Austin is the state capital of Texas. The city itself is well known for its live music scene, especially country, blues and rock. In fact, it's actually often referred to as the Live Music Capital of the World.
There’s ample parks and lakes making the city a popular spot for hiking, swimming, biking and boating.
Texas is the second largest US state, falling behind only Alaska, so is without doubt a fantastic place to explore in an RV.
As such an enormous state - for context you can fit the UK into Texas alone 3 times! - there are certainly some unmissable road trips in the state.
A great place to kick off your Texas road trip is in Austin, where there’s some fantastic RV rental options.
Here are our top 5 recommendations for RV rental in Austin, to get your Texas road trip off to a smooth start!
Although there aren't too many companies offering RV rental in Austin, there are still plenty of vehicles to choose from with the platforms available.
This can often feel overwhelming, which is why we'd recommend using GoSee, which is by the far the best online comparison site for RVs and motorhomes.
GoSee is a fantastic website and is so easy to use. All you need to do is input your preferred dates and location, and you'll be offered the best deals!
Some other reasons to use GoSee include:
Although the majority of best rental options in Austin City are from peer-to-peer platforms, it's still worth having a search on GoSee as you can find some fantastic deals on there!
For more info, read our in-depth review of GoSee Travel (Motorhome Republic).
Outdoorsy is a fantastic choice for RV rental in Austin, not just for its accessibility, but for its variety.
As the most trusted RV rental marketplace in the world, it’s a great alternative to a commercial RV company in Austin.
There really is something for everyone at Outdoorsy, from luxury campers to converted buses and small trailers. You name it, Outdoorsy has it!
Outdoorsy also offers a more personable experience. You rent the vehicles directly from the owners, who are likely to be like-minded adventurers.
You get the opportunity to chat with the host about the vehicle, to ask more in depth questions before making a booking, or collecting the vehicle.
Different owners will include different benefits in their rentals including unlimited mileage, or setting up the vehicle at a campsite or RV park for you. You may also be able to arrange vehicle drop off to a location of your choice.
Searching for the perfect vehicle on Outdoorsy couldn’t be easier. There are so many ways to filter down your search by categories such as capacity, price, and amenities. For more information, check out our awesome Outdoorsy review...
Here are some of the fantastic RV rentals in Austin that you can find on Outdoorsy!
Here are some examples of great RV rentals in Austin that you can find on Outdoorsy.
This 1984 VW Westfalia is ideal if you want to road trip with some class!
It may be nearly 40 years old but it’s still kitted out with all the latest mod-cons including solar panels and USB charging ports.
There’s a small kitchen with a stove and fridge, and prop top with a twin bed, making this the perfect choice for a couples getaway, or a fun adventure with your best friend.
It’s an automatic and most importantly is easy to drive, and easy to set up, making it a breeze to camp.
This VW is available to pick up in Austin, or drop off within a 45 mile radius, for an additional fee. There’s also the option for airport pick up and drop off.
The Thor Miramar Class A can sleep up to 6, with bunk beds and a dinette bed conversion.
There’s ample storage room, and it comes fully equipped with all the necessary amenities for a family trip including a 4-bike bike rack!
The luxury interiors mean you can live like royalty even whilst on the road. There’s a full kitchen and even an indoor shower!
Hosts Martyna and Guy are well versed in adventuring with their family of 6, so they’re full of fantastic recommendations for your road trip.
They offer discounts of up to 20% per night for long-term rentals.
This converted 2018 Ram promaster high roof can sleep up to 3. The van has been converted and kitted out to a top spec and is equipped with a sink, gas stove, cookware, a flatscreen TV and ample storage space.
The double bed comes with a memory foam mattress and memory foam pillows.
100 free miles per day are included in the rental.
If you’re planning to rent this vehicle for over 28 days you can benefit from a 25% per night discount.
If you aren’t already feeling inspired to check out Outdoorsy for your Austin Texas RV rental, there’s plenty of other reasons to love them!
Outdoorsy always go the extra mile to ensure a worry free rental by offering:
You know Outdoorsy are highly valued and trusted in the RV rental community with over 2,000,000 travel days booked, which equates to around 165,000,000 miles driven in Outdoorsy vehicles!
And better still, if you use the code ‘DREAMBIG’ you get 10% off your booking, up to $50!!
RVshare is a great alternative to Outdoorsy, also offering a large variety of personal rentals.
If you couldn’t find quite what you were after on Outdoorsy, you may be able to find it on RVshare.
It’s one of America's top peer to peer RV rental sites, serving over 60,000 RV owners across the country (you can read more about this company in our RVshare review).
RVshare brings owners and renters together to give a truly custom RV rental experience.
Their worry-free renting guarantee ensures:
For future reference, RVshare is also a fantastic option for RV rentals in Phoenix and California!
As an RV marketplace there’s a huge variety of vehicles at RVshare.
From luxury 6-berth A classes, to compact trailers there’s guaranteed to be something for everyone.
An example of a great vehicle from RVshare in Austin is this 2015 Mercedes sprinter van.
With ample storage throughout the van it's the perfect ‘home on wheels’, complete with an indoor toilet and shower.
The solar panels on the roof ensure that the van is always powered up throughout your trip. The kitchen is fully kitted out with a sink, stove and large fridge.
There’s great rates on offer for extended rentals, and unlimited mileage is included. There’s also the option to have the RV delivered to you for additional fees.
RVezy is the largest and most affordable RV rental marketplace in North America so it’s a great choice for RV rental in Austin, TX. It’s similar to Outdoorsy, but RVezy specialise in RV rentals.
Your rental is guaranteed to be worry-free as RVezy only works with reputable RV owners, and your rental is completely insured.
RVezy also operates a great customer support team who are on hand to assist at any stage of your booking and rental journey.
The booking system allows you to send booking requests for specific dates to different RV owners, then the owner accepts based on their availability.
Once the request is accepted, you have the chance to ask further questions about the vehicles so you can best decide what’s right for you.
It’s a good idea to make requests for lots of different vehicles so you can keep your options open.
Then confirm the booking on your chosen rental and simply arrange pick up with the host.
Some owners may offer drop off, or may even set the vehicle up at a campsite so it's waiting for when you arrive.
If you've been struggling to choose between these three peer to peer rentals, then check out our RV rental comparison guide here...
Unlike a commercial company with a limited fleet, RVezy is a marketplace with a wide variety of vehicles. Expect to find some real gems here!
A great example of a unique Austin RV rental from RVezy is this converted bus.
It sleeps up to 4 and has a wide range of amenities including a well equipped kitchen, indoor toilet and shower, air con, and a portable generator.
The host even delivers within a 30 mile radius!
This rental is the perfect example of the unique vehicles you can find on an RV marketplace like RVezy!
Vanish is the top pick for camper rental in Austin, with their fleet of top spec converted campers.
One of the best things about Vanish has to be the unlimited mileage included in all rates, so you can roam freely through the US and Canada.
Roadside assistance is included in all rates, and there’s no additional cleaning fee, so no need to worry about additional fees!
Vanish are also pet friendly and come fully equipped with a whole host of amenities.
If you need to leave a vehicle at the depot whilst you’re out in your camper, Vanish offers free camping on site.
Vanish also has another RV rental branch in New York.
There are two vehicles on offer at the Austin branch - the Standard and the Plus, which both sleep 2, making Vanish the perfect pick for couples looking to rent an RV in Austin.
The main difference is that the Plus has an indoor shower, whereas the standard has an outdoor shower. Both have queen sized beds, a kitchen and a toilet.
Woody RV is located in Hutto, just north of Austin. They pride themselves in providing first class RV rental experiences.
Their rates vary depending on whether you want to rent by the day, by the week, or by the month, so they’re a fantastic choice if you are looking for a long term RV rental in Texas.
You can even take your pet on the road with you for an extra $75 per rental!
They offer delivery and set up services to a variety of popular events such as Lonestar Le Mans, NASCAR, F1 Grand Prix, and Utopia Fest, as well as to nearby towns. Prices vary depending on the distance.
Bear in mind you must be 25 to rent from Woody RV, and you must rent for a minimum of 3 days. Their security deposits are pretty large, but providing you return the vehicle with no damage you’ll get a full refund.
Woody RV has a fleet consisting of Class As, Class Cs, and travel trailers.
Vehicles have capacity from 4, all the way up to 14! So Woody RV is ideal for groups and families.
Rental for trailers start at $100, whilst rental for the larger motorhomes starts at $295.
The size, type and class of RV will greatly affect how much your Austin RV rental costs.
Generally a smaller RV can cost between $80-120 and a larger vehicle between $160 and $300.
There’s also other factors to consider like the time of year you’re travelling, and also how long you're renting for. You’ll often get a discount for long term rentals, with some rentals averaging out at around just $60 per day.
Most firms like you to be 25 or over to rent a vehicle in Austin, TX however some firms do rent to those 21 and under.
As younger drives are more expensive to insure, there will likely be an extra fee if you're renting under 25.
Austin is the state capital of Texas which is one of the best states for road trips!
It’s such a vast state so there’s many different places to visit and interesting things to see.
Texas is a very RV friendly state with plenty of campgrounds along the way so you aren’t short of places to stop at.
So that rounds up our top recommendations of RV rentals in Austin - now it’s time to get planning!
Hopefully this guide has inspired you to get planning your trip to Austin TX. If you choose one of these rental firms for your adventure we’d love to hear about it!
Or maybe you’ve found another favourite firm that we missed?
Either way, drop us a comment below and let us know!
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