RV rental Nelson, BC: Motorhome rentals, camper van rentals and more
RV rental Nelson, BC: Motorhome rentals, camper van rentals and more
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Nelson, British Columbia became an overnight sensation in 1986 when actor/director Steve Martin produced the feature film Roxanne in Nelson, with the local fire hall being the primary set. Nelson is a quaint town nestled in the Selkirk Mountains on the western arm of Kootenay Lake. Nelson is commonly referred to as the Queen City and has numerous restored heritage buildings still in use from the silver rush days. While Vancouver is about seven and a half hours away by car, it's only an hour away by plane, and Nelson sits only 35 minutes from the Castlegar Airport.
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The Great Outdoors
While visiting Nelson, be sure to try your hand skiing on some of the best powder north of the border. Look for a trailer rental in British Columbia and pack your ski equipment for a weekend of fresh snow, exhilarating slopes, and lots of fun. There are ski resorts in the area that will help you get started if you are new to skiing. You can learn from professionally trained Snow School and Snow Safety staff to ensure you learn safety first and can enjoy the experience of zooming down a mountainside on skis.
Camping in Nelson
Park your luxury campervan rental at Nelson City Campgrounds, located just minutes from downtown. The campgrounds are open during the warm months and include cooking facilities and a shared laundry for campers. Wi-Fi is available at all campsites, and several have electric hookups. RVs up to 40 feet in length can pull into the campgrounds.
Exploring the City
What fun is booking a motorhome rental in Nelson if you don't get out and explore the city? Visit the Touchstones Nelson Museum of Art and History. Visitors will enjoy learning about the resourcefulness of the former inhabitants of the area. There are visual and interactive displays, including First People, First Culture, First Land, an introduction to the Ktunaxa and Sinixt Nations. Another exhibit is Way Down in the Mines, which covers the beginning of Nelson’s economic history through the silver rush. Visitors will be transported through time, learning about the triumphs and heartbreaks that helped shape the city and surrounding area.
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Recent RV rental reviews in Nelson
Andrea H.
September, 2025
5 star service, and highly valuable rental package! Tim was the best host we’ve ever had - he was very thorough, very thoughtful, and ensured we had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. This rental has enormous value - spacious trailer with lots of room for everyone, and it was stocked with most of what we needed (we brought our own camping stove, but Tim offers a full outdoor kitchen add-on if you need one). This trailer was very clean, the linens were fresh, and everything worked the way it was supposed to. There was plenty of storage space for our things so we could keep the space clean and uncluttered, and the fold down dinette was a perfect spot for our pack and play. Our family of four (parents, baby, toddler) was very comfortable during our week-long stay. We had enough fresh water for washing up during the week, and didn’t run out of grey/black water space (we used the campground showers and washrooms about 50% of the time). Although we didn’t need it, Tim even set us up with a mobile tank to empty the grey water, and a fresh water jug and spout for a fresh water refill. The air conditioning worked great to keep the trailer comfortable in the 35 degree weather. If we ever camp in the area again, we will absolutely book this rental again!
Matthew B.
August, 2025
It’s a great Campervan for your trip. Well outfitted and more than enough of the comforts of home. Host was great to deal with and always open for questions. Easy pickup and drop off. Would be back again.
Roderick B.
August, 2025
Jarrett made the booking, pick up and drop off very easy. The unit was very clean and well maintained. Jarrett was thorough with his orientation which made the trip relaxing. The welcome gift and bottles of water were a nice touch.
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