{"id":4594,"date":"2020-07-10T16:18:19","date_gmt":"2020-07-10T16:18:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/familytravelfever.com\/?p=4594"},"modified":"2022-04-21T10:43:56","modified_gmt":"2022-04-21T10:43:56","slug":"pros-cons-rv-rental","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/familytravelfever.com\/pros-cons-rv-rental\/","title":{"rendered":"27 Pros and Cons of RV Travel (Should You Rent an RV?)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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Did you know that you don’t have to own a recreational vehicle (RV) to use one for a family vacation? For families who want to try out RV travel without owning one, a rental can be a great option.  I\u2019ll point out many of the pros and cons of RV travel to help you decide if you want to rent a camper for your next vacation.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

We have both rented RVs and rent out our own RV to others. So we have experience with renting campers and know all the things that people appreciate (and hate) about RVing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The first time we traveled in an RV, was when we rented a motorhome in Canada.  We found a huge discount and decided to take the leap and try one.  We have great memories of that vacation.   Now, we rent our travel trailer out to others on Outdoorsy<\/a> and RVShare<\/a> to help other families have a memorable vacation.  (Psst: Here is our coupon (applied at checkout) for $50 off Outdoorsy<\/a>)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Renting an RV can be a good option for family travel for many reasons. Flexibility, cost, and convenience are some of the advantages of RV travel.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some RV rental outfits can even deliver it to your chosen location, whether a campground or other destination of your choice. (We have had requests to set up our trailer at Forest Road numbers or GPS points) Many people can even get it set up for you, saving you time and the trouble of driving it and setting up camp. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cruise America<\/a>, Outdoorsy<\/a><\/a>, and RVShare<\/a> <\/a>are the most popular online RV rental sources in the US and Canada.  Online platforms such as Outdoorsy<\/a> and RVShare<\/a> can offer you special deals, and make it easy to comparison shop. We have an article to help you Find a Cheap RV for your Vacation. <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are many factors to consider when deciding whether to rent an RV.  It may be a question of rental versus purchasing, or simply about choosing to rent an RV versus staying at a hotel. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is always a good idea to rent first if you are considering buying an RV, that way can see the pros and cons of RV travel before you commit to the big investment of an RV purchase. (I do have to warn you though that after traveling in an RV you may be hooked and want to buy one)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Remember, when deciding whether or not to rent an RV for vacation purposes, it\u2019s not just a matter of literal cost\/benefit considerations. Rather, it\u2019s about your whole travel experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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