RV Rental for Berkshire Hathaway Annual Shareholders Meeting in Omaha, NE

Every year in late April I start fielding the same call: someone flying into Eppley for the Berkshire Hathaway Annual Shareholders Meeting finds the downtown hotels around CHI Health Center either sold out or running triple their normal rate, and they want to know if an RV is a real option. It is — and an RV rental for the Berkshire Hathaway Annual Shareholders Meeting is one of the smartest moves I see attendees make, because “Woodstock for Capitalists” turns the first Saturday in May into the single busiest weekend of the year for lodging anywhere near the Old Market and the arena. I’m Archie, the local Fireside RV Rental owner here in Omaha, and I deliver and set up rigs across the metro every week.

Why an RV Beats Scrambling for a Hotel That Weekend

The meeting fills CHI Health Center Omaha with tens of thousands of shareholders, and the entire downtown 68102 zone — the Capitol District, the Old Market, the hotels along the river near Lewis & Clark Landing — books out months ahead. I’ve watched people pay for rooms 25 minutes away in La Vista or Council Bluffs just to have somewhere to sleep. A delivered RV gives you a private, climate-controlled base with your own bed, bathroom, and kitchen, and you control the cost instead of riding the surge pricing. For families coming in together, or a small group of colleagues, it usually pencils out better than three separate hotel rooms.

What May Weather Is Actually Like Here

Early May in Omaha swings hard. I’ve delivered rigs into a 75-degree sunny Friday and woken up Saturday to a cold front, wind off the Missouri River, and a thunderstorm rolling through. Bring layers and rain gear for the walk to and from the arena. Every unit I rent has heat and A/C, so whichever way the weather breaks, your rig stays comfortable — but plan for the possibility of both in the same weekend.

Where You Can Actually Park Near CHI Health Center

This is the question I get most, so I’ll be straight with you: downtown Omaha is not RV-friendly for overnighting. There’s no campground at the arena, and street parking near CHI Health Center isn’t an option for a motorhome during the meeting. What most of my shareholder-meeting renters do is base out at a campground a short drive away and either rideshare or drive a separate car in. Here’s where I send people:

• West Omaha KOA — closest full-hookup option on the west side, easy I-80 access back downtown. Books up fast for that weekend.
• Council Bluffs KOA / Bluffs Run area — just across the river via I-480/I-29 in Iowa, often has space when the Nebraska side is full, and it’s a quick shot back to the arena.
• Eugene T. Mahoney State Park — about 30 minutes west off I-80 near Gretna. Great if you want to make a real trip of it; the park itself is a draw.
• Louisville State Recreation Area and Platte River State Park — quieter, lake-and-river settings southwest of the metro for folks who want to decompress after the convention crowds.

If you’ve got access to a private lot, a friend’s driveway in Elkhorn or Bellevue, or an arrangement near downtown, I can deliver and set up there too. I’ve put rigs everywhere from suburban driveways to acreages outside Papillion. Take a look at our campgrounds and RV parks guide for the full rundown on what’s around the metro.

How My Delivery Works for Meeting Weekend

You don’t tow anything or back into a site. I bring the RV to your campground or approved spot, level it, hook up water, power, and sewer, walk you through everything, and come back to pick it up when you’re done. That means you fly into OMA, get to your site, and the rig is already cold (or warm) and ready. For out-of-town shareholders who’ve never camped, this is the whole point — it should feel like checking into a room, not learning to operate a vehicle. Full details are on my RV delivery page.

One real-world note from doing this around Omaha: the back loops at a couple of these campgrounds run tight, so when I know a site is short or has a sharp turn-in, I’ll match you to a rig that fits cleanly rather than forcing in something oversized. That’s the kind of call I’d rather make before you arrive than during.

Picking the Right Rig for Your Group

For a couple or a solo attendee, a smaller travel trailer or van keeps things simple and easy to place. For a family or a group of colleagues splitting the weekend, a larger trailer or motorhome gives everyone room to spread out before and after the meeting. Inclusions vary by unit, so call or email me and I’ll tell you exactly what each rig comes with and what to plan for. Browse the current lineup on our fleet page and I’ll help you narrow it down.

Book Early — This Weekend Sells Out

The Berkshire Hathaway meeting is the one Omaha weekend where both my fleet and the local campgrounds go fast. If you already know you’re coming in May, reach out now. The sooner I have your dates, group size, and where you want the rig, the better I can lock in a site and the right unit.

Call or text me, Archie, at 402-403-7985 or email [email protected]. Tell me your meeting weekend plans and I’ll handle the rest.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I park an RV at CHI Health Center for the shareholders meeting?

No — there’s no overnight RV camping at CHI Health Center Omaha, and downtown street parking isn’t workable for a motorhome during the meeting. The standard approach is to base out of a campground like West Omaha KOA, Council Bluffs KOA, or Mahoney State Park and drive or rideshare into the arena. I can advise on the closest open options for your dates.

How far in advance should I book for the Berkshire Hathaway meeting?

As early as you can. This is the busiest lodging weekend of the year in Omaha, and both RVs and local campground sites fill months ahead. If your travel is set, contact me now to confirm availability.

Do you deliver and set up the RV, or do I have to tow it?

I deliver it. I bring the rig to your campground or approved spot, level it, connect the hookups, and walk you through everything, then pick it up after the meeting. You never tow or back in anything. See the delivery page for how it works.

Can you deliver to a private lot or driveway near downtown Omaha?

Yes, if you have a suitable spot with the right access — a driveway in Elkhorn, an acreage near Papillion, or a private lot closer in. Send me the location and I’ll confirm whether I can deliver and hook up there.

What’s included with the RV?

Inclusions vary by unit and by location, so the best thing is to call or email me directly. I’ll tell you exactly what your rig comes with and what to bring for the weekend.