Motorhome and campervan demand surges 133% as Britons defy parking and overnight bans

Interest in campervans and motorhomes has soared across the UK this spring, despite growing restrictions on parking and overnight stays in some areas. New data from online classifieds platform Gumtree showed how searches for campervans, motorhomes and caravans have jumped by 133 per cent since the start of 2026. That surge has been happening despite some councils introducing tighter rules on overnight parking and sleeping in vehicles in popular tourist hotspots. The increase in demand was also