Renting An RV Can Make A Lot Of Sense
Whether you’re brand new to the RV lifestyle and wanting to try it out before you make a big financial commitment, or you’re thinking about upgrading the RV you already have, there are a lot of good reasons to rent an RV. The cost of renting an RV is often a lot less than the cost of owning one, especially if you don’t use it very often.
Renting an RV is a great way to enjoy road trips and camping experiences without diving into a big financial commitment. Also, if you love camping but you don’t get to do it very often, renting an RV is a no fuss way to get away when you get a chance. And, renting is a great way to find an RV and floorplan that works for the way you like to camp.
Why Rent An RV?
- Low financial commitment
- No maintenance
- Don’t have to find RV storage when you aren’t using the RV
- Opportunity to try different RVs and floorplans out
- Convenient- you can rent an RV almost anywhere in Canada or the US
- Good option for those who don’t camp more than a few weekends per year
When Does Owning An RV Make Sense?
- You camp and travel frequently
- You’re considering one for full time RV travel
- You have a place to store it
- When you can pay for it up front or pay it off quickly
- You can keep up with ongoing maintenance and repairs
5 RV Rental Companies In Canada And The USA
RV travel (and camping in general) has seen a massive uptick over the last 5 years. Before 2020, the majority of RVers had silver hair and a strong desire to spend winters in warm locations. After 2020, RV travel soared, with millions of new RVers discovering its benefits. It was about that time that many peer-to-peer RV rental platforms sprang up, making it possible for renters to enjoy RV camping without commitment, and owners of RVs to earn a steady income from renting their RVs out when they weren’t using them.
1. RVShare.com
RVshare.com is an online peer-to-peer RV rental platform. It’s a lot like Airbnb but all the rental properties are RVs. It connects RV renters looking for an RV camping experience with RV owneres who want to rent out their vehicles.. You can find just about any kind of RV on RVShare.com, from small camper vans and travel trailers to the ultimate luxury motorhomes.
RVShare.com a good place to rent that RV you’ve been dreaming about to try it out in real life. If you’re not ready to drive or tow an RV just yet, some owners offer delivery and setup services. Policies and rates vary, but they’re clearly spelled out on the RVShare.com website
2. Outdoorsy.com
Outdoorsy connects owners of all kinds of RVs, motorhome and campervans with people and families wanting to rent them. Outdoorsy offers the program in both Canada and the USA. It’s a neat program that makes ii it possible to rent virtually any RV you can think of. Renters get memorable outdoor experiences the way they want them.
Outdoorsy RV rentals include insurance and 24 hour roadside assistance, wherever you go. Want to stay at a campground and worried about your lack of trailer backing skills? No problem- hosts will deliver the RV to your sight and have it set up for you when you arrive. All that’s left to do is relax and enjoy!
Locations
One of the best things about Outdoorsy (and other RV sharing programs) is that RV rental hosts are available pretty much everywhere, throughout both Canada and the USA.
3. RVEzy.com
RVEzy.com is another RV sharing program that unites owners of all kinds of RVs, motorhome and campervans with people and families wanting to rent them. Like Outdoorsy, RVEzy offers the opportunity to rent your dream RV for a fraction of the cost of ownership. That means just about anyone can enjoy their own version of the perfect camping experience, without breaking the bank.
RVEzy.com RV rentals include comprehensive insurance and 24 hour roadside assistance. Some RVs are pet friendly, while others are not, so you need to check with the RV owner’s rental policies. Want to stay at a campground and worried about your lack of trailer backing skills? No problem- delivery service and setup is available.
Locations
RVEzy offers thousands rental RVs throughout 50 US states and all 13 provinces and territories in Canada.
4. Cruise America.com and Cruise Canada.com
Cruise America and it’s canadian counterpart, Cruise Canada, offer a range of RVs that includes 19′ 7″ travel trailers as well as Class C RVs ranging from compact 21 foot couple’s campers to 30′ foot family rigs that sleep up to 7 people. What’s more, in winter and spring, they offer very affordable rates one way specials that allow you to drop your rental off at a destination drop-off point instead of having to return to your starting point.
Pets are welcome in Cruise America RVs, as long as renters return the RV clean and in the same condition it was when they rented it. Cruise America rentals include insurance coverages in three areas in excess of minimum automobile coverages against third-party required by law.
Cruise America/Canada does not permit its RVs to be taken to Alaska, Yukon, Northwest Territories, Newfoundland, Death Valley, Manhattan and Mexico. However, RVs are permitted to travel between the USA and Canada.
Locations
Cruise America RV rental locations are dispersed throughout the lower 48 states as well as these Canadian cities:
- Vancouver, BC
- Calgary, AB;
- Toronto, ON
- Montreal , QC
- Halifax, NS
1. Canadream
Canadream offers a range of rental RVs from compact truck campers and Class B campervans (perfect for a solos or couples) to 29 foot Class C motorhomes that have room for a family of 6.
Locations In Canada:
- Vancouver, BC
- Edmonton, AB
- Calgary, AB
- Toronto, ON
- Montreal, QC
- Halifax NS
How Much Does It Really Cost To Rent An RV?
You Don’t Need To Own An RV To Enjoy RV Life!
Renting an RV allows you to enjoy all the perks of RV life, while letting someone else worry about downsides like RV payments, depreciation and finding a place to store the RV when it’s not being used. The cost of renting an RV varies according to model and season.
With that said, off season one way RV rentals can be as low as $25 per night, but in the busy summer months, the average rental fee per night is about $175/night on RVShare.com. However, there are other expenses you should include in your RV vacation budget too, including travel costs like fuel costs, additional RV rental fees and and highway tolls. With that said, there are a lot of advantages to renting an RV for road trips or camping vacations.
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