Toy Hauler Rentals — RV With a Garage for Bikes, ATVs, or Cargo
Toy haulers are RVs (travel trailer or fifth wheel) with a rear garage for hauling motorcycles, ATVs, or any cargo. Rental rates run $125–$215/night. Here's when this format makes sense and where to rent one.
- Length
- 24–42 ft
- Sleeps
- 4–8
- Weight (GVWR)
- 7,500–16,000 lb GVWR
- Typical rate
- $125–$215/night
A toy hauler is a travel trailer or fifth wheel built with a rear garage and a fold-down ramp door for loading motorcycles, ATVs, side-by-sides, mountain bikes, or any cargo too large or dirty for inside a normal RV. Rental rates run $125 to $215 per night before fees.
The garage is the differentiator. Otherwise toy haulers are conventional travel trailers (see the travel trailer hub) or fifth wheels (see the fifth wheel hub).
Why toy haulers exist as a category
Two specific use cases drive the entire toy hauler market:
- Motorsports trips. You want to ride your dirt bike, ATV, or side-by-side at a destination. You need an RV to live in and a way to haul the toys. Toy hauler combines both.
- High-cargo trips. Hauling kayaks, paddleboards, bikes, golf carts, or any cargo that won’t fit in a closed RV. The garage is a useful tool for any oversized-cargo trip even without “toys” in the traditional sense.
For traditional family RV trips with no oversized cargo, a regular travel trailer or fifth wheel is cheaper, lighter, and uses living space more efficiently.
What it actually costs
For a 7-day toy hauler rental (mid-range pricing on a 2022 30-foot toy hauler travel trailer):
| Line item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Base rate: $165/night × 7 nights | $1,155 |
| Platform service fee (10–20%) | $116–$231 |
| Insurance / damage waiver: $30/day | $210 |
| Mileage: unlimited | $0 |
| Cleaning + prep fee (often higher for toy haulers — grease) | $150–$250 |
| Cargo securing tie-downs (often provided; bring backups) | $0–$50 |
| Delivery + setup (optional) | $250–$500 |
| All-in for the rental | $1,631–$2,346 |
Plus your tow vehicle fuel and campground fees.
Two body styles
| Toy hauler travel trailer | Toy hauler fifth wheel | |
|---|---|---|
| Hitch type | Ball receiver | King-pin in pickup bed |
| Length range | 24–35 ft | 30–42 ft |
| Garage size | 8–14 ft long | 10–16 ft long |
| Sleeps | 4–6 | 4–8 |
| Tow vehicle | SUV or pickup with tow rating | Pickup truck with bed-mounted hitch |
| Rental rate | $125–$185/night | $165–$215/night |
| Best for | Smaller motorcycles, ATVs, single side-by-side | Larger side-by-sides, multiple machines, golf carts |
Where to rent a toy hauler
Toy haulers are almost exclusively peer-to-peer:
- Outdoorsy — strong toy hauler inventory in the West (Utah, Arizona, Colorado, California) where motorsports tourism is concentrated.
- RVshare — comparable inventory.
- Specialty motorsports rental operators — exist in some Western metros (Las Vegas, Phoenix, Salt Lake City) but inventory is small.
- Corporate chains — none. No toy haulers at Cruise America, El Monte, or Road Bear.
When toy hauler is the right choice
- You’re hauling motorcycles, ATVs, side-by-sides, or any motorsports equipment
- You’re hauling multiple bikes (mountain or road) that won’t fit on an exterior rack
- You’re hauling kayaks, paddleboards, or other oversized recreational cargo
- You want the garage space for gear-intensive trips (skiing, fishing, hunting with substantial equipment)
When toy hauler is wrong
- You’re a traditional family RV traveler with no oversized cargo — get a regular travel trailer or motorhome
- You’re traveling without specific cargo needs — you’re paying for and towing garage space you won’t use
- You’re going to crowded RV parks where length matters — toy haulers run longer than equivalent regular trailers due to the garage
Cargo loading considerations
- Weight distribution matters. Loading heavy cargo at the rear of the toy hauler shifts the trailer’s balance and can affect tow stability. Most owners provide loading guidance.
- Strap down everything. Cargo that shifts in transit damages the trailer interior and can affect handling. Use ratchet straps to the integrated D-rings in the garage floor.
- Fuel from gas tanks. Some toy haulers include a fuel station for refilling ATVs/bikes from a 30-gallon onboard fuel tank. Check whether yours has one and confirm fueling policy.
- Ramp condition. The fold-down ramp door is a high-wear item. Verify it’s in good condition at pickup before loading anything heavy.
What to verify before booking
- Garage dimensions (length, width, ceiling height) against your specific cargo.
- Garage payload capacity — separate from total trailer cargo capacity.
- Whether the owner provides tie-down straps and D-rings.
- Whether the trailer has an onboard fuel station (relevant for motorsports trips).
- Whether the garage converts to additional sleeping space when empty — some models have fold-up bunks above the garage floor.