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 Cruise America USA Motorhomes 2026 Summer Season
RV and Campervan Rental - Rates in US Dollars
Rates Valid: 01 April to 31 October 2026

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Cruise America Depot Locations
Albuquerque - Anchorage - Atlanta - Austin - Baton Rouge - Billings - Boston - Boston North
Bozeman - Charlotte - Chicago - Dallas - Denver - Fort Lauderdale - Houston - Las Vegas
Los Angeles - Manassas - Miami - Minneapolis - Nashville - New York East & North Orlando
Philidelphia - Phoenix - Portland - Salt Lake City - San Diego - San Francisco - Seattle - Tampa

Anchorage depot operating times
Open: 14 April 2025 / Closed: 11 October 2025 and 12 April 2026
No departures or returns allowed during this time.


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Advanced Booking Discounts
15% Discount off Flexrate for confirmed bookings made by 31 December 2025
10% Discount off Flexrate for confirmed bookings made by 31 January 2026

5% Discount off Flexrate for confirmed bookings made by 28 February 2026
(valid for bookings with departure dates from 01 April to 31 October 2026)
Early Bird Departure Special (EBDS):
Must be reserved (and pre-paid) 30 days or more in advance
You will be the first on the road with first pick of the vehicles
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Long Term Discounts
21 Days or more = 5% Discount off Flexrate
31 Days or more = 10% Discount
off Flexrate
2026 Summer Season Flex Rates
Flex Rates give you the very best available price for the motorhome you want to rent. If you book early and there are plenty of motorhomes available, you will pay a much lower price. If you book closer to departure date or book for a high demand period then the rate will be higher.Please see further details on Flex Rates below

Please Contact us for this weeks Great Flex Rates

 
Available Vehicles for Hire

C21 Motorhome

Sleeps 4

C25 Motorhome

Sleeps 5

C30 Motorhome

Sleeps 7

The Flex rates include:

  • Statutory Liability Coverage
  • Supplemental Liability Insurance up to USD $500,000
  • VIP Coverage ($2,500 deductible per incident - regardless of fault)

The Flex rates do not include:

  • Mileage Charges
  • Taxes
  • Optional Extras
  • One Way Rental Fees

Minimum Rental Periods:
All Motorhomes - 1 Week (7 Nights).

Group Booking Policy:
All booking requests of 4 or more vehicles is considered a Group Booking and must be approved by Cruise America prior to rate confirmation.

Optional / Mandatory Extras:

Preparation Fee: USD $50 per rental.
Personal Kits:
USD $75 per person.
Vehicle Provisioning Kit:
USD $125 per vehicle.
Generator:
USD $8 per night (no refunds). (Or $3.50 per hour - payable at the end of your rental). Gasoline Powered 110 Volt. The generator is not required for normal vehicle operation.
Colorado Road Safety Fee
Mandatory surcharges of USD $2.13 per day, Denver (DEN) bookings only. (must be paid locally) - surcharge only applies for the first 30 nights.
Pennsylvania MVR Fee
Mandatory surcharges of USD $4 per day, Allegheny County VR Tax - Pittsburgh, PA (PIT) rentals only! Surcharge only applies for the first 29 nights.
New Mexico LV Surcharge
Mandatory surcharges of USD $2 per day, Albuquerque , NM (ABQ) bookings only - C30 rentals excluded.
Environmental Fee
Mandatory USD $9.95 per rental. The Environmental Fee is designed to offset a wide range of environmental expenses (direct and indirect). These expenses include but are not limited to all costs associated with the proper disposal of oil, filters, tires, batteries, and shop waste.
Camping Chairs:
USD $12 per rental.
Zero Deductible Plan (ZDP):
This enables renters to reduce their responsibility for loss of or damage to the vehicle from USD $2,500 to zero ($0). Clients can now purchase ZDP which provides the following benefits:
- Zero-dollar ($0) deductible, regardless of fault, provided there are no violations of the terms and conditions of the Rental Agreement;
- Coverage applies to any size vehicle, at any Cruise location in North America;
- If the rental is extended, the coverage will automatically extend as well;
- ZDP is not insurance and is NOT mandatory;
- The price of ZDP is USD $19.95 per day up to a maximum of 30 days;
- Maximum charge for ZDP is USD $598.50, for longer rentals there is still coverage but no additional fee.
** Mandatory Surcharges detailed above, excluding the Environmental Fee, are local government imposed charges and are thus subject to change without notice.


Cruise America Personal Kits include:
Sleeping Bag / Comforter
Pillow
Pillow Case
Sheet
Bath Towels
Wash Cloths
Dish Towel
Cruise America Vehicle Provisioning Kit include:

Flashlight
Can Opener
Broom
Plastic Pail
Spatula
Cooking Spoon
Cooking Fork
Coffee Cups

Tumblers
Soup Bowls
Tea Kettle
Colander
Mixing Bowl
Cookware
Soup Spoons
Steak Knives
Dinner Forks
Dinner Knives
Dinner Plates
Teaspoons
Tumblers
Paring Knife
Carving Knife
Please note: that items may vary slightly between locations

Mileage Options:

  • Pack of 100 miles: USD $31 per pack
  • Pack of 500 miles: USD $155 per pack
  • Additional miles: USD $0.39c per mil
  • Unlimited Miles Package: USD $845 for up to 21 days.
    For each additional day (after the 21st), there is an additional charge of USD $32 per day.
  • Unlimited Miles Plus Package: Includes unlimited mileage, one vehicle departure kit, one personal kit for each passenger and unlimited use of the vehicle generator, if applicable. The cost is USD $1,095 for rentals up to 21 days. For each additional day (after the 21st), there is an additional charge of USD $31 per day.

    ** Unlimited Mileage Packages must be booked in advance **

Early Bird Departure Special (EBDS):
(must be reserved 30 days or more in advance and pre-paid) You will be the first on the road with first pick of the vehicles even during the busy high seasons. Including:

  • Beginning at 8:30 a.m. transfers from hotels* are included.
  • First in line service and the rental centre.
  • Vehicle departures begin at 9:00 am. and are completed by no later than 12:00 pm.
  • Late Return Option up to 3:00 pm. (15:00 hours). You can return as late as 3:00 pm. without penalty and avoid those long dreary waits at the airport or waiting for their hotel room to be available.
  • Return transfer to hotel* or airport will be arranged and paid for by rental center in the form of a credit to your rental contract.

* Hotels in designated areas only.

The time saved at departure and gained at return means between four and eight extra daytime hours of holiday time for your client.

Early Bird Departure Special Offer Prices:
Vehicle departures on All Departure days: USD $425
*** Sunday departures and/or Returns are not allowed.
 
One Way Fees:
One-way fees between rental locations within the USA are allowed and will vary in cost from $350 to $750 depending on pick up location and routing.

Please click here for One Way Fees for 01 April to 31 October 2026
Please note: One-ways between the USA and Canada are not permitted.

Taxes:
Tax is applicable on all charges. The pick up location determines the tax amount as follows:

Albuquerque
7.5%
Newark /New Jersey *
6.875%
Anchorage
11%
New York *
6.875%
Atlanta
7%
Orlando
7.5%
Boston
6.25%
Philadelphia
7%
Chicago
11%
Phoenix
16.55%
Denver *
10.75%
Portland *
17%
Fort Lauderdale
7%
Salt Lake City **
7.25% / 16.75%
Houston *
15%
San Diego
8%
Las Vegas
8.375%
San Francisco
9.25%
Los Angeles
9.50%
Seattle *
17.10%
Miami (North - South)
6% - 7%
Tampa
8.5%
Minneapolis
7.125%
Virginia
10%
Montana
0%
Washington DC
12%
Nashville
9.75%
   
* Denver: Colorado Road Safety Fee - for Denver Bookings only, USD $2 per day (Max of $90 - must be paid locally).
* Houston: 11.25% on rentals over 30 days
* Newark / New Jersey - New York City: Plus USD $5 per day for up to 28 days
* Portland: No tax charged on rentals over 30 days
* Seattle: 10.7% on rentals over 30 days
** Salt Lake City: 7.25% (all rental lengths, all rental sizes OR 16.75% (for C19 & T19 bookings 30 days or less) days


Flex Rates:
Cruise America's Daily Rental Rates are know as 'Flex Rates' . These give you the very best available price for the motorhome you want to rent. If you book early and there are plenty of motorhomes available, you will pay a much lower price. If you book closer to departure date or book for a high demand period then the rate will be higher. This is a similar system to that used by airlines.

No mileage is included in the Flex rates. Choose from the available mileage options above. Once booked and confirmed, should you need to change, the rate will be re-calculated using the most current Flex rate and compared to the existing flex rate. The higher rate will prevail. Changing party size or adding pre-paid items does not consitute a change. Flex rate valid for 35 days and on day 36 a new Flex rate will apply.


American Public Holidays:

Date
Holiday
01 January 2026
New Years Day
17 February 2026
Mardi Gras (New Orleans, Baton Rouge)
05 April 2026
Easter Sunday
24-25 May 2026
Memorial Day
04 July 2026
Fourth of July
06-07 September 2026
Labor Day
26 November 2026
Thanksgiving Day
25 December 2026
Christmas Day

Arrival Day
You must overnight in a motel / hotel. Some exceptions to this rule are made in Anchorage on a request basis, if you arrive between the hours of 12:00 PM (12:00 hours) and 3:00 PM (15:00 hours).

Vehicle Departure Time
Beginning at 1:00 PM (13:00 hours). Actual departure time may vary depending on local circumstances. Early Bird departures begin at 9:00 AM (09:00 hours).

Travelers Assistance Support
For concerns that clients may have, whether mechanical breakdowns, service problems, or holiday impairment, the client MUST call the (800) 334-4110 number. A call to the departure rental center is not recommended. Please note that availability of a toll-free number for Travelers Assistance on a 24-hour 7-day a week basis is unique to Cruise America. If the client calls Travelers Assistance they should have the Renter Assistance Guide in hand. The Travelers Assistance representative will refer to specific pages within the guide.

Vehicle Return Time
Beginning at 9:00 AM (09:00 hours) up to 11:00 AM (11:00 hours). With prepaid Early Bird Departure Special, return times beginning at 9:00 AM (09:00 hours) up to 3:00 PM (15:00 hours) unless you are returning on a Saturday. Please note Saturday times may vary, as some locations close earlier.

Return Day
Since you need time for vehicle return and transfer to the airport, no morning or early afternoon flights should be scheduled.

Days Closed
All Rental Centers are closed on Sundays and Holidays. No departures, no exceptions please. No returns, whatever the circumstance, can be scheduled on Sundays and Holidays.

Driver Requirements:
Vehicles can only be operated by qualified drivers 21 years of age or older . All drivers must have a valid and identifiable driver's license. A driver's license and foreign passport are required as identification and will be verified. All drivers must be identified, authorized, and must sign the Rental Contract. There is no cost for additional drivers and no 'under 25' surcharge.


Ferry Restrictions:
Ferry reservations can be dificult to manage during high season. We recommend your clients make a reservation for at least a 30 foot vehicle on the ferry, irrespective as to the size of the motorhome reserved, to avoid problems due to possible upgrades.

Travel Restrictions:
Coverages are invalid if problems occur in the following areas and all recovery expenses are at the client’s own cost. Violations of these restrictions void damage waivers and the client will be held liable for all vehicle damages including to tires, towing charges and other related expenses as a result of a breakdown associated with operating in these areas. Clients should consult the Renter Assistance Guide and the departure location personnel for complete information on travel restrictions and local circumstances at the time they collect their motorhome.

Alaska & Yukon and Northwest Territories & Newfoundland
Travel on all public and/or numbered roads is permitted. Travel on non-public roads, unpaved back roads, trails and the like – commonly called ‘logging roads’ or on any surface subjecting the vehicle to unreasonable damage or road hazard is prohibited. Clients may receive further information from Cruise America regarding seasonal travel restrictions as well. We reserve the right to restrict travel, dependent on current road conditions.
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Death Valley
Vehicles may be operated with EXTREME CARE in Death Valley and other desert areas during the months of July and August. In Summer, clients visit these areas at their own risk and Cruise America will not be held responsible for extraordinary vehicle recovery and other charges. During certain periods these areas are not habitable and could pose a danger to the driver and passengers.

Manhattan, New York City
Due to restrictions on vehicle heights, propane gas and parking, vehicles with propane are not permitted in Manhattan and are not permitted to travel through any underground or underwater tunnels.


Mexico:
Travel across the United States border into Mexico in a Cruise America vehicle is strictly prohibited.

Winter Warning: Vehicle operating systems are not fully operable during subfreezing temperatures. Check the Renter Assistance Guide for winter operations but be aware that in Canada and northern US cities vehicles are likely to have anti-freeze in holding tanks meaning that vehicle water facilities will not be available to you.
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