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If you were thinking about a family RV trip you will likely be concerned about the cost of renting an RV. I have been asked many times – how can I rent a cheap RV?  This article includes my best tips for finding affordable campers and motorhomes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Traveling in an RV is a great way to spend time together as a family and travel.  You can find camping spots in amazing locations that you never would be able to afford in a hotel. On top of that, you\u2019ll have all the comforts of home with you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You may worry that renting an RV expensive though. Like any vacation though, you can find ways to create a frugal RV trip. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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First, let\u2019s look at what renting an RV actually costs. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

What you can expect to pay will depend on the type of RV, the company, and the location.  On average, an RV costs $75 -$200 a day to rent.  Small motorhomes and campervans range from $75 to $150 a night.  Larger motorhomes, travel trailers, and fifth wheels will cost $125 to $250 a night.  <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The price you should expect to pay is a wide range.  Plus, each company or individual owner charges different fees.  This is why you need to make sure to ask all the important questions. So before signing a contract make sure to read “17 essential questions to ask when renting an RV.<\/a>” Let’s finish this article first. These are the best tips for finding a cheap RV to rent. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How Much Can You Save Finding a Cheap RV?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

By following the tips in this article you can save 50% to 95% off an RV rental. For example, we rented an RV in Canada that would have cost $200 a day and we paid $98 a day with kitchen and towel sets included. <\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also renting from an RV owner, similar to the AirBNB of RVs like Outdoorsy, will save you money. You can enjoy trying out a variety of campers and get inside camping tips. In fact, we highly recommend renting the RV you are interested in buying before purchasing. Because RV ownership is not for everyone we wrote about all the reasons we could think of for NOT buying an RV here. <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Look for Discounts and Coupons<\/strong> on RV Rentals<\/h2>\n\n\n
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Many RV rental companies have seasonal discounts and different coupons available. In fact, our very first time renting an RV was in Canada for 50% off (plus a bunch of extra add-ons). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Companies frequently have discounts in the off-season but they also give coupons and discounts for other reasons.  For example, they may have last-minute deals due to overstock, or events that have reduced the demand for RVs rentals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To look for coupons and discounts for your RV rental check the websites of several RV companies. We will start you off with a coupon to Outdoorsy (see the next tip too). Use this link (applied at checkout so bookmark this page)<\/em> to Outdoorsy for $50 off your first rental <\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can also call the local office where you plan to rent from and ask about discounts. While you are speaking to them make sure to ask about any additional things that they offer with the discount such as towels or kitchen packs. Here is a list of 17 questions you must ask before renting an RV. <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Relocation Rental<\/strong> (Cheap or Free)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

One extremely cheap or even free way to rent an RV is on a relocation deal. Many large companies need to move RVs for a variety of reasons. Sometimes a company may move RVs to the south in the winter where it\u2019s warm and then back north in the summer for camping in the mountains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You may find relocation deals for a dollar a day ($1\/day) or less if you were willing to drive one way.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Check the national RV companies websites such as Cruise America<\/a> for these deals. Also, Transfercar<\/a> lists relocation deals in the US. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Rent from RV Owners <\/strong>on Outdoorsy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

One of the best options for renting an RV is from a local owner. The peer to peer renting model has taken off in many other areas and is also possible for recreational vehicles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In our experience, the of the two most trustworthy and reliable companies to rent from we like Outdoorsy.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The owners advertise their camper and you connect with them directly. The rental will include additional insurance to cover both you and the owner. If you really want all the details on the difference between renting we wrote all about it in the RVShare vs Outdoorsy showdown here. <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This option gives you a wide variety of vehicles to rent. You cannot only rent motorhomes but also fifth wheels, travel trailers, pop-ups, and more. Plus, some owners will deliver it to your campsite, so you don’t even have to drive it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Plus you can get insider information on the best places to camp and recreate in the nearby area. We currently rent out our travel trailer on Outdoorsy<\/a> and RVShare. <\/a> Try Outdoorsy <\/a>for a discount the first time! The coupon is applied at checkout so make sure to sign up for the email or bookmark this page for when you are ready to reserve!<\/em> $50 off Outdoorsy <\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Try Renting on the RVShare <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The second of the best companies in the sharing economy is RVShare. If you already read, RVShare vs Outdoorsy showdown here<\/a>, you see why we like both platforms. Because you are renting from individual owners, the variety and availability will vary by location. The benefits of using the company are the same though. You get to connect with the owner and the rental comes with $1 million dollar insurance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Yes, like AirBNB, there can be some bumps when renting on the peer to peer networks. We are part of a community of thousands of RV owners and know how you can get the best expereince. To make your rental experience as smooth as possible make sure you ask all the essential questions for renting an RV. <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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