RV Rental
Compare campervans, motorhomes and RVs to rent in Columbus, 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.
Columbus puts Hocking Hills’ waterfalls and slot canyons about an hour away, with Cedar Point’s rollercoasters on Lake Erie a realistic day trip further north. 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 central Ohio.
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RV, Motorhome and Camper Van Rental in Columbus
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 Columbus
- Cross Creek Campground, Delaware — about 20 minutes north, a two-time national park-of-the-year winner, full hookups.
- Alton RV Park, Galloway — about 9 miles from downtown, level gravel sites with full hookups, pets welcome.
- Sunbury/Columbus North KOA Holiday — full 50/30-amp hookups, pull-through sites, open May through November.
- Jackson Lake Park, Canal Winchester — handy for I-70 or heading toward Hocking Hills.
- Alum Creek State Park Campground — pets welcome with no extra fee.
Things to see near your Columbus pickup
The Short North Arts District has galleries, boutiques and dining, with a monthly gallery hop open to kids and dogs alike. German Village, one of the best-preserved historic districts outside the East Coast, has brick houses built by 19th-century German immigrants and the Book Loft’s 32 rooms of new and used books. Downtown, the Ohio History Center and Franklin Park Conservatory are both worth a stop before you head out.
Best road trips from Columbus
- Hocking Hills — about 55 miles, 1 hour 15 minutes, 1–3 days. Waterfalls, slot canyons and some of Ohio’s best hiking.
- Cedar Point, Sandusky — about 113 miles, 2.5 hours, 1–2 days. One of the world’s top rollercoaster parks, right on Lake Erie.
- Combine both — Hocking Hills to Cedar Point directly is about 3.75 hours, making a loop from Columbus realistic over 3–5 days.
When to travel
Spring through fall is the main season, with October bringing fall colour to Hocking Hills and heavier weekend traffic on the scenic routes. Cedar Point typically operates May through October or early November.
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RV rental Columbus — FAQs
Where can I pick up an RV near Columbus?
Owners list vehicles across central Ohio, including Delaware and Canal Winchester. A 20–35 mile radius in the search shows the full choice.
How far is Hocking Hills from Columbus, and can I camp in an RV there?
Hocking Hills is roughly 50 to 56 miles from Columbus, about an hour’s drive. The state park campground has full-hookup, electric (20, 30 or 50 amp) and non-electric sites, and reservations open up to six months in advance. See the Ohio DNR campground page.
Is there an RV campground near Columbus?
Alum Creek State Park, north of Columbus near Delaware, has 286 electric campsites with 20, 30 and 50 amp service, plus 37 full-service sites with electric, water and sewer. The campground has a dump station and a beach and boat ramp for campers. See the Ohio DNR campground page.