Medium · 340–420 litres
£6 per dayA practical choice for lighter packing, short breaks and smaller cars. Examples include the 340-litre Thule Atlantis 600 and 420-litre Thule Pacific 780.
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Roof boxes & bars hire
Roof boxes, roof bars and bicycle carriers, all in one place. Tell us what you want to carry and we’ll help you find a suitable setup.
Choose your extra space
Choose by the amount and shape of luggage, not litres alone. We will check tailgate clearance, bar spacing and the safe carrying limits of your vehicle before confirming a box.
Large · 430–490 litres
£7 per dayExtra space for family holidays and camping kit. Examples include the 470-litre Halfords Advanced and 480-litre Thule Atlantis 780.
XL · 500–600 litres
£8 per dayBest for bulkier luggage and longer trips. Examples include the 500-litre Thule Motion 800 and Force XT XL, plus the 580-litre Halfords Advanced XL.
STRAIGHTFORWARD HIRE PRICES
Pay for the setup you need.
Roof boxes and bars are priced separately, so customers who already have suitable bars do not pay for another set. We confirm compatibility and the complete price before booking.
- Medium box£6/day
- Large box£7/day
- XL box£8/day
- Days 11–1425% off
- Days 15–2135% off
Discounts apply only to the additional days in each band. Contact us for more than 21 days.
- With a box, tent or carriers£4/day
- Days 11–21 with equipment£3/day
- Bars hired alone£5/day
One bar-set charge applies when compatible equipment shares the same bars. Added or overdue days are £4/day. Subject to a compatible bar-and-fitting system being available for the vehicle.
- 1 carrier · days 1–21£3/day
- 2 carriers · days 1–7£5.50/day
- 2 carriers · days 8–21£4.40/day
- 3 carriers · days 1–7£7.50/day
- 3 carriers · days 8–21£6/day
The lower rates apply only to the additional days from day 8. Maximum three carriers per car. Added or overdue days use the days 1–7 rate, without a longer-hire reduction.
Minimum hire charge: short hires, including one-day hires and same-day returns, are welcome. Charges are based on a minimum of four days in June, July, August and December, and three days during the rest of the year.
Deposits: no booking or security deposit is currently collected.
Payment: cash or bank transfer. Booking and collection arrangements are confirmed directly.
POPULAR HIRE EXAMPLES
What could your hire cost?
These examples use a large roof box with compatible roof bars. Fitting is included. We check your vehicle and confirm the exact equipment and total price before booking.
A popular week away
Collect on Monday and return the following Monday.
- Large roof box
- 7 × £7 = £49
- Roof bars
- 7 × £4 = £28
- Total hire
- £77
A longer two-week trip
Collect on the 1st and return on the 15th.
- Large box · days 1–10
- 10 × £7 = £70
- Large box · days 11–14
- 4 × £5.25 = £21
- Roof bars · days 1–10
- 10 × £4 = £40
- Roof bars · days 11–14
- 4 × £3 = £12
- Total hire
- £143
Need a different size? A medium box costs less and an XL box costs more. Longer-hire reductions begin after day 10. Payment is by cash or bank transfer at fitting or collection; no deposit is currently collected.
Bars & bicycle carriers
General guide photographs, not our actual products. We’ll confirm the equipment and vehicle compatibility before booking.
Illustrative example
Roof bars & fittings
Thule, Summit and G3 bars, hired on their own or with a roof box or tent. Most of our systems are Thule. On some vehicle models Thule does not offer a compatible option, so availability cannot be confirmed until we check the exact car and roof type.
Identify your roof type →
Illustrative example
Thule 598 bicycle carrier
Bring up to three bikes with our Thule 598 carriers. They are normally fitted to CampScotland roof bars. We may use customer-owned bars only when they are verified compatible Thule WingBar Evo bars. A roof box can be combined with no more than two carriers, using one compatible bar set charged once. Every setup remains subject to the vehicle, roof-load, bar and fitting limits. Unusual combinations are checked individually before we confirm the hire.
The photograph is a general carrier illustration, not a photograph of our model.
FIND THE RIGHT FIT
Which roof does your car have?
Rails run from front to back. Roof bars run across the car and carry the equipment. Use these simplified diagrams for now; we’ll replace them with CampScotland photographs later.
Raised rails
Rails running along each side, with a visible gap between the rail and the roof. You can usually pass your fingers underneath the middle of the rail.
Flush rails
Rails fitted closely against the roof, with no open gap underneath. They can still stand above the roof surface and may be black or silver.
Plain roof / no rails
No raised or flush rails. A suitable bar system may clamp around the door frame, depending on the vehicle. Check for covered mounting points before choosing this option.
Fixed mounting points
Specific mounting positions built into the roof, often beneath small covers or flaps. These can look like a plain roof when the covers are closed.
T-track / roof track
A less common recessed track running from front to back. A compatible foot or adapter fits into the channel. If the track is covered, a clear roof photograph will help us identify it.
Have rain gutters or something different? Choose “Other / not sure” in the enquiry form. A roof photo is helpful if you’re unsure, but isn’t required if you can identify the type.
Want to check your vehicle first?
Use Thule’s vehicle compatibility guide ↗ to see which roof-bar systems Thule lists for your car. This is a general guide and does not confirm CampScotland stock or availability. If your vehicle is not listed, please still contact us because another suitable system may be available.
FITTING & SMALL REPAIRS
Help beyond the hire.
Hire fitting included
Fitting and removal of hired roof boxes, bars and bicycle carriers is included at our Glasgow base. Roof bars and a box usually take around 10–30 minutes to fit, depending on the vehicle and fittings. We will also show you how to open, lock and use the equipment.
Mobile fitting
Fitting at your location is free within three miles of G40 4RW. Beyond that area, the fee depends on distance and is agreed in advance.
Customer-owned roof equipment fitting
From £20Need help fitting roof bars, a roof box or bicycle carrier you already own? We first check the product, fixings and vehicle compatibility.
Thule & Halfords lock-barrel replacement
- One lock + two keys£30 fitted
- Two locks + two keys£50 fitted
Available for suitable Thule and Halfords roof products.
BEFORE YOU SET OFF
Useful answers.
How long does roof-bar and roof-box fitting take?
Usually around 10–30 minutes. The time depends on the vehicle, roof type and fitting system. We allow enough time to check the setup and explain its use.
How do you count hire days?
The collection day is not charged as a full hire day. For example, collecting on the 1st and returning on the 11th is counted as 10 hire days.
What should I tell you about my car?
Please provide the make, model, year, body style and roof type. If you cannot identify the roof, send a clear photograph showing the full roof and rails.
Can every roof box fit every car?
No. The vehicle, roof type, suitable bar system, bar spacing, roof-load limit and tailgate clearance all need to work together. Most of our systems are Thule, but Thule does not offer a compatible bar option for every car. We check availability before confirming the equipment.
What can I put in a roof box?
Roof boxes are best for bulky, lighter items. Loads must stay within the limits of the box, bars and vehicle, be spread evenly and be secured inside. We will explain the particular setup at collection.
What if my plans change or I return late?
Please contact us as early as possible. We aim to be flexible and customer-focused, but extensions depend on the equipment’s next booking. Any extra hire days are charged at the normal daily rate.
Let’s check the fit.
Send your car make, model, year and roof type. A photograph is optional if you can identify the roof. We’ll confirm compatible equipment, availability and the full price.