RV Rental
Compare campervans, motorhomes and RVs to rent in the San Francisco Bay Area, listed by private owners and local rental businesses. See prices, photos and reviews for RV rental in the USA, then book online with insurance included.
The Bay Area’s East Bay and South Bay put Santa Cruz and Monterey under two hours away, with Silicon Valley’s own hills and regional parks right on the doorstep. 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 the wider Bay Area.
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 the Bay Area
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 in the Bay Area
- Anthony Chabot Regional Park, Oakland — 3,314 acres with a year-round public campground, hot showers and 70 miles of trails, popular for dog walking.
- Coyote Valley RV Resort, Morgan Hill — full hookups, big-rig access, close to San Jose, Santa Cruz and Monterey.
- Santa Cruz Redwoods RV Resort, Felton — 50-amp service among the redwoods.
- Santa Clara County Fairgrounds — full hookups just 5 miles from downtown San Jose.
Things to see near your Bay Area pickup
Tilden Regional Park, just outside Berkeley, has hiking trails, a botanical garden and a family-friendly carousel. Mount Diablo State Park, a bit further east, has its own campgrounds and views across San Francisco Bay on a clear day. Closer to Oakland, Lake Chabot sits along the East Bay Skyline National Trail through shady eucalyptus groves — a good stretch of the legs before you head out.
Best road trips from the Bay Area
- Santa Cruz — about 40 minutes south of San Jose, boardwalk beaches and redwood forest, 1–2 days.
- Monterey — about 75 miles from San Jose via Highway 17 and Highway 1, 2 hours, 2–3 days. Cannery Row and the Monterey Bay Aquarium.
- Big Sur — continuing south from Monterey along Highway 1’s dramatic coastal curves, 2–4 more days.
- The East Bay hills and regional parks — an easy day of hiking without leaving the metro area.
When to travel
The Bay Area’s climate is mild most of the year, though coastal fog is common in summer. Santa Cruz and Monterey are pleasant nearly year-round; book coastal campsites well ahead for summer weekends.
RV rental near you — other locations
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RV rental Bay Area — FAQs
Where can I pick up an RV in the Bay Area?
Owners list vehicles across the East Bay, South Bay and Peninsula, including Oakland, San Jose and Fremont. A 20–35 mile radius in the search shows the full choice.
How far is Yosemite from the Bay Area, and will I need chains?
Yosemite is about 195 miles from the Bay Area, a drive of around 4 to 5 hours via I-580, I-205 and Highway 120 or 140. Tioga Road (Highway 120 through the park) is typically open from late May or June to October. Tyre chains may be required on open roads from around October to April, so check conditions with the National Park Service.
How do I pay the Golden Gate Bridge toll in a rented RV?
The Golden Gate Bridge has no cash booths. Tolls are collected electronically in the southbound direction only, into San Francisco. If you have no FasTrak, you can set up a one-time payment or short-term licence plate account, or you will receive a toll invoice at the highest rate. Rates rise with the number of axles. See Golden Gate Bridge tolls and payment.