Right at home with your RV rentals

You need a website optimized for online bookings to start renting RVs online. RV rental software like Rentle makes this easy for you.

First, add the products and services you want to rent and sell to Rentle and determine the quantities in Rentle's inventory management system. That way, your availabilities are always up to date, and you don't get overbooked. Next, set up your payment options so your customers can book and pay their rentals in advance.

Once everything is set up, you can embed Rentle to your existing website or use Rentle as a standalone website.

Starting an RV rental business requires a lot of planning, preparation, and setting up processes. First, you need to make a business plan. Your business plan includes a description of your business, market and competitor analysis, financial plan, and marketing plan. It is also essential to consider how you will organize your processes, such as fleet management, order processing, and vehicle service on your site.

The best way to advertise your RV for rent depends on your knowledge, resources, and the size of operation.

If you have one motorhome that you rent out occasionally, an RV rental marketplace like Outdoorsy might be the best option for you. Marketplaces do all the advertising for you, but the downside is that marketplaces typically charge hefty commissions, and your vehicle competes against all the other listed vehicles.

More established RV rental businesses with the knowledge and resources can utilize several cost-effective marketing strategies to acquire customers.

Generally, RV rentals can be very profitable and enjoy high profit margins. Still, just like with any company, profitability comes down to your business's income and expenditure structure. It is also worth noting that the demand for RV rental is seasonal in many countries, which should be considered when assessing the business's revenue & profit potential.

Incomes are primarily determined by whether there is a demand for RV rental services in your area. One of the essential factors in ensuring demand is location. The financing costs of the rental fleet, business space, insurance, and staff salaries are typically the most significant expenses. To better understand your financial estimates, we recommend looking at our guide to financial planning and budgeting →

It is strongly recommended that you start using RV rental software from the early days of your business. Rental management software allows RV rental operators to manage reservations, rental fleet, and other areas of the business in one place instead of spreading all the information across several apps and spreadsheets. This gives a better overview of the business and complete control of the rental operation.