Thinking about renting an RV?
Five crucial questions to consider
If you’d like to rent an RV this summer for your big vacation, first take these questions for a spin:
How’s the gas mileage? It depends on the size of the RV and the driving conditions, but you can expect between 7 and 13 miles per gallon. (Additionally, some companies charge a fee per mile or offer mileage packages.) So a 652-mile trip between Tulsa and Albuquerque will run $522 round trip (fuel only), assuming 10 miles a gallon with gas at $4 a gallon.
What is the rent? In Tulsa, for instance, Cruise America charges around $721 for a one-week August rental of a standard-size RV that sleeps five people.
Do I need a special driver’s license? No, but for most rentals you must be 25 or older and hold a valid license.
Where can I go with an RV? Virtually anywhere. Tracks & Trails offers complete RV trip planning for the West, including rentals, reservations and itineraries.
Where can I rent one? Cruise America, Bates International Motor Home Rental Systems and El Monte RV have dealers throughout the country.
For more, visit the Recreational Vehicle Rental Association’s website, www.rvra.org.
By Everett Potter