2026 Rankings
Every Camper Rental Site Ranked and Reviewed
Six platforms dominate camper rentals in the US. We evaluated each one on pricing, vehicle selection, insurance, fees and real renter experience. No filler. Just honest rankings.
How We Ranked These Platforms
We scored each platform on five factors:
- → Value — total cost including all fees, not just the listed rate
- → Selection — vehicle types, quantity and availability
- → Insurance — coverage quality, transparency and cost
- → Experience — booking process, customer service and platform UX
- → Flexibility — cancellation, one-way trips, delivery options
Outdoorsy
4.5 / 5The largest peer-to-peer marketplace. 200K+ listings across every vehicle type. $1M liability insurance included. 24/7 roadside assistance. Service fees are higher than RVshare (15-25%), but the selection and insurance framework are unmatched.
Best for: Widest selection, unique vehicles, strongest insurance.
Watch out for: Service fees add 15-25% to every booking.
RVshare
4.5 / 5The value peer-to-peer platform. Lower service fees (10-20%), strong delivery infrastructure and a straightforward booking process. 100K+ listings. Less variety than Outdoorsy but better pricing on equivalent vehicles.
Best for: Lowest total cost, delivery to campsite, traditional RV rentals.
Watch out for: Fewer unique vehicles. Mileage limits can be tight.
Cruise America
4.0 / 5The largest fleet RV rental company. 130+ locations. Company-owned and maintained vehicles. One-way rentals available. Only three vehicle sizes (all Class C motorhomes). Simple booking, consistent experience, but generator and mileage fees stack up.
Best for: One-way trips, first-timers wanting consistency, fleet reliability.
Watch out for: Generator fees ($3.50/hr), basic interiors, limited vehicle types.
Escape Campervans
4.0 / 5The budget pick. Hand-painted campervans starting around $75/night with unlimited mileage. 12 US pickup locations. No bathroom in any vehicle. Best for couples and solo travelers who prioritize cost over comfort.
Best for: Budget road trips, couples, solo travelers, unlimited mileage.
Watch out for: No bathroom, basic interiors, only 12 locations, older vehicles.
Quick Comparison
| Platform | Type | Rating | Price Range | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Outdoorsy | P2P | 4.5/5 | $75-$350/night | Selection, insurance |
| RVshare | P2P | 4.5/5 | $75-$300/night | Value, delivery |
| Cruise America | Fleet | 4.0/5 | $100-$250/night | One-way, consistency |
| Escape Campervans | Fleet | 4.0/5 | $75-$175/night | Budget, unlimited miles |
Which Platform Fits Your Trip?
Family vacation (4-6 people)
Class C motorhome on Outdoorsy or RVshare. Or Cruise America's C25/C30. Read our family rental guide.
Couple's road trip
Campervan on Outdoorsy or Escape Campervans for the cheapest option.
Tightest budget
Escape Campervans at $75-$120/night with unlimited mileage. See our cheapest rentals guide.
One-way trip between cities
Cruise America — 130+ locations, purpose-built for one-way rentals.
Something unique (Airstream, van conversion, skoolie)
Outdoorsy — only platform with serious specialty vehicle selection.
New to camper rentals?
Read our beginner's guide to renting a camper for step-by-step advice. Our rental cost breakdown shows you exactly what to budget across every platform.