In a 4 year trend, 90% of travelers are planning to travel at least as much this year as last. Among those intending to travel this year, 60% are planning a road trip or vacation in an RV, similar to the past two years. In a continued trend, RV trips continue to be popular among Millennials and Gen Z, and they have returned to popularity for Gen X travelers with an 11 percentage point increase this year.
Generations planning on taking a road trip or vacation in an RV in the next 12 months:
- 67% of Gen Z
- 76% of Millennials
- 67% of Gen X
- 29% of Boomers
Interest in RVs has increased this year, both as a means of transportation and as accommodations. When compared to flying a short to moderate distance, travelers see a variety of benefits to using an RV, especially the:
- Added flexibility to change schedules (67%) – up 9 points
- Lack of baggage fees (57%) – up 8 points
- More predictable costs (53%) – up 11 points
Because of these benefits, 64% of travelers would consider renting an RV for a future trip, a 10 percentage point increase from last year. While costs are always a consideration in vacation planning, travelers will look for amenities, sleep capacity, vehicle features, and pet-friendly options, all of which are more important to them than the nightly rate.
Most Important Features when Renting an RV for a Trip:
- Amenities (55%)
- Sleep Capacity (48%)
- Updated Features (36%)
- Pet-Friendly (36%)
- Nightly Rate (32%)
- Storage Capacity (29%)
RV Delivery
First-time RV renters account for a large portion of bookings on RVshare. A factor that can deter inexperienced renters is the thought of having to physically drive the RV. 72% of the vehicles on RVshare now offer delivery, which is an increasingly popular amenity for many renters. In fact, 44% of RVshare bookings this year opted to have their RV delivered to their campground or destination of choice. Delivery is a great option for first-timers, as well as those who are flying into a destination and want to have the rig stationed and set up for them upon arrival, like festival or event-goers.
Microtrend: RV Use Expands Beyond Camping
Insights reveal that 47% of travelers have also cited an RV or motorhome as a preferred type of accommodation for this year’s travels, up 7 percentage points from 2023. RV travel allows travelers to have accommodations all in one place for domestic trips. RVs are particularly likely to be of interest to travelers for trips to national parks, festivals and tailgating events.
- National Park or Scenic Area (67%)
- Multi-Day Festival (63%)
- Tailgating Event (53%)
Top Destinations According to RVshare:
Learn more about the top travel trends of 2025 in our detailed industry report.
