RVs make economic sense. They allow you to do more while spending less. They provide unlimited options, even on a limited budget.
Many RV models allow a family of four to save up to 74 percent on vacation costs over other forms of travel. That’s a calculation that takes into account RV ownership costs, including payments, insurance, maintenance, tires, registration and depreciation.
Want to take your family of four to Orlando for a week? Traveling in a typical family motorhome will cost you 43 percent less than flying, renting a car, staying in a hotel and eating out. A trip to the Grand Canyon in a folding camping trailer will cost 52 percent less
Using Recreation Vehicles versus Other Types of Vacations
Traveling by RV saves vacationers 50 to 80 percent compared to other kinds of travel, according to a leading tourism research firm. RV vacations were found to offer big savings over travel by car, or plane with hotel accommodations. And even the most expensive RV trip is only one-third the cost of a budget cruise excursion and one-fifth the cost of an all-inclusive package getaway.
Vacation Type |
Duration |
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Transport Mode / Accomodation |
3 Days |
7 Days |
10 Days |
10 Days |
Car / Folding Camper Trailer |
$508 |
$1,125 |
$1,605 |
$2,317 |
Light-Duty Truck or SUV / Travel Trailer |
$623 |
$1,376 |
$1,963 |
$2,837 |
Motorhome |
$647 |
$1,491 |
$2,127 |
$2,996 |
Personal Car / Motels or Hotels |
$903 |
$2,182 |
$3,125 |
$4,222 |
Personal Car or Airline / Rental Property |
$1,514 |
$2,725 |
$3,570 |
$4,281 |
Airline or Rental Car / Motels or Hotels |
$1,678 |
$3,044 |
$4,406 |
$5,742 |
Cruise Ship Vacation |
N/A |
$9,399 |
$7,425 |
$9,053 |
All Inclusive Vacation Package |
N/A |
$5,156 |
$7,125 |
$9,285 |
Source: PKF Consulting |
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