{"id":18838,"date":"2026-11-03T06:05:00","date_gmt":"2026-11-03T06:05:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/?p=18838"},"modified":"2026-11-03T06:26:36","modified_gmt":"2026-11-03T06:26:36","slug":"san-diego-rv-rental-anza-borrego-joshua-tree-winter-desert","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/travel-tips\/san-diego-rv-rental-anza-borrego-joshua-tree-winter-desert\/","title":{"rendered":"San Diego RV Rental: Anza-Borrego and Joshua Tree Winter Desert Road Trip"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><style>\n\/* \u2500\u2500 Hide Astra default post title + meta for this post \u2500\u2500 *\/\n.single-post .entry-title,.single-post .entry-meta,.single-post .ast-post-format-meta,.single-post .post-meta{display:none !important;}\n.single-post .entry-content{padding-top:0 !important;margin-top:0 !important;}\n.single-post .ast-article-single{padding-top:0 !important;}\n.ast-separate-container 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Desert Road Trip to Anza-Borrego and Joshua Tree<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n    <p class=\"htf-hero-deck\">When northern Europe is dark and cold, Southern California is mild and clear. Here is how to plan a San Diego RV rental for desert stars, coastal camps and a sensible budget.<\/p>\n    <div class=\"htf-hero-meta\">\n      <div class=\"htf-meta-author\"><div class=\"htf-avatar\">J&amp;A<\/div><div><strong>Joona &amp; Alla<\/strong>Rovaniemi, Finland<\/div><\/div>\n      <span class=\"htf-dot\">\u00b7<\/span><span>November 3, 2026<\/span><span class=\"htf-dot\">\u00b7<\/span><span>7 min read<\/span><span class=\"htf-dot\">\u00b7<\/span><span>Prices checked Oct 2026<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- HERO IMAGE -->\n<div class=\"htf-hero-img\">\n<div class=\"htf-hero-img\" style=\"margin:24px 0;text-align:center;\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-17078\" src=\"https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/htf-cvp-usa-4.jpg\" alt=\"Desert canyon landscape in the American Southwest\" style=\"max-width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:6px;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/htf-cvp-usa-4.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/htf-cvp-usa-4-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/htf-cvp-usa-4-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/htf-cvp-usa-4-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/htf-cvp-usa-4-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/htf-cvp-usa-4-1320x880.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/htf-cvp-usa-4-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/div>\n<p style=\"font-size:12px;color:#777;text-align:center;margin:-14px 0 18px;\">Photo: Dietmar Rabich, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<!-- ARTICLE + SIDEBAR -->\n<div class=\"htf-wrap\">\n<article class=\"htf-body\">\n<p>A <strong>San Diego RV rental<\/strong> is one of the best winter-sun ideas we know of. While the north is grey, Southern California is mild on the coast and pleasantly warm in the desert, which is exactly the opposite of the brutal inland heat of summer. For travellers coming from Europe it is also a clean, simple start: one pick-up point at San Diego airport, and a handful of world-class road trips within a day&#8217;s drive.<\/p>\n<p>We are Joona &amp; Alla, a couple based in Rovaniemi who spend plenty of winter planning where the sun is. This is a researched guide, not a diary of our own trip: we checked the CampervanPlanet San Diego page in October 2026, compared it with the wider USA market, and built the route we would pick for a first desert RV trip.<\/p>\n<p>Books for Christmas and New Year fill up quickly, so it helps to decide early.<\/p>\n<div class=\"htf-tldr\"><div class=\"htf-tldr-label\">Short Answer<\/div><p>For November 2026 and March 2027, CampervanPlanet&#8217;s San Diego search showed RVs <strong>from $86 a day (about $598 for a 7-night rental)<\/strong>, rising to <strong>from $113 a day<\/strong> by June 2027. Across the USA the index shows a typical <strong>$104 a day in winter and $168 in summer<\/strong>. Winter is the best season for the desert, but holiday weeks cost more. Our \u20ac20 reader coupon applies at checkout.<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"htf-toc\"><div class=\"htf-toc-label\">In this guide<\/div><ol>\n<li><a href=\"#s1\">What a San Diego RV rental costs in winter and summer<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#s2\">Why winter is the right season for the desert<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#s3\">Day 1\u20132: pick up, shop and start on the coast<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#s4\">Day 3\u20134: Anza-Borrego Desert State Park<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#s5\">Day 5\u20137: Joshua Tree National Park<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#s6\">Costs beyond the rental: what to budget<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#s7\">Our verdict and who it suits<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol><\/div>\n<!-- HTF-CVP-V1 -->\n<div style=\"margin:8px 0 28px;background:linear-gradient(135deg,#C8A45A 0%,#b8944a 100%);border-radius:14px;padding:18px 22px;color:#fff;\"><div style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;align-items:center;gap:14px;justify-content:space-between;\"><div style=\"font-size:15px;line-height:1.5;min-width:220px;flex:1;\">\ud83d\ude90 <strong>Planning this trip by campervan?<\/strong> Get <strong>\u20ac20 off<\/strong> your rental in the USA with our code <span style=\"background:rgba(255,255,255,.22);border-radius:6px;padding:2px 8px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.5px;\">HUNGRYTRAVELFAMILY20<\/span><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.campervanplanet.com\/san-diego-rv-rental?currency=EUR&#038;sid=joonaheinone&#038;utm_source=joonaheinone&#038;utm_medium=affiliate&#038;utm_content=blog-san-diego-rv-rental-anza-borrego-joshua-tree-winter-desert\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\" style=\"background:#1A1917;color:#fff;text-decoration:none;font-weight:700;font-size:14px;padding:12px 20px;border-radius:10px;white-space:nowrap;\">Compare campervans \u2192<\/a><\/div><div style=\"font-size:11px;opacity:.85;margin-top:10px;\">If you book through our links we may earn a commission, at no extra cost to you \u2014 it keeps this blog on the road.<\/div><\/div>\n\n<h2 id=\"s1\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_a_San_Diego_RV_rental_costs_in_winter_and_summer\"><\/span>What a San Diego RV rental costs in winter and summer<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>CampervanPlanet publishes cheapest-available prices for a 7-night rental picked up and returned at San Diego airport (SND). In October 2026 they showed:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>November 2026:<\/strong> from $86 a day, a cheapest 7-night total of $598.<\/li>\n<li><strong>March 2027:<\/strong> from $86 a day, again $598 for a week.<\/li>\n<li><strong>June 2027:<\/strong> from $113 a day, a cheapest week of $790.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Those are &#8220;from&#8221; prices for the cheapest vehicle, so a larger family motorhome costs more. The wider USA index (updated 24 October 2026) gives a more typical picture: <strong>$104 a day in winter and $168 in summer<\/strong>, from $36, based on 36 vehicles from 7 companies. The rental companies with live prices from San Diego airport on the page were El Monte RV and Indie Campers.<\/p>\n<p>The lesson is the same as everywhere: winter is cheaper than summer, and the weeks around Christmas and New Year are the exception. Our fuller breakdown of <a href=\"https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/travel-tips\/los-angeles-rv-rental-road-trips-costs\/\">Los Angeles RV rental costs<\/a> shows how extras like mileage, generator hours and kitchen kits add up. You can check live prices for your dates on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.campervanplanet.com\/san-diego-rv-rental?currency=EUR&#038;sid=joonaheinone&#038;utm_source=joonaheinone&#038;utm_medium=affiliate&#038;utm_content=blog-san-diego-rv-rental-anza-borrego-joshua-tree-winter-desert\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\">CampervanPlanet&#8217;s San Diego page<\/a>, and code HUNGRYTRAVELFAMILY20 takes \u20ac20 off at checkout.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"s2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_winter_is_the_right_season_for_the_desert\"><\/span>Why winter is the right season for the desert<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The San Diego page lays out the seasons clearly, and it fits what we would expect from the geography. December to February is described as the best season for Anza-Borrego and Joshua Tree, with mild coastal weather around 16\u201320\u00b0C, and Big Bear offering snow activities if you fancy mountains. Spring (March to May) brings wildflowers in Anza-Borrego and coastal temperatures of 20\u201324\u00b0C, with shoulder-season prices.<\/p>\n<p>Summer is the opposite: the coast is busy and rates are highest, and the inland deserts are too hot to camp in comfortably. Autumn is a good second option: warm days, cooler nights and fewer tourists, with desert destinations becoming accessible again by late October.<\/p>\n<p>If your dates are flexible, aim for January or late February to March. Avoid the Christmas\u2013New Year week unless you book months ahead.<\/p><figure style=\"margin:26px 0;\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1224\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-17076\" src=\"https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/htf-cvp-usa-2.jpg\" alt=\"Open road through a western US national park\" style=\"max-width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:6px;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/htf-cvp-usa-2.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/htf-cvp-usa-2-300x191.jpg 300w, https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/htf-cvp-usa-2-1024x653.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/htf-cvp-usa-2-768x490.jpg 768w, https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/htf-cvp-usa-2-1536x979.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/htf-cvp-usa-2-1320x842.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/htf-cvp-usa-2-600x383.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><figcaption style=\"font-size:12.5px;color:#6b6b6b;margin-top:6px;\">Photo: Michael G\u00e4bler, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 id=\"s3\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Day_1%E2%80%932_pick_up_shop_and_start_on_the_coast\"><\/span>Day 1\u20132: pick up, shop and start on the coast<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>San Diego is a friendly place to begin because everything is close. Collect the RV at the airport pick-up, stock up on groceries, water and ice, and drive the short hop to the coast. Cabrillo National Monument, listed among the popular drives on the landing page, is a good first stop: views over the harbour, tide pools and a gentle introduction to driving a vehicle larger than you are used to.<\/p>\n<p>Treat day one as a shake-down. Check the awning, the gas bottle, the water tank and how the beds convert. Ask the rental agent to walk you through each system; no one regrets asking for a second explanation of the toilet.<\/p>\n<!-- HTF-CVP-V1 -->\n<div style=\"margin:26px 0;border:1px solid #E5E3DE;border-left:4px solid #C8A45A;border-radius:10px;padding:16px 20px;background:#F8F7F4;\"><p style=\"margin:0;font-size:15px;line-height:1.6;color:#2C2A26;\">\ud83d\udca1 <strong>Our campervan tip:<\/strong> prices for the same van vary a lot between rental brands. We compare the USA campervans across 160+ rental companies on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.campervanplanet.com\/san-diego-rv-rental?currency=EUR&#038;sid=joonaheinone&#038;utm_source=joonaheinone&#038;utm_medium=affiliate&#038;utm_content=blog-san-diego-rv-rental-anza-borrego-joshua-tree-winter-desert\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\" style=\"color:#2D5A3D;font-weight:700;\">CampervanPlanet<\/a> \u2014 and code <strong>HUNGRYTRAVELFAMILY20<\/strong> takes \u20ac20 off your booking.<\/p><\/div>\n<h2 id=\"s4\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Day_3%E2%80%934_Anza-Borrego_Desert_State_Park\"><\/span>Day 3\u20134: Anza-Borrego Desert State Park<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Anza-Borrego is California&#8217;s largest state park, and in winter it is superb: wide open skies, badlands and, after wet seasons, spring flowers. It is also a place where an RV pays for itself, because you can cook, sleep and warm up without relying on a hotel miles away.<\/p>\n<p>Plan fuel and water carefully. Distances are long, services are sparse, and it is easy to underestimate how quickly a big vehicle burns fuel on desert roads. Fill up before you leave the last town, carry more water than you think you need, and tell someone your plan. Phone coverage in the desert is patchy, so download offline maps first.<\/p>\n<p>If you want something more rugged later in the trip, <a href=\"https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/budget-travel\/one-way-rv-rental-usa-costs-routes\/\">our guide to one-way RV rental in the USA<\/a> explains how to drop the vehicle somewhere else without a nasty fee.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"s5\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Day_5%E2%80%937_Joshua_Tree_National_Park\"><\/span>Day 5\u20137: Joshua Tree National Park<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Joshua Tree is the headline act. Its boulder-strewn landscapes, strange trees and very dark skies make it one of the best places in the USA for stargazing, and the page lists it among the popular drives from San Diego. Winter is the ideal season; summer heat is punishing.<\/p>\n<p>Campsites in popular national parks can book out far ahead, and RV length limits apply at many of them, so check the maximum vehicle length before choosing your van. A smaller camper van may mean more campsite choices than a large Class C motorhome. If you are unsure, our guide to <a href=\"https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/budget-travel\/campervan-vs-motorhome-vs-rv\/\">campervan vs motorhome vs RV<\/a> explains the vehicle types.<\/p>\n<p>Return towards the coast via Palomar Mountain State Park, another suggestion from the landing page, for a cooler, forested finish.<\/p><figure style=\"margin:26px 0;\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-17077\" src=\"https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/htf-cvp-usa-3.jpg\" alt=\"Canyon view on a US road trip\" style=\"max-width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:6px;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/htf-cvp-usa-3.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/htf-cvp-usa-3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/htf-cvp-usa-3-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/htf-cvp-usa-3-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/htf-cvp-usa-3-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/htf-cvp-usa-3-1320x880.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/htf-cvp-usa-3-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><figcaption style=\"font-size:12.5px;color:#6b6b6b;margin-top:6px;\">Photo: Dietmar Rabich, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 id=\"s6\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Costs_beyond_the_rental_what_to_budget\"><\/span>Costs beyond the rental: what to budget<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>For a week, plan on the rental itself, fuel, campsites, groceries, and a handful of sundry extras. US RV rentals often charge separately for mileage beyond an allowance, generator use, kitchen kits and bedding, so read the inclusions carefully and compare like for like, not just daily headlines. The typical campsite cost varies enormously between a basic public site and a full-hook-up RV park near the coast, which can be several times more expensive.<\/p>\n<p>Insurance and deposits are worth understanding too. See our guide to <a href=\"https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/budget-travel\/campervan-rental-insurance-deposit-excess-explained\/\">insurance, deposits and excess<\/a> before you book. And when you are ready, our reader coupon (code HUNGRYTRAVELFAMILY20) takes \u20ac20 off, which more than covers a couple of campsite nights in the desert.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"s7\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Our_verdict_and_who_it_suits\"><\/span>Our verdict and who it suits<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A San Diego RV rental suits anyone who wants a week or two of easy winter warmth and has never driven a motorhome in America. The roads are good, distances are manageable, and the contrast between coastal calm and desert silence is striking. It is less suited to travellers who hate planning: campsites and parks need booking, and you will want to think about vehicle length and fuel stops in the desert. For a bigger picture of the market, see our <a href=\"https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/campervan-rental\/\">campervan rental guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"htf-faq\">\n<!-- HTF-CVP-V1 -->\n<div style=\"margin:34px 0;background:linear-gradient(150deg,#2D5A3D 0%,#1a3d28 100%);border-radius:16px;padding:30px 28px;color:#fff;text-align:center;\"><div style=\"font-size:12px;letter-spacing:2px;text-transform:uppercase;color:#E8D5A0;font-weight:700;margin-bottom:8px;\">Ready for the open road?<\/div><h3 style=\"margin:0 0 10px;font-size:24px;color:#fff;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Book_your_campervan_in_the_USA\"><\/span>Book your campervan in the USA<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><p style=\"margin:0 auto 18px;max-width:520px;font-size:14.5px;line-height:1.6;color:rgba(255,255,255,.85);\">Compare prices across 160+ campervan and motorhome rental brands, get a free 1GB eSIM with every booking \u2014 and <strong>\u20ac20 off with code HUNGRYTRAVELFAMILY20<\/strong>.<\/p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.campervanplanet.com\/san-diego-rv-rental?currency=EUR&#038;sid=joonaheinone&#038;utm_source=joonaheinone&#038;utm_medium=affiliate&#038;utm_content=blog-san-diego-rv-rental-anza-borrego-joshua-tree-winter-desert\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#C8A45A;color:#1A1917;text-decoration:none;font-weight:800;font-size:15px;padding:14px 30px;border-radius:12px;\">Check prices &amp; availability \u2192<\/a><div style=\"font-size:11px;color:rgba(255,255,255,.6);margin-top:12px;\">Affiliate link \u2014 same price for you, small commission for us.<\/div><\/div>\n\n<h2 style=\"padding-left:0;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_asked_questions\"><\/span>Frequently asked questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<details><summary>How much is a San Diego RV rental in winter?<\/summary>\n<p>CampervanPlanet&#8217;s October 2026 search showed the cheapest RV from $86 a day for November 2026 and March 2027, with a cheapest 7-night total of $598. Larger motorhomes cost more, and Christmas and New Year weeks are usually dearer.<\/p><\/details>\n<details><summary>When is the best time to rent an RV in San Diego?<\/summary>\n<p>December to February is best for the desert, while March to May adds wildflowers in Anza-Borrego. Summer is the busiest and most expensive season on the coast, and the inland desert is too hot for comfortable camping.<\/p><\/details>\n<details><summary>Can I visit Joshua Tree and Anza-Borrego in one trip?<\/summary>\n<p>Yes. Both are listed among the popular drives from San Diego, and a week is enough to see both without rushing. Check campsite availability and vehicle length limits before you go.<\/p><\/details>\n<details><summary>Is there a discount code for CampervanPlanet?<\/summary>\n<p>Yes. Enter our reader coupon HUNGRYTRAVELFAMILY20 at checkout on CampervanPlanet to take \u20ac20 off your booking.<\/p><\/details>\n<details><summary>Do I need to book campsites in advance?<\/summary>\n<p>In winter, popular desert and national-park campgrounds can fill up, especially over holidays. Book ahead where possible and keep a backup option.<\/p><\/details>\n<details><summary>Is it hard to drive an RV in the USA?<\/summary>\n<p>Most visitors adapt within an hour or two. Drive on the right, take corners wide, watch your height clearance and allow extra braking distance; ask the rental agent for a full walk-through at pick-up.<\/p><\/details>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"htf-author\"><div class=\"htf-author-avatar\">J&amp;A<\/div><div>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Joona_Alla\"><\/span>Joona &amp; Alla<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>A Finnish-Ukrainian couple living in Rovaniemi, Finland. Joona is a marketing professional in Lapland tourism; Alla is an AI Engineer. Together we&#8217;ve visited 25 countries and share honest, locally-grounded travel writing from our home in the Arctic.<\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/our-story\/\">Read our full story &#8594;<\/a>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<!-- SIDEBAR -->\n<aside class=\"htf-sidebar\">\n<div class=\"htf-sidebar-toc\"><h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Contents\"><\/span>Contents<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4><ol>\n<li><a href=\"#s1\">What a San Diego RV rental costs in winter and summer<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#s2\">Why winter is the right season for the desert<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#s3\">Day 1\u20132: pick up, shop and start on the coast<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#s4\">Day 3\u20134: Anza-Borrego Desert State Park<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#s5\">Day 5\u20137: Joshua Tree National Park<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#s6\">Costs beyond the rental: what to budget<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#s7\">Our verdict and who it 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