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Compare campervans, motorhomes and RVs to rent in New Jersey, 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.
If you want RV rentals in NJ, you can choose from motorhomes, camper vans, travel trailers and pop-ups listed by private owners and local rental businesses and booked through our partner Outdoorsy. The Jersey Shore, the Pine Barrens and the Delaware Water Gap sit within a few hours of each other, with New York City on one side and Philadelphia on the other. Insurance and payment protection come with every booking, and you can browse RV rental across the USA too. To start here, search RVs near New Jersey.
New Jersey RV rental 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-ups $60 to $120, travel trailers commonly $75 to $225. |
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| Best months | Late May to September for the Jersey Shore, which peaks from Memorial Day to Labor Day and is busiest in July and August. The Pine Barrens and the northwest hills are pleasant from spring through fall. |
| Pickup areas | Northern New Jersey around Newark and Bergen County, central New Jersey, the Shore towns and the South Jersey side of Philadelphia. Newark Liberty (EWR) and Atlantic City (ACY) are the main airports, and owners may deliver. |
| Nearby parks and drives | Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, the 1.1 million acre Pinelands National Reserve, Wharton State Forest (about 124,000 acres), the 130-mile Pine Barrens Byway and Cape May. |
| Where you can stay overnight | Private campgrounds and RV resorts, plus state park and forest campgrounds, where hookups are limited. Towns set their own street parking rules, so do not plan on sleeping at the curb. |
| Booking lead time | Two to three months ahead for the rental. New Jersey state park campsites open 11 months ahead, and Shore campgrounds fill early for July and August. |
| Local special | The Lincoln and Holland tunnels into Manhattan bar RVs and propane. Attendants pump the gas at New Jersey stations, and the Atlantic hurricane season runs June 1 to November 30. |
Where to pick up an RV in New Jersey
Owners and rental businesses list vehicles across the state. The widest choice usually sits in the north, around Newark and Bergen County, and again along the Shore. South Jersey owners are an easy pickup if you are flying into Philadelphia. Set a 20 to 40 mile radius in the search to see the full spread.
Many owners will deliver the RV to a campground and set it up, for a fee they set. Check each listing for the delivery area and price. That is handy if you are flying into Newark and heading straight to the Shore. One-way rentals exist on some listings but are not the norm, so confirm with the owner before you book.
Routes from New Jersey
Distances below are approximate and measured from the Newark area.
Jersey Shore RV rental route: Sandy Hook to Cape May, about 160 miles
The coastline runs roughly 130 miles from Sandy Hook to Cape May Point, and driving it with stops makes a natural three to five day trip. Ocean Drive, the 50-mile road linking Atlantic City to Cape May along the barrier islands, is the classic stretch and takes a day with stops. Beach towns have tight streets and bridges, so a smaller RV is easier to live with here.
Pine Barrens and Wharton State Forest: about 90 miles, under two hours
The Pinelands National Reserve covers about 1.1 million acres of pine forest, cedar-stained rivers and old iron villages. The Pine Barrens Byway threads 130 miles through five counties, and Batsto Village in Wharton State Forest is the easiest historic stop. Keep a big RV on pavement and use a developed campground as your base. The FAQs below cover the sand roads.
Cape May and the Cape May-Lewes Ferry: about 160 miles, 3 hours
Cape May is the southern tip of the state, known for Victorian architecture, beaches and the lighthouse at Cape May Point State Park. From the terminal in Lower Township, the Cape May-Lewes Ferry carries RVs across Delaware Bay to Delaware in roughly 85 minutes, which turns a New Jersey trip into a Delmarva loop. Vehicles must be under 13 feet 6 inches tall to board, so check your RV against that before you book.
Delaware Water Gap: about 75 miles, 1.5 hours
The northwest corner of the state follows the Delaware River through the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, with ridge hikes and river paddling. Worthington State Forest has 75 riverside campsites for tents, trailers and motorhomes with no water, electric or sewer connections, open April 1 to December 15. For electric and water hookups, the National Park Service lists Dingmans Campground just over the river in Pennsylvania. Overnight parking in the recreation area is restricted, so use a campground.
New York City and Philadelphia: 10 to 95 miles
Neither big city is easy in an RV, and the tunnel rules below matter for Manhattan. See our guides to RV rental in New York City and RV rental in Philadelphia, and the New York and Pennsylvania overviews.
Choosing an RV for New Jersey
Match the class to the trip. A Class B camper van handles busy northern New Jersey roads, Shore bridges and tight campground loops best. A Class C motorhome suits families heading to the beach or the Pine Barrens. A Class A motorhome is comfortable on the Turnpike but harder to fit into smaller campgrounds.
Size matters more than usual here. Atsion Family Campground in Wharton State Forest lists a 22-foot maximum for trailers, Cheesequake State Park has an 11-foot height restriction at its camping area, and many Shore resorts have snug sites and tight roads. Check the listing against your campground.
Owners are advised to allow 200 miles a day, then $0.35 a mile, and a Shore loop plus a ferry trip can add up. Ask about the generator and its hours too, because state park campsites often have no shore power.
One local quirk: New Jersey is the only state that still bans self-service gasoline, so an attendant pumps the fuel. Stay in the RV and tell the attendant which fuel it takes. If the RV runs on diesel, ask the owner how fueling is handled.
Where you can stay overnight
Private campgrounds and RV resorts are the simplest answer, especially along the Shore and around Cape May, and many are full-hookup. Browse our RV parks guide to compare options. State parks and forests are cheaper and quieter but have few hookups. Bass River State Forest has none, while the CCC campground at Belleplain State Forest has water and electric sites. The state lists campsites from $20 a night for residents and $25 for others, with hookup sites costing more.
Reservations for state campgrounds go through the New Jersey Outdoors system. Sites open 11 months before your check-in date, and the state code sets stays at two to 14 consecutive nights. See the New Jersey Outdoors FAQ.
Some state campgrounds have designated pet-friendly sites (domestic dogs and cats, two per site, $5 a night with proof of rabies vaccination), but not all do, and Worthington State Forest is not on the state's pet-friendly list.
Sleeping in an RV on a New Jersey street is a different matter. Each municipality sets its own rules, and many restrict RVs, trailers and overnight parking. Check local signage rather than assuming. Highway rest areas and service plazas are for a break, not a night's sleep, and the posted signs at each one govern. Store lots such as Walmart are decided store by store. Ask the store manager before you park, and move on if the answer is no.
Tunnels, bridges and tolls around New York
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey runs the crossings into Manhattan, and its rules catch RV drivers out. The Port Authority's FAQ lists RVs as prohibited at the Lincoln Tunnel and the Holland Tunnel. Its rules also bar vehicles carrying propane or propane tanks from the Lincoln Tunnel, the Holland Tunnel and the lower level of the George Washington Bridge. Treat both tunnels as closed to you.
The same FAQ allows RVs on the upper level of the George Washington Bridge and at the Bayonne Bridge, the Goethals Bridge and the Outerbridge Crossing. Confirm the rules for your route on the Port Authority bridges and tunnels FAQ before you go. Many visitors leave the RV at a campground and take transit into the city.
Tolls are the other thing to settle. The Turnpike and Garden State Parkway still take cash in select lanes, but the Port Authority crossings and the Atlantic City Expressway are cashless, and without an E-ZPass tag those tolls are billed by mail to the vehicle's registered owner. Ask the owner whether the RV has a tag and how toll charges are passed on to you before you set off.
Costs and when to go
A typical RV runs $150 to $350 a night. Go RV Rentals' 2026 index puts the average Class A at $343, Class B at $252, Class C at $225 and travel trailers at $128. Outdoorsy adds a 10% guest service fee, and the minimum deposit is $500 for most RVs and $1,500 for a Class A. For the full breakdown, read how much it costs to rent an RV.
The Shore is busiest from Memorial Day to Labor Day, and July and August campgrounds fill first. May, June and September are quieter. Seasons vary: Cheesequake camps April 1 to October 31, Worthington to December 15, and some forests stay open in winter, so check the park you want.
The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 to November 30, with the statistical peak around September 10, according to the National Hurricane Center. Direct hits are rare in New Jersey, but not unknown. Sandy came ashore near Brigantine, just north of Atlantic City, on October 29, 2012, and drove a catastrophic surge into the coast. If you camp on the barrier islands between June and November, choose a site you can leave quickly and watch the forecast. Evacuation orders are issued locally, so ask the campground for its plan.
Before you book, read the owner's cancellation tier (Flexible, Moderate or Strict) and ask how they handle named storms. The 10% guest service fee is never refundable. Book the RV two to three months ahead.
How RV rental works
- Search. Enter New Jersey or your pickup town and set a radius.
- Check the listing. Read the length and height, sleeping capacity, mileage terms, generator rules, pet policy and cancellation tier.
- Book through our partner Outdoorsy. Insurance and payment protection come with every booking. 24/7 roadside assistance is an optional extra.
- Pickup or delivery. Collect the RV from the owner, or ask for delivery and setup to your campground for the fee they set.
Drivers must normally be 25 or over, and 21 to 24 is allowed only on some listings, with limits. Most rentals can be driven on a standard license. New Jersey's Motor Vehicle Commission exempts operators of recreational vehicles used only for personal use from its commercial license rules, but check the weight rating on the listing if you are renting a large Class A. A basic kitchen kit comes with every listing, and separate cleaning fees are not allowed.
New Jersey RV rental FAQs
Can I take an RV on the Cape May-Lewes Ferry from New Jersey to Delaware?
Yes. The Cape May-Lewes Ferry carries RVs across Delaware Bay in about 85 minutes on a 17-mile crossing, and it sails year round on a seasonal schedule. Fares depend on the length you enter, so measure your RV and round up. Vehicles must be under 13 feet 6 inches tall, and a propane fridge must be switched off for the crossing. Ask the owner whether the listing allows ferry use. See the Cape May-Lewes Ferry website.
Can I take a motorhome on the sand roads of the New Jersey Pine Barrens?
It is best not to. Wharton State Forest covers about 124,000 acres of the Pinelands, the largest tract in the state park system, with hundreds of miles of unpaved roads, many of them sand. Stay on paved roads and use a developed campground such as Atsion as a base. Atsion's trailer sites are limited to 22 feet, so check your length first.
Can I drive an RV through the Lincoln or Holland Tunnel?
No. The Port Authority lists RVs as prohibited at both tunnels, and propane is barred as well. The upper level of the George Washington Bridge and the Bayonne, Goethals and Outerbridge crossings are open to RVs. Check the current rules before you plan the route.
Do I need a special license to drive an RV in New Jersey?
Usually not. Most rentals can be driven on a standard license, and the state exempts recreational vehicles used only for personal use from its commercial license rules. Check the weight rating on a large Class A. Drivers must normally be 25 or over.
How do tolls work in a rental RV in New Jersey?
The Turnpike and Parkway still take cash in select lanes, but the Port Authority crossings and the Atlantic City Expressway are cashless, and without an E-ZPass tag those tolls go by mail to the vehicle's registered owner, usually the person or business renting it out. Ask the owner whether the RV has a tag and how toll charges will be passed on to you.
How far ahead can I book a New Jersey state park campsite?
The state takes reservations up to 11 months before your check-in date, through the New Jersey Outdoors system. Stays run from two to 14 consecutive nights. For July and August Shore weekends, book a private campground as soon as its calendar opens too.
Can I sleep in an RV on the street or at a rest area in New Jersey?
Generally treat the street as a place to load, not to sleep. Each town sets its own rules, and highway rest areas and service plazas are for a break, with posted signs setting the limits. Use a campground, and check local signage everywhere else.
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