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Calgary is the natural gateway to the Canadian Rockies — Banff is under two hours away, with the Icefields Parkway continuing north to Jasper past glaciers and turquoise lakes. Enter your postcode on the search page, set a collection radius, and you’ll see insured RVs, motorhomes and camper vans from owners and operators across Calgary and southern Alberta.
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RV, Motorhome and Camper Van Rental in Calgary
Owners list everything from compact camper vans and Class B RVs to full-size Class A and C motorhomes, and you book whichever vehicle suits your trip through our partner Outdoorsy. See RV rental, motorhome hire and camper van hire for more on picking a size.
Where to camp near Calgary
- Tunnel Mountain campgrounds, Banff — close to town, easy access to the Bow Valley Parkway.
- Lake Louise campground — a base for early starts on the Icefields Parkway.
- Rampart Creek, on the Icefields Parkway — minimal amenities, sites up to 35 feet.
- Bow Valley Campground, Kananaskis — about 30 km east of Canmore, 131 serviced sites with power and water on the Bow River. A Kananaskis Conservation Pass is required for the vehicle.
Things to see near your Calgary pickup
Before heading for the mountains, the Calgary Tower — 191 metres, opened in 1968 — gives a panoramic first look at the city with the Rockies on the horizon. Heritage Park Historical Village, Canada’s largest living-history village, sits beside the Glenmore Reservoir in the southwest. Studio Bell, home of the National Music Centre, and the Calgary Zoo are both worth an afternoon, and the Bow River pathway through Prince’s Island Park is an easy walk from downtown. If your trip lands in July, the Calgary Stampede — rodeo, chuckwagon racing and a midway running since 1923 — is worth timing your pickup around, though book well ahead as it’s the city’s busiest week.
Best road trips from Calgary
- Banff National Park — about 1.5 hours, 3–5 days.
- The Icefields Parkway to Jasper — continuing north from Banff and Lake Louise, 3–5 more days. Book Parks Canada campsites well ahead.
- Kananaskis Country — about 1 hour, 2–3 days. Quieter and less booked-up than Banff, with Canmore as a base.
- Drumheller and the Badlands — about 1.5 hours east, a different landscape entirely, 1–2 days. The Royal Tyrrell Museum’s dinosaur fossils are the main draw.
When to travel
June to September is the main Rockies season, with July and August the busiest and most expensive — Banff and Jasper campgrounds book out months ahead on the Parks Canada reservation system. May and late September are quieter.
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RV rental Calgary — FAQs
Where can I pick up an RV near Calgary?
Owners list vehicles across Calgary and into the wider southern Alberta region. A 20–35 mile radius in the search shows the full choice.
How far is Banff from Calgary, and do I need a park pass?
Banff is about 130 km west of Calgary on the Trans-Canada Highway (Highway 1), roughly 1 hour 30 minutes. You need a Parks Canada pass for Banff National Park, either a daily admission or a Discovery Pass, bought online or at the gate. Campgrounds in the Banff area book well ahead in summer, so reserve before you collect your RV.
When does the Calgary Stampede take place, and does it affect RV bookings?
The Calgary Stampede runs for ten days in early July each year (3 to 12 July in 2026) and draws over a million visitors. Hotels, RV parks and campgrounds around Calgary fill up for it, so book your site and your RV early if your trip overlaps. Outside Stampede week, the city is quieter, and Banff and Kananaskis are within day-trip distance.
Can I visit Drumheller as a day trip from Calgary?
Yes. Drumheller is about 135 km north-east of Calgary, roughly 1 hour 30 minutes by road, and is home to the Royal Tyrrell Museum and Alberta's badlands. A motorhome makes an easy day trip or an overnight stop at one of the town's campgrounds. Check Alberta road conditions on 511 Alberta.
Planning a road trip? See our Icefields Parkway RV road trip guide, with a day-by-day route, where to stay and driving tips, or browse more road trips.