flexibly, and spend more time with our young children.