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RV Rental

Outdoorsy is the largest and safest community-driven RV marketplace for renting RVs directly from local RV owners. We don’t own a fleet of i…
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We welcome all types of rigs, from the stylish ‘fiver’ to the beautifully restored Airstream. You name it: Class A, Class B, Class C, travel…
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We could list a million and one reasons, but here’s our top five: Save money! RVing is a cost-effective way to see the country. Travel like…
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Do you like to make money in your downtime? Thought so. Outdoorsy makes it easy for you to earn up to $30,000 a year renting your RV to peop…
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To see how much you could make, check out our listing calculator .
There is little letting go that has to happen for all of us! But remember, many of these RVers are just like you—either looking to rent befo…
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When folks look at listing an RV on Outdoorsy, they usually have these questions floating around their minds: Am I allowed to decline potent…
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Yes, many trailer owners on Outdoorsy also offer a tow vehicle with their rental. To do so, we recommend that you add your vehicle as an add…
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Yes, other than being able to list an RV or trailer, many hosts offer accessories such as kayaks, canoes, bikes, scooters, ski equipment and…
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Great photos and a friendly, informative profile page will work magic for your business. Here are some tips to consider: Take Great Photos P…
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When you first list your RV on Outdoorsy, you’ll probably be asking yourself about the amenities you ought to provide your renters. After al…
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For our full Owner Protection Policy, please click here. Outdoorsy is the only peer-to-peer RV rental platform to provide commercial insuran…
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Build a good foundation with your renters from the start by getting to know a little about them and giving them the resources they need to t…
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First off, congratulations! Getting your first booking request is exciting but it can also be a little intimidating. The idea of renting you…
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If your renter reaches out to you wanting to extend their rental period mid-trip, Hooray! This means they’re having a blast in the great out…
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There are two types of questions that a renter might ask when picking up the keys for their reservation. Clarification questions about the u…
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This would depend on the type of vehicle but some questions would definitely be universal: What are their plans, where do they plan to tow/d…
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Details, details, details. Often during the rental pick up, your renter is excited to get underway and won’t remember everything you’ve told…
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First off, congrats on a successful rental. And, nicely done inspecting your vehicle for damage. If you have no additional charges, such as…
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Security deposits come in handy sometimes, right? Make sure you clearly communicate any overages to the renter and have them sign-off on the…
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This is one for the Outdoorsy support team. You’ll need documentation of all the additional charges, including the signed RV Return Form. Go…
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Better search results. More confident renters. There are so many reasons to shoot for five-star reviews. Here’s what our top owners suggest…
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Search, book, roll. Just key your desired dates and location into the search field on Outdoorsy.com to discover a host of awesome RVs. Some…
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It’s up to the discretion of the owner. You can find this info at the bottom of each listing, but feel free to message the owner directly if…
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So you’re on the road, having a blast in the rig you rented from Outdoorsy, and you’re itching to extend your trip? Or maybe your Outdoorsy…
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Yes, however refunds are determined by the owner, so please contact them directly. The Outdoorsy support team can’t process any refund witho…
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Outdoorsy insurance doesn’t cover travel to Mexico, but all other location restrictions are up individual owners. Some owners, for example,…
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Depends on the person! Owners may respond in a few minutes or a few hours—or even make a decision about a reservation request right away. If…
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If you cancel a reservation, your refund amount is determined by: Your host’s cancellation policy. How close you are to starting your trip.…
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Effective February 2, 2026 This policy applies when a Guest cancels a confirmed booking. If a Host cancels a booking, the Guest receives a f…
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While one-way rentals are definitely a possibility, it comes down to each individual owner and their policies. An owner may opt to allow a o…
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A lot of our owners are pet lovers, but may have restrictions on pets in their vehicles. Check the rules section of each listing to see if t…
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Typically, rentals will include a base amount of miles and hours for free, and then charge for additional usage. Please refer to individual…
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Seems like a dream, but oftentimes, yes! Delivery options are at the sole discretion of the owner, but we’ve seen great results. You can typ…
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Yes! Not only that, but international travelers are covered under our insurance program. Many of our international travelers love this about…
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Generally, if the RV is 45-feet long or less, and you aren’t towing something over 10,000 pounds, then you usually don’t need a special lice…
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Each RV owner on Outdoorsy is free to set their own terms for mileage. Some miles may be included in base rental rates and can be dependent…
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Just key your desired dates and location into the search field on Outdoorsy.com to discover a host of awesome RVs. If you like a listing, cl…
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Our community thrives on transparency, honesty and accountability. That’s why we try to collect as many ratings and reviews as possible to g…
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There isn’t a limit to the number of drivers, but each driver must pass our driver verification process, and a Protection Package must be pu…
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You will either pick up the vehicle directly from the owner or from one of our managed partners who stores multiple vehicles. During both pi…
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The renter only sees the pickup address after the reservation has been confirmed on the platform. Until then, the listing only displays the…
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When you meet with your renter for the first time, there’s a LOT to talk about. So we’ve made this a RV Departure Form as a checklist to hel…
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It’s easy to forget all the little things that go into preparing your RV for rental, but the attention to detail will be much appreciated. R…
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Completion of the RV Return Form is mandatory for a deposit dispersal, so don’t skip this step! When your renter returns with your RV, take…
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Last revised: March 27, 2023 Thank you for your interest in Outdoorsy! PLEASE READ THESE TERMS OF SERVICE CAREFULLY AS THEY CONTAIN IMPORTAN…
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Last Updated: March 11, 2020 Outdoorsy, Inc., Operating as Outdoorsy, (“ Outdoorsy “, “ we ” or “ us “) provides this Privacy Policy to info…
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Yes, any reservations completed for vehicles registered in Canada will be charged and paid out in CAD, even if you travel into the US from C…
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Charging for excess distance is simple through the Outdoorsy platform. If you know prior to your renters booking that they plan on traveling…
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An owner’s cancellation policy determines the amount of the renter’s reservation deposit. Flexible and Moderate cancellation policies requir…
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If a refund is due because of a cancellation by the guest or host, it’s automatically released back to the guest’s payment method on file —…
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Someone who signs up at Outdoorsy.com. Members can sign up directly by email, Facebook, Google, or indirectly by starting an RV listing and…
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An Outdoorsy member who publishes an RV listing on Outdoorsy.com
An Outdoorsy member who requests a booking from an RV Owner.
A team is comprised of helpful educators on the Outdoorsy staff and owners who are volunteering as mentors to help other owners. The goal of…
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The Outdoorsy customer support team helps all RV owners and renters on the platform — by chat, email, or phone. Have a question? They’re you…
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Verified drivers have undergone Outdoorsy’s driver verification process and are now approved to drive vehicles on the platform.
Additional drivers may be added to the trip if they are verified drivers within the system. For a driver to be verified, they must also uplo…
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A booking request indicates that a renter is interested in renting your RV. Requests will include a quick summary of the trip including date…
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There are many different services that owners offer at an extra price. Cleaning fees, pet fees, additional camping gear, surfboards, bicycle…
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Seasonal rates is what the RV owner community often refers to as the practice of raising rates in the months where there is greater demand.…
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We’re a company of passionate people unlocking the outdoors. When you want to rent an RV with us, you won’t be renting a bland RV from some…
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Listing your rig on the Outdoorsy platform is free. In fact, you don’t pay anything until we pay you. Below is a detailed explanation of the…
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The RV bug is catching on with everyone, everywhere. Outdoorsy draws all types of renters—from young millennials to retired couples, interna…
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This varies depending on the type of vehicle and the location, price and season. Feel free to reach out to our support team with this inform…
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We encourage all of our owners to adjust rates for weekly and monthly rentals; this encourages longer term rentals at discounted rates. We c…
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You can add or edit your payout methods in your profile on Outdoorsy.com. Go to Account Settings Select Payout Preferences Choose “Connect a…
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Your profile is a great way for others to learn more about you before making any rental reservations. The more information you provide, the…
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As a lister on Outdoorsy, you agree to have your tires inspected before each reservation. You also agree to inspect your electrical systems,…
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Above all, it’s important to be communicative and transparent with your guest so they know exactly what’s happening with their deposit. Here…
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When you complete the rental process, we ask that you please complete a thorough interior and exterior walkthrough with the renter. Take det…
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Instant Book is an Outdoorsy feature that allows guests to automatically confirm booking requests for your vehicle and submit payment detail…
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Aside from the driver verification process, social media is a good way to get a feel for the guest. Ask if they’d like to share their profil…
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Once you accept a request, we’ll notify the renter to finalize their reservation by submitting payment. Booking isn’t considered complete un…
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Keep all lines of communication open. It’s helpful to send video walkthroughs to your renter so they can get familiar with your RV. Make sur…
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This can vary, you want to make sure that you are pricing your RV so that you aren’t losing money with a rental, understand the time it take…
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Host service fee The host service fee for bookings is a percentage of the booking total. This applies to each booking. The booking total inc…
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Feels kind of like welcoming home a new baby, right? Lest you get too emotional, remember the task at hand. Reach out to the renter the day…
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If anything changes with your original trip dates, either prior to or during the trip itself, contact the host immediately to get their appr…
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We get that renting out your RV can be both an exciting and scary decision — that’s why we go above and beyond to give you maximum protectio…
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Outdoorsy includes windshield coverage in all of our protection packages. Renters purchase these packages to cover the rented vehicle during…
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Last revised: February 1, 2026 PLEASE READ THESE TERMS OF SERVICE CAREFULLY AS THEY CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION THAT AFFECTS YOUR RIGHTS,…
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