The 'staycation' boom is putting pressure on popular tourist hotspots10:39, 27 Jun 2026Updated 10:42, 27 Jun 2026Motorhomes and campervans are increasingly in the crosshairs of local parking rule changes as a staycation boom puts pressure on larger vehicles. Mark Sheppard, motorhome and campervan insurance specialist at Safeguard, told GB News that one of the greatest hurdles facing owners is the lack of uniformity across different parts of the country.‌"Regulations and restrictions actually change. There's not one national rule for it," Sheppard said. "It tends to be different in different areas, which is the confusing part for motorhome and campervan owners.‌"When you've got these larger vehicles in popular areas, local residents can become frustrated by the impact they have," he said. "I think councils have probably felt they've had to do something, particularly in areas see a large influx of visitors during the summer season.‌"If you start imposing higher charges and more restrictions on vehicle owners just because of the type of vehicle they have, it's probably going to dissuade people from going there," he said. "You might see that there are more cons than pros.Advice to motorhome and campervan drivers"The key thing for owners is making sure they understand local restrictions and signage before they travel," said Sheppard.‌"There needs to be more readily available information on hotspots and areas people are travelling to. There are often dedicated areas for motorhomes and campervans, so it's about making sure people are aware of where they can and can't stay."Historically, motorhomes were seen as something for retirees, but that's now changed. With mobile working and the fact people don't have to go into an office five days a week, they're travelling around the UK and Europe while still working."He added: "Motorhome owners need to be conscious they are driving larger vehicles, but at the same time, local authorities need to think about longer-term solutions rather than simply reacting when visitor numbers increase. As more people choose this lifestyle, it's something that will need to be looked at more closely in the years ahead."Article continues belowThis follows the introduction of a permanent overnight parking ban on campervans and motorhomes at popular tourist destinations along the North Yorkshire coast, after councillors voted to approve the order, reports Birmingham Live.Richard Lancaster, 58, believes van owners are being made to shoulder the blame for the behaviour of all visitors. "Tourists are coming in their cars, they're racking barbecues up, they're tenting in the castle grounds, they're leaving litter all over," Richard said.He added that the area was "stunning", but said "people are just abusing it and we're getting blamed for it on an everyday basis".