{"id":5356,"date":"2021-02-28T10:32:00","date_gmt":"2021-02-28T10:32:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/familytravelfever.com\/?p=5356"},"modified":"2023-03-31T03:53:39","modified_gmt":"2023-03-31T03:53:39","slug":"rent-rv-for-road-trip","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/familytravelfever.com\/rent-rv-for-road-trip\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Rent an RV for an Epic Road Trip: Helpful Beginner’s Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n
NOTE*** The content on this page may contain affiliate links, we may make a commission. And, as an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.<\/em>\u00a0\u00a0More information: disclosure page<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Thinking of an RV rental for a road trip? Planning an RV vacation can be overwhelming because there are so many new things that you don’t know…yet. In addition to figuring out where to go, you will also be learning about camping and how to operate an RV among other things. In this guide, I walk you step-by-step through renting an RV for a road trip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The first time we rented an RV was in Canada because we found an amazing deal. Since then, I have owned many campers and now rent out my travel trailer to other people. I frequently help others to plan their own RV road trips.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Follow this step by step guide to planning your RV rental vacation for an unforgettable road trip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Will your trip include just you and a friend, or your family, or maybe a multi-generational trip where the grandparents can come along? The number of kids and people planning to camp with you is important. This will help you decide the size of the RV that you will be renting. You also need to make sure that you have enough seatbelts in the rig. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Another option is to join a group for camping but, have your own RV. They might decide to come along and tent camp or grab the RV space next door. Some campgrounds even have double spots with space for 2 RVs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n You may dream of a month-long road trip for your family or just a weekend adventure. Getting everyone\u2019s schedules to align for time off can be tricky. So you must decide the length of the trip \u2013 days, weeks, months, forever?<\/p>\n\n\n\n Get out the calendar and everyone\u2019s schedule and try to lay out a couple of dates that meet the requirements. This might not be possible, but it will help with getting the best deals. <\/p>\n\n\n\n We frequently take the kids out of school to extend our vacations. Roadschooling, or just staying up on schoolwork is a great option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n At this point, you will need to decide the general location for the road for your trip. If you\u2019re starting from home, you can rent a camper near you. However, you may want to plan an exciting road trip that starts with a flight. Our first rental we flew into Toronto Canada and rented a 30 ft. motorhome. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Of course, you don\u2019t need to start reserving campsites yet. Just knowing the approximate route, the number of miles, and starting and ending points are the most important. <\/p>\n\n\n\n We have an entire series of RV vacation ideas by month and holidays. The most popular are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n What are the current RV rental prices? RVs are generally rented by the night and cost between $60 to $350 a night. Weekly rentals will cost $400 to $2,200. Renting an RV for month will cost $1,600 to $9,000.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In addition to the rental fees, you will need to budget for additional costs such as mileage fees, gas, campground fees, and insurance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Search here for the exact price for RVs. <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n You have many options for renting an RV. Large nationwide companies like Cruise America and El Monte RV and others are located across the US and Canada. They are generally near cities and rent motorhomes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You can also rent a camper from a smaller local company. These companies frequently specialize in a specific type of RV such as camper vans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The other option is to get a great deal on the peer-to-peer network Outdoorsy.<\/a> This is a great option because of the wide variety of campers and locations that you can choose from. You can find an RV near almost any small town, national park, or neighborhood. <\/p>\n\n\n You can read more here about RVShare VS Outdoorsy for renting a camper<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n In early 2020, RVEzy opened up its peer-to-peer RV rental platform that has long been the king in Canada since it opened in 2012. With this, I wanted to try them out and I am amazed at how superb their customer service is. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Because of how impressed I was, I decided to dedicated a whole post for them, read it here: Is RVezy Legit and Safe?<\/p>\n\n\n\n You can also go straight to their platform to register, RVezy.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Although you may associate RV with a motorhome, it is a general term for all campers both drivable and towable. There is a huge variety to choose from. Here are the basics to get you started: <\/p>\n\n\n\n Further Reading:<\/strong> 11 RV Rental Types Explained<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n The largest and most luxurious of the drivable RV type. This is ideal for long-distance and cross-country adventures. However, you need to plan for local transportation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Class B motorhomes are mid-sized camper that is built on van chassis. These are the easiest type of RV to drive and park. You will forgo much of the space and seating of the larger RVs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you like this style you can find more in our article “smallest RVs to rent”<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n The most popular type of rental RV that you see on the road with the bed over the cab. The class offers the comfortable accommodations of the larger class A but in a smaller, cheaper package. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Both bumper pull and fifth-wheel trailers are towed with your own truck or SUV. These feature the comforts of a motorhome at a lower price. The big benefit here is having a separate vehicle for driving during your outings. <\/p>\n\n\n\n You can rent a very small trailer that can be towed with an SUV or car. The most popular are pop-ups, R-pods and teardrop, and hiker trailers. These novel designs are generally for rent at Outdoorsy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Read More about which type of RV to choose for your Vacation here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n So what size should you choose? The smallest travel trailers can range from 5 feet to 20 feet in length. Larger travel trailers and fifth wheels range from 20 feet to 45 feet in length.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Here are the suggested RV lengths based on family size <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nThink About Who to Invite on your RV Road Trip<\/h2>\n\n\n
Set Your Travel Dates<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Choosing an RV Destination<\/h2>\n\n\n
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Budget for How Much Your RV Rental will Cost<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Use a Reputable RV Rental Company<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Choose the Right Type of RV for Your Road Trip<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Class A Motorhome<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Class B Motorhome (Camper Van)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Class C Motorhome<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Travel Trailers<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Small Trailers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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What Size RV Should You Choose?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n