
How to Rent an RV: What You Need to Know Before Renting a Campervan
Before you set out on your dream RV trip, you need to find the right rental company, pick a suitable RV, budget your expenses, and drive it safely.
Nick Reed
TravelFreak Writer

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Campervans and RVs are the safest and cleanest way to travel right now. So why stay in a busy hotel when you can travel in your own RV or campervan, avoid heavy-trafficked public areas, and travel at your own pace?
Outdoorsy is like the Airbnb of campervans—it lets you experience the freedom and joy of traveling by RV without the hassle of actually owning an RV. You’ll be renting directly from the owner.
You could find yourself cruising down the Pacific Coast in your hip 1979 Volkswagen Westfalia, or rounding up your family and hitting the road in an incredibly comfortable Winnebago. Other wheels are more creative—decked out Jeep Wranglers or even converted ambulances are all for hire.
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Traveling with your own set of wheels is obviously the best way to get off the beaten track. You’re not at the mercy of another driver, or complicated bus schedules, or overpriced tours. You can simply drive.
On that note, remember that you are driving someone else’s property. If they have strict rules about no off-roading, pay attention to them! And if you’re camping out, make sure it’s okay to do so. Just because you’re in a vehicle doesn’t mean you can park it wherever you want and then spend the night.
So what are you waiting for? Adventure awaits! And if you’re still unsure, read my full Outdoorsy review.
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As a Manchester City fan, he made it his mission to catch matches at legendary stadiums from Camp Nou to the Etihad. But Nick's travels go beyond football. He's explored 20+ countries across Europe, Africa, and the Caribbean, always chasing authentic experiences over tourist traps. Nick lives by a simple rule: the best stories come from saying yes to the unexpected. And TravelFreak is his biggest yes yet.

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