How much is an RV rental in Los Angeles?
Short answer
Short answer: most owner RVs near LA list between $133 and $230 a night before fees, taxes, protection and mileage. Rental-company rates depend on dates and aren’t published.
1 · Rental cost: nightly rates by RV type
| RV type | Listings | Median /night | Middle half | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class C motorhomes | 137 | $199 | $175–$239 | Search |
| Travel trailers | 123 | $125 | $110–$140 | Search |
| Camper vans (Class B) | 106 | $208 | $174–$250 | Search |
| Class A motorhomes | 29 | $269 | $200–$350 | Search |
| Toy haulers | 14 | $150 | $133–$178 | Search |
Listed base nightly rates (owner-set; before platform fees, taxes, protection and mileage), types with 5+ listings. Computed 2026-10-29. Owners can price individual dates differently, and the feed doesn’t carry date-by-date prices, so we don’t publish a seasonal price.
1 · Added to the rental
- Mileage: Cruise America 39¢ per mile; El Monte RV 100-mile packs at $37, or $0.38/mi at return (cheaper of the two). Sources: Cruise America: RV rental FAQs; El Monte RV: Rental costs, fees and payments.
- Kits: Cruise America personal kit $75 per person, vehicle kit $125. Source: Cruise America: RV rental FAQs.
- One-way: El Monte RV one-way fees typically $200–$750. Source: El Monte RV: Rental costs, fees and payments. One-way rentals
- Protection: RVshare deductibles $500–$4,000 per occurrence. Source: RVshare Help: Do I have to pay for RVshare Rental Insurance and Protection?.
2 · Trip expenses
- Campsites: Dockweiler RV Park $45–$75 a day, plus a $10 reservation fee. Dockweiler details · RV parks near LA
3 · Refundable deposits
- Cruise America: deposit of at least $500, plus a $300 down payment. Source: Cruise America: RV rental FAQs.
- Owner RVs: set by each owner and shown on the listing.
4 · Not priced here
- Fuel, propane and dump fees: vary by trip and aren’t in our data.
- Rental-company nightly rates: date-based; check Cruise America or El Monte RV.
- Platform fees and taxes: shown at checkout on each platform.
How booked-up each month is
| Month | Nights already booked |
|---|---|
| Nov 2026 | 33% |
| Dec 2026 | 20% |
| Jan 2027 | 15% |
| Feb 2027 | 13% |
| Mar 2027 | 12% |
| Apr 2027 | 13% |
| May 2027 | 15% |
| Jun 2027 | 11% |
| Jul 2027 | 9% |
| Aug 2027 | 9% |
| Sep 2027 | 8% |
| Oct 2027 | 8% |
Share of calendar nights marked booked across 126 of the most-reviewed LA RVs with a published calendar, as collected 2026-10-29. Later months have had less time to fill, so compare nearby months rather than reading it as demand.
RV rental cost FAQ
How much is an RV rental in Los Angeles?
Across 421 owner-listed RVs within 50 miles of downtown LA, the median listed base rate is $184 a night (middle half $133–$230), as of 2026-10-29. Platform fees, taxes, protection and mileage are added at booking.
How much does mileage cost on an RV rental?
Cruise America charges 39¢ per mile; El Monte RV offers 100-mile packs at $37, or $0.38/mi at return (cheaper of the two). Owners on Outdoorsy set their own daily allowance and overage fee. Source: Cruise America: RV rental FAQs, checked 2026-10-28.
Do I pay a deposit?
Cruise America takes a deposit of at least $500 and a $300 down payment. RVshare charges protection at booking with deductibles of $500–$4,000 per occurrence. Source: Cruise America: RV rental FAQs, checked 2026-10-28.
What does an RV campsite cost in LA?
At LA County’s Dockweiler RV Park, full-hookup spaces are $65–$75 a day and dry sites are $45, plus a $10 reservation fee. Source: LA County Beaches & Harbors: Dockweiler RV Park, checked 2026-10-28.