Recreational Vehicle Capitals

Kent is the number one county to visit in your campervan this summer

1. Kent, RV score: 7.72/10

Kent ranks first with an RV score of 7.72 out of 10. Areas where Kent ranked highly include the demand for RVs here, with 12,470 searches for “campervan hire Kent” in the last 12 months. There is lots to see and do in Kent, with 257 attractions per 100 square miles. Kent has 56 beaches, including Margate, Whitstable, and Broadstairs, and 4.5 motorhome campsites per 100 square miles.

2. East Sussex, RV score: 7.41/10

Placed second, East Sussex has an RV score of 7.41 out of 10. It has plenty of things to do, with 242 attractions per 100 square miles, including stunning coastline, rolling countryside, and many historic sites. It also has 6.5 motorhome parks per 100 square miles and 73 walking trails per 100 square miles alongside 6 different lakes.

3. Surrey, RV score: 7.18/10

Surrey is just behind in third place, with a score of 7.18 out of 10. Surrey’s high score is due to its large number of cycling trails, with 57.2 per 100 square miles, more than anywhere else. It also has the second-highest number of walking trails, 140 per 100 square miles and the third-highest number of RV listings within 50 miles (455).

Cornwall, motorhome parks per 100 square miles: 14.8

If you’re going to be taking an RV trip, you need somewhere to park it. Most regular campsites aren’t set up to welcome motorhomes, so it’s something you need to check when planning your trip. Cornwall has the UK’s most motorhome parks, with 203 in total.