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Van road trip in United Kingdom: how many days and how much does it cost?
United Kingdom: allow 7 to 15 days by van for a loop of about 1,370 mi (2,200 km). Budget: between €550 and €1,100 for fuel and nights, without meals or sightseeing.
Estimates. These figures are rough estimates written from memory on Oct 25, 2026: prices and rules change. Check official sources before you go.
How many days?
Allow 7 to 15 days for a loop of about 1,370 mi (2,200 km), at a pace of 150 to 300 km (95 to 185 mi) a day. The longer you stay in the same places, the more days you need.
Famous routes in this country, to copy into a trip:
- North Coast 500 : The loop around northern Scotland from Inverness: Applecross, Torridon, Ullapool, the beaches of Durness and John o' Groats.
How much does it cost?
| Fuel | €550 |
|---|---|
| Nights (11 days) | between €0 and €550 |
| Total, without meals or sightseeing | between €550 and €1,100 |
Assumptions: 12 L per 100 km, 11 days, 1,370 mi (2,200 km) of driving, gas at €2.05 per litre. Tolls and vignettes extra. With your vehicle and your route, the planner works out the cost kilometre by kilometre.
Where to sleep? Depends on the region
England and Wales: wild camping banned without the landowner's consent. Scotland: wild camping on foot allowed (Scottish Outdoor Access Code), but not in vehicles by the road; several lochs ban it in season.
Frequently asked questions
- United Kingdom: how many days for a van road trip?
- Allow 7 to 15 days for a loop of about 1,370 mi (2,200 km), at a pace of 150 to 300 km (95 to 185 mi) a day. The longer you stay in the same places, the more days you need.
- United Kingdom: how much does a van road trip cost?
- For 11 days, budget €550 for fuel (12 L per 100 km, gas at €2.05 per litre) and between €0 and €550 for nights, so between €550 and €1,100 in total without meals or sightseeing.
- United Kingdom: where to sleep in a van?
- Depends on the region. England and Wales: wild camping banned without the landowner's consent. Scotland: wild camping on foot allowed (Scottish Outdoor Access Code), but not in vehicles by the road; several lochs ban it in season. A night costs €0 to €50 depending on whether you find a free spot, a service area or a campground with hookups.
- United Kingdom: do you need to pay tolls or buy a vignette in a van?
- A few tolls. Hardly any tolls. Dartford Crossing (east of London): pay online (Dart Charge) by midnight the next day, no booth. M6 Toll and a few bridges are tolled.
- United Kingdom: what do you need to enter with your van?
- Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) required for Canadians and Americans: apply online before you go (valid 2 years). Visitor stays of up to 6 months. Your Canadian or US licence is enough for a visitor. Insurance: your North American policy isn't valid here. You need European insurance for a vehicle registered outside Europe, with its green card.