The average rental runs about $165/night, with travel trailers starting around $110/night and Class A motorhomes typically running $230/night or more. By city, prices vary as well:
In Seattle, you can choose from a variety of travel trailers. These vehicles sleep four to six people and cost an average of $100 a night. The Class C motorhomes are also popular and run a little over $200 a night. Another popular option is the camping vans that run about $200, depending on how many they sleep.
In Spokane, you can find travel trailers to rent for less than $100 a night that are rated five stars. There are also a few Class A motorhomes for around $200 a night.
Vancouver has travel trailers for around $100 a night. Class C motorhomes start at $175 a night.
Olympic National Park's three distinct ecosystems, Mount Rainier, the San Juan Islands, the Columbia River Gorge; and the Palouse, give Washington more range per mile than almost any state in the West.
Olympic Peninsula roads require a mid-size rig for full access. The access roads into Hoh Rain Forest, Ozette Lake, and the Quinault area of Olympic National Park are paved but narrow with tight campground loops. Sites in these areas cap at 21–35 feet. A Class C or travel trailer under 28 feet navigates all of them. A large Class A is limited to the primary Kalaloch and Heart O' the Hills campgrounds.
Self-contained is essential on the Olympic Peninsula. Services outside Port Angeles, Forks, and Sequim are limited. The peninsula's remote campgrounds — Sol Duc, Fairholme, Graves Creek — have no hookups. A unit with large tanks and generator capability lets you stay multiple nights without hunting for services.
A tow vehicle is the practical setup for ferry routes. Washington State Ferries accommodate RVs, but ferry wait times for vehicles can exceed 2–3 hours on summer weekends. If your itinerary includes the San Juan Islands, be prepared for extended waits or book a foot-passenger ferry and tow-vehicle day trip.
Mount Rainier's Sunrise Road closes to vehicles over 35 feet. The road to Sunrise — the highest paved road in the state — has a vehicle length restriction. Larger units must use the Paradise or Ohanapecosh campgrounds and drive a tow vehicle or take the shuttle to Sunrise.
Book and plan careful routing for the Olympic Peninsula and Cascade parks.
Olympic National Park campgrounds book through Recreation.gov. Kalaloch, Sol Duc, and Heart O' the Hills are the most popular. Kalaloch (ocean bluff sites) fills months in advance for summer. Book early — it's one of the most demanded NPS campgrounds in the Pacific Northwest.
Mount Rainier National Park campgrounds also book through Recreation.gov. Cougar Rock and Ohanapecosh open reservations months ahead and fill fast for July and August weekends. Confirm site length limits for your specific rig before booking — they vary by loop.
Washington State Parks use the Washington State Parks reservation system. Deception Pass, Fort Worden, and Lake Wenatchee are among the most popular. Deception Pass fills within hours of opening for summer — set a calendar alert.
Rain gear is standard kit on the Olympic Peninsula year-round. The Hoh Rain Forest receives 140+ inches of rain annually. The rain shadow east of the Olympics (Sequim area) is dramatically drier. Plan your itinerary around both if possible — the contrast is part of what makes Olympic NP unique.
There are many wonderful WA campgrounds across the state! Fort Worden Historical State Park is located near Port Townsend has two campgrounds, a forested one and one located on the beach. The park has tidy camping spaces with a giant old military installation to climb on. There are also historic houses, museums, and a boat launch. The park is 432 acres with a huge variety of facilities, including a conference center, day use, and picnic areas as well as on-site food and a convenience store.
Crescent Bar Recreation Area on the Columbia River has 55 newly remodeled, roomy sites. This is a great place to stay if you want to catch a concert at the nearby Gorge Amphitheater. You are also close to an area for wine tasting, hiking, or rock climbing at the Ancient Lakes.
Icicle River RV Resort is located about three miles outside Leavenworth, which is far enough away to enjoy the peace and quiet but close enough to go into the town for fun. This area offers a year-round Oktoberfest and Nutcracker Museum as well as hiking, biking, and river rafting.
Dump stations in Washington can be found in campgrounds as well as RV supply stores, travel plazas, and some of the gas stations. North Spokane RV Campground outside of Spokane has a dump station that is open year-round and that also has rinse water available. The cost is free if you are a registered guest there or is $20 for visitors.
Evergreen RV Supply in Shoreline, Washington, is open during the week. It also provides parts and services throughout the year. Dumping costs $3. The Suncrest RV Park in Moses Lake is open every day. This facility also offers potable water and rinse water. The service is free for registered guests.
There are so many monuments and landmarks that you will want to see in Washington. Be sure to visit Snoqualmie Falls, which is located east of Seattle. You can stand on the observation decks and feel the mist in the air while watching the water falling 268 feet. This is one of the most popular scenic attractions in the state and includes a gift shop and the Salish Lodge.
Puget Sound is located north of Seattle on an inlet of the Pacific Ocean and part of the Salish Sea. About two-thirds of the state’s population lives in this area, and it is the nation’s second-largest marine estuary. This area offers a wide variety of vacation activities, including big city life, romantic country inns, island retreats, and first-class resorts. There is plenty of hiking, boating, and sightseeing available in this area.
Be sure to visit the Arthur Foss Tugboat, the oldest wooden tugboat afloat in the world. This tug was built in 1889 by the Willamette Iron and Steel Company of Portland, Oregon. In 1981, she was restored to operating condition and moored at the Northwest Seaport Museum in Seattle, Washington. That is where you can visit or see her when a volunteer crew takes her to maritime festivals.
On average expect to pay $218 per night in Washington.
Do you need to be a certain age to rent an RV in Washington?Yes. The minimum age is 25 to be eligible to get an RV Rental in Washington from RVshare.
Does RVshare have emergency roadside assistance?Yes. Every RV rental booked through RVshare receives 24/7 emergency roadside assistance.
Does RVshare offer one way RV rentals in Washington?Yes. Prior to renting any RV, check with the owner since not all will offer this particular option.
Do you need a special license to drive an RV in Washington?No. You don’t need a special license or CDL to drive an RV in Washington.
