Rent an RV this spring and skip the crowded hotels
It’s already been a long winter, but as always, we can still look forward to spring. Whether you want to enjoy walking in bare feet again on a sunny beach or be dazzled by a kaleidoscope of wildflowers in bloom, travel is a great way to decompress and reconnect — with nature, with loved ones or just with our own thoughts.
But it shouldn’t be just about the destination; getting there should be at least half the fun. That’s why renting an RV from RVshare is a great alternative to hectic, crowded airports and expensive hotel rooms.
Looking to stay in the Myrtle Beach/Grand Strand area? We have listed local RV campground information, addresses and phone numbers at the bottom of this article.
Courtesy RVShare
Bring your own (pet-friendly) hotel
Accommodations at popular spring holiday destinations are expensive. Instead of spending hours searching online for affordable lodging, you can reserve an RV, take the whole family on a cross-country trip and bring your “hotel” with you. And if your family includes four-legged members, you can choose to bring them along and save hundreds on pet sitting or kennel fees. (Just remember that reservations are a good idea at popular RV campgrounds just like at hotels.)
Living the RV life is a great way to put a little distance between you and the world and still travel safely.
Pull up at a campsite in a national park, and tuck into comfy beds for the night.
Park at the beach and cook dinner in your own kitchen.
Drive across the country without ever stopping to use public restrooms.
Is it expensive to rent an RV?
The average price of an RVshare rental is $150/night. Older motorhome rental prices start at $100 a night, and travel trailers are as low as $50 a night. (Newer RVs start at $200/night for motorhomes and $125 for trailers.)
Compare that to the cost of plane tickets plus hotel accommodations. Think about the money you’ll save cooking in your camper rather than dining out. The benefit to your bank account is obvious.
By renting an RV, you eliminate the expenses of airfare, hotel rooms and eating out (though you can still choose to visit all the local “diners and dives” you find along the way). The views and freedom to set your own schedule each day? Priceless.
To save even more, use these tips when searching for a rental:
- Be flexible with dates
- Avoid holidays and peak seasons
- Find an RV with unlimited mileage and generator use
- Negotiate with owners on rates
- Rent longer for cheaper nightly rates
- Don’t get a bigger RV than you need
What if I have never driven an RV before?
If you’re an RV novice, the experts at RVshare recommend looking for a class C or class B motorhome. For someone who has driven a traditional vehicle for years, these are much more natural to drive than the more bus-like class A RVs. They’re also far easier than towing most travel trailers.
What if I want to use an RV for lodging but not drive it?
You can take your hotel with you, or you can have your hotel come to you! According to RVshare, It’s not uncommon for people to request RV deliveries. RV delivery is convenient whether you’re:
• Nervous about driving one and would rather have it brought to you
• Testing out “living small”
• Are staying at a campsite and want shelter
• Planning a large event and need places for people to stay
• Are looking for temporary housing, perhaps while your home is under construction
• Want to stay in a trailer but don’t have a truck with which to tow it
• Having a backyard camping week with the kids
• Are attending a festival and need affordable lodgings for a group
Peer-to-peer rentals like RVshare have plenty of options for RV delivery; you just have to do a little extra digging. The process is very similar to renting an RV that you plan to drive, except you don’t have to get behind the wheel. The owner will bring the RV right to the location for you. Once there, they’ll set it up and show you how all the systems work. They’ll hand over the keys, and the RV is your new home for the time being.
Should you buy an RV or rent one?
One of the best reasons to rent an RV is that it’s an affordable vacation choice, with a range of options and price points to fit your budget and travel style.
Let’s face it, buying an RV is expensive, especially if you go for the high-end luxury types that really allow you to travel in comfort. A travel trailer or motor home will cost you anywhere from $10,000 to $300,000, and then you have to maintain it once you own it.
A much smarter option for the casual vacationer is to rent an RV. If you later decide you do want to own one, you’ll have a much better idea of what to look for.
Choosing an RV is like booking a vacation home.
In many ways, booking an RVshare RV rental is just like organizing a stay in a regular vacation home.
Plug in your dates, price range and location, then filter results by the type of RV (drivable motorhomes vs. towable travel trailers and popups) or the amenities you need (number of beds, pet-friendly, specific kitchen amenities, etc.). The owner will make sure the RV is neat and clean before your stay.
Benefits of RV travel
RV travel has always been a convenient way to roll your vacation transportation and lodging into one. With more people able to work remotely, traveling without having to use up vacation days makes spur-of-the-moment road trips much easier.
No need to bother with flight delays and lost luggage at the airport. No sweating over fiddly tent setups and primitive cooking conditions at a campground.
You can skip the uncomfortable or noisy motels, bad or overpriced road food, and emergency bathroom breaks at dodgy gas stations in the middle of nowhere.
The benefits are magnified for travelers who still aren’t comfortable in crowds and want to maintain social distancing practices. Because of this, RV travel has been steadily rising in popularity since 2020.
With an RV rental, you have your own self-contained unit for traveling, sleeping, eating and using the bathroom. That means you can avoid crowded rest stops on your road trips. You won’t need to wear a mask when you travel or worry about washing your hands all the time.
You can bypass the hotels with their communal elevators and facilities, and pass up unmasked indoor restaurant dining for cooking with groceries you brought from home. (Or do takeout at your comfortable dinette.)
Planning for your RV getaway
Once you have chosen your perfect camper at RVShare, now you need to reserve your camping spot.
Before you leave on your RV road trip, visit campground reservations sites such at ReserveAmerica.com, which has many state parks and private campgrounds, or Recreation.gov, which is exclusively for booking at the many wonderful Corps of Engineers campgrounds around the U.S. You’ll want to reserve in advance because camping is still a hot trend for vacations this year.
Full hookup sites (those including electric, water, and sewer) often sell out first at many campgrounds.
When booking a spot, you’ll need to know the length of your rental camper and what types of hookups it has. For example, if you’re renting a high-end RV, you might need a 50 amp electrical service and room for a 30-foot camper with slide-outs.
Map out acceptable overnight parking places before you go. (Did you know that Walmarts, truck stops and casinos are among the places that welcome RVs?) Consider making your overnight campground reservations in advance too, in case some are limiting campers or selling out from high demand.
Book Your RV Rental at RVshare.com and reserve your campsite today!
Where can you travel in an RV?
You can take your RV anywhere you’re willing to drive to from your home, so the options, both near and far, are abundant.
You can choose to tow or drive your rental, or look for delivery and setup rental options near the campground or RV park of your choice.
National parks: National parks and other nature-based destinations are extremely popular year-round. Families want a 360-degree view and space to roam and explore. The areas near national and state parks are typically flush with campgrounds that welcome RVs. RVshare reports that the top national park destinations for RVers are Yellowstone, Arches, Grand Canyon, Zion, Great Smoky Mountains and Glacier national parks.
Special events: Plan your trip around a sporting or cultural event. Some events that are popular among RVers include concerts, rodeos and horse shows at the Georgia National Fairgrounds and the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, Ky., a tourist attraction with horse shows, a museum, and year-round activities at the Equine Theme Park.
Beaches: The beach is always a top summer vacation destination, whether it’s on an ocean or a lake, but you might actually enjoy southern beaches just as much (or more) during the cooler weather of spring. You can find some RV-friendly campgrounds at or near the beach. RVshare maintains a list of some of the best waterfront RV campgrounds, or you can search for sites with hookups near your favorite beach town.
Family visits: If haven’t seen your family since last year, a visit to your relatives might be in the cards this summer. Bring your RV lodging with you so you can socialize outdoors and not have to crowd into spare bedrooms and sleep on floors. Just be sure to check rules about acceptable places to park an RV in your relatives’ hometown. Some cities have restrictions on RV parking.
Long road trip: Got lots of time? Plan an epic coast-to-coast road trip around the United States in a recreational vehicle from RVshare. Visit iconic attractions across the country or crazy ones, like the Biggest Ball of Twine or Carhenge (at the risk of sounding like Clark Griswold!).
Own an RV? Put it to work in the off-season and boost your income.
RVshare as a second income
Don’t let your RV sit idle in storage this season! List it on RVshare and help ensure that families, medical professionals and others have a home away from home this season — all while earning some money for you. List Your RV for Free on RVshare.
If you already own an RV, you could turn it into a second income. RVshare provides RV owners in North America the opportunity to turn their RV into a second income by bringing RV renters and RV owners together. Most RVs are used only two weeks out of the year; you could be using those other weeks to generate revenue on an otherwise unused vehicle.
Here are some benefits for owners participating in RVshare:
- Make money when your vehicle would otherwise be sitting unused
- List for free and earn up to $40,000 per year
- Get maximum exposure with RVshare’s reach of millions of renters per year
- Renter verification and insurance coverage included from the most trusted RV rental insurance company
- RVshare rental insurance is offered at no cost and owners are provided $1,000,000 in liability coverage as well as comprehensive and collision coverage for the value of their RV up to $200,000
- One-on-one support from rental coaches to set up your listing
Ready to start making money on renting your RV? Click here for more information on how to join the program and rent out your own RV.
RV Campgrounds in and around Myrtle Beach
Amenities such as electric hook-ups, sanitation and water hook-ups, golf cart accessible, vary so be sure to completely investigate your chosen park.
Ocean Lakes Campground
6001 South Kings Hwy
Myrtle Beach, SC 29575
Pirateland Campground
5401 S Kings Hwy
Myrtle Beach, SC 29575
(843) 238-5155
Barefoot RV Resort
920 37th Ave S, North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582
Barefoot RV Resort is a family-operated and gated resort in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. They are committed to providing you with relaxation and worry-free camping. Choose from RV sites, RV rentals, and tiny homes. Sites include picnic tables, fire pits, and free Wi-Fi. Pets and golf carts are also welcome. Enjoy all of the fun of camping while being just a golf cart ride to the beach or Barefoot Landing. The area includes numerous golf opportunities, family activities, restaurants, nightlife attractions, and more.
Carolina Pines RV Resort
5800 SC-90, Conway, SC 29526
Be one of the first to enjoy Carolina Pines RV Resort —South Carolina’s newest getaway! Discover a totally new kind of resort experience at one of the best RV parks near Myrtle Beach, where everything you want is waiting for you! Bring the whole family and park your rig on spacious sites, or stay in one of their well-appointed cottage rentals. The extensive amenity package creates the backdrop for your Myrtle Beach getaway. Have some fun in the sun at the Carolina Splash Water Park, challenge a friend to a round of miniature golf, play your favorite games in the Red Fox Arcade, or grab a bite at the Lowcountry Landing-Carolina Bistro. Just minutes away from the resort you’ll find all of the excitement and popular attractions of Myrtle Beach. Get in touch with nature at the Myrtle Beach State Park, take a walk on the wild side with a visit to the Myrtle Beach Safari, or do some shopping at Broadway on the Beach. Come dive in, explore & discover a totally new kind of resort experience at Carolina Pines RV Resort!
Myrtle Beach KOA Campground
613 5th Ave S, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
Phone: (843) 448-3421
Lakewood Camping Resort
5901 S Kings Hwy, Myrtle Beach, SC 29575
(843) 238-5161
Lakewood Camping Resort has their very own full-featured Water Park, indoor and outdoor pools, basketball courts, a Mini Golf course, beach volleyball courts, live shows in their beachfront amphitheater, organized activities for kids and teens, and more.
Cypress Camping Resort
101 Cypress RV Way, Myrtle Beach, SC 29588
(843) 293-0300
Apache Family Campground & Pier
9700 Kings Rd, Myrtle Beach, SC 29572
(843) 449-7323
Myrtle Beach Travel Park
10108 Kings Rd, Myrtle Beach, SC 29572
(800) 255-3568
Briarcliffe RV Resort
Address: 10495 N Kings Hwy, Myrtle Beach, SC 29572
Phone: (843) 272-2730
Myrtle Beach RV Resort
Address: 5400 Little River Neck Rd, North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582
Phone: (843) 249-1484
North Myrtle Beach RV Resort and Dry Dock Marina
Address: 260 Old Crane Rd, Little River, SC 29566
Phone: (843) 390-4386
Shady Grove Mobile Home Park
Address: 601 6th Ave S, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
Phone: (843) 839-9599
WillowTree RV Resort
Address: 520 Southern Sights Dr, Longs, SC 29568
Phone: (843) 756-4334
State Park Campgrounds in and around Myrtle Beach
Myrtle Beach State Park
Myrtle Beach State Park can accommodate RV’s up to 40 feet and have water and electricity hook-ups available, some sites have sewer hook-ups available. All sites have complimentary wi-fi access. The campground is located approximately 300 yards from the beach. To make a camping reservation or check current rates, call toll-free 1-866-345-PARK (7275).
Huntington Beach State Park
Huntington Beach State Park has 107 sites with electricity and water hook-ups, and 66 sites with full hook-ups that include electricity, water and sewer. All sites have complimentary wi-fi access. To make a camping reservation or check current rates, call toll-free 1-866-345-PARK (7275).
Little Pee Dee State Park
Little Pee Dee State Park is located in Dillon, South Carolina and has 32 sites with water and electrical hookups. To make a camping reservation or check current rates, call toll-free 1-866-345-PARK (7275).
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