Tucson spreads across 240 square miles, about 110 miles southeast of Phoenix. Home to the Davis–Monthan Air Force Base, Tucson gets over 3,800 hours of sunshine per year but has a slightly cooler climate than Phoenix due to its higher elevation of close to 2,400 feet above sea level. UNESCO named Tucson a "City of Gastronomy" in 2015, the first American city designated as such. Find great Mexican food in Tucson, with lots of popular independent restaurants. Try the Sonoran hot dog, which is a dog covered in bacon and topped off with condiments such as salsa.
The city has a walkable downtown area with historical neighborhoods and six different districts offering unique shops and restaurants. Also downtown are cultural attractions and venues like the Tucson Museum of Art, the Children's Museum Tucson, and the Tucson Music Hall. Just northeast of downtown is the University of Arizona, which has an arboretum with a self-guided plant walk and the Arizona State Museum.
In the Santa Catalina Mountains northeast of the city is Mount Lemmon, at 9,157 feet the highest point in the region. You can go skiing here at the Mount Lemmon Ski Valley, with the ski season running roughly from December to April. Kitt Peak National Observatory is about 90 miles southwest of Tucson. Sign up for a daytime tour or come for a Nightly Observing Program at which you can view the night sky through telescopes at nearly 7,000 feet in elevation.
Pick up an RV rental from RVshare so you can explore Tucson with your home on wheels. On RVshare, you'll find vehicles available from some of the top names, like Coachmen, CrossRoads, Forest River, and Jayco. Find travel trailers that sleep from five to 10 people, Class B vans cozy enough for two, 30-foot Class C motorized RVs, and Class A motorcoaches that can accommodate up to 10 passengers. Having your own RV rental in Tucson will come in handy as you explore the city and the wide-open spaces of the surrounding Sonoran Desert. As you travel, you won't worry about where to spend the night since you'll already have that covered with your RV.
Tucson is a desert city that's also ringed by mountain ranges. Escape the heat of the desert floor by heading up into the Santa Catalinas, the Rincons, or the Tortolitas. From the city, you'll also have easy access to parks that include Saguaro National Park and Oracle State Park. Check out the ruins of older settlements and civilizations at sites like Tumacacori National Historical Park and Casa Grande Ruins National Monument. With your RV rental, you can travel around Tucson and the surrounding area at your own pace.
Motorhomes are divided into Class A, B, and C vehicles. On average expect to pay $185 per night for Class A, $149 per night for Class B and $179 per night for Class C. Towable RVs include 5th Wheel, Travel Trailers, Popups, and Toy Hauler. On average, in Tucson, AZ, the 5th Wheel trailer starts at $70 per night. Pricing for the Travel Trailer begins at $60 per night, and the Popup Trailer starts at $65 per night.
Do you need to be a certain age to rent an RV in Tucson?Yes. The minimum age is 25 to be eligible to get an RV Rental in Tucson 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 Tucson?Yes. Prior to renting any RV, check with the owner since not all will offer this particular option.