If you are reading this in autumn 2026, you are probably thinking about an Irish campervan holiday for 2027 in the way that people do when they are still in the planning phase. Not fully committed, but past the stage of wondering whether it is a good idea. It is a good idea. This guide covers everything you need to plan a trip from scratch, with links to more detailed guides for each topic.Whether you are comparing campervan holidays in Ireland for the first time or already pricing your campervan hire in Ireland for 2027, start here.View Our CampervansChoosing when to goThe shoulder seasons (April to early June and September to October) offer the best combination of value, uncrowded roads, and Irish weather that is cold enough to feel alive but warm enough to be outdoors without misery. September is the month most frequently mentioned by people who have done the trip multiple times. The light in late September on the Atlantic coast is genuinely remarkable.July and August are excellent but busy, particularly on the Wild Atlantic Way. The Ring of Kerry and the Cliffs of Moher in August are not the experience you are imagining. Go in May or September for those.For a more detailed look at the financial side of timing, see our guide on how to get the best price on your Irish road trip.Choosing your routeIreland is small enough that an Ireland campervan trip can cover a lot of ground in a week. It is interesting enough that covering a lot of ground often means you miss the best of what is there. A rough guide:3-4 nights: Choose one region. Kerry. Connemara. The Wicklow coast from Greystones. Kilkenny and the Barrow. One region done properly is better than two done quickly.5-7 nights: One full section of the Wild Atlantic Way, or a midlands-to-west crossing from our Roscommon depot. This is the most popular trip length. Enough time to arrive somewhere, stay two nights, and not feel like you are always moving.8-14 nights: A full WAW section plus the adjacent one, or a coast-to-coast trip. The full WAW from Kerry to Donegal is a two-week trip done comfortably.For route planning, our Wild Atlantic Way hub covers the four sections of the route with segment-by-segment guidance on timing, distances, and what to prioritise in each area.Choosing the right campervanThe most important practical decision you will make. For couples: the V66 or V69. For families of three or four: the Dethleffs or Sunlight A68. For larger groups or families of five or six: the Sunlight A72 or A70. For a premium two-person trip: the Sunlight T68. You can compare every campervan for hire in Ireland from our two depots on our campervans page.Our full guide to choosing between 2-berth, 4-berth and 6-berth campervans covers this in detail with practical notes on each model. Travelling with a dog? Our pet-friendly campervan hire means they can come too.Where to stayA mix of formal campsites and wild overnight stops gives you the best of both. Campsites provide electric hookup, showers, motorhome waste disposal, and a base for exploring a town or area. Wild overnight parking on the Atlantic coast provides the nights you will remember longest.Our guide to the best campsites in Ireland for campervans covers the specific sites that work well for a hired motorhome, with notes on pitch size, hard standing, and motorhome facilities. For wild camping, the wild camping guide covers the rules, the practicalities, and the spots CNC customers return to.The booking and hire processYou can book online or by phone. A 250 deposit secures the dates by phone; 50% is taken at the time of booking online. The balance is due a couple of weeks before your start date.Two days before pickup you receive the online check-in email: licence upload, deposit finalisation, extras selection. The pickup itself takes about 30 minutes and covers every system in the van. Our first-timer hiring guide covers the complete process from booking to return in step-by-step detail, and our FAQ answers the most common questions.Both our Roscommon depot and Greystones depot are open throughout the year. Shoulder season availability for 2027 opens in October 2026. Booking early in the shoulder season is worth doing.What is includedEvery hire includes 24-hour breakdown cover for Ireland, Northern Ireland and the UK. A full gas cylinder. Fresh water. A fully equipped kitchen. A private toilet and hot shower. 12V power for device charging. Central heating and cab air conditioning.Optional extras: bed linen and towels, a table and chairs, a bike rack.What to bringPersonal clothing and toiletries. Food for the first day or two. Irish towns have good supermarkets. An OS map if you are going to remote areas, as phone signal is variable in the west. A rain jacket. A good playlist.Current offers and availabilityOur campervan holiday offers page lists current shoulder season deals, early booking discounts, and group hire pricing. Browse our full fleet to check availability by van and date for your campervan hire in Ireland.Planning ahead is the best thing you can do for a campervan holiday in Ireland in 2027. The best weeks go first. The shoulder season fills faster than most people expect. If the dates are in your head, booking them is the only thing that makes them real.Campervan holiday offersThe post Campervan Holidays Ireland: Complete Planning Guide 2027 appeared first on Craic N Campers.