One Way USA RV Rentals

Campervan Hire and Motorhome Rental One Way in America

Have you ever dreamed of doing the Great American Road Trip; crossing this great country from North to South, or East to West?  For most people it just remains a dream; but with our one way USA motorhome rental you have the opportunity to bring the dream to life.  The major obstacle to embarking on a  Great American Road trip are the distances between cities and attractions; and the problem of having to retrace your steps at the end of your holiday. With a one way USA motorhome rental, you can arrange to pick up your comfortable home-on-wheels at your arrival airport; then have a relaxing and stress-free holiday and then drop-off the motorhome at your departure airport.

Home to a dense network of interstates, legendary highways, scenic country roads and spectacular mountain passes, the USA is a road tripper’s paradise. Thanks to countless RV hire locations in all corners of the country, one-way RV rentals are an incredibly popular way to see the USA.

You can pick up your motorhome or campervan rental in major cities like New York, Orlando, Los Angeles, Denver, Seattle and Las Vegas (and many more) and go for an extended one-way road trip between them. There is plenty to see on the way—this is America, after all—from the rocky coasts of New England to the music hubs of the South, from majestic national parks to charming towns.

One way motorhome rentals in the USA allow you to cover much longer distances that you would normally be able to fit into a round-trip itinerary, and most motorhome rental depots in the US where you can arrange to pick-up your one way USA RV rental, such as Atlanta, Phoenix, Salt Lake City, Las Vegas, and Miami, to name just a few.  Drop off can be in the same State; or you could drive all the way from one coast to the other … the choice is yours.  A motorhome holiday is an excellent way to make your holiday dollar go further, particularly when there are several members of the family.

Below, we offer you some amazing USA one-way RV rental road trip ideas. Whether you would like to explore the East or West Coast, the American heartland or its spectacular mountain ranges, the following extended drives are the best in the country, perfect routes for an unforgettable motorhome holiday in the USA.

Pacific Coast Highway (US-101/US-1)

Seattle to San Diego (or Los Angeles)

Washington State – Oregon – California

Distance: About 1,720 miles or 2,765 kms

One of America’s greatest highways, US-101 runs from the Olympic Peninsula near Seattle all the way to San Diego in southern California. It parallels the gorgeous Pacific coast the entire time, also allowing you to swing inland once in a while and visit places like Portland, Oregon or the California wine regions.

Along its 1,650-mile course, the Pacific Coast Highway takes in UNESCO-protected national parks like Olympic and Redwood, long stretches of empty coastline, stunning beaches and vibrant coastal towns. The Oregon Coast is one long series of headlands, bluffs, sand beaches and forests, while the section between San Francisco and Los Angeles, which includes Big Sur, is one of the greatest coastal drives in the world.

• Olympic National Park, Washington
• Astoria & Portland
• Oregon Coast
• Redwood National Park
• San Francisco
• Big Sur
• Los Angeles

Historic Route 66

Chicago to Los Angeles

Illinois – Missouri – Kansas – Oklahoma – Texas – New Mexico – Arizona – California

Distance: About 2,448 miles or 3,940 kms

Quite possibly the most famous highway in the world and the number one Great American Road, Route 66 takes travellers on a USA one-way RV rental adventure of a lifetime. Running from downtown Chicago to the shimmering Pacific Ocean in Santa Monica, just west of L.A., this sensational road is an icon of travel in America.

Even though several sections of the original Route 66 have been paved over, replaced by interstates or even forgotten about, the spirit of the “Mother Road” is as alive as ever. You can still follow its entire 2,448-mile length from the streets of Chicago to the beaches of Los Angeles. Some original sections are still there, complete with their fascinating roadside attractions, gas stations and historic accommodations.

On the way, you will drive through bustling cities like St. Louis, Albuquerque and Flagstaff, while pleasant countryside awaits in the Ozarks and Oklahoma. Further west are spectacular canyons, rock formations and desert scenery—arguably Route 66’s greatest highlight is the short detour to the Grand Canyon.

• St. Louis
• Plains of Oklahoma
• Amarillo
• Albuquerque
• Native American sites
• Petrified Forest National Park
• Flagstaff
• Grand Canyon National Park (side trip)
• Joshua Tree National Park (side trip)
• Santa Monica Beach

Great River Road

Chicago (or Minneapolis) to Houston (or Dallas)

Texas – Louisiana – Mississippi – Tennessee -Arkansas – Missouri – Illinois – Iowa – Minnesota – Wisconsin – Illinois

Distance: About 2,140 miles or 3,445 kms

Explore America’s single greatest river, the Mississippi, on the amazing Great River Road. Known by many names—Big Muddy, Father of Waters, Old Man River—the Mississippi meanders its way for more than 2,300 miles from its headwaters in Minnesota to the Gulf of Mexico. Established in 1938, the Great River Road, a series of federal, state and local roads, follows the river for its entire length.

You can start this one-way road trip in either Chicago or Minneapolis, slowly winding your way south to Houston or Dallas. On the way, you will drive through no fewer than ten U.S. states, a route through the very heart of the nation.

There are the expected expanses of prairie, but also thriving towns, limestone bluffs, cypress wetlands and forests. This route is a destination in its own right, running through near-forgotten towns and largely avoiding busy traffic arteries. It is a journey where getting (slightly) lost only adds to the memorability of the experience.

• Minneapolis
• Potosi
• LeClaire
• Hannibal
• Memphis
• Vicksburg
• Natchez
• Baton Rouge
• Cajun Country
• New Orleans

Loneliest Road (US-50)

San Francisco to Washington DC (or Baltimore)

California – Nevada – Utah – Colorado – Kansas – Missouri – Kentucky – Ohio – West Virginia – Maryland – Washington DC

Distance: About 3,200 miles or 6,000 kms

Drive from sea to shining sea on “The Loneliest Road”, which refers specifically to a section of highway across the vast Nevada deserts and the US-50 across America. Pick up your RV rental and start your USA road trip in San Francisco, driving all the way across the continent to Washington, D.C.

This 3,200-mile self-drive adventure is one of the best one-way road trips America has to offer. Along the way, you will see and experience a true cross-section of the USA. You will cross three major mountain ranges—the Sierra Nevada, the Rocky Mountains and the Appalachians—as well as major deserts and the legendary Great Plains. Additionally, the route follows sections of the historic Pony Express and Santa Fe Trails, which is sure to delight any history buff.

Attractions follow one another in quick succession, including Lake Tahoe, Utah’s Arches and Canyonlands National Parks, and the farmlands of Missouri, Illinois and Indiana. Once in the East, you can visit numerous historic sites in West Virginia, Virginia, Maryland and, your final destination, Washington, D.C or Baltimore.

• Sacramento
• Lake Tahoe
• Great Basin Desert
• Canyonlands National Park
• Arches National Park
• Manassas National Battlefield Park
• Arlington Cemetery
• Washington DC

Great Northern Route (US-2)

Seattle to Boston (or New York)

Massachusetts – Maine – Quebec – Ontario – Wisconsin – North Dakota – Montana – Idaho – Washington State

Distance: About 3,700 miles or 6,000 kms

Drive across the USA on the northernmost scenic route in the lower 48 states. Pick up your RV in Seattle for an exciting journey to the Northeast. Much of this route follows US-2, a historic highway that parallels the northern pioneer railroad.

After leaving behind the busy city life of Seattle, this epic one-way RV rental route crosses the volcanic Cascade Range, the strikingly arid Columbia River Plateau and the Rocky Mountains, including spectacular Glacier National Park. It then dips down onto the vast 1,000-mile-wide prairies of Montana and North Dakota before crossing the border into Canada at Michigan’s Upper Peninsula.

In Canada, you will pass by great attractions like Algonquin Provincial Park and cities such as Ottawa and Montreal. Crossing back into the USA in New York State, the last section of the Great Northern Route includes Vermont’s Green and New Hampshire’s White Mountains, as well as stunning Acadia National Park in Maine.

• North Cascades
• Glacier National Park
• Algonquin Provincial Park
• Ottawa
• Montreal
• Acadia National Park

Border to Border (US-93)

Phoenix to Bellingham (or Seattle)

Arizona – Nevada – Idaho – Montana – Alberta – British Columbia – Washington State

Distance: About 2,750 miles or 4,425 kms

A magnificent road trip across the entire American West, a border-to-border one-way RV road trip in the USA runs from the Mexican border into Canada. A trip of many contrasts, both cultural and natural, you will drive from the Southwestern deserts across high desert plains to the spectacular Rocky Mountains. Much of the route follows US-93.

Highlights are plentiful, including desert cities like Phoenix and Las Vegas, and spectacular natural destinations such as the Grand Canyon and Hells Canyon. The northern stretch of this epic one-way RV rental road trip across America takes you into the continent’s most breathtaking mountain scenery: Glacier, Banff and Jasper National Parks beckon. Swing west to Seattle or Bellingham to drop off your RV hire.

• Sonoran Desert
• Grand Canyon (Side Trip)
• Las Vegas
• Snake River / Hells Canyon
• Glacier National Park (Side Trip)
• Sun Valley
• Jasper & Banff National Parks

Appalachian Trail

Boston (or New York) to Atlanta

Massachusetts – Maine – New Hampshire – New York State – Pennsylvania – Maryland – Virginia – Tennessee – North Carolina – Georgia

Distance: About 1,800 miles or 2,900 kms

On this classic road trip from Boston to Atlanta, you will explore the wonderful landscapes and cultural heritage of the Appalachian Mountains. The route essentially parallels the renowned Appalachian Trail, from the north woods of Maine to the rolling hills of Georgia.

Traveling from New England to the Deep South, you will experience the huge contrasts of the United States, driving past industrial centres and forgotten mountain towns, former mining towns and modern resorts. All of this is along a single mountain range—the Appalachians. However, the Appalachian Mountains do have several subranges, known by their own names and distinct features.

On your one-way Appalachian Trail road trip, you get to enjoy the beauty of New Hampshire’s White Mountains, Vermont’s Green Mountains, Massachusetts’ Berkshires, Virginia’s Blue Ridge Mountains and North Carolina and Tennessee’s Great Smoky Mountains. The route includes two famous mountain roads, too: Skyline Drive in Shenandoah National Park and the Blue Ridge Parkway.

• Kancamagus Highway
• Mount Washington
• Gettysburg
• Shenandoah National Park / Skyline Drive
• Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello
• Blue Ridge Parkway
• Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Atlantic Coast

New York (or Newark) to Florida (Orlando, Miami or Fort Lauderdale)

New York State – New Jersey – Maryland – Virginia – North Carolina – South Carolina – Georgia – Florida

Distance: About 2,000 miles or 3,200 kms

Discover the attractions of the USA East Coast on a one-way RV rental road trip from New York to Florida. Begin this superb drive in bustling Manhattan and follow the Atlantic coast all the way to sunny Key West.

Explore monuments and American heritage in historic cities like Philadelphia, Washington, D.C., Savannah and Charleston. Enjoy seaside attractions at Ocean City, Atlantic City and Myrtle Beach. Relax on gorgeous beaches at Assateague Island or Cape Hatteras, both preserved as national seashores. Visit colonial sites in Virginia or walk where the Wright Brothers made the first successful flight in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina.

On this quintessential American road trip, you can experience the amazing diversity that makes the USA the popular destination it is today. Stop at seafood shacks, fried chicken stands or barbecue joints; take your time to enjoy the sea breeze—there is plenty to experience on a one-way Atlantic Coast road trip.

• Statue of Liberty
• Washington, D.C.
• Assateague Island
• Historic Jamestown
• Roanoke Island
• Cape Hatteras / Kitty Hawk
• Charleston
• Savannah
• Miami
• Florida Keys

Oregon Trail (US20)

Boston (or New York) to Portland

Massachusetts – New York State – Pennsylvania – Ohio – Indiana – Illinois – Wisconsin – South Dakota – Wyoming – Idaho – Oregon

Distance: About 3,400 miles or 5,500 kms

Follow one of America’s most famous and legendary pioneer trails on an Oregon Trail road trip. Rent your one-way RV hire in Boston or New York and retrace the footsteps and wagon wheels of America’s first major westward migration.

On the way, you can explore some of the greatest cities in the USA, from Boston to Cleveland to Chicago to Portland. Additionally, the route takes you past numerous historic sites and cultural landmarks, too, including Mount Rushmore. The real highlight of this cross-country one-way road trip, though, is the ever-changing American landscape.

From New York’s Finger Lakes, Niagara Falls, the Great Lakes and the Mississippi River valley to the Great Plains prairies, Nebraska’s Sand Hills, the geothermal wonders of Yellowstone National Park, the high desert of Idaho and Oregon, and the towering Cascade Mountains, this is a road trip that is as diverse as it gets.

• Niagara Falls
• Chicago
• Badlands National Park
• Mount Rushmore
• Yellowstone National Park
• Columbia River Gorge

San Francisco to Los Angeles

California

Distance: About 450 miles or 725 kms

On a one-way drive from San Francisco to Los Angeles, you will hug the glorious Pacific Coast the entire way. This route is entirely on CA State Route 1, which runs from downtown San Francisco to just south of L.A. It is often included in lists featuring the most scenic driving routes in the world, an epic California road trip that has vibrant towns, spectacular parks and more.

The distance of this road trip ranges around 450 miles, depending on how many detours you take. Highlights are plentiful in this part of California, including such well-known places as Monterey, Carmel-by-the-Sea, Big Sur, Hearst Castle, San Luis Obispo, Solvang, Santa Barbara and Malibu. A day excursion from Ventura to Channel Islands National Park is highly recommended as well.

• Carmel-by-the-Sea
• Big Sur
• Hearst Castle
• San Luis Obispo
• Solvang
• Santa Barbara
• Malibu

San Francisco to Seattle

California – Oregon – Washington State

Distance: About 1,550 miles or 2,500 kms

Explore the volcanoes, rain forests and coast of the Pacific Northwest on a sensational one-way road trip from San Francisco to Seattle. After picking up your RV rental in San Francisco, head northeast to the Napa and Sonoma valleys, continuing along the coast to the UNESCO-protected Redwood National and State Parks complex.

Swing back inland to the remote mountains of northern California. Visit Lassen Volcanic National Park, where you can explore all four volcano types in the world. Follow the beautiful Volcanic Legacy Scenic Byway north into Oregon and to Crater Lake National Park, before driving west toward the scenic Oregon Coast. Meander your way north on US-101, stopping at wonderful coastal towns, state parks—and perhaps a detour to Portland—on the way before ending up in the temperate rain forest and towering mountains of Olympic National Park just west of Seattle.

• Napa & Sonoma
• Redwood National Park
• Lassen Volcanic National Park
• Volcanic Legacy Scenic Byway
• Crater Lake National Park
• Oregon Coast
• Olympic National Park

Phoenix to Denver

Arizona – Utah – Colorado

Distance: About 1,030 miles or 1,660 kms

Drive across the very heart of the Southwest on a one-way RV road trip from Phoenix to Denver. This 1,000-plus-mile journey takes you to desert towns like Arizona’s Sedona and Flagstaff and Utah’s Moab.

On the way, some epic national parks and other protected areas await, including Grand Canyon National Park, Monument Valley, Arches National Park and Canyonlands National Park. After crossing the Utah/Colorado border, you will find yourself climbing toward the crest of the mighty Rocky Mountains. Vibrant towns like Vail and Breckenridge are excellent bases to explore these spectacular landscapes, while the Mount Evans Scenic Byway is a not-to-be-missed attraction as well—it is the highest paved road in the entire United States.

• Sedona
• Grand Canyon National Park
• Flagstaff
• Monument Valley
• Arches National Park
• Canyonlands National Park
• Mount Evans Scenic Byway

Denver to Las Vegas

Colorado – Utah – Nevada

Distance: About 990 miles or 1,600 kms

See the “Best of the West” on a classic road trip from Denver to Las Vegas. After picking up your one-way RV rental in Denver, you will head west deep into the majestic Rocky Mountains, where a side trip on the spectacular Mount Evans Scenic Byway provides breathtaking mountain views. You will pass famous ski resorts like Breckenridge and Vail on the way, before descending towards the deserts and canyons of Utah.

If you take the northern route, you can visit Dinosaur National Monument, one of America’s wildest and most fascinating National Park Service sites, in the north-western corner of Colorado. Consider a detour to Moab, where you can explore both Arches and Canyonlands National Parks, and go hiking, rock climbing, mountain biking and 4-wheel driving. Additionally, this one-way road trip offers you the unique chance to see Utah’s “Mighty Five” national parks, too, running through and past Capitol Reef, Bryce Canyon and Zion National Parks.

• Mount Evans Scenic Byway
• Dinosaur National Monument
• Arches National Park
• Canyonlands National Park
• Capitol Reef National Park
• Bryce Canyon National Park
• Zion National Park

Salt Lake City to Las Vegas

Utah – Nevada

Distance: About 825 miles or 1,330 kms

Salt Lake City is one of the most popular starting points for once-in-a-lifetime road trips in Utah. Driving from Salt Lake City to Las Vegas, you will drive across the entire state, from north to south and east to west. Drive to the state’s south-eastern corner, where you can go hiking, camping, mountain biking and 4-wheel driving in epic parks like Arches and Canyonlands.

Continuing westward, you pass three more amazing national parks—together making up the “Mighty Five” national parks of Utah. Capitol Reef National Park is crossed by Highway 24, after which you will hit Scenic Highway 12, meandering past Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument and Bryce Canyon National Park. In southwestern Utah, Zion National Park offers excellent hiking, rock climbing and scenic driving opportunities. Before arriving in Las Vegas, make sure to swing by the famous Valley of Fire State Park, too.

• Arches National Park
• Canyonlands National Park
• Capitol Reef National Park
• Scenic Highway 12
• Bryce Canyon National Park
• Zion Canyon National Park
• Valley of Fire State Park

Las Vegas to San Francisco

Via Death Valley

Nevada – California

Distance: About 900 miles or 1,450 kms

Illustrating just how diverse the southwestern United States are, you have two totally different options to drive from Las Vegas to San Francisco. The first route takes you through Death Valley National Park, the lowest, driest and hottest place in North America, and swing north to the mountains and giant forests of Sequoia, Kings Canyon and Yosemite National Parks.

• Death Valley National Park
• Sequoia National Park
• Kings Canyon National Park
• Yosemite National Park

Please Note: Some RV rental companies do not allow travel in Death Valley at some times of year, especially over the summer period. Please check your rental companies terms and conditions if you are thinking of travelling through Death Valley.

Via Los Angeles

Nevada – California

Distance: About 800 miles or 1,300 kms

Your second one-way RV road trip option is entirely different, running through Mojave National Preserve and Joshua Tree National Park in southern California before hitting the stunning Pacific coast in Los Angeles. From there, follow the iconic and breathtaking Pacific Coast Highway to San Francisco, taking in famous destinations like Santa Barbara, Big Sur and Carmel-by-the-Sea on the way. If you have the time, we also highly recommend a day trip from Ventura to the Channel Islands, also known as the “Galapagos of North America.”

• Mojave National Preserve
• Joshua Tree National Park
• Los Angeles
• Santa Barbara
• Big Sur
• Carmel-by-the Sea

Phoenix to Las Vegas

Arizona – Nevada

Distance: About 650 miles or 1,050 kms

It may be one of the shortest one-way RV rental road trips in this list, but the Phoenix to Las Vegas drive is among the most iconic in America. You get to explore and discover the wonders of the Southwestern deserts, including mountainscapes, cactus forests, Old West towns and jaw-dropping canyons.

Pick up your RV hire in Phoenix and head north to the town of Prescott, the gateway to Prescott National Forest. Drive southeast toward Sedona, stopping at Montezuma Castle National Monument and famous Red Rock State Park. Follow the spectacular Oak Creek Canyon Scenic Drive to Flagstaff before heading north to—arguably—the top highlight of this road trip: Grand Canyon National Park. Just before you arrive in Las Vegas, stop at the imposing Hoover Dam and Lake Mead.

• Prescott (National Forest)
• Montezuma Castle National Monument
• Red Rock State Park
• Sedona
• Oak Creek Canyon
• Flagstaff
• Grand Canyon National Park
• Hoover Dam

Miami to Dallas

Distance: About 1,550 miles or 2,500 kms

Drive across the Deep South on an unforgettable one-way road trip from Miami to Dallas. Pick up your motorhome rental in Miami and spend a day or two exploring Everglades National Park before heading north across the Sunshine State. Stop and go as you please, but don’t miss Orlando, the Florida manatees in Crystal River and Tallahassee. Enjoy visiting Gulf Coast cities like Pensacola, Mobile, New Orleans and/or Baton Rouge.

After soaking up the sunshine and indulging in southern seafood on the coast, head inland along the Mississippi River to Natchez and Vicksburg, famous for its Civil War battle(field). Enjoy the river lands and forests of Louisiana before arriving in the Lone Star State.

• Everglades National Park
• Orlando
• Crystal River
• Tallahassee
• Chipley
• Pensacola
• New Orleans
• Natchez
• Vicksburg

Anchorage to Fairbanks

Alaska

Distance: About 450 miles or 725 kms

Hit one of Alaska’s most important roads on a one-way RV adventure from Anchorage to Fairbanks. This route follows the iconic George Parks Highway—usually called the Parks Highway—from the southern Alaska coast into its wild interior.

Consider exploring Chugach State Park, just outside of Anchorage, via the Eklutna Lake Scenic Drive before heading north. Between Palmer and Willow, the Hatcher Pass Scenic River offers some of the first truly epic mountain scenery of this road trip. Willow itself is notable for being the starting point of the Iditarod Sled Dog Race. The epic Parks Highway then continues past Denali National Park, unquestionably the highlight of this road trip, where you should spend at least a couple of days.

• Eklutna Lake Scenic Drive
• Chugach State Park
• Talkeetna
• Denali National Park

RV Rental Amenities

In America motorhomes are generally large and comfortable with all amenities you need for a relaxing holiday; including cooking facilities, a shower and toilet, a generator,  air-conditioning and even a TV (in some models).  There is an extra cost involved when you choose a one way USA RV rental; and this cost goes up the further you go from your pick-up point. However that is more than compensated for by the convenience of not having to change your RV when you cross from one State to the next; or having to retrace your steps at the end of your holiday.

Some possibilities for one way campervan rental in USA

There are literally dozens of itineraries to choose from when you book a one way USA motorhome rental. Most people choose to get into the great outdoors and explore some of America’s superb National Parks; which have so much to offer the visitor.  One excellent itinerary would be to arrange to pick-up your USA one way RV hire in Phoenix, Arizona and drive all the way to San Francisco on the West Coast.  Along the way there are wonderful attractions to visit such as the Grand Canyon, Bryce Canyon, Las Vegas, Yosemite National Park and the glorious Napa Valley, home to the California wine industry.