| Minnesota has thousands of lakes, 66 state parks, | | | | including beds, a toilet and shower, microwave and |
| and eight national parks for you to enjoy -- as | | | | refrigerator, and heating and cooling. Most |
| well as cities and fabulous shopping, including the | | | | Minnesotan RV rental agencies also sell |
| Mall of America. Perhaps the best way to see | | | | home-keeping kits with linens and dishes, so that |
| Minnesota whenever and wherever you want is | | | | you don't need to bring your own. |
| by RV. But if the cost of owning an RV or driving | | | | The peak rental time in Minnesota is between May |
| it from your home to Minnesota is too much | | | | and September, so expect more demand for |
| trouble, don't despair. Just rent an RV when you | | | | RVs and higher prices. In general, you get a |
| get to Minnesota! | | | | cheaper per day price the longer you rent an RV. |
| Minnesota has several RV rental agencies, many in | | | | Before you rent, call rental companies or check |
| Minneapolis or St. Paul, all close to the airport. | | | | out their Web sites to find a pricing system that |
| Other rental agencies are in north- and | | | | works for you. Many companies charge a day |
| south-central Minnesota. Some agencies will ferry | | | | rate and also by the mile. Other agencies charge a |
| you from the airport to your RV for a fee; | | | | flat day rate. Your car insurance may not cover |
| others provide fly-and-drive discounts. | | | | the RV, so ask the rental agency if you need |
| The class-C motor home is the popular RV to | | | | insurance and how much it costs. Also ask about |
| rent. It can sleep six to nine people, although most | | | | extra fees like a clean-up fee, late fee, or a |
| only have enough seatbelts for six. The motor | | | | security deposit. |
| home has many of the comforts of home | | | | |