Cruise America
Employee-owned RV rental center in Santa Rosa with Standard and Large RVs, rated 4.2 stars from 73 reviews.
Santa Rosa, CA
RV Rental in Santa Rosa, CA
Santa Rosa sits in the heart of Sonoma County, with vineyards, redwoods and the coast all within a day's drive. Three rental companies serve the area, averaging 4.0 stars. That's a small pool, so booking early matters, especially for summer and harvest weekends. I've rented four RVs over the years, including one that broke down outside Cloverdale and another that came with a surprise generator-hours fee. The advice below comes from those trips.
Discover RV Rental in Santa Rosa, CA
3Companies listed
4.0★Average Google rating
1Rent motorhomes
1Rent camper vans
1Deliver to you
2More within 30 miles
RV rental companies in Santa Rosa
A Fun RV Rentals
Family-owned Santa Rosa RV rentals since 2000, with pet-friendly Class C and B options and delivery available.
Smith's Rent-A-Car
Santa Rosa car and RV rental shop with storage and U-Hauls, rated 3.4 from 180 reviews.
Nearby options
Within a short drive of Santa Rosa. Plenty of renters pick up a town or two over, and some companies deliver.
Sandy RV Rental
Family-run travel trailer rental in American Canyon with delivery, setup, and transport to Napa.
FOG Campers
Fairfax camper van builder and renter with a 5.0 rating, praised for comfortable beds and easy pickup.
What's available in Santa Rosa
You'll find one motorhome and one camper van among the three rental companies here, plus a car-rental counter that also handles RV insurance. The motorhome and camper van come from A Fun RV Rentals, which scores 4.3 stars from 18 reviews and offers pet-friendly rigs and delivery to your location. Cruise America, a national chain, has a 4.2 rating from 73 reviews and includes a kitchen in its motorhome. Smith's Rent-A-Car, with 3.4 stars from 180 reviews, is the insurance contact rather than a full RV fleet. With only three rental companies, availability tightens fast, so reserve well ahead for summer and holiday weekends.
Picking the right rig
A motorhome suits families or anyone who wants to move between Santa Rosa, Bodega Bay and the Russian River without setting up a tent each night. A camper van is easier to park in town and works for two people on a wine-country loop. No travel trailers are listed in Santa Rosa, so if you need one you'll have to widen your search. Ask about generator-hours fees when you book; I once paid extra because I ran the generator past the included hours. Also confirm what the security deposit covers and whether your own car insurance extends to the rental. Kitchen and linen kits are often add-ons, not standard.
Booking and costs to watch
Rates climb in summer and around harvest, and the small number of rental companies here means last-minute choices disappear. Book early and read the mileage policy: some rentals include a set number of miles, then charge per mile. One-way drop-offs aren't offered by any of the three Santa Rosa rental companies, so plan a loop back to town. Pet rules vary; A Fun RV Rentals allows pets, but confirm the fee and any restrictions before you arrive. Delivery is available from one rental company, which saves you a trip to the lot if you're staying nearby. Always inspect the rig and photograph existing damage before you drive off.
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Nearby cities
- American Canyon, CA (1, 29 mi)
- Fairfax, CA (1, 29 mi)
- San Pablo, CA (1, 37 mi)
- Sausalito, CA (1, 38 mi)
- Concord, CA (1, 45 mi)
- San Francisco, CA (2, 47 mi)
- Dixon, CA (1, 49 mi)
- Walnut Creek, CA (1, 52 mi)
- Pacifica, CA (1, 53 mi)
- South San Francisco, CA (2, 54 mi)
Questions people ask
How many RV rental companies are in Santa Rosa?
There are three rental companies listed in Santa Rosa. One focuses on motorhomes and camper vans, another is a national chain with motorhomes, and the third is a car-rental counter that handles insurance. With only three options, book early, especially for summer and holidays.
What types of RVs can I rent in Santa Rosa?
The listings show one motorhome and one camper van available. No travel trailers are listed, so if you need a trailer you'll have to look outside Santa Rosa. The motorhome and camper van come from A Fun RV Rentals, which also offers delivery and allows pets.
Do any Santa Rosa RV rentals allow pets?
Yes, A Fun RV Rentals allows pets according to its features. Confirm the pet fee and any breed or size restrictions when you book. The other rental companies may have different policies, so ask directly if you're traveling with a dog or cat.
Can I do a one-way RV rental from Santa Rosa?
No one-way rentals are listed among the three Santa Rosa rental companies. Plan to return the RV to the same location. If you need a one-way trip, you'll have to search other cities or ask the rental company directly about special arrangements.