Way back in teh 60's we did not tow a car, we towed a boat, the Camper was 20 feet long and we didn't hook up to anything. We could park on Main street.
With our re-entry into RVing we have towed since day three. First three trips no Toad, two were one stop destinations and back home, one we rented a car. Since then we almost always take the Jeep with us. On occasion when I am going out to a match and I know I'll be parked on the range with friends that can drive out to dinner I will leave the jeep home, but that is rare. We also camped a couple times a year with my brother, he had a trailer so we would just hop in his Suburban, he now has a Class B so we'll be towing on those trips now as heading out and around to Flea Markets and the like will be easier than having him unhook.
Had a few friends that only rented but they were in a unique size, a little too big to tour downtown and a little too small to comfortably tow.
I lived on a sailboat for 10 years, when ever we went out we always had a dingy. Trying to get launch service is hit or miss. I feel about the same with towing vs renting. I have the vehicle with me, also it is sort of like a life boat. I can go from the RV to help if needed.
