How Much Does an RV Rental Cost?

$ Class B RV: $100-$350 a night

$ $ Class C RV: $150-$400 a night

$ $ $ Class A RV: $150-$350 a night

There are many reasons why someone would like to rent an RV or motorhome.

RVs are great for having escapades and mini-vacations away from the city, so renting an RV is a perfect plan for a short vacation.

But, aside from vocational purposes, many choose to rent an RV or motorhome to experience RV life before deciding to buy an RV for themselves.

Whatever the reason, there are many things to consider when renting an RV.

Table of Contents

Which Are The Most Rented RVs?
What Affect Renting Prices For RVs?
Top Companies
Things To Consider

Which Are The Most Rented RVs?

According to CamperReport.com, these are the most usually rented RVs and their characteristics:

Features	Class A Motorhome	Class B Motorhome	Class C Motorhome	Travel Trailer	Fifth Wheel
Tow or Drive?	Drive	Drive	Drive	Tow	Tow
How it Feels to Drive	Like driving a bus	Like driving a van	Like driving a truck	Like driving a truck or SUV	Like driving a full-sized truck
MPG	6 – 8 MPG	10 – 15 MPG	8 – 13 MPG	10 – 20 MPG	10 – 18 MPG
Benefits	-Classic -Usually the most high-end RV -Usually big	-Easy to drive -Compact -Saves on gas -Easier to park	-Good amenities for less $$ – Room for sleeping	– Room for amenities -Can detach from truck -Available in various sizes	-Biggest RV floor plans – Less swaying while driving – can have slide outs
Usual Length	21 ft – 41 ft	12 ft – 20 ft	20 ft – 38 ft	21 ft – 28 ft	22 ft – 44 ft

This video made by RVersity explains the difference between all types of RVs.

What Affect Renting Prices For RVs?

Typically, all types of RVs rent for a per-night fee and include a mileage charge, and there are two major perspectives to understand when looking for the perfect RV for you, the things you need, and the RV’s characteristics.

It’s important to be clear on both because if you are planning a family trip and need space, you can’t rent a Class B motorhome; Class A RVs or Class C or C plus RVs are the best options for family trips, but they are more expensive.

The factors related to the RV that affect the final price are the size, the season, the duration of the trip and miles, the RV’s age, the location, and the amenities.

Depending on what you want and your budget, you need to look for the RV that meets both requirements; a good recommendation is to make a checklist of everything you need, and something to keep in mind is to keep the requirements the simplest you can get the best deals.

Some things that are common necessities for long trips in an RV are toilets, showers, refrigerators, microwaves, and AC/heating.

You can find RVs with many other amenities or entertainment spaces, but these add-ons will increase the price; some of the most common add-ons or customization for RVs are outdoor equipment like camping chairs or a grill, generator use, propane, and more.

Renting a luxurious Class A motorhome typically costs $150 to $350 a night, plus 35-60 cents a mile, making a total cost of approximately $1,400 to $3,500 or more for a week.

Following in size, renting a Class C motorhome or mini motorhome typically costs $150 to $400 a night, plus 25-40 cents a mile, making a total cost of approximately $1,000 to $2,800 for a week.

Class B motorhomes typically rent for $100 to $350 a night, plus 25-40 cents a mile, making a total cost of approximately $700 to $2,450 for a week.

Towable trailers are also popular rentable RV options, but these need a suitable tow vehicle to tow them around.

Travel trailers typically rent for $50 to $200 a night, or $350 to $1,400 per week, a pop-up camping trailer typically rents for $50 to $90 a night, or $350 to $600 weekly, and a fifth wheel typically rents for $60 to $300 a night, or $360 to $2,100 per week.

According to TheWanderingRV.com, the age of the RV affects the renting price, and the newer the RV the more expensive it is to rent:

Features	Class A Motorhome	Class B Motorhome	Class C Motorhome	Travel Trailer	Fifth Wheel
Cost of Rental (New)	$350 – $450/night	$200 – $350/night	$ 225 – $400/night	$125 – $200/night	$150 – $300/night
Cost of Rental (10+ Older)	$150 – $275/night	$100 – $200/night	$150-$200/night	$50 – $125/night	$60 – $150/night

Also, depending on the city or area you are located, RV renting prices will vary; as an example, here’s the Go RV Rentals Research for the 2021 RV Rental Price Index Report:

Metro Area / RV Type ($USD)	Class A	Class B	Class C	Trailer	Pop Up	Toy Hauler	Average Price
Atlanta	358	266	216	129	88	153	202
Austin	322	272	252	97	77	137	193
Charlotte	310	261	195	100	88	144	183
Chicago	307	252	231	132	89	139	191
Dallas	311	270	207	118	102	152	193
Denver	259	204	197	108	98	151	169
Detroit	294	250	210	118	86	150	185
Houston	282	259	218	124	82	123	181
Los Angeles	240	180	185	124	102	141	162
Miami	422	172	195	116	85	179	195
Minneapolis	272	188	232	117	93	157	177
Orlando	239	246	201	102	76	148	169
Philadelphia	291	203	243	121	96	148	184
Phoenix	280	217	197	97	81	145	169
Portland	251	220	211	105	94	132	169
Salt Lake City	276	191	209	94	79	110	160
San Diego	225	198	180	125	97	133	159
San Francisco	249	185	223	165	111	155	181
Seattle	277	228	234	113	94	143	181
Tampa	298	212	177	90	80	113	162
Average Price	288	224	211	115	90	143	178

Top Companies

There are companies dedicated to renting RVs, being the most known ones CruiseAmerica and ElMonteRV, but you can look for local RV rental companies through the Recreational Vehicle Rental Association.

Renting online is also a popular option, and some of the online pages where you can rent an RV are RVShare, Outdoorsy, and RVezy.

Things To Consider

Before Renting

First, you need to list what you need and your budget before looking for RVs.
Then, research the different RV rent options and companies or online websites that rent RVs.
Depending on the type of RV you want to rent, a special driver’s license is required in some states.
For towing RVs, a specific type of vehicle is required.
It’s important to consider the gas consumption of the RV before renting. Class A RVs average 8-10 miles per gallon, and a fuel tank holds 100-150 gallons. At $2.50-$4 a gallon, a fuel tank could cost $250-$600 and last around 1,200 miles.
The season matters and renting in the winter months it’s cheaper than renting in summer or spring.
Depending on the state you are renting the RV, you’ll have to pay taxes.

When Renting

Typically you’ll need to pay a safety deposit of $200-$600 or more with the total renting price when picking up the RV.
Usually, the rented RV is picked up and returned to the same place.
When renting the RV check its condition when picking it up and that all appliances work properly.
It’s important to check if the rented RV is covered by insurance; if not, insurance can cost $15-$75 a day. Outdoorsy offers renters up to $1 million in insurance when renting with them, plus roadside assistance.

After Renting

RV parks and campgrounds typically charge a fee of $10-$50 per night.
It’s important to return the RV with a full fuel tank to avoid extra charges. Renting companies charge a high price per gallon for refueling.
Also, when returning the RV, it should be clean and in good condition. Renting companies charge cleaning fees that can add $40-$150 or more.

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