RCI vs Interval International

RCI vs Interval International mainly depends on which network your home resort uses and how you like to travel. RCI is the larger network, while Interval International is known for a strong set of higher-end resorts. Both charge an annual membership plus a fee on each exchange, and most owners are enrolled in whichever network their resort is affiliated with.

RCI vs Interval International: what is the difference?

RCI and Interval International do the same core job: they let timeshare owners trade the time they own for stays at other affiliated resorts. The differences are in scale, resort mix, and fees, and, crucially, in which one your home resort is tied to. For most owners the choice is made for them at purchase, because the developer affiliates each resort with one network. If you are new to how this works, start with our overview of timeshare exchange companies.

How do the two networks compare in size?

RCI is the bigger network. It is RCI, the largest timeshare exchange network, with roughly 4,000 to 4,300 affiliated resorts in about 100 countries. Interval International is Interval International, the other major timeshare exchange network alongside RCI, with more than 3,000 affiliated resorts in over 80 countries. RCI's larger footprint means more destinations to choose from, while Interval International emphasizes the quality of its affiliated resorts over sheer numbers. Both are large, established networks, so neither is short of options for a flexible traveler.

How do the fees compare?

Both networks charge an annual membership plus a fee for each exchange, and both change their rates often, so treat any figure as approximate and confirm it with the company. In broad terms, RCI's per-exchange fee tends to run higher than Interval International's, while Interval International uses tiered memberships that cost more as you add benefits. The current approximate figures for each are on our detail pages: see the RCI timeshare exchange and the Interval International timeshare exchange. Whichever you use, these fees sit on top of the annual maintenance fee in your full cost of owning a timeshare.

Which resorts and brands are affiliated with each?

Affiliation is set by the resort, not by you. Large timeshare developers typically tie their resorts to one network, so the brand you bought from usually determines whether you exchange through RCI or Interval International. Some resorts participate in both, but that is the exception. The practical takeaway is to confirm your resort's affiliation first, then judge the network on that basis rather than in the abstract.

Which is better for you, and can you belong to both?

Neither network is universally better; the right one is whichever your resort uses and whichever has the destinations you actually want. If you own at resorts affiliated with different networks, you can belong to both, but you then pay two memberships, which rarely makes sense unless you genuinely use both. For most owners, the sensible path is to use the network your resort is tied to, book early, and weigh the fees honestly against how much you travel. To revisit the basics, see timeshare points versus weeks, which affects how you exchange.

Sources

RCI (rci.com) and Interval International (intervalworld.com), official network and fee information; all membership, exchange-fee, resort, and country figures are approximate and change frequently, so confirm current rates directly with each company. Reviewed against reputable fee trackers, 2025 to 2026. Last reviewed June 2026.