On a tight budget? RVshare can make your dream trip a reality for less

From now through May 31, save $75 on RV rental bookings of $750 or more with code CNNMAY75

If you’re watching your wallet this year, travel might seem like the first indulgence to skip. After all, flights, hotels and restaurants add up fast, making even a weekend getaway feel like an extravagance you can’t afford. But one peer-to-peer online community offers a genius solution: an RV rental from RVshare, which significantly cuts the cost of travel without compromising on comfort or fun. Plus, save $75 on RV rental bookings of $750 or more with code CNNMAY75.

Renting an RV can save you money

According to RVshare’s travel calculations for 2024, the average US flight costs $260 a person, and that’s without baggage fees and airport meals. Once you add in transportation, dining and hotels, you could be spending over $3,500 to take a family of four on a four-day vacation.

If you rent one of RVshare’s thousands of vehicles, on the other hand, the journey becomes part of the destination, and this journey is surprisingly affordable. The average RV rental costs about $150, including fees and taxes. If you’re splitting an RV with friends, more people means less money per person, not more. Many rentals also come with kitchens, so you can cook your own meals in lieu of dining out, and since campgrounds usually cost between $0 to $40, it’s significantly cheaper than a hotel. For the same four-day trip (including groceries and gas), your vacation could cost as little as $680.

Over 50% of Americans are taking an RV trip this summer

RVshare’s 2024 Travel Trend Report says that 71% of travelers are skipping international trips and adventuring through America instead. Since the cost of airline tickets, car rentals and hotels have deterred as much as 46% of travelers, 55% of Americans plan on taking an RV trip within the next six months.

RVshare is the largest online community for RV owners and renters

RVshare is responsible for over 4 million nights spent sleeping under the stars. The site has more than 100,000 vehicles available to rent, from cozy camper vans to luxury motor homes, and over 60% of them offer delivery. That way, your vehicle is driven straight to your door or stationed at your destination upon your arrival, and many owners offer to retrieve the RV after your trip too. This makes your vacation even more convenient, and the proof is in the stats: Travelers are 78% more likely to consider an RV trip if the vehicle is delivered and picked up for them, according to RVshare.

Some vehicles are built for compact travel, while others have all the comforts of home, including full bathrooms, big TVs, plenty of beds, laundry stations, grill hookups and lighted awnings. Since your home base is on wheels and you have all your accommodations at your fingertips, the possibilities are virtually endless: You can camp out in style at a weekend music festival, go glamping in a national park or travel cross-country to visit some of the best cities in America. You can even plan a rejuvenating vacation around an event, like a meteor shower or an out-of-state wedding.

If the cost of flights and hotels has you feeling grounded, hop onto RVshare’s rental hub to find a nearby vehicle that brings your bucket-list adventure to life without blowing your budget.

And don’t forget, you can save $75 on RV rental bookings of $750 or more with code CNNMAY75, now through May 31.