YIELDLYOutdoorsy vs RVshare: where should you rent out your RV?
Outdoorsy and RVshare are the two big US marketplaces for renting out an RV, camper van or trailer. Their headline fees look similar, so the real differences are in what renters pay, how protection works and how fast you’re paid.
Expect to keep about 75% to start on either. Outdoorsy publishes its fees: new hosts start at 25%, it drops toward 20% as your revenue grows, and it’s just 6.5% when you quote a brand-new guest who books from your quote. RVshare pays faster (about one business day after the trip starts), but its host fee isn’t on its official pages; reports put it around 25%. Most owners list on both with a synced calendar.
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| Outdoorsy | RVshare | |
|---|---|---|
| Host fee | 25% to start, down to 20% as revenue grows; 6.5% on quotes to brand-new guests | About 25% (reported; not on official pages) |
| Renter fee on top | Shown at checkout (0% on those brand-new-guest quotes) | About 15%, plus a screening fee (reported) |
| On a $1,000 trip, you keep | About $750–800 | About $750 |
| Liability coverage | $1M (New York needs $1.25M primary) | $1M |
| Physical damage | Up to $300K, $1K–4K deductible | Up to $300K, $500–4K deductible; liability only for RVs over 20 years old |
| When you’re paid | Released 48 hours after the trip starts (3–5 business days to your bank) | 1 business day after the trip starts |
Pick Outdoorsy if…
- You want clear, published fees and protection terms.
- You can bring in your own new renters: quotes to guests without an Outdoorsy account drop your fee to 6.5%.
Pick RVshare if…
- Fast payouts matter to you.
- Your RV is newer than 20 years, so full physical-damage protection applies.
Before you list
- Check your RV insurance and loan. Many personal policies and lenders don’t allow rentals; you may need a commercial or rental endorsement.
- Count your real costs: cleaning, propane, generator hours, tires and wear add up fast on long trips.
- Delivery can be the best part. Owners who deliver and set up at campsites often earn more per trip.
Sources: Outdoorsy: fee structure and payouts; RVshare: owner FAQ; Yieldly host economics ledger. Fees and programs change, so confirm in each app before you list.
Questions people ask
Does Outdoorsy or RVshare take less?
They’re close. Outdoorsy starts new hosts at 25% and lowers it toward 20% as revenue grows (6.5% on quotes to brand-new guests); RVshare’s fee is reported at about 25%. You keep roughly $750–800 on a $1,000 trip.
Which pays faster, Outdoorsy or RVshare?
RVshare pays about 1 business day after the trip starts; Outdoorsy releases payouts 48 hours after the trip starts.
Can I list my RV on both?
Yes. Keep one calendar synced so a booking on one blocks the other.