RV rental Phoenix

Some planning tips for RV Rentals Phoenix

• Phoenix is a desert territory, known for its hot and dry weather and a lack of shade. Ensure you always have extra water on hand, particularly in remote areas. The skies are clear 59% of the time. Make sure to bring water and sunscreen and have an air-conditioning unit that works when travelling in your RV between February and September, as this is the hottest time in Phoenix.

• RV campgrounds in Phoenix are open year-round, thanks to the mild winters. Most individual campsites have a barbecue grill, fire rig, and picnic table. You can enjoy Covered Wagon RV Park, which is very close to the city center yet not far away from natural attractions such as Phoenix Mountain Preserve and Camelback Mountain. The North Phoenix RV Parks and Campground is modern and well-liked by both vacationers and extended-stay RV owners/travellers alike. 

• Phoenix is near several National and State Parks and nature preserves where public camping is permitted. Lost Dutchman State Park should be included on your list as it also provides some prime hiking opportunities. Dead Horse Ranch State Park, less than two hours north of Phoenix, has 127 campsites for RVs and tents. Tonto National Forest has over 30 sites, most with no electricity or water hook-ups, however, there are coin-operated showers and toilets in some areas.

• If you’re under 55 or you are travelling with your pets or kids, finding a camping ground in Phoenix can be a chore. A great and popular option would be Desert’s Edge, offering campers with clean and well-kept facilities. Also known also as the Purple Park, Desert’s Edge is located only minutes away from downtown Phoenix and accommodates short- or long-term stays. Ask for a site away from the highway.  

• Be sure to pack a first-aid kit. You'll never know when minor accidents can happen during your Phoenix RV trips.

• Over the years, Phoenix has grown and swallowed smaller neighbouring cities in its path, merging with Old Town Scottsdale, Glendale, Peoria, Tempe, Mesa, Chandler, Gilbert, and Cave Creek – this formed the Greater Metropolitan Phoenix area. Looks like it's a big city with great outdoors to explore in your rental RVs.

• Phoenix is known as a retirement spot, which can explain the 55+ limit on many of the camping grounds and RV parks. Phoenicians are one of two kinds of locals – natives or non-natives. Natives tend to be optimistic, relaxed, and very open. The rest come in so many shapes and sizes, so be sure you know how to properly deal with them.

• Want to discover more of the USA? One way rentals to other cities are possible. Pick up your vehicle in Phoenix, Arizona and continue your RV rental tour in Los Angeles, Denver, or Las Vegas. The choice is yours!

Stay local and see what Phoenix has to offer

Phoenix is centrally located in Arizona and sits on the banks of the Salt River. This sprawling state capital is known for abundant annual sunshine, fabulous resorts and vibrant nightlife.  

Desert Botanical Garden

This will wow you with an extensive range of cacti and desert plants. Sitting in a 50-acre land, this almost alien garden is home to 139 rare and endangered plant species.  

McDowell Mountains

Head 20 miles northeast to stretch your legs in this beautiful regional park. The Sunrise Trail is 4.4 miles long, rises to 1300ft and is very popular.  

Phoenix Zoo

Pick up an RV rental in Phoenix and head to the largest privately owned, non-profit zoo in the country. Get inspired by gorgeous animals and fantastic conservation efforts as you explore the renowned Phoenix Zoo.

Hit the links

In Old Town Scottsdale and Phoenix AZ, golfers have over 300 courses to choose from. Catering to all levels, there’s a tee-off for everyone in Arizona. 

Phoenix Art Museum

Located at 1625 North Central Ave., Phoenix Art Museum is the largest art museum in the southwestern United States. It offers access to visual arts and educational programs in Arizona. Book your campervan hire and discover Phoenix by visiting this museum.

Heading further afield in your RV rental Phoenix, AZ  

Phoenix gives you easy access to spectacular sights and incredible displays of nature, including some of the most well-known landforms in the USA. Don’t miss the following on your Arizona RV rental tour.   

Grand Canyon

Wake up to the incredible sight of sunrise over the gorge and be mesmerized by the beauty of the Grand Canyon, one of the world’s natural wonders. Park your campervan up and stay over at one of the RV campgrounds in this national park, carved over many years alongside the Colorado River.

Petrified Forest

This unique stop on your Phoenix RV rental tour will introduce you to spectacular geologic wonders and jaw-dropping views. Two visitor centers—the Painted Desert Visitor Centre and the Rainbow Forest Museum—offer educational exhibits and refreshments.   

Meteor Crater

Don’t miss this chance to marvel at the world’s best-preserved meteor impact site. An asteroid crashed into what is now central Arizona 50,000 years ago, creating this magnificent spectacle. 

Kartchner Caverns State Park

Go underground to explore this 2.5-mile cave system at the eastern base of the Whetstone Mountains. Don’t miss the “Throne Room” and the “Big Room” at this phenomenal state park.   

Joshua Tree National Park

3.5 hours west from Phoenix will bring you to this famously vast protected area in California. Hike through rugged rock formations and stark desert landscapes in this breathtaking region that straddles the Colorado and Mojave Deserts. 

Lake Pleasant Regional Park

Lake Pleasant Regional Park is a large outdoor recreation area straddling the Maricopa and Yavapai county in the northern part of the city. This park provides an oasis-style escape amid the dry, dusty, warm-weather region. Boating, fishing, and scuba diving are popular activities here.