Ailsa — VW Campervan Hire

Explore the Highlands in Ailsa, a modern 4-berth VW campervan with pop-top roof, fully equipped for comfort, convenience and unforgettable NC500 adventures.

Ailsa is ideal for couples, families and first-time campervan explorers who want the freedom of the open road without the hassle. With a comfortable sleeping area, pop-top roof, cooking facilities, fridge, storage and the essentials you need to get started, Ailsa is ready for Highland roads, coastal routes and peaceful overnight stops.

Whether you are heading for the NC500, the west coast beaches, Loch Ness, Applecross, Sutherland or the Isle of Skye, Ailsa gives you a flexible and comfortable base for your adventure.

Seasonal Pricing

Low Season: 1 November to 31 March — £110 per day
Shoulder Season: 1 April to 1 May and 1 September to 31 October — £143 per day
High Season: 2 May to 31 August — £176 per day

Return day is not charged. The final van hire price will be calculated at checkout based on your selected dates.

Optional Add-ons

You can request optional extras as part of your booking. These are not charged at checkout. We will confirm availability after your booking is received and add any selected extras to your remaining balance, which is paid on collection.

Available add-ons:

• NC500 Trip Planning and Support — £50
  A short planning call and starter route support to help you get the most from your Highland adventure.
• Airport Transfer — £40
  Transfer from Inverness Airport to your campervan collection point.
• Train Station Transfer — £40
  Transfer from Inverness Train Station to your campervan collection point.
• Get You In Pack — £20
  The basics to help start your camping adventure, including useful first-night essentials.
• Scottish Breakfast Pack for 4 People — £35
  A Highland-style breakfast pack to help start your trip properly.
• Child’s Car Seat — £7.50 per day
  Available on request and subject to availability. Please contact us before booking if you require a child seat, so we can confirm the right option for your child’s age and your booking.

Before You Book

To secure Ailsa, we require a booking deposit of 30% of the total booking fee at the time of booking.

The remaining balance is paid on collection. Any confirmed optional extras will also be added to this remaining balance.

A separate £500 refundable security deposit will be held on a credit card when you collect the van. This is separate from the booking deposit and is released after the van is returned, subject to our hire terms and the van being returned in the agreed condition.

You can cancel free of charge up to 14 days before collection. If you cancel within 14 days of your rental start date, the booking deposit is non-refundable.

For insurance purposes, drivers must:

• Be aged 25 to 70
• Hold a full and valid UK or EU driving licence
• Have no more than 9 penalty points
• Be approved by TXM Campers before driving