Life by the Horns Camper Rentals Corporate Office
Durham RV rental agency with a 4.9-star rating from 61 reviews, praised for patient staff and clean campers.
Durham, NC
RV Rental in Durham, NC
Durham sits close enough to the Blue Ridge and the coast that a rented rig earns its keep. This city has 5 rental outfits plus 4 more nearby, averaging 4.7 stars, and three of them will deliver to your driveway. Trailers outnumber motorhomes here, 4 to 3, so if you don't want to drive a big box around town, you have options.
5Companies listed
4.7★Average Google rating
3Rent motorhomes
3Deliver to you
4More within 30 miles
RV rental companies in Durham
QuaRV
Durham RV rental agency specializing in long-term and insurance housing, with pet-friendly travel trailers and nationwide delivery.
Johnson's Motorhome Rentals
Family-run Durham RV rental with 25+ years, Class A and C motorhomes, and a 5.0 rating from four reviews.
Cruise America RV Rental
Employee-owned RV rental center in Durham with Standard and Large RVs, mixed reviews on service and vehicle condition.
Outdoorz RV
Durham RV agency renting luxury and economy motorhomes and travel trailers, plus a consignment program.
Nearby options
Within a short drive of Durham. Plenty of renters pick up a town or two over, and some companies deliver.
Jha's RV Rentals
Jha's RV Rentals is a recreational vehicle rental agency in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Beckon Rentals
Knightdale camper van rental with a 5.0 rating and 17 reviews praising the helpful owner and stocked, easy-to-drive van.
Backroads RV Rentals
Knightdale RV rental agency offering motorhomes and travel trailers, pet friendly, with delivery.
Ed RV Rentals
Fifth wheel rental in Burlington, NC with delivery to campgrounds across NC, VA and SC.
What the Durham fleet looks like
Five companies list here, and the split leans toward towables: 4 travel trailers against 3 motorhomes, with no camper vans on the board. Life by the Horns Camper Rentals Corporate Office carries the most reviews by far, 61 of them at 4.9 stars, and it runs trailers. QuaRV and Johnson's Motorhome Rentals are both 5.0 on just 4 reviews each, so treat those scores as promising but thin. Cruise America sits at 3.9 across 19 reviews, a fair picture of a big national fleet. Outdoorz RV lists motorhomes and trailers with no rating yet. Three of the five deliver, which saves you a trip and a unfamiliar tow vehicle. Confirm the delivery window and who does the walkthrough before you book.
Trailer or motorhome
A travel trailer means you need a capable tow vehicle, a brake controller if the trailer is heavy, and a spot to park it at camp. In exchange you get a base camp you can unhitch and leave. A motorhome is simpler to start: everything is one unit, and the setup at the site takes minutes. For a Durham trip that mixes city time with a run out to Jordan Lake or Eno River, a trailer parked at the campground and a separate car is often the easier rhythm. Ask about the hitch, the wiring, and the trailer's loaded weight before you commit your own truck.
Costs that catch people
Rates look clean until the extras land. Mileage allowances are the usual surprise, so ask how many miles are included and what the overage rate is before you plan a long loop. Generator hours are another one. I once paid a fee I never saw coming because we ran the generator past the included hours, so ask that question at the counter, not on the road. The security deposit is often a hold on your card, and insurance may or may not cover the rig, so read what your own policy does. One-way drop fees do not apply here since no company lists one-way service.
Rent by type in Durham
Nearby cities
- Raleigh, NC (1, 23 mi)
- Knightdale, NC (2, 28 mi)
- Burlington, NC (2, 31 mi)
- Benson, NC (2, 39 mi)
- Franklinville, NC (1, 47 mi)
- Stokesdale, NC (1, 62 mi)
- Fayetteville, NC (1, 63 mi)
- Lynchburg, VA (1, 100 mi)
Questions people ask
How many RV rental companies are in Durham?
Five companies are listed in Durham, with 4 more nearby. Three rent motorhomes and 4 offer travel trailers, and no camper vans appear in the local listings. Three of the five will deliver to you, which is handy if you would rather not drive across town to pick up.
Which Durham rental has the best reviews?
Life by the Horns Camper Rentals Corporate Office has a 4.9 rating from 61 reviews, the largest sample in town. QuaRV and Johnson's Motorhome Rentals both show 5.0, but on only 4 reviews each. Cruise America has 3.9 across 19 reviews, and Outdoorz RV has no rating yet.
Do I need my own truck to rent a trailer in Durham?
For most travel trailers, yes. You need a vehicle rated for the trailer's loaded weight and, usually, a brake controller. Ask the company for the hitch and wiring requirements before booking. If you don't have a suitable truck, a motorhome is the simpler choice since it is self-contained.
What fees should I ask about before booking?
Ask about the mileage allowance and the overage rate, generator hours and any charge for going past them, the security deposit hold, and what your insurance covers. Kitchen and linen kits may cost extra. Confirm delivery fees too, since three Durham companies deliver but terms vary.