Outdoorsy vs RVshare: Where Do They Really Differ?
Outdoorsy and RVshare both rent you an RV straight from its owner.Outdoorsy lists 200,000+ vehicles to RVshare's 100,000+.Outdoorsy publishes its guest service fee, while RVshare shows its fee only at checkout.Protection is close on both, so price the same trip on each site.
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Where do the facts in this film come from?
| Fact | Source and date checked |
|---|---|
| According to Outdoorsy, Outdoorsy lists 200,000+ vehicles in 4,800+ cities across 14 countries. | OutdoorsyOctober 2026 |
| According to RVshare, RVshare lists 100,000+ motorhomes and trailers. | RVshareOctober 2026 |
| According to Outdoorsy cancellation policy, Outdoorsy refunds a booking in full if it is cancelled within 24 hours of confirmation and departure is 7 or more days away. | Outdoorsy cancellation policyOctober 2026 |
Outdoorsy's fees article says its guest service fee “is 10% of the booking total for all RV rentals”, so confirm the full total at checkout. (Outdoorsy help center, October 2026)
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What should you do after watching?
The fairest test is the same trip on both sites, so start with your dates on Outdoorsy.
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What does the voiceover say, word for word?
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Outdoorsy and RVshare both let you rent an RV straight from its owner.
Here is where they really differ.
Outdoorsy lists more vehicles, so you have more to choose from on your travel dates.
Fees are the clearest difference.
Outdoorsy publishes its guest service fee, while RVshare shows its fee only at checkout, plus a screening fee.
On protection, the two are close.
Both start renters at the state minimum liability, and both offer roadside assistance.
On Trustpilot, RVshare currently rates higher, so read recent reviews of the owner and the RV you pick.
Outdoorsy suits a wider search and a fee you can see up front.
RVshare suits a trip where it has the cheaper or the only RV on your dates.
Outdoorsy gives a short window to cancel for a full refund, when the trip is far enough away.
Check your dates on Outdoorsy, and price the same trip on RVshare.
Want the detail behind the film?
Read our complete Outdoorsy and RVshare comparison, with sources for every figure.
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