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Compare campervans, motorhomes and RVs to rent in Phoenix, 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.
Saguaro desert begins on the edge of Phoenix, Sedona's red rocks are about two hours north, and the Grand Canyon's South Rim is about four hours away. Private owners and local rental businesses list the RVs, and each RV rental in Phoenix is booked through our partner Outdoorsy, with insurance and payment protection on every booking. Here is what to know before you search RVs near Phoenix.
RV rental Phoenix: quick facts
| Typical nightly prices | Most RVs run $150 to $350 a night. Class C $150 to $275, Class B about $250, Class A $225 to $450 or more, pop-up campers $60 to $120, travel trailers commonly $75 to $225. |
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| Best months | October to April around Phoenix itself. March to May and September to October suit the Grand Canyon and Flagstaff. |
| Pickup areas | Phoenix Sky Harbor airport area, Tempe, Mesa, Scottsdale, Glendale and the West Valley. Some owners deliver for a fee they set. |
| Nearest parks and drives | Lost Dutchman State Park (about 40 miles), Sedona (about 115 miles), Grand Canyon South Rim (231 miles), Saguaro National Park at Tucson (about 115 miles). |
| Where you can stay overnight | RV parks, Maricopa County regional parks, Arizona State Parks and, with care, BLM land. No RV camping in Saguaro or Petrified Forest National Parks. |
| Booking lead time | Two to three months ahead for rentals. Longer for national park campgrounds: Grand Canyon's Mather Campground takes reservations up to six months ahead. |
| Local special | Heat. Phoenix averages 111 days a year at 100°F or higher, and monsoon season runs June 15 to September 30. |
Where to pick up an RV in Phoenix
Owners list RVs across the Valley of the Sun. Searching RV rentals in Phoenix, AZ with a 20 to 35 mile radius shows the full choice, from Sky Harbor and Tempe to Mesa, Scottsdale, Glendale and Surprise. Pickup spots on the east side save time if you plan to head for the Superstition Mountains, while north-side pickups put you closer to I-17 for Sedona and the Grand Canyon.
Many owners will deliver the RV to an airport, hotel or campground and set it up for a fee they set, so check the listing or message the owner before booking. Delivery is useful for a first trip: you skip the drive out of Phoenix traffic in an unfamiliar vehicle. One-way trips to places such as Las Vegas or Los Angeles are offered by some owners and rental businesses. Ask first, because permission and any fee are the owner's call.
Road trips from Phoenix
Sedona and the Verde Valley: about 115 miles, 2 hours
Take I-17 north, then Highway 179 or 89A into Sedona. Red rock scenery, Montezuma Castle and Slide Rock State Park all fit into a two or three day loop. Highway 89A through Oak Creek Canyon is winding, so check AZ511 for closures and restrictions before you drive it in a large RV. I-17 is the easier road.
Grand Canyon South Rim: 231 miles, about 4 hours
The National Park Service route runs I-17 to Flagstaff, I-40 west to Williams, then Highway 64 north. Entry is $35 per private vehicle and lasts seven days. Add Flagstaff on the way and you have the classic loop. See RV rental in Flagstaff if you would rather start in the pines.
Route 66 and Petrified Forest: 259 miles, about 4 to 4.5 hours
Petrified Forest National Park is 259 miles from Phoenix via I-17 and I-40, or 215 miles by the eastern road through Payson, Heber and Holbrook. The 158 miles from Seligman through Kingman to Topock are the longest unbroken stretch of old Route 66. Our Route 66 RV itinerary covers the Arizona section in detail.
Tucson and Saguaro National Park: about 115 miles, 2 hours
I-10 south is the easy run. Saguaro has two districts either side of Tucson and a $25 vehicle fee, but no RV camping, so base yourself at a private park. More on the RV rental Tucson page.
Page and Utah's national parks: about 280 miles to Page, 4.5 hours
Head north through Flagstaff on US 89 and keep going. Page, Monument Valley and the Utah parks are two or three days away at an unhurried pace. Our Utah national parks road trip has the full circuit, and the Utah and Arizona state pages list more pickup areas. Other cities are listed under RV rental in the USA.
Choosing an RV for Arizona
Class B vans suit city parking in Scottsdale and Tempe and tight roads in Sedona. A Class C gives a family more beds and a bathroom for the long runs north. A Class A is comfortable on the interstate but harder to place: Mather Campground at the Grand Canyon takes motorhomes and trailers up to 30 feet, and many sites are shorter.
Air conditioning matters more than the floor plan. Ask the owner whether the rooftop unit runs only on hookups or also on a generator, how long the generator can run and whether fuel for it is extra. If a trip includes dirt roads, such as dispersed camping on public land, check the owner's terms first, because many listings exclude unpaved roads.
Where you can stay overnight
Start with the campground, since Phoenix's winter season fills sites early. Maricopa County's regional parks have developed campgrounds with water and electric hookups: Usery Mountain has 73 sites for RVs up to 45 feet, and Lake Pleasant, McDowell Mountain, Cave Creek and White Tank offer similar developed sites. Lost Dutchman State Park, about 40 miles east near Apache Junction, has 135 sites and Arizona State Parks lists no size limit for RVs. Browse private campgrounds on our RV parks page. For national park campgrounds use Recreation.gov, and for state parks use the Arizona State Parks booking system.
There is no RV camping inside Saguaro or Petrified Forest National Parks, so plan on private campgrounds in Tucson or Holbrook. At the Grand Canyon, Mather Campground is open all year but has no hookups. In early October 2026, Stage 4 water restrictions after an August flood made it dry camping only, closed the showers and laundry, and closed Trailer Village RV Park, the only full-hookup option in the park, until further notice.
Street parking is not a plan for sleeping. Phoenix city code restricts trailers, buses and vehicles above a set chassis rating from parking on residential-zone streets, except to load or unload, and a large motorhome may fall under it. In unincorporated Maricopa County, where signs are posted, RVs over 22.5 feet long, 8 feet high or 10,000 pounds cannot park on residential streets. Check local signage, and ask the store manager before staying in any Walmart or other store lot, since the lot belongs to the store and some cities limit overnight parking.
On public land, the Bureau of Land Management allows dispersed camping in most areas that are not posted closed, generally for up to 14 days in a 28-day period. In winter, its Long-Term Visitor Areas near Quartzsite need a permit from September 15 to April 15.
Summer heat, monsoon season and dust storms
Phoenix is a winter destination for RVers for a reason. The National Weather Service counts an average of 111 days a year at 100°F or higher, with the first usually around May 2 and the last around October 5. Summer highs can pass 110°F. If you rent in summer, point the RV north toward Flagstaff, Sedona or the Grand Canyon, where the elevation is about 7,000 feet at the South Rim and the air is far cooler.
Plan driving for early morning, park in shade, pre-cool the RV on hookups and test the air conditioning before you leave the lot. Never leave a person or pet in a parked RV.
Monsoon season officially runs from June 15 to September 30. It brings sudden thunderstorms, flash floods and dust storms. The National Weather Service rule for floods is "Turn around, don't drown": never drive through a flooded road, and stay out of washes. Arizona State Parks also advises camping away from washes and low-lying ground.
The Arizona Department of Transportation's "Pull Aside, Stay Alive" advice covers dust storms. If a wall of dust is ahead, check your mirrors and slow down, then pull completely off the road as soon as you can. Turn off all your lights, including emergency flashers, so drivers behind do not follow them into you. Take your foot off the brake, set the parking brake, keep your seat belt on and wait for it to pass. See ADOT's dust storm guidance for the full steps. A tall RV catches more wind, so slow down well before the dust reaches you.
Costs and when to go
A typical RV costs $150 to $350 a night, though the range is wide. Go RV Rentals' 2026 index averages about $343 for a Class A, $252 for a Class B, $225 for a Class C and $128 for a travel trailer. Prices and minimum stays are set by each owner, so compare listings for your dates. Our guide to how much it costs to rent an RV explains deposits, fees and extras.
Phoenix's peak season runs from October to April, when the desert is at its best and campgrounds fill up furthest ahead. In summer, plan to spend most of the trip in the high country rather than the Valley. At the Grand Canyon's South Rim, winter brings snow and cold, and roads can be slow to clear, so spring and fall are easier for RVs. Book two to three months ahead, and earlier for holidays and national park campgrounds.
How RV rental works
- Search for RVs near Phoenix and set your dates, pickup point and number of travelers.
- Check the listing for size, sleeping layout, mileage, generator rules, pet policy and whether the owner delivers.
- Book through our partner Outdoorsy. Insurance and payment protection come with every booking, and 24/7 roadside assistance is an optional extra.
- Collect the RV or take delivery, get a walkthrough from the owner and head out.
Outdoorsy charges a 10% guest service fee, which is never refundable, and listings use Flexible, Moderate or Strict cancellation terms. The minimum deposit is $500 for most RVs and $1,500 for a Class A. Owners are advised to allow 200 miles a day, then $0.35 a mile. A Phoenix, Sedona, Grand Canyon and back loop is roughly 450 miles, which sits well inside that allowance over four days. A basic kitchen kit comes with every listing, and separate cleaning fees are not allowed. Drivers must normally be 25 or over, with 21 to 24 allowed on some listings, with limits. Most states need no special license for an RV of 45 feet or less that is not towing more than 10,000 pounds, though rules vary by state.
RV rental Phoenix FAQs
What is the best time of year for an RV trip from Phoenix?
Winter and spring. Phoenix averages 111 days a year with highs of at least 100°F, with the first usually in early May and the last in early October, and the monsoon runs from June 15 to September 30 with flash floods and dust storms. Winters are mild and rarely freeze. In summer, head north to higher ground, and make sure the RV's air conditioning works.
How far is the Grand Canyon from Phoenix by RV?
The South Rim is 231 miles and around a four-hour drive north of Phoenix. Mather Campground is open all year and takes reservations up to six months ahead on Recreation.gov, but National Park Service campgrounds in the park have no RV hookups. In early October 2026, Stage 4 water restrictions after an August flood had closed Trailer Village RV Park, the only full-hookup option inside the park, and made Mather dry camping only, so fill the fresh-water tank before you arrive or use a private RV park outside the park. See the Grand Canyon camping page.
Is there camping close to Phoenix?
Yes. Lost Dutchman State Park is about 40 miles east of Phoenix, near Apache Junction at the foot of the Superstition Mountains. It has 135 campsites, 68 of them with water and electric hookups, and Arizona State Parks lists no size limit for RVs. The park's busy season runs from October to April, so reserve well ahead through Arizona State Parks.
Can I sleep in my rented RV on the street in Phoenix?
Treat it as a no. City code limits trailers, buses and heavy vehicles on residential-zone streets, and posted areas of unincorporated Maricopa County bar RVs over 22.5 feet long. Use a campground, or check local signage and ask the store manager before staying in a store lot.
Do visitors from the UK pay extra at the Grand Canyon?
Yes. Visitors who live outside the US pay a $100 fee per person aged 16 and over on top of the $35 vehicle fee, unless they hold the $250 America the Beautiful Non-Resident Annual Pass. Saguaro and Petrified Forest are not on the National Park Service list of parks that charge the extra fee. Both charge $25 per vehicle.
What do I do in a dust storm while driving?
Slow down, pull completely off the road as soon as it is safe and turn off all lights, including flashers. Take your foot off the brake, set the parking brake, stay buckled and wait for the dust to pass. This is the Arizona Department of Transportation's "Pull Aside, Stay Alive" advice.
How old do I need to be to rent an RV in Phoenix?
Drivers must normally be 25 or over. Some listings allow ages 21 to 24, with limits, so check the listing before you book. Most states need no special license for an RV of 45 feet or less that is not towing more than 10,000 pounds.
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