RVshare, a community for RV owners and renters, reveals that RV bookings ahead of the 2024 total solar eclipse are in high demand for prime viewpoints along the “path of totality” – the area where the eclipse can be optimally viewed – that spans the U.S. and Canada.
Taking place next year on Monday, April 8, RVshare bookings are already up 20 times compared to any other dates in the year, according to RVshare data.
The 2024 total solar eclipse is expected to draw travelers from far and wide seeking the perfect vantage points to witness the breathtaking natural phenomenon, making RV travel a great way to see it firsthand.
For the last total solar eclipse – Aug. 21, 2017 – RVshare saw bookings increase 150%, a massive jump compared to RV rental bookings during surrounding time periods.
Campgrounds are already seeing an influx of bookings for the 2024 solar eclipse, according to Campspot’s recent press release. On average, an RV rental costs about $150 to $200 a night, which includes transportation and accommodations. Travelers can opt for RV delivery to a destination along the path of the solar eclipse for families or individuals who may not want to physically drive an RV.
“A total solar eclipse is said to be the biggest mass event in the U.S.,” said RVshare’s travel expert, Maddi Bourgerie. “Spanning across multiple states, we will see travelers come from all over the world to experience the best and longest eclipse views. When analyzing our data from the last total solar eclipse in 2017, we know RV rentals close to the path of totality will be sold out. It makes sense an RV rental is the best way to experience this type of phenomenon. Travelers can now book and lock in an RV to experience next year’s eclipse.”
