USA RV Rental & Campervan Hire

Day 1: Collect your RV in Las Vegas, where the motorhome depots release vans from 1pm and Travellers Autobarn from 10am, and stock up on food and water. This loop suits April or October, when all four brands allow Death Valley and the parks are mild. Drive about 60 miles (97 km), around 1.5 hours, to Valley of Fire State Park, where every campsite is booked ahead.

Day 2: See the petroglyphs at Atlatl Rock and Mouse's Tank in the cool of the morning, as the Fire Wave and other longer trails close from 15 May to 30 September. Then drive about 130 miles (213 km), close to three hours, via Interstate 15 to Springdale at Zion's south entrance, and book two nights at Watchman Campground or an RV park in town.

Day 3: Leave the RV at camp and ride the free Zion Canyon shuttle, as the Scenic Drive is closed to private vehicles in shuttle season, usually March to November. Walk the Riverside Walk to the mouth of the Narrows, climb to the Emerald Pools if you have the energy, and finish on the flat Pa'rus Trail beside the Virgin River.

Day 4: Cruise America's 25 and 30 ft motorhomes are too wide for the Zion-Mount Carmel Highway, which bars vehicles over 7 ft 10 in (2.39 m) wide including mirrors. Check your RV's size, or head west via Interstate 15, the Kolob Canyons drive, Cedar City and Highway 20 to Bryce Canyon, about 150 miles (240 km) and three hours, and book two nights.

Day 5: Walk the Rim Trail between Sunrise and Sunset Points, then drop among the hoodoos on the Queen's Garden and Navajo Loop trails. Vehicles 23 ft (7 m) or longer can't park at the main viewpoints during shuttle hours, so leave a bigger RV at camp and use the free park shuttle. Nights are cold at this height, even in spring and autumn.

Day 6: Follow Scenic Byway 12 east through Escalante and Boulder, taking the narrow Hogback ridge slowly, to Torrey, about 115 miles (184 km) and three hours. Stop at the Escalante viewpoints, or walk to Lower Calf Creek Falls if you start early, and book two nights near Capitol Reef National Park.

Day 7: Explore Fruita, the old orchard settlement inside Capitol Reef, and see the Fremont petroglyphs beside Highway 24. Walk the Hickman Bridge trail to a natural bridge, then drive the paved part of the Scenic Drive. Skip the dirt spurs into Grand Wash and Capitol Gorge in a big RV, as unpaved roads can void your hire cover.

Day 8: Head east along the Fremont River to Hanksville and detour to Goblin Valley State Park to wander among its mushroom-shaped hoodoos. Continue via Green River to Moab, about 185 miles (300 km) and four to five hours with the detour, and book three nights at an RV park in town, a handy base for two national parks.

Day 9: Reach Arches National Park early, as car parks fill by mid-morning, and see The Windows and Double Arch in the cooler hours. Late in the day, hike to Delicate Arch for sunset, about 3 miles (4.8 km) return with a steep slickrock climb, carrying plenty of water and a torch for the walk back.

Day 10: Drive about 33 miles (52 km) to the Island in the Sky district of Canyonlands National Park for the short walk to Mesa Arch and the view from Grand View Point. On the way back, stop at Dead Horse Point State Park, which charges its own entry fee, for sunset over a gooseneck of the Colorado River far below.

Day 11: Head south on US 191, stopping at Newspaper Rock and the Needles District of Canyonlands for short walks such as Cave Spring. Continue to the small river town of Bluff, about 180 miles (290 km) and five hours with the park detour, and stock up on water and fuel before crossing into the Navajo Nation.

Day 12: Drive about 50 miles (79 km) past Mexican Hat and Forrest Gump Point to Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park, which charges its own entry fee and doesn't take US park passes. RVs aren't allowed on the unpaved Valley Drive, so book a Navajo-guided tour, and stay at The View Campground or Goulding's for sunset over the Mittens.

Day 13: Drive about 125 miles (200 km), close to three hours, to Page on Lake Powell. Arizona doesn't observe daylight saving time while the Navajo Nation does, so check which time any tour uses. Walk out to Horseshoe Bend for sunset over the Colorado River, and book two nights at an RV park or campground near the lake.

Day 14: Join a Navajo-guided tour of Upper or Lower Antelope Canyon, booked well ahead, as the slot canyons can only be visited with a licensed guide. Spend the afternoon swimming or on a boat cruise on Lake Powell, then refill water, empty the tanks and restock in Page before heading for the Grand Canyon.

Day 15: Drive about 140 miles (224 km), around three hours, via Cameron to the Grand Canyon's East Entrance. Climb the Desert View Watchtower and stop at the viewpoints along Desert View Drive to Grand Canyon Village, then check into Mather Campground or Trailer Village RV Park, which has full hook-ups, both booked ahead.

Day 16: Watch sunrise from Mather Point, then walk the paved Rim Trail through the historic village. Hermit Road is closed to private vehicles from 1 March to 30 November, so ride the free shuttle out to Hermits Rest. If you walk below the rim on the Bright Angel Trail, turn back early, as the climb out is far harder than the way down.

Day 17: Drive about 60 miles (96 km) south to Williams, then follow old Route 66 west through Seligman, with its retro diners and souvenir shops, to Kingman. Turn north on US 93 to Boulder City near Hoover Dam, about 250 miles (400 km) and five hours in all, and camp at Lake Mead National Recreation Area or in Boulder City.

Day 18: Visit Hoover Dam in the morning, parking in the oversized-vehicle area on the Arizona side after the security check every vehicle goes through. Drive about 45 minutes into Las Vegas, restock and book an RV park for the night, then take a rideshare to the Strip, as casino garages aren't built for motorhomes.

Day 19: Drive about 120 miles (190 km), around 2.5 hours, via Pahrump to Furnace Creek in Death Valley National Park, filling the water tank before you leave Las Vegas. Stop at Zabriskie Point for the badlands in the late afternoon light, and book a site at Furnace Creek Campground ahead, as the cooler months are the busy season.

Day 20: Drive about 18 miles (28 km) south to Badwater Basin, 282 feet (86 m) below sea level, and walk onto the salt flats before the heat builds. Artists Drive has a 25 ft (8 m) length limit, so skip it in a large motorhome. In the afternoon, drive about 60 miles (97 km) to Pahrump for the night, ready for an easy last morning.

Day 21: Drive about 60 miles (93 km), roughly an hour, back to Las Vegas, refuel, empty the tanks and return the RV, as most depots take returns in the morning and Travellers Autobarn until 3pm. This loop covers about 1,800 miles (2,900 km), so Cruise America's 39 cents a mile adds roughly US$700, while Travellers Autobarn includes unlimited miles.

Day 1: Collect your RV at your brand's East Bay depot, as the San Francisco depots sit across the bay from the city, and stock up on groceries. This is a one-way hire, so check one-way availability for your dates when you book. Drive about 120 miles (195 km), close to three hours, across the Central Valley to Groveland, a gold rush town near Yosemite.

Day 2: Drive about 1.5 hours into Yosemite, paying the US$35 vehicle fee plus US$100 for each non-US resident aged 16 and over, unless you carry the US$250 annual pass. Stop at Tunnel View for El Capitan, Half Dome and Bridalveil Fall, then check into a valley campground such as Upper Pines, booked five months ahead.

Day 3: Leave the RV at camp and ride the free valley shuttle. Walk to the foot of Lower Yosemite Fall, then climb the steep Mist Trail to the Vernal Fall footbridge, or stroll the meadows below El Capitan to watch climbers on the wall. Keep all food in the closed RV or a bear locker, as black bears live here.

Day 4: Drive Glacier Point Road, usually open from May to November, for the view over Half Dome; only RVs 30 ft (9 m) or shorter may go past Sentinel Dome. Then head south to the Mariposa Grove Welcome Plaza and ride the shuttle up to the giant sequoias, and stay near Oakhurst, about 85 miles (135 km) for the day.

Day 5: Fill the tank in Oakhurst and drive about 170 miles (270 km), close to four hours, west across the Central Valley to the coast at Monterey. Book two nights at an RV park in or near town, then walk the waterfront recreation trail past Cannery Row and watch the sea lions from Fisherman's Wharf at sunset.

Day 6: Spend the morning at the Monterey Bay Aquarium, then drive a few minutes south to Carmel-by-the-Sea, parking on the edge of the village, for its white-sand beach, galleries and the Carmel Mission. Watch for sea otters in the kelp beds along the coast path back in Monterey, and restock for Big Sur, where shops are few.

Day 7: Head south on Highway 1, which fully reopened through Big Sur in January 2026, using the pull-outs for photos of Bixby Creek Bridge. Check Caltrans QuickMap before you go, as slips and roadworks can bring one-way traffic controls. Book two nights at Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park, about 28 miles (45 km) from Carmel, checking the site fits your RV.

Day 8: Walk the redwood trails in Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park, then drive 11 miles (18 km) south to Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park for the short walk to the McWay Falls overlook, where the waterfall drops onto a cove. Skip the narrow road down to Pfeiffer Beach, which isn't suitable for RVs, and return to camp for a quiet night under the trees.

Day 9: Drive about 65 miles (105 km) south through Lucia and Gorda on one of California's most dramatic coastal roads, stopping at Ragged Point and the elephant seal viewpoint at Piedras Blancas. Tour Hearst Castle, booked ahead, as buses carry visitors up the hill from the visitor centre, then stay near Cambria or San Simeon.

Day 10: Drive about 30 miles (48 km) to Morro Bay to see Morro Rock at the harbour mouth and sea otters in the bay, then stop in San Luis Obispo for its mission and creekside downtown. Continue past Pismo Beach to Solvang, a Danish-founded town of windmills and bakeries, about 110 miles (180 km) in all, and stay nearby.

Day 11: Drive about 33 miles (54 km) over the hills to Santa Barbara. Visit the Old Mission Santa Barbara, walk out along Stearns Wharf and browse the cafes of State Street, arriving early, as parking in town is tight for big vehicles. Stay at Carpinteria State Beach, about 11 miles (18 km) south, booked ahead on ReserveCalifornia.

Day 12: Stop at Ventura Harbor for the Channel Islands National Park visitor centre, then follow the Pacific Coast Highway south to Leo Carrillo State Park on the Malibu coast, about 50 miles (80 km) in all, booked ahead. Spend the afternoon exploring its tide pools and sea caves, and watch the sunset over the Pacific from the beach.

Day 13: Stop at Zuma or El Matador beach, using the bigger car parks, then drive about 28 miles (44 km) to Santa Monica Pier, where a sign marks the end of Route 66. Walk or cycle the beach path to Venice, then stay at Dockweiler Beach RV Park near LAX, as many Los Angeles streets restrict overnight RV parking.

Day 14: Empty the tanks, refuel and return the RV to your Los Angeles depot in the morning, allowing for traffic. Cruise America collects a one-way mileage estimate of 250 miles a night up front and refunds unused miles on return, so check the final total. With a late flight, take a rideshare to Griffith Observatory for views over the city.

Day 1: Collect your RV in Las Vegas, stock up on food and water and drive about 25 miles (40 km), under an hour, to Boulder City on the edge of Lake Mead. Camp at Lake Mead National Recreation Area or an RV park in town, and run through the RV's water, power and gas before dark, ready for an early start at Hoover Dam.

Day 2: Visit Hoover Dam early, parking in the oversized-vehicle area on the Arizona side after the security check every vehicle goes through. Then drive via Kingman along old Route 66 through Seligman, with its retro diners and neon signs, to Williams, about 200 miles (320 km) and four hours, and stay at an RV park in town.

Day 3: Drive about 1.25 hours north to the Grand Canyon's South Rim, paying US$100 for each non-US resident aged 16 and over unless you carry the US$250 annual pass. Walk the Rim Trail from Mather Point, ride the free shuttle along Hermit Road, closed to private vehicles from March to November, and watch sunset from Hopi Point.

Day 4: Drive east along Desert View Drive, stopping at the viewpoints and the Desert View Watchtower, then leave the park and head north through Navajo Nation lands to Page, about 140 miles (224 km) and three hours in all. Walk the short trail to Horseshoe Bend for sunset over the Colorado River, and camp near Lake Powell.

Day 5: Take a Navajo-guided Antelope Canyon tour in the morning, booked ahead. Cruise America's 25 and 30 ft motorhomes are too wide for the Zion-Mount Carmel Highway, so drive via Kanab, Highway 59 and Hurricane to Springdale, about 160 miles (256 km) and 3.5 hours, and book a night at Watchman Campground or an RV park.

Day 6: Ride the free Zion Canyon shuttle early, as the Scenic Drive is closed to private vehicles in shuttle season, and walk the Riverside Walk to the mouth of the Narrows. After lunch, drive about 140 miles (222 km), close to three hours, via Interstate 15 to Valley of Fire State Park, where every campsite is booked ahead.

Day 7: Walk among the red sandstone at Elephant Rock and see the petroglyphs at Atlatl Rock in the cool of the morning, then drive about 60 miles (91 km), under 1.5 hours, back to Las Vegas. Refuel, empty the tanks and return your RV, as most depots take returns in the morning and Travellers Autobarn until 3pm.