(Gas prices really count for RVs, since they can travel as little as 4 miles on a gallon of gas, according to rental site RVShare.)īut before you get the keys to one of these hotel-rooms-on-wheels, be aware that RV rental insurance can be more complicated – and a lot pricier – to get than coverage for a rental car. Renting a recreational vehicle remains popular, not least due to the trends to higher hotel costs and lower gas prices compared with the pandemic levels for both expenses.