As the economy has gone into recession, Americans have become more cost-conscious, including vacation expenses. Many are using RVs to significantly reduce travel costs without sacrificing family fun, safety or comfort.
A recent comparative study of vacation spending found that even after factoring in the cost of owning RVs, a family of four can save up to 70% on average by traveling by RV. Considering trips with three types of RVs that are most often used for traveling with children, the international travel company PKF Consulting concluded that:
Traveling with a folding camping trailer was on average 50-70 percent cheaper than the analyzed trips without an RV.
A vacation with a conventional trailer saved between 24 and 57 percent.
A trip in a Class C motorhome costs between 9 and 49 percent less.
According to the Recreational Vehicle Industry Association (RVIA), RV travel offers more than just monetary benefits. They cite family bonding, comfortable and flexible travel, and no worries about flight delays, crowds, and heavy luggage.
RV owners surveyed by RVIA confirm that RV vacations offer significant savings and convenience.