RVshare Review: Lower Fees, Solid Selection

What Is RVshare?

RVshare is a peer-to-peer RV rental marketplace where private owners list their vehicles for rent. Founded in 2013 in Akron, Ohio — two years before Outdoorsy. It's the older of the two major P2P platforms and has built a reputation as the more straightforward, less flashy alternative.

The platform operates the same way as Outdoorsy at its core: owners list vehicles, renters book and pay through the platform, insurance is available. The differences are in the fees, vehicle mix and overall experience.

RVshare vs Outdoorsy: Key Differences

These are the two biggest peer-to-peer platforms. Both are rated 4.5/5 in our rankings. Here's where they split:

For the full breakdown, read our Outdoorsy vs RVshare comparison.

RVshare Pricing Breakdown

RVshare's fee structure is similar to Outdoorsy's but consistently lower on the service fee side:

Real example: Same Class C motorhome scenario — $175/night for 5 nights. Subtotal: $875. Service fee (15%): $131. Insurance ($20/day): $100. Cleaning: $75. Total: $1,181. That's $169 less than the same trip would cost on Outdoorsy. The savings come almost entirely from lower service fees.

What You Can Rent on RVshare

RVshare's inventory leans more traditional than Outdoorsy. You'll find plenty of:

• → Class A and C motorhomes. The bread and butter of RVshare. Well-maintained family RVs from private owners. Strong selection across all size ranges.
• → Travel trailers. Towable campers with delivery available. Popular for campground-based trips where you don't need to drive the RV around.
• → Fifth wheels. Larger towable RVs. Requires a truck with a fifth-wheel hitch. Many owners deliver these directly to your campsite.
• → Campervans. Available but fewer than Outdoorsy. If a campervan is your priority, Outdoorsy or Escape Campervans have better selection.

What RVshare lacks compared to Outdoorsy: vintage Airstreams, converted school buses, teardrop trailers and other specialty vehicles. If you want something unique, Outdoorsy is the better platform.

RVshare Delivery: The Underrated Feature

Delivery is where RVshare quietly wins. A large percentage of RVshare owners offer delivery — they'll drive or tow the RV to your campsite, set it up and pick it up when you're done. You never have to drive the RV at all.

This is perfect for:

• → First-timers uncomfortable driving a large RV
• → Travel trailer rentals (you don't need a truck)
• → Festival or event camping with a stationary setup
• → Families who want the camping experience without the driving stress

Delivery fees typically run $1-3 per mile each way. A 50-mile delivery adds $100-300 to your total, but it eliminates the most stressful part of RV rental for many people.

RVshare Pros and Cons

Who Should Use RVshare?

RVshare is the right pick when:

• → Keeping total cost low is your priority
• → You want an RV delivered to your campsite
• → You're renting a standard motorhome or travel trailer
• → You don't need a specialty or unique vehicle

Our Verdict

RVshare earns 4.5/5. It matches Outdoorsy in our rankings because the lower fees genuinely save renters money on every booking. The delivery infrastructure is excellent. It falls short on selection variety and platform polish, but if you're renting a traditional RV and want the best value, RVshare is hard to beat.

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