Houston, TX RV Rentals and Motorhome Rentals

Space City, the Energy Capital of the World, Hustle Town - Houston is a city built on seeing an opportunity and seizing it. From humble beginnings in the second half of the 19th century, Houston has rapidly grown, first through the discovery of oil and later by becoming a technology powerhouse, and finally transforming into the fourth largest city in America.

Renting an RV in Houston, TX is easy and one of the best ways to see this amazing city. Unlike many of the metropolises back east, Houston is known for its wide streets and easily accessible interstate highways. It’s also one of the most affordable big cities, with groceries and restaurants costing about a third less than in places like New York or Boston.

If you worried about getting around the city with your RV, you might want to consider leaving it parked in one of many RV resorts that can be found on the outskirts of Houston. The MetroRail is an excellent way of getting around town; with three light rail lines and 39 stations, you can easily move between most of the major attractions in the downtown core. Buses provide service to stops farther afield and you can pick up a day pass that allows unlimited rides on both of them for just a few dollars.

RV Parks in Houston

As with many of the cities in Texas, Houston has a wide selection of RV parks. Most of them can be found in a ring around the city, near the Beltway 8 ring road. South Main RV Park, West Lake RV Resort, RV Park Agave, and East Lake RV Resort are all within 15 miles of the downtown area. If you prefer quieter surroundings, Woodland Lakes RV Park and Residence RV Park in the city of Conroe, forty minutes from Houston, are both good options and have very competitive site rates.

If you’re interested in staying a little farther from town, perhaps closer to the beautiful beaches of Galveston on the Gulf of Mexico, consider taking your RV rental from Houston to Space Center RV Park or Lazy Days RV Park in League City or Hitchcock, respectively. It should be noted that site fees get higher the closer you are to the sandy beaches.

No matter your preference, when you search for an RV in Houston, you’ll find a place to set up your rig that has everything you need to create the perfect vacation.

Outdoor Activities in Houston

For such a thriving urban metropolis, Houston has a surprising number of great parks. Buffalo Bayou Park is the premier green space in the Houston area with 124 acres of green grass, expansive trees, and the famous ‘cistern’. Built in 1926 to hold Houston’s drinking water supply, it is now a popular attraction on many of the city’s tours where visitors are permitted to explore the 90,000 square foot subterranean space. Additionally, the Terry Hershey Park runs parallel to Buffalo Bayou for about six miles and is the place to go for cycling in Houston. Paved and dirt paths crisscross the 500-acre park, providing for an endless number of cycling routes.

Renting an RV in Houston is all about having the freedom to go wherever you want and an overnight trip to Padre Island National Seashore is the perfect place to go when you want to get out of the city. With powdery sand stretching for miles in all directions and plenty of opportunities for camping and kayaking, the seashore is well worth the four-hour drive, especially if you're making the trip from Houston in a luxury motorhome rental!

Exploring the City

Sports fans will love having an RV rental in Houston as they will almost always have a game to watch. The Texans (NFL), Astros (MLB), and Rockets (NBA) all play their home games in the Space City. Their arenas at NRG Park, Minute Maid Park, and the Toyota Center can all be accessed on the MetroRail line. However, if you’re more interested in the non-human residents of the city, the Houston Zoo has a menagerie of 900 different animal species including white rhinoceros, African lions, and zebras. The accompanying Kipp aquarium boasts another 200 species of fresh and saltwater fish along with sea turtles, giant Pacific octopus, and a green moray eel.

A trip to Houston would not be complete without a visit to the Space Center. While NASA launches all of its rockets in Florida, Houston is home to mission control, astronaut training center, and most of the technical know-how for the US Space Program.

But if shopping is your favorite pastime, you will definitely need to make a trip out to Galleria Shopping Mall. Park your RV rental in Houston’s Uptown district and explore the seventh largest mall in the United States. Inside you’ll find 375 stores including designer brands like Saks Fifth Avenue and Neiman Marcus, along with a full-sized ice rink.

Perhaps you’re up for a more thrilling adventure, though? Head 30 miles south of the city to Kemah Boardwalk Theme Park, home of the exhilarating Boardwalk Beast, a 25-minute speed boat ride in Galveston Bay that will be sure to have your knuckles white and stomach turning. If you prefer to stay on dry land though, take the exciting ride on the Boardwalk Bullet, an old-school wooden roller coaster overlooking the bay. Compared to some amusement parks, admission is very affordable, making this a great place to take the family.

There’s something for everyone in and around the city, so book an RV in Houston and see everything the area has to offer!