Friday, October 30, 2015

Snowbirds - Quartzsite Arizona Camping

Snowbirds - Quartzsite Arizona Camping

 

 



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RV Rental Prices

Cruise America RV Rental
By
Travel & Vacations Editor
If you like the idea of traveling by RV but aren't ready to purchase a camper, renting an RV is a good option. As with most travel-related bookings, prices for RV rentals fluctuate significantly and frequently - much as you would expect with airline tickets.

Getting an Idea of RV Rental Pricing

Unit type, availability, location and season are factors that can impact rental cost. Last minute bookings typically cost more than ones you schedule in advance.
According to Roadtrip America, EL Monte RV and Cruise America are the two largest RV rental companies, so they are good places to start when you are wondering what it might cost to rent an RV. Be warned - this is not a cheap travel option.
The rates provided here are given for general information purposes only. Rental rates for RVs change often. Go directly to the rental companies for current pricing information. Also keep in mind that kitchen and linen kits are not included in rental pricing, and additional mileage charges and other costs to the rental company may apply, as well as fuel and campsite costs along the way.

El Monte RV

El Monte RV has just over 35 RV rental locations in the U.S. You can check both round-trip and one-way RV rental pricing via their website by entering the location and dates for your trip. Class A and C units are available.

Example 2-Way Pricing

As above, these prices are based on searches conducted on January 5, 2015 for a ten-night trip, with pick-up on July 1 and return on July 11.
  • A Class C rental picked up in Los Angeles, California ranges from $2,300 to $3,400 depending on size, sleeping capacity and slideouts. Renting a Class A (bus-style) unit costs between $3,250 and $5,100 depending on size and model. All Class A units have slideouts.
  • In McKinney, Texas (which is located in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metro), a Class C rental ranges from $2,300 to $3,400, while a class A unit rents for between $3,030 and $5,030.
  • In Salt Lake City, Utah, a Class C rental costs between $2,400 and $3,500 and a Class A rental costs between $3,350 and $4,200.

Example One-Way Pricing

One-way rentals are not available at all locations - it is limited to some sites in Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida Nevada and New York. To illustrate one-way rental pricing, you could pick up a unit in Las Vegas, Nevada and drop it off in Los Angeles, California. As of January 1, 2015, if you were to book this option with pick up on July 1 and drop-off on July 11, the cost would range from $2,300 to $3,400 for a class C unit and between $3,150 and $4,100 for a bus.

Cruise America

Cruise America has over 100 RV rental locations in the U.S. and Canada offering compact (19 feet), standard (23 to 25 feet), intermediate (28 feet) and large (30 feet) units for rent. You can check round trip rental pricing and availability via their website by providing details about your needs. You will need to select the state and city where you will pick up the unit and the start and end date for your trip. All of their RVs are Class C units.

Example 2-Way Pricing

The prices below are based on searches conducted on January 5, 2015 for a ten-night trip, with pick-up on July 1 and return on July 11.
  • A standard rental picked up in Austin, Texas costs $1390. For a larger model, the cost is $1,490. Kitchen tools and linens are extra. Compact units are not available at this location.
  • In Orlando, Florida a standard or compact unit costs $1,090 and a large unit costs $1,190.
  • In Alaska, where the only location is in Anchorage, the cost is significantly higher for the same timeframe and length. Renting standard or compact unit costs $2,090 and a large unit costs $2,190.
Liability insurance is included, and there is no additional charge for vehicle prep.

One-Way

If you are interested in a one-way RV rental from Cruise America, you will need to call the company at 800-671-8042 to check availability. Expect one-way rentals to cost significantly more than ones where you pick up and drop off at the same location.

Ready to Rent

If the cost of renting an RV is in your budget, your next step will be to determine availability. Check with El Monte and Cruise America, as well as research to determine if there are other options in your local area, or another city where you could begin your RV adventure. See GORVing.com to look for options convenient to you.

Thursday, October 1, 2015

Snowbirds - Quartzsite Arizona RV Camping

Snowbirds - Quartzsite Arizona RV Camping

 

 







Arizona Snowbird Rental Accommodations

Arizona blue skies
Whether you prefer a private, single family home, the lifestyle of condo living or want to spend time in a 55 and older, age-restricted senior community, you're sure to find Arizona snowbird rental accommodations that meet your needs. There are plenty of opportunities for senior citizens to spend winters relaxing in the warmth of the Arizona sun.

What Are Arizona Snowbirds?

Arizona snowbirds are people who live in areas where there are cold snowy winters who choose to migrate to sunny Arizona for part of the year to get away from the cold weather. Most snowbirds leave their homes in the cold northern or Midwestern states or Canada before the first snow falls and remain in Arizona until the weather is once again mild in their hometowns. There are also Arizona snowbirds who spend shorter lengths of time in the beautiful Grand Canyon State. Generally, snowbirds are seniors who enjoy their Arizona retirement lifestyle, but also are somewhat attached to their hometowns, resulting in a split-year living arrangement.

Arizona Snowbird Rental Accommodations

Rental accommodations for snowbirds are available throughout the state, and a variety of different types of housing options exist. Some of the rentals are in age-restricted communities and others are not. The types of housing include:
  • Private single family houses
  • Condominiums
  • Apartments
  • Mobile homes
  • RVs
Some of the favorite winter destinations of Arizona snowbirds are:
  • Tucson
  • Sun Cities
  • Sedona
  • Scottsdale
  • Phoenix and its surrounding communities
  • Mesa
  • Yuma
  • Lake Havasu City
  • Bullhead City
  • Green Valley
  • Cave Creek
  • Apache Junction
  • Quartzite

Where to Find Arizona Snowbird Rentals

There are a great many Arizona winter rentals available to snowbirds, including the options detailed below.

Arizona Snowbird

A Snowbird Beaches website, Arizona Snowbird specializes in bringing together the owners of Arizona vacation rentals and snowbirds who want to rent winter housing in the state. Renters are not charged for using the services of Arizona Snowbird and they contact property owners directly.
To locate Arizona winter rentals, simply click on the link to the city where you would like to find housing accommodations or use the filtering tool to view housing that meets your specific needs. You can specify features such as the number of bedrooms and baths you prefer or whether you need rental accommodations that are pet friendly.

Snowbird RV Trailer

If you would like to rent a park model trailer, an RV, a fifth wheel RV or a travel trailer, Snowbird RV Trailer may be the website where you will find your dream snowbird housing. The company is dedicated to senior snowbirds, their lifestyle and RV resort parks. Sections of the Snowbird RV Trailer website provide rental listings and informative articles on how to make sure your winter home is safe, choosing the best RV park and how to care for an RV.

Retire Arizona Resort Style

Retire Arizona Resort Style provides information and listings of seasonal winter rentals for snowbirds. The winter rentals are in active adult retirement communities and include access and use of the amenities of the community which, depending on the rental location, may include:
  • Golf course
  • Swimming pools
  • State-of-the-art fitness center
  • Fitness instructor
  • Full-service spa
  • Saunas
  • Clubhouse
  • Tennis courts
  • Pickle ball courts
  • Bocce ball courts
  • Social hall
  • Restaurants
  • Community events coordinator
The winter rentals located in Sun Cities are available both furnished and unfurnished in the following locations:
  • Sun City
  • Sun City Grand
  • Sun City West
  • Sun City Festival and Cote Bella

More Arizona Rentals for Snowbirds

Arizona Snowbird Resources

Wintering in Sunny Arizona

Getting away from the cold harsh winters of the North and Midwest would only be a dream for many seniors without the many Arizona snowbird rental accommodations available. Whether you are looking for affordable housing options or a resort style retreat, chances are there is the perfect winter rental waiting for you in the scenic state of Arizona.