RV rental Petaluma, CA: Motorhome rentals, camper van rentals and more

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When you search for an RV in Petaluma, you’ll be exploring a lovely medium-sized city in the North Bay sub-region of the San Francisco Bay area. San Francisco itself and the Golden Gate National Recreation Area are less than an hour’s drive in your Petaluma camper rental. You can also visit Sacramento, San Jose, or Reno, Nevada if you want to hit the highway in search of even more adventure. However, there’s plenty to do in Petaluma and you’ll enjoy your stay there whether you’re traveling with your family, on a girls’ or guys’ weekend, with a group of friends, or all by yourself on a super solo road trip. The area enjoys a mild Mediterranean climate with a dry summer, warm days, and cool nights, which means that there are plenty of outdoor and recreational opportunities for visitors. There is also a wide variety of arts and entertainment venues, places to shop and see, and chances to eat, drink, and be merry.

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The Great Outdoors

Your motorhome rental in Petaluma brings you to an area with spectacular natural diversity. There is stand-up paddleboarding on the Petaluma River along with river cruises, canoeing, kayaking, and more. Many local shops offer equipment and boat rentals so you can partake in all that the river has to offer. Cycling is another way to explore the area and get some exercise as well. Walking and hiking trails range from strolling to strenuous and there’s something to suit people of all ages and abilities. Also near the Sonoma Mountain is the Fairfield Osborn Preserve, a nature reserve with a diversity of native flora and fauna.

RV Parks

An easy place to park a rental RV in Petaluma, CA is at the San Francisco North/Petaluma KOA. Sites include full hookups, WiFi, and cable. The campground features restrooms and showers, a snack bar, a community kitchen, a swimming pool with cabanas, a jumping pillow, a rock wall, a playground, a petting farm, a dog park, recreational facilities, bike rentals, and planned activities.

Exploring the City

You may want to time your Petaluma, CA RV rental vacation to coincide with one or more of the special events that this city celebrates every year. There is certain to be something that appeals to you and your travel companions. Some of the things that you can plan to do, see, and visit include Antique Faires, a Home Brewer’s Competition, Butter and Egg Days, the Art & Garden Festival, the Button & Raffle Fundraiser, a sidewalk sale, a chili cook off, the Sonoma-Marin Fair, the Petaluma Music Festival, the Spoken Word Festival, El Dia de los Muertos Petaluma, and the World’s Ugliest Dog competition.

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Popular nearby hiking trails and campgrounds

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Recent RV rental reviews in Petaluma

Lucille M.

October, 2025

We had a truly wonderful experience renting this camper van! From the very start, Adam was an amazing host—friendly, responsive, and always available to answer any questions.
Arturo R.

September, 2025

The camper was great, very clean, comfortable and well put together. Drove great too. Had a great trip. Was my first RV trip, Evgeniy walked us how to use everything and where all the equipment/tools were located. Would definitely rent again!
Sandy B.

September, 2025

We had a wonderful time with the van, she runs well and fun/easy to drive. Easy to work with and responsive hosts.

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