Vintage Surfari Wagons
Classic VW camper van rentals in Costa Mesa, plus guided camping tours and repair services.
Costa Mesa, CA
RV Rental in Costa Mesa, CA
Costa Mesa sits close enough to the coast and the canyon roads that an RV makes a strange kind of sense here. Three rental outfits are based in town, and another twelve sit within easy reach. The average rating across them is 4.7, which is high, but ratings only tell you so much. I have rented four RVs in my life, and one of them was a genuine lemon.
Discover RV Rental in Costa Mesa, CA
3Companies listed
4.7★Average Google rating
1Rent camper vans
1Deliver to you
12More within 30 miles
RV rental companies in Costa Mesa
Cruise America RV Rental
Employee-owned RV rental in Costa Mesa with standard and large RVs, rated 4.6 stars from 169 reviews.
Off The Grid Rentals
Costa Mesa shop renting off-road teardrop trailers and rooftop tents, with delivery and insurance options.
Nearby options
Within a short drive of Costa Mesa. Plenty of renters pick up a town or two over, and some companies deliver.
Glampers California
Women-owned RV and trailer rental agency in Newport Beach with delivery and pet-friendly options.
altCamp
Campervan marketplace with 1,000+ vans and a 4.9-star rating from 44 reviews.
Rec Rentals
Irvine RV and trailer rentals with a 5.0 rating from 39 reviews, delivery available and open around the clock.
ShareMyCoach
Private motorhome and trailer rentals in Stanton, rated 4.5 from 184 Google reviews.
Enjoy Trailer
Family-run RV rental in Orange with a 4.9-star rating and 117 reviews, known for easy rentals and pet-friendly trailers.
RV Rental Orange County, CA
RV rental agency in Anaheim, California, open around the clock for travelers heading out from Orange County.
Rv Fun Rental
Orange County RV rental agency with luxury motorhomes, campervans, and pet-friendly options.
RV RentalsRUs
Family-owned RV rental in Yorba Linda with a 5.0 rating from 12 reviews and a smooth, friendly process.
RCMC RV & Boat Storage
Brea storage yard for RVs and boats with indoor and outdoor spots, gated access, and cameras.
El Monte RV Rentals
Santa Fe Springs motorhome rental branch with a 4.4 rating across nearly 1,000 Google reviews.
Reis RV Rentals
Bellflower RV rental agency offering travel trailers, toy haulers, campers, and KOH rentals for LA-area trips.
Glamping Lifestyle RV Rentals
Bellflower travel-trailer rentals with delivery, four floor plans sleeping up to 10, and a 4.8 rating.
What you can actually rent
The local mix is thin. One camper van, one one-way option, and no motorhomes or travel trailers based in Costa Mesa itself. Only one of the three will deliver to you. That changes the plan: if you want a big Class C for a family trip, you are probably pulling from the twelve nearby outfits rather than the three in town. Call ahead and ask what is on the lot that week. Inventory moves, and a listing photo is not a promise. I once showed up for a reserved rig and got handed something two feet shorter. Vintage Surfari Wagons is the highest rated at 4.9 from 45 reviews, and it does camper vans plus airport pickup. Cruise America runs 4.6 across 169 reviews, so you get volume and a known product. Off The Grid Rentals, 4.6 from 18 reviews, handles one-way rentals, delivery and insurance.
Fees that show up later
Ask about generator hours before you sign. I got hit with a surprise charge years ago because the house rule was a set number of included hours per day, and we ran the air conditioning past it. Nobody mentioned it at pickup. Mileage works the same way: some rentals include a generous allowance, others charge per mile, and the difference matters on a trip up the coast or out toward the desert. The security deposit is usually a hold on your card, not a charge, but it can be large, so know your limit. Confirm what the renter's insurance covers and what your own auto policy or credit card already handles. Overlap is common and you may be paying twice. Pet rules vary by outfit and by rig, so state it up front if the dog is coming.
Booking and packing
Summer and holiday weekends fill early around here, and the one-way option in town is a single business, so it goes first. Reserve well ahead if your dates are fixed. Ask whether a kitchen kit and linen package are included or add-ons, because arriving to an empty cupboard is a nuisance when you planned to cook. For a first trip, keep the loop modest. Head down the coast or into the hills, and skip the long haul until you know how the rig handles. Camper vans are easier to park and cheaper on fuel; larger units are better if you are sleeping four or more. Do a slow walkaround at pickup and photograph every existing scratch. That habit saved me an argument over a bumper once.
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Nearby cities
- Newport Beach, CA (1, 3 mi)
- Westminster, CA (1, 8 mi)
- Irvine, CA (1, 9 mi)
- Stanton, CA (1, 12 mi)
- Orange, CA (1, 12 mi)
- Anaheim, CA (1, 12 mi)
- Mission Viejo, CA (1, 14 mi)
- Yorba Linda, CA (1, 17 mi)
- Brea, CA (1, 18 mi)
- Santa Fe Springs, CA (1, 19 mi)
Questions people ask
How many RV rental companies are in Costa Mesa?
Three are based in the city, and twelve more are within reach nearby. The local three break down as one camper van outfit and one one-way rental option, with no motorhome or travel trailer companies based in town.
What is the average rating for rentals here?
The average across the local listings is 4.7. The highest rated is Vintage Surfari Wagons at 4.9 from 45 reviews. Cruise America sits at 4.6 from 169 reviews, and Off The Grid Rentals is 4.6 from 18 reviews.
Can I rent a motorhome in Costa Mesa?
Not from a company based in the city, since none of the three local listings offer motorhomes. The nearby outfits are the better bet for a larger rig. Call and confirm what is actually on the lot before you commit to dates.
Which companies deliver to you?
One local company offers delivery. Off The Grid Rentals lists delivery among its features, along with insurance and one-way rentals. If delivery matters to you, confirm the drop address and any fee before booking, since terms differ by outfit.