Rentals guide

RVshare vs Outdoorsy: Which RV Rental Marketplace Should You Use?

RVshare and Outdoorsy both connect RV owners with renters, so the best marketplace depends on your local inventory, the vehicle you want and whether you are renting or listing an RV.

RVVerdicts take: Renters should compare the same trip on both marketplaces; owners should compare demand, fees, support and expected utilization before listing. Marketplace liquidity in your city matters more than brand preference.

For renters, compare the actual trip

Search the same dates, destination and RV type on both platforms. Inventory can differ substantially by city, and total trip cost depends on the individual vehicle, mileage rules, delivery options and owner policies.

For owners, utilization drives the economics

A marketplace is valuable when it creates paid nights that would otherwise leave the RV idle. Estimate realistic booked nights, net payout, cleaning or turnover effort and additional wear before treating rental income as passive.

Use both marketplaces as market research

Even if you eventually list on one platform, searching both can reveal local nightly rates, competing rigs and seasonal demand. That information is useful when deciding whether renting out an RV is economically attractive at all.

Compare current options: Pricing, terms and availability can change. Check the official offer before buying.