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How to Choose the Right Campervan or Motorhome for your Australia Road Trip.

Campervan and Motorhome Rental in Australia

Campervans.com offers a choice of top quality, modern campervans and motorhomes to hire in Australia at exceptional value.

If you haven't rented a campervan or motorhome before we have set out some key helpful advice on how to make the right choice of rental campervan for your Australia Road Trip. We have selected the best companies to feature on our website.

You will find these Australia rental companies have the best reputation and the best reviews from past customers.

Campervan and RV hire in Australia

Where to start your campervan hire in Australia:

To maximise your time in Australia, we suggest booking a one-way rental between any of the following depots:

  • Adelaide - start your journey here to explore South Australia.
  • Airlie Beach - perfect place close to the Great Barrier Reef and the Whitsundays
  • Alice Springs in the heart of the Red Centre. 5 hours from for Uluru (Ayers Rock)
  • Brisbane - explore the Gold Coast and the Sunshine Coast in Queensland
  • Broome - in the remote Northwest of Australia
  • Byron Bay - NSW for surf and sand
  • Cairns - Northern Queensland - The Great Barrier Reef, Daintree Rainforest, beaches and the tropics
  • Canberra - Australia's Capital City and Cultural centre
  • Darwin - in the Northern Territory. 4x4 camper rentals also an option
  • Devonport start your tour of Tasmania
  • Gold Coast - start your adventure here and explore the east coast of Australia
  • Hobart- Tasmania
  • Launceston - Tasmania
  • Melbourne - start the Great Ocean Road trip from here
  • Perth - gateway to Western Australia
  • Sydney - a must for every visitor to Australia
  • Townsville - close to the Great Barrier Reef in northern Queensland

Which campervan rental companies are the best and have the newest fleets in Australia?

Why is the age of a campervan important? Older campervans are cheaper as they have higher mileage. Book the youngest you can afford as mileage is very high on Australian rental vehicles.

Younger models have not been subjected to the rough roads of Australia and the bull-dust that is prevalent on many of the roads in the Outback.

If you book well in advance you will get a much cheaper daily rate and so a camper that seems out of reach price-wise if you book late, may be cheap enough to book ahead.

  • Apollo Motorhomes
  • Britz Campervan Rentals
  • Let's Go Motorhomes
  • Maui Motorhomes
  • Star RV Rentals

The rental companies that have older, cheaper vehicles are:

  • Awesome Campers
  • Barefoot Camper Hire
  • Big Sky Campers
  • Calypso Campervan Rentals
  • Camperman Campervan Hire
  • Cheapa Campa
  • Comet Campers
  • Driveabout Campers
  • Energi Motorhomes
  • Go Cheap Campervans
  • Hippie Campers
  • Kangaroo Campervans
  • Lucky Rentals
  • Mighty Campers
  • Real Value Motorhomes
  • Traveller's Autobarn

Budget campervans and cheap campervans are generally lower priced as they are older and have high mileage. The newer, low mileage campervans and motorhomes are a better quality.

We are here to help.

We offer free quotes online with a secure booking engine so you can find out all the costs before you book.

We offer this service without obligation to book as we want to make sure that you know all the costs before you book.

Campervan and RV hire in Australia

How much does campervan hire cost?

Why is it important to compare the campervan and motorhomes in Australia?

Check out the bed layouts and bed sizes before you book. You may want a fixed bed if you are a couple or two singles if you are just friends.

Make sure there is an onboard toilet and shower if you are far from campsites.

You can see the star ratings of each campervan and motorhome when you start your search. We show you the rankings and how many stars they have been awarded so that you know they are the best available.

Why are your rental rates such good value?

Campervans.com has been renting out campervans and motorhomes in Australia since 1998.

20 years of experience and close links with quality self-drive campervan and motorhome rental companies means we have negotiated great discounts on motorhome and campervan rental in Australia which we can pass on to you.

Why book your campervan rental in Australia early?

Consider booking your campervan or motorhome hire early to take advantage of "early-bird specials" and more competitive daily rental rates.

By booking early you will also have a better chance of renting the camper van or motorhome of your choice. Busy times for rentals in Australia is around Christmas and summer holidays.

School holidays in Australia are also very busy.

Although the size of the rental fleets in Australia is one of the largest in the world, they get booked up early.

Travellers from all across the world rent campervans and motorhomes in Australia and so do the locals.

See the latest discounts and offers on campervan hire in Australia, please click on this link: Campervan and Motorhome Rental Discounts in Australia here

Discounts on campervan hire and special offers in Australia

These special offers are updated regularly.

All of the current discounts on rental rates and special offers are automatically applied to your booking request. No need to spend more time than you need to. We make it as easy as possible to get the best deals.

One-way rentals in Australia

We can arrange one way rentals. This is a popular choice to maximise your time on holiday. Pick up your campervan from one city and return the campervan to another.

If you stay with the same hire company and have several rentals, they may be combined and treated as one hire and the long-term rental discounts will be applied. This can also apply if you are renting in New Zealand.

If you are limited on time or don't want excessively long drives you can collect in one city, return to another and then fly to the next city and arrange another one way rental.

If you are looking at a campervan rental in Tasmaniathen choose from starting in either Hobart or Launceston which are only 2 and a half hours apart.

Which companies offer the newest campervans and motorhomes to rent in Australia?

You can choose from the premium fleets from Maui, Apollo, Star RV and Britz.The cheaper options are rented from Cheapa Campers


Check out these top Australia brands:

  • Tassie Motorshacks rated Superb 93% of all reviews
  • Britz rated Great 79% of all reviews
  • Let's Go rated Great 85% of all reviews
  • Leisure Rent rated Great 83% of all reviews
  • Maui rated Great 82% of all reviews
  • Apollo rated Great 78% of all reviews
  • Star RV rated 77% of all reviews
Couple waiting for sunset outside a camper at Ayers Rock, Australia.

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Use our trip planner information page to help you plan your campervan road trip:

Australia Road Trip Planner for Campervan and Motorhomes

There are more options on the East Coast of Australia. All Territories and main cities in Australia have rental depots so you can drive around the whole of Australia.


Getting to the rental depot.

Very few campervan rental companies will collect you from the airport or your hotel so generally you will have to find your own way to the depot.

There are many taxi firms in Australia including Uber and Ola. Use the airport shuttle buses if you are staying in town before your rental. Many depots are close to the airport so it is usually a short journey from the airport to collect your campervan. We included the approximate cost of a taxi to the depot on our booking engine. Check this out when you are getting a quote.

If you want the best campervans or motorhomes to rent in Australia, choose the latest, youngest models. Most campervan rental companies have a premium fleet that is under 18 months old with low mileage.

Choose your motorhome rental wisely

Not all types of campervans and motorhomes are available from all depots. It is important to remember that the earlier you make a reservation the more likely you will book the campervan or motorhome of your choice. Contact us at any time for help in choosing the right camper van for you.

Long Term campervan rentals in Australia

Australia is a huge country and some travellers make the mistake of trying to see to much in too short a time.

Check distances and travel times before you book as you may be surprised how long it takes to get from one town to another in Australia.

Long term rentals can be up to 3 months in length or longer. If you are considering a longer trip then it is probably more cost effective to buy a camper or motorhome for the journey.

We can offer great discounts on long-term rentals in Australia and would recommend a one-way hire to maximise your time there.

Compare campervan rental costs around Australia

Booking early can save you money on luxury vehicles. For cheaper rates, book an older vehicle and pick up and drop off in the same location.

Costs vary between companies as it is a very competitive industry in Australia.

Campervan rental insurance in Australia

Taking extra insurance cover takes up a significant part of the hire costs.

Some hire companies will include insurance cover in their all-inclusive rates. We offer an additional service to cover the insurance excess with other Campervan and Motorhome Excess Cover Insurance companies which may work out cheaper.

Getting Insurance Cover in Australia is important. There are large animals roaming the roads and they are unpredictable.

The roads are often pot holed and rugged especially in the outback.

You are responsible for returning your rental vehicle undamaged.

All campervans and motorhomes are covered with insurance. There is an insurance excess that you will need to cover using a credit card

When you take out no additional insurance the excess can be as high as AU$7000.00

By paying an additional daily amount the insurance excess can be reduced or even reduced to nil.

By taking out additional insurance you will have full cover. You will still have to leave a Security Bond. This is also taken by credit card.

The Security Bond

The Security Bond is there to make sure the renter returns the vehicle in a good and clean condition with tanks emptied on the correct day at the agreed depot.


What happens when you return your campervan to the depot?

Make sure that you empty all the grey and waste water tanks before you return your camper as you will forfeit your bond if you don't.

Most companies require you to return the campervan with a full tank of fuel too.

Returning the vehicle in a clean and tidy condition is important. The rental companies understand that you have been living in the motorhome for a while so understand general usage. You can be charged a cleaning fee if it is returned in an uncleaned state.

The camper will be checked for damage and you will sign a form agreeing to the condition of the camper or motorhome. You are responsible for any damage and if any damage has occured then you will have to cover the costs of repair up to the amount covered by the insurance cover you took out.


Easy to use price comparison for motorhome rental in Australia:


Our website offers an easy to use multiple choice booking engine.

You can choose whatever extras you need and a full summary of all the costs is shown before you book.

You know exactly how much it costs before you pay for your hire and you will know exactly how much the security deposit will be and all the terms and conditions are listed.

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Our campervans, motorhomes and camping cars:

To help you choose a quality new or near new campervan or motorhome to rent we have listed the top vehicles that have been rated by our customers. These campers and motorhomes have a 4 - 5 star rating and are under 2 years old (unless stated). We have listed them by size with the largest first.

We have selected these campervans and motorhomes very carefully as often there are a large number to choose from. The brands that rent out the best quality vehicles offer real value for money.

Many or our customers are spending a great deal to get to Australia and don't want to be let down by a low quality camper or motorhome. These are our premium quality vehicles.

There are always more options and some of these are cheaper. When you make a search using our booking engine the cheapest vehicles are often listed first. Many companies offer big discounts for booking early and our premium selections are included in these.


Australian campervan and motorhome rental information

These are Campervan Rental companies that are listed on our website. There is a big range of camper van and motorhome options to choose from including 4x4 campers if you want to go wild around the Northern Territories. We also offer automatic campervans and motorhomes too.

Contact us if you are unsure as to how to reserve the right campervan for your road trip holiday in Australia. Many companies run a fleet of budget cheap campers. These are older campers that have high mileage. But booking early ensures the cheapest rates even on Premium campervan and motorhomes.


How do you decide which campervan or motorhome is best for your road trip around Australia?

Firstly, there has to be enough seat belts and beds for each passenger.

Secondly, choose between automatic and manual.

Thirdly, if you are on a budget book early as you can get great deals for early booking. Don't leave it until the last minute as rates tend to go up nearer to the collection date.

Book early particularly if you are going in school holiday times both in Australia and locally. There is a wide range but a limited number of vehicles.

Bed layouts - why it's important

Decide on Bed layout. No problem if you are a couple. The sleeper-cars are the cheapest and have on double bed. Close for friends. Some of these vehicles will also sleep 4 adults in two doubles. 

Van conversions sleep two people comfortably with two singles or a double bed and they have the great addition of a shower and wc. Most companies such as Mighty, Cheap have budget options of these popular campervans. Apollo Maui, Britz, Star RV have newer and more expensive vehicles.

The luxury motorhomes can be filtered by age.

Currently there are some vehicles listed by Britz that are under 6 months old. Generally under 12 to 18 months is the newest. In between there are many companies that offer good quality campervans and motorhomes that are slightly older. The cheapest are usually the oldest and expect to hire a vehicle that has a high mileage and a bit tired around the edges but at a great daily rate.

Use our search filters

Use the Filters in our booking form to reduce the number of campers and motorhomes for you to choose from.

There are so many options to choose from you may feel overwhelmed!

Try using the filters on the left hand side of your screen if you are on a desktop and on the drop down menu on a mobile.

Filter Options to help you with your selection of campervan.

At the top of the page the most important option is listed. It shows how many people the campervan or motorhome sleeps.

Use this filter first.

Features - This lists all the features that you can include. If you definitely want a shower and wc then make sure these are included or just leave the "Show All" button ticked.

Vehicle Age - This is very important if you are looking for the best campers or motorhomes. Australia is a big place and rental vehicles soon rack up the miles. Newer campervans and motorhomes have lower mileage.

Review Rating - All customers are offered the option of reviewing their rental. This will filter out the companies that have received lower reviews and you can choose which ones to leave in.

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Included in your Australian rental motorhome

All vehicles have some type of cooking facilities on board. Large motorhomes have a large fridge, microwave and gas hob. The smaller campers have a single gas hob and a chilly bin.

All the specifications of each camper are listed when you click on the picture or View full Specs. Ask us if you need any help.

If you have more questions, please check out our FAQ page for more answers. But phone us and we can talk you through what you need to know.


Driver requirements for campervan and motorhome rental in Australia.

Standard driving licences are all that is required to rent a campervan in Australia. Generally you have to be over 21 to drive. There are some exceptions and you will be able to rent some of the smaller sleeper cars if you are 18. Ask us and we'll help you. There is no upper age limit with some companies.


Driving a larger motorhome or RV.

Driving a larger campervan or motorhome is much the same as driving a van. If there is a double-bed above the cab watch out for the overhang above the passenger's side. That would be the bit that occasionally gets damaged.

Get another passenger to help you reverse or park in a tight space. There are reversing cameras on some motorhomes and RV's.

Take it steady. There are good roads in Australia and plenty of places to stay the night. Australians enjoy a slower pace of life. Take it easy on the roads and please don't drive at dawn or dusk as that is the time for the animals to roam the roads...


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Events

Australia hosts major international events and sporting events. Book well in advance if you want to attend the Australia Tennis Open, The Melbourne Cup, Rugby Union Internationals, the Bledisloe Cup and the F1 Grand Prix. You will be competing with the locals.


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