Frequently Asked Questions about RV Rentals
Below are answers to some common questions people have asked us in regards to renting an RV.
If your question is not covered here, please contact us and we will
do our best to answer your question... we may even add it here. We want you to not only rent from
us, but we want your RV adventure to be the best it can be.
How does it all work?
Owner's Rental is an RV rental referral service for the rental of privately
owned motor homes / RVs throughout Arizona. Therefore, when you rent an RV
/ motorhome, you will be renting directly from the individual owner of an
RV / motor home. Your agreement will be with the owner of the RV /
motorhome and not with Owner's Rental of Arizona). We maintain a long
client list of owners with a wide variety of RVs / motorhomes available to
rent, and help advise you in planning your Arizona RV adventure and help
you in choosing an RV / motor home that suits your needs.
Once you have decided that you would like to rent an RV / motorhome and
what kind of RV motorhome you are interested in renting and approximately
when you plan to rent an RV/ motorhome from one of the many owner's we have
on file, we'll put you in contact with the owner. At this point you will
negotiate final details and then make your final arrangements from the
owner of the RV / motorhome. Owner's Rental of Arizona will work with both
you and the owner as much as possible to make the arrangement as mutually
beneficial for both parties as possible. This may include a credit check by
us or a driving report for the owner. At this time, if you wish to reserve
that RV / motorhome the owner will have all of the necessary paperwork on
hand or you can print the rental application from the website (listed in
the list of links on the left side of the page located about half way
down), fill it out and fax it to the office (fax # is on top of the form).
The owner of the RV / motorhome will require 25% of the total rental price
to reserve the RV / motorhome. The remaining 75% plus a $500-$2000
(depending on the value of the RV) security deposit will be due when you
pickup the RV / motorhome in cash or cashiers check. Your deposit is fully
refundable if the RV / motorhome is returned clean and undamaged and the
tanks are full. All of our rates include 100 free miles per day.  Return to Top
Why should I rent an RV rather than stay at a hotel or motel?
Traveling in an RV / motorhome allows you to drive in comfort with all
facilities on board. The full kitchen allows the passenger to serve up
beverages and snacks while enjoying the beautiful scenery that Arizona and
the beautiful southwest offers (and it is no secret that Arizona offers
some of the most beautiful scenery in the world). If you are feeling tired
or see a view or attraction that you would like to stop at and enjoy, you
can do it!
Get refreshed and go on your way. There are many RV / motorhome facilities
available to stop at the end of a day.... state parks, KOA parks, and many
others. You can plan your trip ahead or make your reservations along the
way. When you travel in an RV / motorhome there is no packing or
unpacking.... everything is there in its place just like home. No early
checkout time... stay wherever you like as long as you like. Get back on
the road at your convenience. The freedom offered in an RV / motorhome
while traveling and vacationing is wonderful... it is an experience not to
miss. If you have never vacationed in a motor home, you are in store for a
treat!
Return to Top What is in the RV / Motorhome?
All of the RVs and motorhomes that we offer are equipped with a full
kitchen, microwave oven, generator, air conditioner and furnace. Some are
equipped with televisions and VCRs or DVD player. A complete housekeeping
package which includes linens for the bedroom and bathroom, cookware,
dishes, utensils, coffe pot and cleaning supplies - everything needed to
live comfortably in the motor home - can be provided for a fee of $50.00 -
$150 depending on which unit you rent. Each owner can tell you what their
housekeeping package includes. If you have a special requests please feel
free to ask the owners if they might be able to accomodate your request. Return to Top Why rent from Owner's Rental vs. a rental lot?
First, you will be renting your RV / motorhome from a private individual
that takes great pride in the ownership of their RV / motorhome and as an
individual, will offer you the kind of individual attention that a major RV
rental chain might not be capable or willing to provide. Second, you will
be renting through the southwest's longest established referral service
around. We will put our nearly 30 years of professional experience in the
business of RV / motorhome rental in Arizona to work for you. When you rent
an RV / motorhome through us, we understand that your on the road adventure
is a top priority and we will do our best to make it a memorable, exciting
and hassle free experience. Return to Top Do I need a special drivers license to drive an RV / motor home?
No, just a valid license from your state or an international license if you
reside outside of the United States. Return to Top Is Insurance Included with the RV / motorhome?
No, not usually. Many of the owners offer insurance through MBA Insurance
and this will cost around $15 - $25 per day depending on the unit you are
renting. Many of the large 40' class A owners do not offer this type of
insurance so you would be required to bind it on your insurance policy. For
the travel trailers, toy haulers and tent trailers, many of the owners do
include the insurance but some will also require a rider or binder through
your personal policy. Each unit and owner is different and have different
requirements so, please be sure to speak with each owner and they will be
able to tell you what they require and if they offer any type of insurance
you can purchase. Return to Top What happens if we have mechanical problems while on our trip?
First off, we are very selective in which RV / motorhome we will list and
keep on file. The RV / motrohomes we list are late model and only those
that we know are well maintained. We have a very low rate of mechanical
problems for this reason. Also keep in mind that our owners have a large
investment in their RV / motor homes as well as a great amount of pride.
The RVs / motorhomes we list are not only leased to customers such as
yourself but enjoyed by the owners themselves. So like you, they do not
want mechanical problems to spoil a good time either. However, in the event
a mechanical problem does occur the owner will want it fixed as quickly as
you and will work with you in getting the problem taken care of and you
back on the road as soon as possible. Return to Top How do I get from the airport to the RV / motorhome?
Many owners will provide round trip airport transportation to Phoenix Sky
Harbor International Airport for an additional fee as long as they can
coordinate it with their schedules making it even easier to rent an RV /
motorhome. There is also a shuttle that will take you directly to the
owners home for a minimal fee if the owners aren't able to pick you up at
the airport. They will also pick you back up upon returning from your
vacation for your return flight home. Just book your flight, and when you
land, you'll be out on the road in no time (keep in mind you need to make
arrangements with the owner or shuttle for this service). Return to Top How early should we reserve an RV / motorhome?
It is a good idea to reserve the unit of your choice as soon as you know
when you plan to take your trip. While we often have plenty of RV /
motorhome listings available (even when other RV / motorhome rental lots
are booked), to be assured of getting exactly the RV / motorhome of your
choice you will want to book as early as possible. We obtain new RV /
motorhome listings often but if you wait till the last minute the RV /
motorhome available may may not be exactly the one you prefer if you wait
too long.
Return to Top How much does it cost? Is it expensive?
Compared to the cost you will incur taking the traditional vacation, once
you figure in the price of the hotel or motel, dining and tips, or even car
rental, the cost is comparative and usually a lot less. Rental rates range
from $82 a day in the low season (Sept 9th, to Feb 15th) based on a weekly
rate to as high as $3000 a week for a 40' w/4 slide outs class A during
our peak season for the most luxurious rental we offer. When you take into
consideration the added benefits an RV / motorhome can provide, such as
ample room for a whole family of 6, the freedom to see it all, the comforts
of home while enjoying the many wonderful attractions Arizona has to offer
on your terms, it is quite a bargain. Return to Top What information is available on different points of interest?
Our office and owners alike try to be as helpful as possible in providing
information concerning the different points of interest in our state. The
Arizona Office of Tourism publishes some very helpful information for
people visiting our state. We are always pleased to help out by calling in
names and addresses of customers. The packet sent out on the Grand Canyon
is especially nice. Arizona Highways Magazine is perhaps the best place on
the web to learn more about what Arizona has to offer, there you will find
a wealth of information about Arizona. You can also see the list of links
compiled here on this site. There you will find a complete list of web
recourses about the southwest and Arizona. Return to Top Why choose to rent a recreational vehicle over staying in a hotel?
<li>Freedom to see it all!</li>
<li>See Arizona on your terms!</li>
<li>Cost effective! </li>
<li>Dine in, save money!</li>
<li>No early checkout!</li>
<li>No packing and unpacking!</li>
<li>Fun for the whole family!</li>
<li>Settle in and relax at your leisure</li>
<li>Enjoy the comfort of home while you are away from
home!</li> Return to Top Why Rent from Owner's Rental of Arizona?
<li>Owner's rental is the premier RV motorhome rental referral
service in the industry with over 30 years of experience working in your
favor</li>
<li>Individualized service and individual attention by those who not
only rent you the RV but also enjoy it themselves. </li>
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we understand that your on the road adventure is a top priority and we
will do our best to help make it a memorable exciting and hassle free
experience</li>
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<li>Airport pickup to and from the airport offered by some
owners</li>
<li>Thinking of more than a few days or a weeks vacation? Long term
rental on some rental units</li>
</li>All Classes of motor homes and RVs to accommodate your needs
Travel trailers, 5th wheels and tent trailers</li> Return to Top What is a class 'A' vs. a Class 'C'?
A "Class A" motorhome is probably what most of us think about
when we think of a large motorhome. A "Class C" motorhome is the
ones that have the bed over the cab and a class B is a type of Van
Conversion motorhome. To learn more about the different classes of
motorhomes please see the classification definitions under the "Rent
an RV" Section of this web site. Return to Top Can I take the RV to Mexico?
For the most part the answer is no due to legal and insurance issues.
However, it is ultimately up to the owner of the motorhome concerning any
restrictions placed on the rental of a motorhome. Return to Top
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