How to rent a motorhome in the USA?

How much does it cost? When to book and how to even start planning a camper vacation in the US? You will find the answers to these and other questions in the article.

Renting a campervan at Cruise America - the most important information

• Cruise America and Cruise Canada do not recommend picking up your camper the same day you arrive in the US or Canada. They recommend spending the first night in a hotel.
• The camper will be picked up between 1pm and 3pm and dropped off between 9am and 11am.
• There are very few locations open on Sundays . Ask us in advance if a location is open before buying your flight tickets.
• The minimum rental period is 7 days .
• Children must travel in car seats, but Cruise America does not have car seats for rent .
• Campers do not have any equipment. You have to buy it additionally from Cruise America or buy it yourself, e.g. at Walmart
• If you choose smaller campers from Cruise America's offer (C19 and C21), remember that they do not have garage hatches and we recommend packing into foldable bags rather than suitcases.
• The earlier you book, the cheaper it is, although you must remember that prices are calculated by an algorithm.

Why do I have to spend the first night in a hotel?

Cruise America and Cruise Canada do not recommend picking up your camper on the same day you arrive in the US or Canada. If you decide to pick up your camper on the same day, but you have flight or airport delays and do not show up to pick up your camper by 3:00 PM, your reservation will be considered a no-show and will be forfeited.

How much does it cost to rent a camper in the USA?

The rental price consists of two components. With us, you reserve and pay for the camper and miles. On site, you only pay a deposit of $500 and an environmental tax of $9.95.

• Camper rental - the price per day can be $30 or even $540 per day. It all depends on the booking date, rental date and additional periodic discounts. Prices change every week and the current price list (price search engine) is available on our website: www.usakamperem.pl
• Price for declared number of miles - you have to declare in advance how many miles you will drive and buy the appropriate package. For example, the 500 mile package costs $180, and the Unlimited Mileage package costs around $1050. If you drive more miles during the trip, when returning the camper you will settle for the remaining miles according to the odometer.

What kind of driving license do you need for a camper in the USA?

This is probably the most common question we get. To drive Cruise America and Cruise Canada campers, it is enough to have a Polish driving license category B. This also applies to the largest C30 campers with a length of 9 m. There is no need to obtain an additional international driving license. This has been verified many times by our customers and by us.

The only requirement is that the driver must be at least 21 years old and have a valid driving license. Cruise America does not charge extra for drivers under 25. There are also no additional fees for additional drivers. Simply put, all passengers who want to drive the camper must be present when picking up the camper and have a valid Polish category B driving license.

Information Kit - Camper Rental USA

When renting a camper from us in Cruise America and Cruise Canada, you have the option of contact in Polish . You can also call us. You can ask about all the details related to the rental, and the process itself is very easy and safe. We always advise our clients when and where the rental is the cheapest, as well as which solutions will be the best for them. We know the rental process from A to Z.

Together with Cruise America, we have also prepared a tourbook for you, which contains 16 ready-made routes around the USA and Canada . You can download them for free from our store: gdziekamperem.pl

We also publish these routes in the form of articles. They differ slightly from those in the e-book, because they also include rental prices. We update them constantly so that the prices are always as valid as possible. See the article: USA camper - the best routes

We also have other interesting articles from which you can learn even more

We have prepared a list of the most frequently asked questions about renting a camper in the USA at Cruise America. From the article you will learn, among other things, how the price list for renting a camper in the USA works. What exactly is included in the price of the camper and what is not. How far in advance is it best to book a camper. You will learn more about camper insurance. Link to the article: Renting a camper at Cruise America - frequently asked questions

Types of Motorhomes Available at Cruise America

Are you wondering what the campers in the USA look like in the Cruise America rental? How are they equipped? How much does it cost to rent additional equipment? What does the American camper markings in the USA mean? Do the campers look exactly like in the pictures? In the article Types and equipment of campers for rent in the USA and Canada we answer all these questions

Cruise America and Cruise Canada locations where you can pick up and drop off your camper

Cruise America and Cruise Canada are the largest RV rental companies in North America . They have locations in over 100 locations available to Americans, of which 45 are international, meaning they are available to Europeans. 37 locations are in the US , and 8 are in Canada. 8 new locations that have been added recently are marked in green on the map. The location in San Clemente (Orange County) seems very interesting. Why is it interesting? The most popular pick-up location for a RV is Los Angeles, which is probably the largest location with over a hundred cars on its lot, and yet this location often lacks RVs on the most popular dates. The San Clemente location, just 66 miles from LAX airport, comes to the rescue. In addition to greater availability of RVs, customers may also be interested in more attractive prices.

Cruise America One-Way Booking

You can pick up your camper at one point and drop it off at another . This is called a one-way reservation. These options are few, very popular and sell out quickly. For this reason, we recommend booking one-way options well in advance - six months or even a year. This option is additionally paid and depends on the distance between the points. This one-time fee ranges from $250 to $700 (excluding state tax).

Behind the wheel of an American camper

With a quick training session at Cruise America, you’ll familiarize yourself with your rental model and learn how to hook up the power, fill the water, and flush the toilet at campsites. Cruise America has its own free app . It also has a camper manual and help with questions. You can also plan your trip there.

When booking a camper with us, you will also receive the so-called "Renter Assistance Guide" in PDF format, which explains the operation of every, even the smallest, element in the camper. We also recommend that you familiarize yourself with the video presentations of campers on the channel in advance. If you familiarize yourself with these materials in advance, the collection of the camper will be faster.

Are Cruise America campers insured?

Each camper is insured for $1 million . Your deductible for any damage is $2,500. You can eliminate this deductible by purchasing additional coverage for $19.95 per day (excluding state tax) and not worry about any damage.

Caravanning – exploring the world, not a race

Enthusiastic camper fans enjoy traveling and the feeling of independence. However, there are also people for whom caravanning involves covering the distance between successive points and strictly following the plan. In such a rush, you can lose the essence of traveling, because you pass most of the attractions along the way and there is not enough time to see them. It is best to look at this plan realistically and treat it as "more or less" and not a rigorous indicator of the number of kilometers traveled. You have to take into account factors such as crowds on the streets or stops at gas stations.

The most important thing is to remember that we travel for pleasure . A plan is a plan, but spontaneity also counts, so if we see something interesting along the way, it is worth stopping, even though it extends the time it takes to get there. Let's enjoy the journey, adventure and getting to know new places. Not necessarily only those planned.

Cruise America recommends purchasing a 100-mile per day package and that seems like a reasonable distance.

CampRest and Cruise America & Cruise Canada

Since 2020, we have been an official partner of Cruise America and Cruise Canada in Poland. You can check the rental prices for all locations and dates for 1.5 years in advance on our website: www.usakamperem.pl . We would like to point out that we guarantee lower prices than when booking directly with Cruise America.

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