5 Reasons You May Not Have Considered Renting an RV (+ Get $25 Off Your RVshare Reservation!)
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Thinking about taking the family on a trip? You may not have considered exploring new places in an RV rental, but you really should! I had been wanting to give an RV vacation a try, not only because you travel as a family, but because an RV let’s you camp in style. 🙌 Plus, camping and getting outside makes screen-free time with my kids SO much easier!
Read on for 5 reasons you should add renting an RV to your summer vacation plans.
Plus, we’ve got a RARE code, valid through 6/30!
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RVshare is the largest RV rental marketplace, so it couldn’t be easier to find the type of RV you’d like to rent, search for your dream destination, and enjoy the great outdoors. Best of all? You won’t even need to drive the RV yourself!
You can also browse nearby vehicles on RVshare, and even filter by whether or not they accept pets – around 30% of them do!
And you’ll be happy to know they have a Worry-Free Rental Agreement featuring payment protection, rental & rebooking assistance, 24/7 customer support, security deposit protection, and more. Check out the full Rental Agreement to see all the perks & rules.
First, here’s how to find an RV on RVshare + some helpful booking tips:
- Find the perfect RV for your trip by using RVshare’s detailed search settings to filter by location, features, RV type, etc. to find exactly what you’re looking for! If you want to get one delivered like me, just remember to filter by “Offers Delivery”.
- Talk directly with the RV owner to arrange your trip. When they deliver the RV, they’ll also show you how all the systems work so you’ll feel right at home.
- Check the fine print of your rental since you may have to empty water tanks or fill gas tanks before it’s picked up.
- Take advantage of your hassle-free trip and let the owner take away the RV when it’s time to head home!
- If you plan to stay at a campsite, it’s best to book in advance or else you risk the chance that the campground is sold out.
- Make sure the campground knows your RV dimensions so there are no hiccups with your campsite upon arrival!
Use code H2SSPRING25 to save $25 off your $400+ booking!
Note: You’ll notice that RVshare rental prices will vary a great deal by location and vehicle. There is also usually a cleaning fee involved and a deposit. You’ll definitely want to factor all that in for your vacation budget.
Here are our top 5 reasons to consider renting an RV:
You get screen-free time with the kids.
I was initially worried that my kids might be bored on this trip. Boy, was I wrong! The KOA we stayed at was built with families in mind! It had this really neat jump pad that the kids absolutely loved, from my 10-year-old down to my 2-year-old. It was the perfect spot for all the kids at the campground to gather and socialize.
After just two days, my kids were exchanging contact information with the other children in hopes of becoming pen pals. 🤗 There was truly no shortage of affordable and free things to do, both in and outside the campground!
In addition to the KOA’s amenities, we brought along a few activities to do together. I packed up a bag of games, some coloring books, glowsticks, and sidewalk chalk for a little inexpensive and screen-free fun. Our RV rental from RVshare also included several games for us to play. Currently, my kids cannot get enough of Old Maid, Go Fish, and Uno. Oh, we also are really loving Skyjo and Skip-bo right now, too! Needless to say, we played a lot of cards and got some fantastic quality time together!
There’s flexibility when traveling.
We rented an RV to go glamping with my family. Instead of pitching tents and blowing up air mattresses, we booked an RV rental instead, and doing so was incredibly simple. I didn’t even need to drive it to the campground, because RVshare’s rental allowed the camper to be delivered and set up for me!
We didn’t have to worry about driving the RV since we had it delivered right to our campground, the KOA Holiday in North Jacksonville. 🙌 We just picked a time, place, and exchanged contact information with the owners. Easy peasy!
But you can also take your RV rental on the road yourself, which is a great way to visit national parks, see interesting landmarks, visit towns and cities both small and large, and much more. You could even theme your RV road trip around your family’s interests – visit a few major sporting venues, stop in state capitals, enjoy different amusement parks – there are so many options!
You can save on travel expenses.
One of the best parts about camping is that it can be inexpensive. I was really pleased with how easy it was to save some money on dining, especially. On our first night at the campground, we had a picnic dinner. I packed lunches for everyone and we had “lunch for dinner” in a nearby park. It was actually one of my favorite nights of the trip!
The second night I made dinner in the RV using ingredients I brought from home. We had some mac n’ cheese, hot dogs, and a tomato and cucumber salad. 😋
To wind down each night, we’d sit around the campfire and enjoy the peace and quiet. We even made my coworker, Lina’s, delicious campfire cones recipe. These tasty treats would be the perfect addition to a fall campout, too!
Outside of dining, you may also save over needing hotels or car rentals, entertainment expenses, and more.
Many RVs are pet-friendly.
For many of us, our pets are also family, and we like to travel and enjoy time with them, too! Many RV rentals are pet-friendly so your pup can get in on the family fun. 🐾 Not only will you save money on not needing boarding or a pet-sitter, or having to pay hefty hotel pet fees, but you also don’t have to worry about how your pet is doing while you’re away.
Consider it a test drive before buying one.
Think you want to invest in an RV but aren’t sure if it is for you? Renting one allows you to try before you buy! You’ll be able to see how it fits your family’s lifestyle, how they handle on the road, what kind of space you might need, and other factors it can be hard to determine from a showroom visit.
Here’s a little bit more about the Hip team’s experiences with RVshare…
First up is me, Hip Sidekick Erica! ✋🏼 I went on an affordable getaway with my family of 5 last fall.
This inexpensive trip was such a cool experience for my entire family, that I feel I have to tell you all about it! Summer into autumn is a popular time for family vacations and I’d highly recommend using RVShare for a summer adventure or fall camping trip with your own family.
The inside of the RV was super cute, modern, and cozy. Though it was a small space, it came with a kitchenette, a table, a love seat, a little fireplace, a bathroom, a large bed for the adults, and even three twin beds for my kiddos. They even had music playing when we arrived which was awesome since I had forgotten my own radio.
If we had intended to drive the RV, the owners would have given us a lesson, but we decided to just have the RV delivered to our campsite instead. This was ideal because we didn’t have to spend any money on fueling the RV and kept the RV stationary all weekend.
One cool perks of RVshare is that several of the RV rentals have fun add-ons.
We decided to get a breakfast nook and the movie projector as extras on this trip. They were both worth the extra cost! My family absolutely LOVED the movie projector! We watched Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile, roasted marshmallows, and after the film, we had fun making shadow puppets for each other using the light of the projector.
We also explored nearby attractions. One day we decided to head over to Amelia Island, one of Florida’s best kept secrets! This charming and peaceful island was just about 30 minutes from our KOA and super easy to access. We walked around the pretty town which had some older buildings, cute little shops, and a bustling pier where you can see a ton of boats, fishing charters, and ferries.
Another day we visited Crooked River State Park in St. Mary’s, Georgia. This park was so amazing. We just went for the day, but it’s another campground that has either cabins or campsites for an RV rental. The park has a ton of trails, huge pine trees, a gorgeous playground, and lots of bathrooms (a definite plus). We enjoyed flying a kite for a bit, and then for some cheap fun, I decided to put together a scavenger hunt packet for my kids.
Wherever you end up on your RV adventure, be sure to take advantage of local attractions – especially the free ones!
My family loved the RV rental from RVshare and would absolutely do it again.
Overall, this was a really, really fun trip. Aside from the expense of the RV rental, most of our activities were cheap or free, and there was certainly no shortage of activities to do! My family made a bunch of great memories that I know we will cherish forever. This RV rental was truly a great way for us to spend quality time together and I’m so glad we did it!
Hip Sidekick, Lina, also used RVshare and found an RV rental to be a great way to save money and see the country. 🚐
Hey there, Lina here, ✋🏼 and I also used RVshare to secure an RV rental. I found great owners on RVshare who were willing to deliver their recreational vehicle to the Zion Canyon RV Park.
They set it up and took the time to show us everything we needed to know inside. I was super impressed by how clean the RV was upon delivery and our RV rental included a kitchen with a stove, oven, dishes, pots, pans, and everything else needed to cook. It was the perfect vehicle for us to use to explore the national parks nearby!
It’s such a great perk to have the owner show you everything you need for a successful trip, whether it’s glamping with the girls or having more upscale camping accommodations for hard-to-please teens. 😉 Plus, having the delivery option makes RVshare just as easy (if not easier) than sticking with hotels because it’s exactly right where you want to be!
And with fuel costs so high, I loved that I didn’t have to fill up the RV’s tank or even attach it to my car. Note that there’s no set RVshare delivery price. It will vary per owner of the RV, but rest assured there are no hidden fees for delivery. The price you see listed on RVshare.com is the actual price!
Overall, I thought renting an RV was a great opportunity to gift experiences instead of things!
“As my kids get older, I’m really finding myself craving more quality time and unique experiences with my family. Was this the most frugal option? Maybe not as we could have probably stayed in a local hotel for a similar cost as our cozy RV, but it wouldn’t have been the same outdoor camping experience, so I thought it was well worth it!
I was grateful to spend time with my family focusing on what’s really important – making memories with each other. That’s why renting an RV is a great idea for holiday and summer travel!
I guarantee these kids will never forget the vacation when we rented an RV, were all stuck together for 3 days, and in an area with limited WiFi. 🤣“ – Lina, Hip2Save team
Looking to rent out your RV instead? RVshare makes it so easy!
With the RVshare platform, owners can easily list their RVs for renters to find – and it gives RV owners the opportunity to earn a little money while they’re not using their RV. If you’re a little hesitant about renting, check out this article for some peace of mind.
Here’s how listing an RV on RVshare works:
- List your RV on their site by adding photos and a detailed description. Manage exactly what potential renters see when they search.
- Review reservation requests and work directly with renters to agree on terms. You’re in complete control.
- Meet the renter, give them a quick demo, and send them on their way!
- Reap the benefits of listing on the largest rental network in the world. The renter will return your RV at the end of their trip.
Check out these RVshare reviews from Hip2Save reader, Connie:
“We rented a 30-foot motorhome a couple of summers ago from RVshare. We rented it in South Dakota and traveled to Yellowstone, the Grand Tetons, and Rocky Mountain National Park. It was a blast and our family loved that way to see the country vs. being stuck in a van. We figured we saved money this way instead of renting from another company. The owner was good to work with too.” – Connie, Hip2Save reader
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