How to Rent an RV in Texas
Texas is the largest state in the continental U.S. Attractions and activities are located all across Texas, including cattle ranches, historical attractions like the Alamo, amusement parks, coastal beaches and state parks. Traveling by RV through Texas allows you to travel at your own pace, stop wherever you want and enjoy comforts you do not have in a regular car, like a bathroom, kitchen and space to stretch out. Renting an RV in Texas is relatively easy.
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Find an RV rental company. Several companies can be found online, including Cruiseamerica.com, irvrentals.com and Texas.getrv.com. The RV rental company websites list all RV rentals by Texas region or city. Most companies have rental locations in the major Texas cities, including Dallas, Houston, Austin and San Antonio. Other rental regions in Texas include the Gulf Coast, the Texas Panhandle, west Texas and central Texas. Pick the region or city that is most appropriate for you, and the site will display all RVs available to rent in that area, including brief vehicle descriptions and cost. Alternatively, you can call the rental companies to discuss details of RVs available to rent.
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Choose the RV that is most appropriate for your trip, based on cost, size and amenities. RV rentals in Texas range from $50 to $500 or more per day. Most Texas RV rental companies also charge a security deposit of around $1,000 that is refunded after the vehicle is returned with no damage. Be sure your RV has air conditioning, especially during summer months, when Texas temperatures reach the upper 90s with high humidity on a regular basis. If you will be traveling all over Texas, plan for long drives by choosing an RV with adequate space for everyone in the group to stretch out.
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Fill out the rental application form online, or call the company to complete the rental process over the phone. You will need to enter the date range for your trip, pickup and dropoff location, your contact information, number and age of guests in your party, Texas destinations you plan to travel to, your ability to drive the vehicle and other add-ons you might want to include, like tables and dishes/silverware. Submit the information, and a representative will follow up with you to provide an exact quote for your rental.
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Accept the quote and provide the rental agent with your credit card and driver's license information. Obtain a confirmation number for your rental and answer any questions you have.
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Travel to your Texas pickup location to pick up your RV, as detailed in your rental quote.
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Tips & Warnings
Reserve an RV well in advance to ensure you have the most RV options to choose from.
Driving an RV is different from driving a car. Practice driving the RV in an empty parking lot before you head out on the road.
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