Find a wide selection of campervans and motorhomes for hire in San Diego and the surrounding area. Discover unique vehicles offered by private owners — from compact campervans for 2, perfect for couples, to spacious 6-berth motorhomes, ideal for families. Flexible booking, competitive prices and insurance included.
San Diego's Gaslamp Quarter stretches across 16.5 blocks of Victorian-era architecture, making it one of the largest historic districts in the United States. The city sits along 112 km of Pacific coastline, offering everything from the world-renowned San Diego Zoo in Balboa Park to the maritime heritage of the USS Midway Museum on the waterfront. Families and curious travellers alike enjoy the Birch Aquarium at Scripps in La Jolla, while the Cabrillo National Monument at the tip of Point Loma provides sweeping views across the bay. For a change of scenery, the mountain town of Julian is just 80 km to the north-east, famous for its apple orchards, and the surf-friendly beaches of Carlsbad lie roughly 55 km up the coast. San Diego's wide, well-maintained roads and mild year-round climate make it a comfortable base for exploring by campervan or motorhome. Coastal routes are generally spacious, and many attractions offer generous parking for larger vehicles. Through Yescapa, you can hire directly from local owners across the San Diego area, which means a more personal pick-up experience and often a handful of insider tips on the best overnight spots. Whether you plan to cruise the Pacific Coast Highway or head inland towards the desert, a campervan rented through the peer-to-peer community here puts you right at the heart of Southern California's outdoor lifestyle.
San Diego enjoys a mild Mediterranean climate, so any month works well for a campervan trip. Spring brings the lively San Diego Crew Classic rowing regatta each March on Mission Bay, while summer is ideal for the world-famous Comic-Con International in July. Autumn offers quieter campsites and comfortable driving temperatures, perfect for exploring at a relaxed pace. Book your motorhome early for the June-to-August peak, when demand is highest. With Yescapa's peer-to-peer model, you can often find competitive rates even during popular periods, as local San Diego owners set their own prices and availability.
San Diego is the perfect base for exploring the region by motorhome or campervan. Here are our 6 must-see getaways
Head 195 km north from San Diego along the Pacific coast, stopping at Dana Point Harbour and Huntington Beach. Allow 3 to 6 days to explore the Getty Center and Santa Monica Pier. Campervan-friendly overnight spots are plentiful along the route, so plan stops early in summer.
Drive 240 km east from San Diego through the Anza-Borrego Desert to reach Joshua Tree National Park. Spend 4 to 7 days hiking at Keys View and exploring Cholla Cactus Garden. Motorhome pitches at Cottonwood Campground fill up on weekends, so arrive early.
A short 55 km trip north from San Diego brings you to Carlsbad's Flower Fields and the Batiquitos Lagoon trail. Perfect for a 1- to 3-day campervan escape, with South Carlsbad State Beach offering oceanfront pitches just steps from the sand.
Travel 80 km north-east from San Diego into the Cuyamaca Mountains to reach the charming town of Julian. Over 1 to 4 days, visit the Julian Pioneer Museum and sample famous apple pie. William Heise County Park nearby has spacious pitches for larger vehicles.
Cover 150 km north from San Diego to Anaheim, home to Disneyland Resort and Angel Stadium. A 3- to 6-day motorhome trip lets you combine theme parks with a stop at San Juan Capistrano Mission. Check vehicle height limits at some urban car parks.
Set off 480 km north-east from San Diego across the Mojave Desert towards Las Vegas. Over 5 to 8 days, pause at Kelso Dunes and the colourful rocks of Valley of Fire State Park. Campervan fuel stops are well spaced along Interstate 15.
Discover step by step how we work. We accompany you at every stage of the rental process, both owners and travellers.
Discover
Find for a leisure vehicle near you or a destination idea according to your planned route, then specify the pick-up and return dates. The perfect vehicle for your road trip holiday is waiting for you!
Connecting people
Make one or more booking requests for leisure vehicles that have caught your eye and wait for the owners' responses. Once your request has been accepted, all you have to do is confirm your booking.
Pick-up
On the pick-up date, collect the vehicle and listen to the valuable advice of the owner for handling it; you are ready hit the road with family, as a couple or with friends.
Return
Once again, with the owner complete the vehicle condition check and sign the Rental Agreement as well as exchange your travel stories. All you have to do is imagine your next road trip!
San Diego and its surrounding area offer a great mix of beachfront, lakeside and inland campsites suited to both campervans and motorhomes. Many sites provide full hook-ups, hot showers and dump stations, while coastal options let you fall asleep to the sound of the waves. Whether you prefer a bay-side pitch in the city or a quieter retreat in the nearby hills, there is something for every traveller.
San Diego is generally welcoming to larger vehicles, though some beachside areas enforce height or length restrictions. Metered street parking in the Gaslamp Quarter is not suitable for motorhomes, so use designated lots instead. Overnight parking on public streets is not permitted without a permit in most neighbourhoods, so always check signage. Several large car parks near popular attractions can accommodate campervans comfortably.
We had such a wonderful experience renting Ivan’s camper van for a week! Honestly, everything was even better than we expected. We had absolutely everything we needed — and then some. ❤️ The van was super clean, very well equipped, comfortable, and really performant. One of the things we loved most was the solar setup. We never needed to plug the van into electricity during our trip because the solar panels and battery system worked amazingly well — somehow, the battery just never seemed to run out! It made everything so easy and gave us a lot of freedom during our trip. All the practical things were also incredibly straightforward. Filling up with fresh water, emptying the grey water, and taking care of all the little camper-van things were really easy once Ivan explained everything to us. He made sure we had everything we needed before setting off, and it was clear that he genuinely cared about us having a good experience. And Ivan himself was was incredibly friendly, kind, helpful, and easy to communicate with. He checked in on us after a few days just to make sure everything was going well — not in an intrusive way at all, but in that really nice way where you can tell someone genuinely cares and wants to know that you’re having a good time. 🥰 We had quite a few questions along the way because there’s naturally a lot of information to remember when you first get a camper van, and every time we messaged him, he replied super quickly and was incredibly helpful. He also gave us great recommendations about places to visit and where to go, which made the whole trip even better. Overall, we couldn’t have asked for a better experience. The van was amazing, everything was easy and well thought-out, and Ivan was such a lovely host. If you’re planning a camper van trip along the north coast of Spain, we would absolutely recommend renting from Ivan. You’ll be in very good hands! We would 100% do it again. 🚐☀️❤️
Our hire experience was very smooth, the vehicle was exactly as described and the little extras provided by Jackeline & Juan made us feel welcomed & made the first day or so easier as we got used to van life. J&J were available to answer any questions we had during our trip and though we didn’t speak each other’s native languages we managed perfectly to communicate with AI & the instructive videos provided. Collection & return were easy. All in all a fabulous experience, one we would repeat and highly recommend. 5 Stars all round!
Top vehicle to drive, bed was comfy. Elian was very nice and easy going. Great experience, I recommend.
Sono stati straordinari, super bravi, e precisi!
Very good, smooth process. Daniel was very helpful; available 24/7 . No issues with vehicle/
Joel is very friendly and handy. All went good owner communication and vehicle experience.
