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Rent a Camper in Florida Keys, Gulf Coast and Year-Round Sun
Florida is the only US state where camping works 12 months a year. Snowbirds drive south from November through April. The Keys road trip is one of the most iconic short drives in the country. Orlando and Miami serve as the main pickup hubs with strong platform coverage.
Florida Rental Pricing
| Platform | Pricing | FL Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| Outdoorsy | $80-$275/night | Strong statewide, especially Orlando and Miami |
| RVshare | $75-$250/night | Good delivery options, popular with snowbirds |
| Cruise America | $100-$225/night | Orlando, Tampa, Fort Lauderdale locations |
| Escape Campervans | $80-$155/night | Miami pickup location |
Pickup Cities
Orlando
Central Florida hub. Cruise America has a depot here. Strong P2P selection on Outdoorsy and RVshare. Good starting point for both coasts — Gulf Coast is 90 minutes west, Atlantic beaches 60 minutes east. Theme park visitors sometimes add a camping leg to their Florida trip.
Miami
Gateway to the Keys. Escape Campervans has a Miami pickup. All four platforms available. Drive south on US-1 to Key West or north along the Atlantic coast. Everglades National Park is 45 minutes southwest. Miami is also a popular one-way drop for snowbirds heading south from the northeast.
Tampa
Cruise America has a Tampa area depot. Good P2P options. Best starting point for the Gulf Coast route — Sarasota, Fort Myers, Naples. Less tourist chaos than Orlando or Miami.
Best Florida Road Trips
Florida Keys - Overseas Highway
Miami to Key West. 160 miles, 42 bridges, dozens of islands. 3-5 days round trip. Bahia Honda State Park has the best camping — beachfront RV sites that book months ahead. Key Largo is the snorkeling hub. Key West is the turnaround. Vehicle length limits on some bridges — check before bringing anything over 35 feet.
Gulf Coast: Tampa to Naples
4-6 days along the Gulf side. Siesta Key beach (ranked #1 in the US multiple times), Sanibel Island for shelling, Fort Myers and Naples. Oscar Scherer and Fort De Soto state parks have excellent RV campgrounds. Less crowded than the Atlantic side. Best from November through April.
Everglades National Park
2-3 days from Miami. Flamingo campground at the southern tip has RV sites. Long Pine Key campground is closer to the entrance. Alligators are everywhere. Mosquitoes from May through November are legendary — bring DEET. Winter dry season (December-April) is the only comfortable time to camp here.
North Florida Springs
3-5 days from Orlando heading north. Ichetucknee Springs, Rainbow Springs, Ginnie Springs and Silver Springs. Crystal-clear water for tubing and kayaking. State park campgrounds are affordable at $20-$30/night. This route is uncrowded compared to South Florida. Works year-round — spring water stays 72°F.
Florida-Specific Tips
- → Hurricane season runs June through November. September and October are the worst months. Rental companies typically waive cancellation fees for hurricane events, but check the policy before booking.
- → Summer heat and humidity are brutal. AC is non-negotiable June through September. Without campground hookups, you're running the generator constantly. Budget for those generator fees on fleet rentals.
- → Snowbird season drives up prices. December through April is peak in South Florida. RV parks in the Keys and Gulf Coast fill up with seasonal residents. Book 3-4 months ahead for winter trips.
- → Flat terrain = easy driving. Florida is dead flat. No mountain passes, no hairpin turns. Perfect state for first-time RV drivers. The challenge is the other drivers — Florida traffic is unpredictable.
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