How Much Does an RV Cost? Prices for Every Type
How much does an RV cost once taxes, insurance and loans are added? The sticker is only the first number.
Affiliate Disclosure Smart RV Hub may earn a commission if you purchase from Outdoorsy through these links, at no additional cost to you; see our full disclosure.
Source: Go RVing, Compare RV Models, read 9 November 2026.
- Towables
- $10k to $70k
- Motorhomes
- $65k to $250k
Average new prices from Go RVing.
Want to test a type before you spend this much?
Rent Before You BuyAffiliate link. We may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.
What Does Each Type of RV Cost New?
According to Go RVing, the average cost of each of these types of RVs comes from RV Industry Profile research.
Towables, the RVs you pull behind a vehicle, cost the least because you supply the engine. Motorhomes cost the most because you buy the vehicle too.
Which type fits you?
- You already own a capable truck
- Choose a towable, and our lightweight trailer comparison lists the lightest by published weight.
- You want to drive and sleep in one vehicle
- Pick a motorhome, and the mid sized Class C sits between camper vans and Class A motorhomes on size, and starts lowest on price.
Towable RVs
Average new price from Go RVing:
Pop up camper
$10,000 to $25,000
Sleeps 4 to 8
Expandable trailer
$10,000 to $20,000
Sleeps up to 8
Teardrop trailer
$15,000 to $30,000
Sleeps 2 to 3
Travel trailer
$20,000 to $35,000
Sleeps up to 10
Truck camper
$20,000 to $40,000
Sleeps 2 to 6
Sport utility RV (toy hauler)
$30,000 to $70,000
Sleeps up to 8
Fifth wheel
$40,000 to $65,000
Sleeps up to 8
Source: Go RVing price ranges.
Motorhomes
Average new price from Go RVing:
Class C motorhome
$65,000 to $140,000
Sleeps up to 8
Class A motorhome
$75,000 to $250,000
Sleeps 6 to 8
Class B camper van
$100,000 to $150,000
Sleeps up to 4
Source: Go RVing price ranges.
Why the Sticker Price Is Not What You Pay
Makers quote a starting price that leaves several charges out.
Winnebago lists its Micro Minnie trailer from $41,230 MSRP, the maker's suggested retail price.
It states that this excludes freight, taxes, title, license, dealer prep and other fees.
Get the out the door price in writing. It is the real cost you can fairly compare between dealers.
How Much Does a Used RV Cost?
There is no honest single number, because used prices move with the year, model, mileage and condition.
Go RVing publishes new prices only, so check the exact model on JD Power's RV values before you make an offer.
Our guide to where to buy a used RV covers dealers, private sellers and online marketplaces.
What Does It Cost to Own an RV Each Year?
The costs of RV ownership start after you drive off the lot and keep running in the months the RV sits still.
- Insurance
$594a year, travel trailer
$1,052a year, motorhome
Those are countrywide averages for 2024, according to Progressive.
Lenders usually require comprehensive and collision cover on a financed RV, meaning insurance that also pays for theft, weather and crash damage. Progressive notes that this raises the price.
- Loan interest
The Good Sam Finance Center lists RV loans from $10,000 to $2 million.
It finances standard RVs up to 15 model years old, with a minimum credit score of 600.
A longer loan term lowers the monthly payments but adds to the total interest you pay.
- Storage
If the RV cannot sit at home, RV owners pay a storage lot every month, so get local quotes before you buy.
- Upkeep and repairs
Routine maintenance such as roof seals, tires, batteries and winterizing comes round regularly, and a motorhome adds engine servicing.
Our step by step RV maintenance checklist lists the yearly jobs, so you can price them for your own rig.
- Fuel, campsites and registration
These depend on how far and how often you travel, so price one real trip in the RV trip cost calculator.
How to Budget for an RV Before You Buy
Five steps take you from the sticker price to what your RV purchase will actually cost.
Find the price range for your type
Pick the type that fits how you travel and note its average new price in the Go RVing ranges above.
Get the out the door price in writing
Ask each dealer for the full price, because a maker's MSRP can exclude freight, taxes, title, license and dealer prep.
Get an insurance quote
Quote the exact RV, using Progressive's 2024 averages of $594 a year for a travel trailer and $1,052 for a motorhome as a check.
Check the loan terms
If you will finance, confirm the lender's limits, such as the Good Sam minimum credit score of 600 and its 15 model year cap.
Rent the same type first
Spend a weekend in a rented RV of that type to see whether you will really use it.
Try Before You Spend Five or Six Figures
According to Outdoorsy's price guide, a travel trailer runs $50 to $125 per night and a Class C $150 to $200.
A Class A runs $175 to $275, read October 2026.
See the full cost of renting an RV, then check what a week of renting adds up to or read when renting beats buying.
Affiliate link. We may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.
Figures verified October 2026. Check outdoorsy.com for current details.
Plans can change after you book. Outdoorsy refunds you in full if you cancel within 24 hours of confirmation.
That applies when the trip starts 7 or more days later (cancellation policy, read 5 October 2026).
Budgeting for your first RV?
Get our buying, renting and running cost guides by email, so the numbers hold no surprises.
Free by email. Unsubscribe anytime.
Where These Numbers Come From
Nobody here bought or priced an RV for this page, so every figure is based on published specs and user reviews.
New prices are Go RVing's averages, insurance is Progressive's 2024 average, and loan terms are Good Sam's, all read 9 November 2026.
Prices move. Treat every range as a starting point and confirm it with a dealer.
Smart RV Hub Editorial Team
RV Technology Research and Reviews
Our writers research smart RV technology full time, covering solar power, connectivity, security, and power management.
Every guide draws on published manufacturer specifications and owner reviews, so you can compare options with confidence.
Meet the editorial team and our review standardsRV Cost Questions
What is the price range for a new RV?
Go RVing's average retail costs run from $10,000 for a basic pop up camper to $250,000 for a large Class A motorhome.
Most towables fall between $10,000 and $70,000, and motorhomes between $65,000 and $250,000, on the same Go RVing page.
Source: Go RVing, Compare RV Models.
How much is a camper or travel trailer?
Go RVing puts a travel trailer at $20,000 to $35,000 and a pop up camper at $10,000 to $25,000.
A teardrop trailer runs $15,000 to $30,000 and a fifth wheel $40,000 to $65,000.
Source: Go RVing, Compare RV Models.
How much does a motorhome cost?
Go RVing lists a Class C at $65,000 to $140,000 and a Class B camper van at $100,000 to $150,000.
A Class A runs $75,000 to $250,000, and a well equipped or diesel model can sit above these averages.
Source: Go RVing, Compare RV Models.
What is a used RV worth?
Go RVing does not publish a used price range, because used prices depend on the exact year, model and condition.
Look up the model in the JD Power RV valuation guide before you make an offer.
How much is RV insurance a year?
Progressive's countrywide average 12 month premium for 2024 was $594 for a travel trailer and $1,052 for a motorhome.
Progressive says your own price varies with the RV type, location, use and driving experience.
Source: Progressive, RV insurance cost guide.
Can you finance an RV?
Yes, and the Good Sam Finance Center lists loans from $10,000 to $2 million for new and used RVs.
It finances standard RVs up to 15 model years old and sets a minimum credit score of 600.
Source: Good Sam Finance Center, RV Loans.
Is it cheaper to rent or buy an RV?
For a few trips a year, renting usually costs less, because you skip insurance, storage and upkeep in the months you are not camping.
Outdoorsy's price guide puts a travel trailer at $50 to $125 per night and a Class C at $150 to $200, read October 2026.
Source: Outdoorsy, RV Rental Prices.
Sources
- Compare RV Models, Go RVing (2026)
- How much does RV insurance cost?, Progressive (2026)
- RV Loans, Good Sam Finance Center (2026)
- Micro Minnie starting MSRP and fee note, Winnebago
- Nightly rental price guide by RV class, Outdoorsy
Renting instead, buying used, and the cost of living on the road.
Nightly rates and the fees that catch people out.
The point where owning starts to pay.
Dates, fuel and campsites in one total.
Dealers, private sellers and marketplaces compared.
The middle motorhome, explained.
Monthly costs once the RV is your home.
Test the Numbers on a Real Trip
One rented weekend tells you more than any price table.
Rent Before You BuyAffiliate link. We may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.