Hike to turquoise waters of picturesque Garibaldi Lake near Whistler, BC, Canada. Very popular hike destination in British Columbia.
Compare campervans, motorhomes and RVs to rent in Vancouver, listed by private owners and local rental businesses. See prices, photos and reviews for RV rental in Canada, then book online with insurance included.
Vancouver puts the Sea-to-Sky Highway on your doorstep — two hours to Whistler through mountains, waterfalls and alpine lakes — with the Okanagan and the Rockies both realistic for a longer trip. 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 Metro Vancouver.
Every vehicle is listed by its owner — private owners and local rental businesses — and booked through our partner Outdoorsy, with insurance and payment protection on every booking.
RV, Motorhome and Camper Van Rental in Vancouver
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, Class C RV rental and Class B RV rental for more on picking a size.
Where to camp near Vancouver
- Capilano River RV Park — close to Stanley Park, a convenient city-edge base.
- Porteau Cove Provincial Park — about 38 km north on the Sea-to-Sky Highway, oceanfront sites with electrical hookups.
- Golden Ears Provincial Park, Maple Ridge — east of the city, the Alouette Campground has 206 sites with hot showers and flush toilets.
- Alice Lake Provincial Park, near Squamish — a natural first stop on the Sea-to-Sky Highway.
- Whistler RV Park and Campground — at the end of the highway, full hookups.
Things to see near your Vancouver pickup
If you’re collecting in the city, it’s worth an afternoon on the Stanley Park Seawall, a 10 km paved path circling the park’s coastal rainforest and totem poles. Granville Island Public Market is a short trip across False Creek for local food to stock the RV before you leave, and Gastown‘s cobbled streets are walkable from downtown. If you have a spare day, the Capilano Suspension Bridge — 70 metres high and 136 metres long across a forested canyon — and the Grouse Mountain gondola are both a short drive across the Lions Gate Bridge in North Vancouver.
Best road trips from Vancouver
- Sea-to-Sky Highway to Whistler — about 2 hours, 2–4 days. Squamish, Shannon Falls and Brandywine Falls along the way, with Porteau Cove as an easy overnight stop before Whistler village.
- Okanagan wine country — about 4 hours via Kelowna, 4–6 days. The Naramata Bench south of Kelowna has one of the densest concentrations of wineries in the valley.
- Vancouver Island via BC Ferries — a 1.5–2 hour sailing from Tsawwassen or Horseshoe Bay, RVs and motorhomes booked on separately from foot passengers. See Victoria and Vancouver Island.
- The Canadian Rockies — a longer loop via Kamloops and Mount Robson to Jasper and Banff, returning via the Okanagan. 10–14 days.
When to travel
June to September is the main season, with July and August busiest on the Sea-to-Sky corridor and around Whistler. May and late September are quieter, though some higher campgrounds close outside the main season.
RV rental near you — other locations
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RV rental Vancouver — FAQs
Where can I pick up an RV near Vancouver?
Owners list vehicles across Metro Vancouver and into Squamish and the Fraser Valley. A 20–35 mile radius in the search shows the full choice.
Do I need winter tyres or chains for an RV leaving Vancouver?
Probably, on mountain routes. From 1 October, BC requires winter tyres (at least M+S; chains alone don’t count for most vehicles) on signed highways, such as the Sea-to-Sky towards Whistler and the Coquihalla towards the Okanagan. The rules run to 30 April on mountain passes and high-snowfall routes, and to 31 March on some others. Most Lower Mainland roads are exempt. The minimum for an RV is M+S tyres, and chains are recommended. Check signs and DriveBC before you set off.
Can a tall or long RV have problems boarding at Horseshoe Bay?
BC Ferries treats vehicles over 7 ft (2.13 m) high or 20 ft (6.1 m) long as oversize, which can change the fare and the deck you use. At Horseshoe Bay and a few other terminals, low-clearance vehicles or long rear overhangs may have to wait for a later sailing at extreme tides. Book ahead for Friday and Sunday afternoons, and see BC Ferries vehicle rules.