How much does it cost to rent an RV?

RV rentals currently average about $114 per night, with recent prices from $23 to $999. That is a useful starting budget, but it does not include taxes, protection plans, mileage overages, fuel, campsites, or every checkout fee.

5 rental companies103 pickup locationsUpdated May 24, 2026

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Choose a pickup city, travel dates, and guest count. We will estimate a base trip budget before you check live prices for your exact dates.

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Pickup date

Return date

Guests

$616

Approximate base budget using national pricing before checking live rentals in Italy, based on a Class B / Campervan for 2 guests.

Trip range: Jun 8 to Jun 15

Estimate uses national base-price data before checking live availability in your pickup city. Protection plans, taxes, mileage, fuel, campsites, and provider fees can change the final trip cost.

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Roughly $88 per night over 7 nights before taxes, fuel, campsites, protection, and provider fees.

Average nightly price

$114

Based on recent prices from rental companies we track.

Typical nightly range

$23 to $999

Before taxes, mileage, protection, fuel, and campsite costs.

Typical 7-night trip

$798

Base rental estimate before taxes, mileage, fuel, campsites, and protection.

Rental companies covered

5 companies

Across 103 pickup locations.

How much does it cost to rent an RV in 2026?

Start with the average, then adjust for the kind of trip you are planning.

A short camper van weekend, a 14-night Class C family trip, and a summer national park route can all land in very different places. Use the averages to set the budget, then compare actual rentals for your dates before you decide.

Those prices come from Indie Campers, El Monte RV, Roadsurfer, CampEasy, and Rent and Travel across 103 pickup locations. The latest included prices were refreshed on May 24, 2026.

What is included in the RV rental price?

The nightly price is only the starting point. The final trip cost depends on what the rental company includes and what gets added at checkout.

Usually included

The RV for your selected dates, the pickup and return window, and the rental company's basic booking terms.

Sometimes included

Limited mileage, generator usage, kitchen kits, bedding, roadside support, or basic protection, depending on the rental company and RV.

Usually extra

Taxes, protection upgrades, mileage or generator overages, cleaning, fuel, campsites, delivery, pets, and one-way drop-off fees.

Always confirm

The exact deductible, deposit hold, mileage allowance, cancellation rules, and final checkout price for your dates.

RV rental cost per day, week, and month

A weekend rental is not just a smaller monthly rental. One-time fees, mileage, fuel, and campground costs all behave differently as the trip gets longer.

Trip length	Average nightly price	Estimated base total	What to check next
1 night	$114	$114	A quick price check, but short rentals can make one-time fees feel larger.
Weekend	$114	$342	Good for quick getaways; one-time fees carry more weight on short trips.
7 nights	$114	$798	Based on nightly pricing; compare mileage and pickup fees before booking.
14 nights	$114	$1,596	Useful for national park or multi-stop routes; fuel, campsites, and mileage matter more.
21 nights	$114	$2,394	For longer loops, review mileage limits, deposits, and protection before booking.
30 nights	$114	$3,420	Based on nightly pricing; read long-term rules before booking.
90 nights	$114	$10,260	Treat this as a long-term quote starting point, not a final booking total.

Weekend trips feel simple, but one-time fees can make the nightly average look higher.

A week or two gives you a cleaner road-trip budget, especially when weekly pricing is available.

Monthly trips need a closer read of deposits, mileage, protection, and long-term rules before you book.

The current 7-night base estimate is $798. The 2-week estimate is $1,596. The 30-night estimate is $3,420.

Average RV rental cost by RV type

The RV you choose can change the budget faster than almost anything else. A compact camper van weekend and a Class C family trip are different kinds of rentals.

RV type	Average nightly price	Recent price range	Best fit
Travel Trailer	$47	$46 to $48	Tow-capable travelers who want lower nightly costs and already have the right vehicle setup.
Roof Tent	$77	$56 to $108	Compare size, sleeping capacity, driving comfort, and included mileage before choosing.
Class B / Campervan	$88	$23 to $999	Couples, solo travelers, city pickup, easier parking, and lower-fuel road trips.
Truck Camper	$114	$90 to $161	Couples, solo travelers, city pickup, easier parking, and lower-fuel road trips.
Class C Small	$121	$53 to $431	Families, first-time motorhome renters, and trips that need beds plus a familiar cab layout.
Class C Medium	$126	$43 to $999	Families, first-time motorhome renters, and trips that need beds plus a familiar cab layout.
Rv	$133	$100 to $188	Compare size, sleeping capacity, driving comfort, and included mileage before choosing.
Medium motorhome	$211	$211 to $211	Compare size, sleeping capacity, driving comfort, and included mileage before choosing.
Class A	$229	$180 to $563	Large groups, more space, premium motorhome trips, and travelers comfortable with a bigger vehicle.
Class C Large	$250	$99 to $505	Families, first-time motorhome renters, and trips that need beds plus a familiar cab layout.
Class C Family Sleeper	$351	$248 to $512	Families, first-time motorhome renters, and trips that need beds plus a familiar cab layout.

What changes RV rental prices?

RV size and class

Class B campervans and travel trailers usually start lower than larger Class A and Class C motorhomes.

Trip length

Weekly and monthly pricing often lowers the nightly average, even if the total trip cost still grows materially.

Availability

Peak travel windows can remove cheaper RVs first, especially around summer, school breaks, and national park season.

Rental company mix

Rental companies do not carry the same vehicles, so the cheapest provider can change by city, dates, and RV type.

Checkout extras

Cleaning fees, deposits, mileage overages, and protection plans can meaningfully change the final total.

Explore specific RV cost guides

Use these focused guides when you already know the trip length, RV class, or fee question you want to price next.

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What fees can change the final price?

Two RVs can have similar nightly prices and very different checkout totals. Check these items before calling one rental cheaper than another.

Fee	Typical range	When it applies	What to know
Insurance / protection	Varies by provider	Often selected during checkout	Protection plans are usually extra, so compare them before choosing the cheapest RV.
Mileage and generator overages	Varies by provider	Applies if usage is not included in the base rental	Check the included allowance before planning a long driving day or generator-heavy trip.
Fuel	Varies by route and RV size	Applies to nearly every drivable RV trip	Larger motorhomes usually use more fuel than campervans and towable RVs.
Campsites and hookups	Varies by campground	Applies when you reserve paid overnight sites	Full-hookup, national park, holiday, and resort sites can change the total trip budget.
Delivery, pet, and one-way fees	Varies by provider and route	Applies only when selected or required	These do not apply to every trip, but they can change the final price when they do.
Taxes and local fees	Varies by pickup location	Usually added at checkout	State, local, rental, or lodging-style taxes can change the final total.

RV rental insurance cost and protection plans

Protection is where a cheap-looking rental can change. Compare the deductible, deposit hold, included liability, and add-on cost before deciding which RV is actually cheaper.

Each rental company packages protection differently, so the right answer is not one national insurance number. It is the plan, deposit, and responsibility that apply to the RV you are about to book.

When you move into live search, check protection together with mileage and deposits. Those three terms often explain why the lowest nightly rate is not the lowest trip cost.

Insurance and protection costs vary by provider

These provider summaries separate included coverage, optional plan names, deductible or excess exposure, cost basis, and deposit interaction. Recheck final terms in checkout.

Reviewed 2026-05-08

El Monte separates physical-damage responsibility, liability add-ons, and location-specific extras. VIP and VIP Plus are protection products, while liability options are priced separately.

Included vs optional: Optional and plan-based. VIP reduces physical-damage responsibility; VIP Plus can reduce covered physical-damage responsibility further. Supplemental liability products are separate add-ons.
Plans: VIP, VIP Plus Upgrade, SLI, Rental Liability Insurance, Mexico Auto Liability
Deductible / excess: VIP reduces the accidental motorhome-damage deductible to $1,500 per occurrence. VIP Plus reduces covered physical-damage responsibility to $0. Without VIP, the renter can owe full repair and downtime.
Cost basis: Published travel-extra pricing lists VIP at $16/night, VIP Plus Upgrade at $17.95/night, SLI at $15.95/night, Rental Liability Insurance at $13.50/night, and Mexico Auto Liability at $22/night.
Deposit or hold: Protection changes damage responsibility but does not remove checkout responsibility for deposits, authorization holds, uncovered damage, or provider-assessed charges.

Decision notes

VIP Plus is described by El Monte as not insurance, so travelers should still check liability coverage and exclusions at checkout.
Consider the liability products separately from the physical-damage deductible decision.

El Monte RV FAQ El Monte travel extras

Reviewed 2026-05-08

Indie Campers describes its protection plans as protection rather than insurance. Basic is included, while Premium lowers maximum liability and the security deposit.

Included vs optional: Basic is included/free. Premium is optional and plan-based, with third-party liability and 24/7 roadside assistance included in the protection framework.
Plans: Basic, Premium
Deductible / excess: Basic lists maximum liability at €2,500. Premium lists maximum liability at €199, with €0 shown for selected cities.
Cost basis: Premium starts from €19.90/night in Europe and the UK. North America pricing is shown in converted local currency.
Deposit or hold: Basic lists a €2,000 deposit, while Premium lowers the deposit to €500. North America and Oceania values are presented through currency conversion.

Decision notes

Treat Premium as a liability/deposit reducer rather than traditional insurance.
Check city-specific Premium terms because some locations show €0 maximum liability.

Indie protection plans Indie related protection article

Reviewed 2026-05-08

Roadsurfer includes a basic package with every booking and allows travelers to reduce liability by booking protection packages. Exact package economics should be checked in the active checkout or rental terms.

Included vs optional: Basic package included with every booking. Additional protection packages may be booked to reduce liability.
Plans: Basic package, Optional protection packages
Deductible / excess: Terms indicate liability may be reduced through protection packages, but exact current deductible amounts were not visible from accessible HTML in this pass.
Cost basis: Current package pricing is checkout/terms-dependent from the accessible sources reviewed here; do not infer a nightly amount without the current package table.
Deposit or hold: Security deposit is a temporary card block: $1,600 in the USA and $2,200 in Canada, released when the vehicle is returned properly.

Decision notes

Use the active Roadsurfer package table or checkout for exact package costs and liability reductions.
Do not compare Roadsurfer package cost against other providers unless the same country, dates, and vehicle are selected.

Roadsurfer prices and packages Roadsurfer security deposit FAQ Roadsurfer rental terms

How rental company prices compare

Rental companies price different fleets in different cities. Use this table to spot the pattern, then compare the final trip price for your dates.

Rental company	Average nightly price	Recent price range	Price source
Indie Campers	$96	$23 to $999	Recent provider booking data Updated May 24, 2026.
Roadsurfer	$191	$117 to $358	Recent Roadsurfer booking offer data normalized to USD Updated May 24, 2026.
Rent and Travel	$192	$157 to $241	Recent provider booking data Updated May 24, 2026.
CampEasy	$216	$179 to $252	Recent provider booking data Updated May 24, 2026.
El Monte RV	$290	$107 to $563	Sampled live quote averages from upcoming 7-night windows Updated May 24, 2026.

Indie Campers: Recent provider booking data Roadsurfer: Recent Roadsurfer booking offer data normalized to USD Rent and Travel: Recent provider booking data CampEasy: Recent provider booking data El Monte RV: Sampled live quote averages from upcoming 7-night windows Always confirm the final trip price for your exact dates before booking.

When and where RV rentals get more expensive

The same kind of RV can price differently depending on where you pick it up and when you travel.

Peak travel season

Summer, holiday weekends, school breaks, national park windows, and major local events can make lower-priced RVs disappear first.

Shoulder and off-season dates

Spring, fall, and non-holiday travel windows often give you more options and less pressure on lower-priced rentals.

Pickup location

This guide includes 103 pickup locations, but your final price still depends on local supply, rental-company mix, and exact dates.

One-way, monthly, and long-term rentals

One-way and longer trips can look affordable at first, then change once mileage, drop-off rules, and deposits are added.

One-way RV rentals

One-way rentals work best when your trip has a clear start and end city. Compare the exact pickup and drop-off locations first, then check the drop fee, route approval, mileage allowance, fuel return rules, protection, and deposit before you judge the nightly price.

Monthly RV rentals

A 30-night rental may reduce the nightly average, but deposits, protection, mileage, campground costs, and cancellation terms become more important.

How to get the best RV rental price

The cheapest result usually comes from matching the right RV to the trip. Among the RV types with current pricing, Travel Trailer is usually one of the lower-cost starting points.

Search earlier when possible. More available RVs usually means more lower-cost options stay visible.
Compare RV types before comparing providers. A smaller unit often changes the budget more than a brand switch.
Price the full trip, not just the nightly rate. Cleaning fees, deposits, mileage, and protection plans can erase an apparent bargain.
Check 7-night and 30-night totals, not only per-night pricing. Longer trips often soften the nightly average.
Use the averages for budgeting, then price the real trip with your dates and pickup location.

RV rental cost calculator and live search

Once the budget feels close, search your actual dates and pickup location. That is where you will see which RVs are really available and what the trip will cost.

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RV rental cost FAQs

How much does it cost to rent an RV per day?

RV rentals currently average about $114 per night, with observed prices ranging from $23 to $999. Use that as the starting point, then adjust for RV size, pickup city, and dates.

How much does it cost to rent an RV for a weekend?

A three-night RV weekend is about $342. Short trips can feel expensive because cleaning, protection, and other one-time costs are spread across fewer nights.

How much does it cost to rent an RV for a week?

A seven-night RV rental is about $798. That is usually a better planning number for a real road trip than a one-night price.

How much does it cost to rent an RV for 2 weeks?

A two-week RV rental is about $1,596. For a trip that long, mileage limits, campsites, fuel, and deposits matter almost as much as the nightly rate.

How much does it cost to rent an RV for a month?

A 30-night RV rental is about $3,420. Monthly trips can lower the nightly average, but long-term rules, deposits, mileage, and protection need a closer read.

How much does it cost to rent an RV for 3 months?

A three-month RV rental is about $10,260 before provider-specific long-term terms. Treat it as a starting point and confirm the quote directly with the rental company.

What is the cheapest type of RV to rent?

Travel Trailer is the lowest-cost RV type in recent prices. The cheapest actual rental still depends on pickup city, dates, rental company, and availability.

How much does a Class A, Class B, or Class C RV rental cost?

Class B campervans are usually among the lower-cost drivable RVs, Class C motorhomes often sit in the middle for families and first-time renters, and Class A motorhomes usually cost more because they are larger and more complex to drive, park, and fuel.

How much does it cost to rent a camper van?

Camper van rental cost depends on city, dates, rental company, and van layout. Camper vans are often cheaper to fuel and easier to park than larger motorhomes, but protection, mileage, campsite, and checkout fees can still apply.

What extra fees do RV rental companies charge?

Common extras include cleaning fees, protection plans, security deposits or holds, and mileage or generator overages. Check those before comparing two rentals by nightly price alone.

How much is a security deposit on an RV rental?

Security deposits or card holds vary by rental company, RV type, protection plan, and checkout terms, so confirm the hold before booking.

How much does fuel cost for an RV trip?

Fuel cost depends on the RV size, route distance, driving speed, terrain, and gas or diesel prices. Larger Class A and Class C motorhomes usually cost more to fuel than camper vans.

How much does RV rental insurance cost?

RV rental insurance or protection varies by rental company. Compare the plan price, deductible or excess, deposit hold, liability coverage, and exclusions before deciding which RV is cheapest.

Does the RV rental price include mileage?

Not always. Some rentals include limited mileage, while others charge overages once you pass the allowance. If you are planning a long route, estimate your miles before comparing prices.

How much does it cost to rent an RV one way?

One-way RV rental cost depends on pickup city, drop-off city, dates, mileage terms, and any drop fee. Compare the final one-way checkout price instead of relying on the nightly rate.

How much does it cost to rent an RV for a year?

A year-long RV rental is a special long-term arrangement, not a normal nightly booking. You should compare rental-company long-term rules, monthly discounts, deposits, maintenance responsibilities, mileage terms, insurance or protection, and campground costs before using regular short-trip prices.

When is the cheapest time of year to rent an RV?

Shoulder-season dates are usually cheaper than peak summer dates because inventory is less constrained. Booking earlier also gives you more lower-priced options to choose from.