Travel Trailer Rental Near You: Camp Without Owning a Truck
You do not need a truck to camp in a travel trailer.
Many owners will tow it to your campsite, set it up, and collect it when you leave.
By Smart RV Hub Editorial Team · 8 min read · Based on published specs and user reviews, plus Outdoorsy's published rates and policies, never on first person testing
Anyone planning a trailer trip hits the same question first: what would I tow it with?
A delivered rental answers it, and it still costs less a night than most motorhomes.
If you do have a capable truck, collecting the trailer yourself keeps the price lowest of all.
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Tow It Yourself or Have It Delivered?
This is the first decision, because it sets which trailers you can book and what the trip costs.
According to Outdoorsy's delivery guide, more than 60 percent of its vehicles can be delivered, with each owner's radius running from about 30 miles to more than 100. Outdoorsy's delivery guide explains the fees.
Owners charge a flat fee, a per mile fee or both to deliver and set up, so the same trailer can cost more at a campsite far from home.
Tow the trailer, or have it brought to camp?
A trailer rental comes in two shapes. Switch between them to compare.
You tow it yourself
You collect the trailer from the owner, hitch it to your own vehicle and move it between campgrounds as you like.
- The lowest total, with no delivery fee
- Needs a vehicle rated for the loaded weight
- Suits a road trip with several stops
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In a stationary rental the trailer stays put for the whole trip, and Outdoorsy says its protection package for that costs less. Outdoorsy's stationary rental page sets out the cover.
Choose to tow when you have a rated vehicle and want to move between campgrounds, and choose delivery when you want one base camp and no hitching.
Which Towable Should You Rent?
Trailer rentals cover five main types, and the right one depends on who is coming and what you tow with.
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| Type | Nightly range | Suits | What tows it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Travel trailer | $50 to $125 a night | Families and couples who want a full kitchen and bathroom | A pickup or large SUV rated for the loaded weight |
| Pop up camper | $50 to $100 a night | First timers and small cars with a modest tow rating | Often a midsize SUV or minivan, checked against the listing |
| Teardrop trailer | Set by each owner | Two people who mostly live outside the trailer | Many cars and crossovers, checked against the listing |
| Toy hauler | Set by each owner | Groups bringing ATVs, dirt bikes or bikes | A heavy duty pickup, or book it delivered |
| Fifth wheel | $60 to $150 a night | Larger groups who want the most living space | A pickup with a fifth wheel hitch in the bed, or delivery |
Pop up camper rental
A pop up folds down for towing and opens into canvas sleeping ends at camp.
It is light to tow for the beds it offers, which makes it a common first rental for a family with an SUV.
Teardrop trailer rental
A teardrop is a bed on wheels with a galley kitchen under a rear hatch.
It suits two people who cook and sit outside, and it tows behind many cars.
Toy hauler rental
A toy hauler has a ramp door and a garage for ATVs, dirt bikes or kayaks.
It is heavy, so most renters either own a big pickup or book one delivered.
Fifth wheel rental
A fifth wheel hitches into the bed of a pickup and gives the most room of any towable.
Outdoorsy notes that large fifth wheels need a heavy duty truck, which is why delivery is common for them.
Can Your Vehicle Tow a Rental Trailer?
Check four things against the listing before you book, and message the owner if any one of them is unclear.
Tow rating
Find the towing capacity in your owner's manual and compare it with the trailer's loaded weight, not its empty weight.
Hitch and ball
The hitch receiver and ball size on your vehicle must match what the listing names.
Wiring plug
Trailer lights need the right plug on your vehicle, and owners will say which one their trailer uses.
Brake controller
Bigger trailers with electric brakes need a brake controller in the tow vehicle, so ask before you book.
If any answer is no, filter for delivery instead, and the owner handles the tow.
How to Find Travel Trailer Rentals Near You
Outdoorsy lists trailers by location, so start with the town or campground where you want to stay.
- Enter a location near your campsite and add your dates.
- Pick the Towable tab to see trailers you collect, or the Delivery tab to see trailers brought to you.
- On the Delivery tab, choose Stationary if the trailer will stay in one place, then type the campsite address.
- Message the owner about hitch, plug and setup before you request the booking.
These steps follow Outdoorsy's own instructions, and our guide to renting an RV close to home covers the other ways to search.
Only Want Trailers That Come to You?
This search opens Outdoorsy with the delivery filter already on, ready for your campsite address.
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What a Travel Trailer Rental Costs
Towables are the cheapest RVs to rent, because you are not paying for an engine.
Outdoorsy publishes $50 to $100 a night for a pop up, $50 to $125 for a travel trailer and $60 to $150 for a fifth wheel, read October 2026.
Add the delivery fee, any cleaning or dump fee and the protection package, then compare the total with a motorhome for the same dates.
That chart draws on RVshare's wider national ranges, so its trailer band runs higher than the Outdoorsy figures above.
Run your own dates through the rental cost calculator to see the whole trip, fuel and campground included.
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How much does it cost to rent a travel trailer?
Outdoorsy publishes a national range of $50 to $125 a night for a travel trailer, read October 2026.
Delivery, cleaning and the protection package are charged on top, so compare the total for your dates rather than the nightly rate alone. The full cost of an RV rental.
Can I rent a travel trailer without a truck?
Yes, by booking a trailer whose owner delivers it.
Outdoorsy says more than 60 percent of its vehicles offer delivery, and the owner tows the trailer to your campsite, sets it up and collects it at the end.
How do I find travel trailer rentals near me?
Search Outdoorsy with your town or campground, then choose the Towable tab to see trailers you collect or the Delivery tab to see trailers brought to you.
Enter the campsite address on the Delivery tab and the results narrow to owners who reach it. More ways to find an RV near you.
What do I need to tow a rental travel trailer myself?
A vehicle rated to tow the trailer's loaded weight, a hitch and ball that match the listing, and the right wiring plug.
Larger trailers with electric brakes also need a brake controller in the tow vehicle, so ask the owner before you book.
Is a pop up camper rental cheaper than a travel trailer?
Usually a little, because pop ups are lighter and simpler.
Outdoorsy publishes $50 to $100 a night for a pop up against $50 to $125 for a travel trailer, read October 2026.
What is a toy hauler rental?
A toy hauler is a trailer with a rear ramp door and a garage at the back for ATVs, dirt bikes or kayaks, with living space in front.
They tow like a large travel trailer, so check your tow rating carefully or book one with delivery.
Who pays if a rented trailer gets damaged?
Outdoorsy bookings carry a protection plan with state statutory liability limits, with $500,000 available on the Peace of Mind package.
Physical damage cover runs up to $300,000 in comprehensive and collision coverage, based on the value of the RV, and the deductible on your package still falls on you. How RV rental insurance works.
Is a stationary trailer rental worth it?
It is the easiest way to camp in a trailer, because the owner delivers it, levels it and hooks it up before you arrive.
Outdoorsy says its stationary protection package costs less than the packages for a trailer you tow yourself.