Motorhome Hire in Scotland & UK 2022 Early Bird Discounts 7.5% Discount on All Rentals for 2022 which are confirmed on or before 31st October 2021 5% Discount on All Rentals for 2022 which are confirmed on or before 30th November 2021 Long Term Discounts 3% Discount for Rentals between 15 and 25 days 5% Discount for Rentals over 25 days Depot Locations: Bristol - Edinburgh - London - Preston - Rye Click here for Depot Map Click here for Scotland (Edinburgh) 2022 Flex Rates Click here for England (London) 2022 Flex Rates Click here for Vehicle Index Page Click here for FAQ Section

Scotland 2022 / 2023 Seasons
Low Season	Shoulder Season	Peak Season
01 APR - 10 APR 23 APR - 02 JUN 01 SEP 22 - 31 MAR 23	11 APR - 22 APR 03 JUN - 22 JUN 16 AUG - 31 AUG	23 JUN - 15 AUG
Minimum 5 days	Minimum 7 days	Minimum 10 days
Shorter Rentals on Request

2022 / 2023 Flex Rates Valid from 01 April 2022 to 31 March 2023 Flex Rates allows us to offer flexible pricing, which gives you the opportunity to secure the best possible rental rate. The Flex Rates are based on a very simple system of supply and demand. So when there are a large number of vehicles available for hire from a particular branch then the rental rate is lower. This way you can benefit from the lower rates offered. Generally, this means that the earlier you book the cheaper the rate! There will also be great Standby Rates!
Urban Plus	Compact Plus	Family Standard
Sleeps 2	Sleeps 2	Sleeps 4
Family Plus	Family Luxury	Comfort Luxury
Sleeps 6	Sleeps 6	Sleeps 4
The flex rates include: Unlimited mileage Value Added Tax (VAT) Comprehensive Insurance coverage with a deductible of GBP 1,000 per loss Third-party liability insurance with a global limit of Indemnity of 5 Mio. GBP Fiat mobility program + emergency service Dethleffs safety package Kitchen / Dish Set Awning Air conditioning in driver's cabin Bicycle rack (not suitable for E-bikes) 2 bottles of gas (1 full bottle and 1 used bottle) CI Cable / Cable reel / Water hose / Watering can Chemicals for the toilet Outside cleaning Balancing Wedges Short Term Specials: To fill in gaps between rentals, we may at times be able to offer Short Term Specials. These may include unlimited kilometres or it may include a specific number of kms and in this case, any extra kms will be charged at GBP 0.31 per km.

Extras and Fees	Price	Description
Bedding Set	£ 35	per person, per rental
Towel Set	£ 20	per person , per rental
Camping Set	£ 35	per rental (1 table + 4 chairs)
Kitchen Set	FREE	per rental
Child Safety Seat (0 to 4 years)	£ 20	per seat, per rental
Child Booster Seat (4 to 12 years)	£ 20	per seat, per rental
GPS navigation system	£ 35	per rental
Saturday Surcharge	£ 50	Click Here
Ireland Cover	£ 8	per day
Europe Cover	£ 20	per day
Emptying Toilet	£ 100	per rental, if required
Amendment Fee	£ 20	per amendment
Diesel Charge	£ 2.20	per litre incl service (if not returned full)
Late Return	£ 50	per hour, for late check-in of vehicle
Inside Cleaning	£ 75	per vehicle, if required
Bike Rack	FREE	must request
Additional Drivers	£ 25	per day (maximum of 3 drivers in total)
Edinburgh Airport to Edinburgh depot	£ 75	per rental each way
Pet Fee	£ 75	per rental (available at Edinburgh depot)
Depot Information - dogs, transfers, opening times etc... 204 kb xls file

Saturday Pick Up and Drop Off
Pick up and Drop off on a Saturday is available (£ 50). Depots are closed on Sundays and Public Holidays. Please see list of public holidays here

Pick up and Drop Off Times:
Please use these times as a guide only, as they may change slightly between depots.

Pick Up - Monday to Saturday: 3pm to 5pm
Drop Off - Monday to Saturday: 9am to 11am

Taxi price
Edinburgh (16 km) - £ 60 

Late & Early Drop Offs
If the vehicle is returned after the time that was agreed in writing, we charge £ 50 for every extra hour or part of an hour and pass on any claims for compensation for damages that may be asserted by the next renter or another person due to a late receipt of the vehicle.If the vehicle is returned before the expiration of the agreed rental period - there is no refund for unused days unless the vehicle can be rented to another party.

One Way Rentals
One way rentals are available between Edinburgh and London on a request only basis. One way fee is £ 550 each way.
   
Not included: 
Fuel and operating costs are to be borne by the renter. The vehicles are handed over with full fuel tanks and they are to be returned full. Missing fuel will be charged at £ 2.20 per litre of diesel.

Drivers Age / Licence / Weight of Vehicle:
Minimum age is 25 years, and must have held a full drivers licence for a minimum of 3 years. Maximum age 70 years. For all vehicles over 3.5 tonnes, you are required to hold a licence that allows you to drive a vehicle over 3.5 tonnes. Please check vehicle weight and your licence.

Additional Documents must be provided when hiring a motorhome in the UK.

• Driver's licence
• Passport with picture
• 1 utility bill not older than 3 months: 1 utility bill not older than 3 months:
• Either - Telephone (or mobile), Gas, Water, Electric, Banks statement, credit card statement, council tax or rates, house insurance or flight ticket with valid home address on it.

Please note: that without these documents the renters and the vehicle won't be insured and McRent will not be allowed to hand out the vehicle.

Important Licence Information
If a driver is from outside of the UK or EU - you must:
1) Obtain an international licence OR
2) Send us a copy of your drivers licence in advance, by scan, so it can be sent to the insurers for manual approval.

Please note that that if a customer arrives in London or Edinburgh on a Saturday and they have not been pre-approved they will not be able to drive until Monday.

Additional Drivers:
Every additional driver costs £ 25 per day with a maximum of 3 drivers in total.

Security deposit / Refundable bond
The security deposit of £ 1,000 must be paid at the start of a rental.
Refunded if the vehicle is returned in a proper condition and after the final settlement of the rental contract by McRent HQ. For renters from the USA - deposit of £ 2,000 must be paid at the start of a rental). Accepted credit cards are Visa & Mastercard.

Liability and Comprehensive Insurance Protection
The renter bears the costs of any damage that occurs during the rental period while using the vehicle in accordance with the contract up to £ 1,000 per case of damage.

If the damage is caused by intent or gross negligence, especially if the renter was unable to drive due to the consumption of drugs or alcohol, the liability limitation does not apply. The same applies to any damage caused by not observing traffic sign 265 (maximum vehicle height on a road). Despite the agreed limitation of liability, the renter is moreover fully liable for any damage caused by failure to observe the vehicle dimensions (vehicle height and width), by improper loading and unloading and by the load or by driving backwards without being directed.

The renter is liable for any damages claimed by a third party against him/her or against McRent that the renter has caused to a third party during the use of the object of rental. The renter is liable for all fees, levies, fines, and punishments that are imposed on the lessor in connection with the use of the vehicle unless they are caused by fault of the lessor.

Please note: that due to insurance restrictions clients from the following countries are not allowed to rent a vehicle in the United Kingdom (London and Edinburgh).

Afghanistan	India	South Korea
African Countries (Excl S. Africa)	Indonesia	Sri Lanka
Albania	Montenegro	Sudan
Armenia	North Korea	Taiwan
Azerbaijan	Oman	Thailand
Bangladesh	Pakistan	Ukraine
Bosnia & Herzegovina	Papa New Guinea	Venezuela
Cambodia	Phillipines	Vietnam
Fiji	Romania	Yemen
Georgia	Seychelles

Authorised Drivers
The vehicle may only be driven by the renter himself/herself and by the drivers specified in the rental contract.

Substitute Vehicle
In case the reserved vehicle cannot be made available at the rental station, the lessor reserves the right to provide a vehicle that is comparable in size and equipment or bigger. That will not cause any additional rental costs for the renter. If a smaller vehicle is offered and accepted by the renter, the price difference of both vehicles is reimbursed. If the provision of a bigger vehicle causes higher ancillary costs, such as ferry charges and tolls or operating costs, such costs are to be borne by the renter.

Public Holidays for Scotland

Scotland 2022 Public Holidays
01 January	New Year
03 January	New Year
04 January	New Year
15 April	Good Friday
18 April	Easter Monday
02 May	Early May Bank Holiday
02 June	Spring Bank Holiday
03 June	Platinum Jubilee
29 August	Summer Bank Holiday
25 - 27 December	Christmas Holidays

Trips Abroad
It is possible to make trips abroad within Europe. Any trips to East European countries are subject to the lessor's prior approval. Trips to any war and unstable zones are forbidden.
Please note: No Travel to Russia is allowed.

Travel Restrictions Map 884kb PDF

Shortening of Rental Period:
If a renter shortens their hire period by more than a week - it may be treated as a cancellation of the whole booking and a re-booking. This depends on when the amendment takes place and how many days of hire are being cancelled. Please ensure you always have travel insurance in place.

Cancellation Fees: 

Current Special Cancellation and Rebooking Options

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