RV Travel Costs vs. Traditional Vacations

A July 2014 Recreation Vehicle Industry Association (RVIA) study showed that RV traveling can save up 60% when compared to traditional vacations. This study mainly looked at the expenses of travelling families with up to 4 children. Some families travelled in RVs, some travelled by plane or car. For couples travelling without children, the amount saved was similar. The study showed that a travelling couple could save up to 50% on an RV vacation.

The most expensive components of RV travel are the initial purchase cost and the cost of fuel. Even with these factored in, though, RV travelling is significantly less expensive. The largest cost saving factor of travel trailer vacations is the ability to travel without needing a hotel room.

Not only does this allow for more efficient travel time, it takes out one of the most expensive vacationing factors. Without the pressure to find and check into a hotel, you can customize your travels just the way you want them. Instead of staying in an expensive hotel, you’ll check into an RV park.
RV parks do charge for renting space to park your RV. But, the rates are much less expensive than a hotel or motel. Plus, there are many RV parks near popular travel sites. At an RV park, rates are lower and you’ll get to experience your surroundings in a much closer way.

Cheaper than flying and more comfortable than driving in a traditional vehicle, RVs also cut costs on transportation methods. Travel trailers also offer the ability to bring food and cook while on the road. This saves on needing to have costly dinners out. Plus, the added space of expandable RVs and destination trailers ensures a comfy trip.
There are many travel trailer vacation sites across the nation that are both beautiful and inexpensive. Read about the top 5 RV vacation destinations here.