Edmonton Airport Motorhome Rental, AB Canada
Campervan Hire & RV Rentals at Edmonton International Airport, Alberta
If you’re looking to rent an RV, Motorhome or Campervan in Edmonton, Alberta, you’ve landed on the right page. Renting an RV, Motorhome or Campervan in Edmonton, or anywhere else for that matter, can be a daunting prospect, which is why we’re on hand to take you through the whole process.
Obviously the type, or class, of RV, Motorhome or Campervan you hire will depend on a number of factors; how many of you are travelling to Edmonton, the relationship between the crew (couples, family and friends etc) where you’re intending to travel to and at what time of year you’re intending to travel: Edmonton is located in the capital city of the Canadian Provence of Alberta, next stop north are Yukon and the Northern Territories and between November and March the thermometer can drop to below 31 F, which is why most RV’s, Motorhomes or Campervans are installed with a furnace to ensure you’re all toasty warm when enjoying your self-drive holiday.
We’ll begin by recommending the top RV Rental Companies in Edmonton and take a look at the types and classes of units for hire before recommending some places to stay on your motorhome rental vacation. Last, but by no means least, we’ll suggest some fantastic places to visit in Edmonton and the wider Alberta, taking into consideration the season in which you’ll be travelling!
Top RV Rental Companies in Edmonton, Alberta
A city as large as Edmondson ((North America’s northernmost metropolitan area with a population of over one million) in a country as big as Canada is bound to be a big draw for RV, Motorhome and Campervan companies.
It’s not all about tourism, RV’s offer travellers (for whatever their needs) the opportunity to move over the country with the creature comforts in tow and take a break when one feels like -within certain parameters: see the Best Campgrounds in Edmonton section later on this page.
Needless to say, not all RV rental companies in Edmonton Alberta are the same -some are much (much) better than others- so we’ve taken all the hassle out of reviews/testimonials and provided a list of three top RV rental companies, with a track record of supplying quality gear for individuals, couples, family, friends or anyone who fancies renting an RV, motorhome or campervan hire and hitting the highway.
Below, within the recommended RV rental firms, you’ll find a range of units to cover any requirements you may have, irrespective of budget or crew, whoever you’re travelling with, even if they have special needs.
Renting an RV in Edmonton, Alberta? We’ve got the lot covered below!
CanaDream
With seven rental sites dotted over Canada, CanaDream isn’t just about location, they’re a good bet when it comes to reassuring first-time motorhome renters too, providing clear details of what to expect in terms of your rental experience.
Canadream, Edmonton have a couple of well-appointed Class C campervan/motorhome options that should meet renters’ expectations if you’re a couple or a small family, and it costs a mere $50.00 CDN (each way) for the taxi ride to and from the airport, right to (and from) their Edmonton rental location in Acheson. A small price to pay for big peace of mind.
Van Camper/Campervan
The Deluxe Van Camper DVC could be the ultimate campervan rental in Edmonton for two.
For a start, not many campervans offer a walkthrough interior -complete with a toilet and shower- plus a decent kitchen, a queen (sofa) bed and, for the designated driver, power steering with cruise control.
Class C Motorhome
Canadream’s Super Van Camper sleeps two adults and/or two small kids. It doesn’t just get kudos for (arguably) being the most attractive motorhome in Canada, it offers all the goodies expected of a top-of-the-range Class A-Rig, while remaining compact enough for the city or single-track roads.
Edmonton RV Rental Depot: CanaDream, 26821 100 Ave NW, Acheson, AB T7X 6A8, Canada.
Located about 43 km/27 miles from Edmonton International Airport (YEG) or 15 km/9 miles from downtown Edmonton.
CanaDream Edmonton office hours:
- Monday to Saturday
- Pick Up: 1 pm to 4 pm
- Drop Off: 8 am to 10 am
- Sunday (May to September)
- Pick Up: 1 pm to 4 pm
- Drop Off: 8 am to 10 am
- Closed Sunday and all statutory holidays (October to April)
Included with Standard Rate:
- 24-hour assistance
- Tourist Info/Maps
- 0-4 years old
Fraserway RV Rental
Fraserway RV Rental lay claim to the title of Canada’s largest independently owned RV Rental company, with thirteen locations over Canada. Their Edmonton branch is almost 20 miles from the airport, but don’t let that deter you, they have an excellent range of gear, catering for the single adventurer, couples, mates and families, with a variety of campervans, motorhomes and RV’s to suit virtually anyone. This makes Fraserway RV Rental a good bet if you need to balance a budget or if you’re after something specific, maybe to suit a particular terrain in a region you’re planning to visit.
Truck Camper
Speaking of which, the Truck Camper has adventure virtually written over it!
It’s a fuel-efficient 4×4 motorhome rental that sleeps 2 but seats 5. If three of you don’t mind camping outside, this opens up the possibilities of go-anywhere touring on a relatively minuscule budget.
4WD Overlander
Say you’re a family of 6, all hungry for adventure, but no one wants to camp outside, the 4WD Overlander is the answer. This beefy looking motorhome rental has a slide-out for additional space and somehow they’ve managed to fit a decent sized bathroom inside as well.
Van Conversion/Campervan
The best thing about Van Conversion Campers is that they allow you, the self-drive tourist, the opportunity to slip in, out and around your environment without telling the world you’re in a motorhome rental.
The rather pedestrian exterior of this example belies the home-comforts contained within, it even has a bathroom!
Class C Motorhome
Most motorhome rental companies have one unit with the ‘Class C Motorhome’ moniker, Fraserway has four: small at 20 foot, medium (23’), large (26’) and ‘xlarge’ at 29 foot, sleeping between 3 and 6 people. All you have to do is choose the right one for you and your crew.
Class A RV
Fraserway RV Rental have come into their own with a choice of two Class A RV’s, the A-30 Motorhome which is more like an apartment on wheels, easily sleeping 6, and the considered A-Class Wheelchair Accessible Motorhome, offering disabled people the opportunity to join in on the road-trip action.
Edmonton RV Rental Depot: Fraserway, 7714 Sparrow Dr, Leduc, AB T9E 8A5, Canada
Located about 5 km/3 miles from Edmonton International Airport (YEG) or 31 km/19 miles from downtown Edmonton.
Fraserway RV Edmonton office hours:
- Monday to Friday: 8:30 am to 5 pm
- Saturday: 9 am to 5 pm
- Closed Sunday
- Drop Off: 9 am to 11 am
Included with Standard Rate:
- Tourist Info/Maps
- 0-4 years old
Four Seasons RV Rental
Part of the Fraserway group, Four Seasons RV Rental have five locations in Canada, including one in Leduc, Edmonton. The big deal with Four Seasons is just that, big deals: these guys are all about premiere economy RV rentals, as they say, just because you pay less that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t get less. So, where’s the catch?
There isn’t one, but you might find yourself in a motorhome or RV that’s a couple of years older than the usual 0-4 we’re used to seeing, which isn’t a problem, assuming the vehicle has been regularly serviced.
Van Conversion/Campervan
Budget discretion doesn’t mean you have to skip on the creature comforts, on the contrary, this tidy Van Conversion/Campervan is very well-appointed with roof air-con, toilet and shower and a big bed for two. You would never know it was a camper unless you already knew!
Class C Motorhome
Just like its parent company, Four Seasons Rental have the same small, medium, large and ‘xlarge’ options providing accommodation for between 3 and 6 people, but on a budget. As discussed, this doesn’t mean that your self-drive holiday is somehow compromised and you’ve more money to spend on the fun stuff!
Edmonton RV Rental Depot: Four Seasons, 7714 Sparrow Drive, Leduc, AB T9E 8A5, Canada.
Located about 5 km/3 miles from Edmonton International Airport (YEG) or 31 km/19 miles from downtown Edmonton.
Four Seasons RV Edmonton office hours:
- Monday to Friday: 8:30 am to 5 pm
- Saturday: 9 am to 5 pm
- Closed Sunday
- Drop Off: 9 am to 11 am
Included with Standard Rate:
- Tourist Info/Maps
- 0-6 years old
Edmonton city sights
Edmonton is a huge metropolitan area located within Alberta in western Canada. There are approximately 1.23 million people in Edmonton, and this also means a wealth of cultural sites within the city.
Despite being the center of Alberta’s petrochemicals industry; Edmonton is most famous for its outdoor beauty, amazing river system, and a variety of outdoor activities and sites. This unique mix between industrial and rural makes Alberta’s capital a fantastic city to explore by Edmonton Airport motorhome rental, campervan hire or RV rentals.
The easiest way to begin your trip is to get a recreational vehicle (RV) rental in Edmonton International Airport. Because Edmonton is so large, there is a fairly well-developed transportation system catering to all types of vehicles including campervans. The vast expanse of urban parkland in the North Saskatchewan River Valley just two miles south of downtown and the greater outdoors beyond the city boundaries translate to numerous motorhome service providers like Four Seasons RV Rental, CanaDream RV Rentals and Fraserway Motorhomes.
After parking your camper rental from Edmonton International Airport across the river, take a peek into Alberta and Edmonton history at the Alberta Legislature and the Royal Alberta Museum. For a more modern look at Edmonton, head to the West Edmonton Mall, the largest shopping centre in North America, a sure haven for shoppers of all budgets.
About 25 minutes east by motorhome hire from Edmonton International Airport is the Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village featuring historic buildings, churches, a grain elevator and blacksmith shop. Thirty minutes farther east is Elk Island National Park, another must-see.
Vikings and the North Saskatchewan River Valley
Take your Edmonton Airport motorhome rental a bit farther out and head to the Viking Ribstones Historic Site. The area features a Scandinavian themed park and petroglyphs dating back 1,000 years.
Before leaving the Edmonton, Alberta area, explore the North Saskatchewan River Valley a bit more. The parks’ recreational trail is a long-winding 100 kilometers; and offers visitors hiking and walking trails, wildlife viewing and water recreation, among others. You can easily find a spot for your campervan hire in Edmonton International Airport; so you can take in all that the valley has to offer. If you visit any of the parks during the fall; you may even get a splendid view of the Northern Lights.
The Canadian Rockies by RV rentals
A well-stocked Edmonton Airport motorhome rental is essential for the short and pleasant drive to the Canadian Rockies. Replenish your campervan hire as you enjoy the culinary offerings and nightlife of Calgary, Alberta’s most populous city three hours out of Edmonton and along the way to the Canadian Rockies. As the prairies taper, you will be met by alpine meadows, turquoise lakes, snow-capped peaks, rushing rivers and wildlife loitering in public places in the northern extension of the Rocky Mountain chain that forms the spine of the western United States.
Less than five hours south of Alberta’s capital is the postcard-perfect Banff National Park teeming with visitors regardless of the season. Farther up lies the much bigger but less commercial Jasper National Park; where vast icefields, glaciers and a well-laid out backcountry trail system make a year-round playground for outdoor lovers and adventurous spirits of all stripes.
Beat the summer crowd and pitch your RV rental from Edmonton International Airport at the Columbia Icefield Campgrounds; halfway between the town of Jasper to the north and the magnificent Lake Louise to the south.
Top 10 Attractions from Edmonton, AB
Edmonton, AB is packed full of vast, numerous, areas of outstanding natural beauty, so having someone (like, us) do all the leg work for you should come as a welcome surprise. If you’re after the best scenery, the most spectacular scenic drives or special areas of interest (that only those in the know are privy too!) then you’re in the right place.
Here’s our top ten list of top ten attractions from Edmonton, whittled down and compiled after arduous research and a little local knowledge…
Icefields Parkway
This could be Canada’s best-ever scenic drive. Yes, you’ve probably heard of Icefields Parkway already, but it’d be remiss not to mention it, remind you that this 232 km stretch of highway takes in spectacular views as it winds its way over the Rocky Mountains. Simply unmissable.
Jasper National Park
The largest national park in the Rocky Mountains (over 11,000 square kilometres), Jasper National Park is typified by forests, lakes, glaciers and peaks.
The area is inhabited by moose, elk and bears so, before you set off in your (ideally 4WD) motorhome, do your homework!
Lake Louise
Park up the motorhome rental, grab a stout pair of boots and a rucksack and hit the trail.
Lake Louise could even be the most beautiful lake in Canada with its rich turquoise hue and mountainous backdrop. Head up to the Lake Agnes Tea House for the best views.
West Edmonton Mall
From natural attractions to man-made entertainment, West Edmonton Mall -formerly the largest shopping mall in the world- has a parking lot for your Edmonton motorhome rental.
How you want to deal with over 800 stores spread over 490,000 square metres is entirely up to you.
Wood Buffalo National Park
The largest national park in Canada and the second-largest in the world is Wood Buffalo National Park.
You’re going to need to be quite particular about planning the trip, the ability of both your motorhome rental (a 4WD vehicle is highly recommended) and driving skills. It’s worth it though.
Discovery Wildlife Park
Looking after a range of rescued, abandoned and orphaned animals Discovery Wildlife Park is near Innisfail, Alberta and offers a range of animal experiences.
If you plan this in time, there is even a campground with 60 powered sites set by a fishing lake for your Edmonton motorhome rental.
Elk Island National Park
A haven for wildlife, not just the noted Elk, but also Bison and rare bird species, so Elk Island National Park is one for nature lovers.
There’s nearby camping for your RV rental which opens up the tantalising prospect of after-dark star gazing, free from city lights.
Calgary
But if you’re missing those city lights and you fancy a day or two away from the motorhome rental/road trip/crew, Calgary is a great city to explore, without straying too far from nature.
Calgary Zoo is one of the must-see experiences that this dynamic city has to offer.
University of Alberta Botanic Gardens
If you like to relax in a less urban or overly wild environment, you’re going to fall in love with the sheer tranquillity of the University of Alberta Gardens.
It’s also worth noting that this is a fantastic place to escape from the motorhome rental and your travelling companions too!
Jurassic Forest
A quick reminder that Jurassic Forest closes for winter, so bear that in mind when you’re warming up the kids about the big dinosaurs in the woods from the safety of your RV rental.
This 40-acre pre-historic preserve is both fun and educational, just refrain from feeding the animals…
Best Campgrounds & RV Parks near Edmonton, AB
For many first-time motorhome renters, this section comes as a bit of a surprise, but at some point, you’re going to need to dump kitchen and bathroom waste, recharge batteries and/or cylinders. Maybe the kids could use a playground to let off steam, too.
Glowing Embers RV Park & Travel Centre
26821 100 Avenue North West, Acheson, AB T7X 6A8, Canada
Okay, no playground or pool at Glowing Embers RV Park & Travel Centre, but with 288 full-service sites at your disposal this spacious, peaceful campground isn’t about running around with your family and friends (though there is a gym) this is all about hooking up and kicking back.
Diamond Grove RV Campground
41 Century Close, Spruce Grove, AB Canada
Diamond Grove RV Campground is conveniently located close to parks, lakes, malls and places to eat and drink, but the large campground is all about the full-sized lots of 2000 – 4000 square feet with full hook-ups, picnic tables and fire pits. A self-drive, RV camping holiday destination, all in one.
Camp’n Class RV Park
4107 50 Street, Stony Plain, AB Canada
Camp’n Class RV Park has sites providing 15amp, 30 amp or 50 amp power points, complete with lawns and picnic tables to enjoy the outdoors in this secure, gated campground. For parents travelling with children, particularly those with special needs, the family shower facilities may be a deal-breaker.
Camrose Exhibition Trail RV Park
4250A Exhibition Drive, Camrose, AB T4V 4Z8, Canada
A campground with a playground may seem like an unlikely bonus feature but, a word from the wise, while you may be enjoying that scenic drive or fantastic view, the kids in the back might not be as appreciative! Give everyone a break at Camrose Exhibition Trail RV Park.