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10 amazing kombi campers for hire 2022
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Looking to hire a Kombi camper? Regardless of whether it's been kept in its original condition or lovingly restored, everyone needs to experience camping in this retro van at least once in their lifetime!
But these rare beauties are expensive to buy outright. So, that’s why we’ve searched through Camplify to bring you the coolest VW Kombis for hire in Australia. Now you can enjoy the joys of a vintage campervan without the hefty price tag!
10 unique Kombi campers for hire in Australia
1. Beryl Kombi Camper
Location: Sydney, NSW
Price from: $145 per day
This beautifully restored 1974 Volkswagen Kombi is great for a romantic retro getaway from Sydney. Its automatic transmission makes it a dream to drive and the external awning provides the perfect place for enjoying a drop of wine and a cheese board at sunset.
Take a few snags out of the fridge, cook them up on the portable BBQ and quickly wash up in the onboard sink. Then kick back and listen to some music on the stereo or play some board games on the internal dining table before getting a good night's sleep in the cosy double bed.
2. Sgt Pepper
Location: Northgate, QLD
Price from: $79 per day
This fully-restored 1979 VW Kombi pop-top is as sleek on the inside as it is on the outside. Plus it’s fitted with an upstairs bunk bed, making it perfect for a family of 3 wanting to explore Brisbane and its surroundings.
Sgt Pepper is powered by a 2-litre engine and is decked out with modern tech, including lighting, heating, a TV/DVD, fridge/freezer, fixed solar panel and air conditioning. Wake up and enjoy a cup of coffee at the pop-up breakfast bar. Then by evening, set up the 3m gazebo and dine under the stars.
3. Eddie the T3 Kombi
Location: Bannockburn, VIC
Price from: $150 per day
This 1982 T3 Kombi camper has been restored to be fully self-sufficient with a cosy interior. It’s the perfect campervan for a couple wanting to explore Geelong, the Great Ocean Road or the Otway region.
If you’re looking for a Kombi van hire that allows you to camp off-grid, Eddie is the one. It has a 12v system and a solar panel that powers its USB charging ports, fridge and lighting. Plus, it’s got a slide-out gas stove which provides the freedom to cook indoors or outdoors.
4. Sahara
Location: Wangara, WA
Price from: $190 per day
This 1974 Kombi van has been restored with a 1800cc air-cooled engine and a 4-speed manual gearbox. It looks as good as new and has had a heap of practical features added, making it a great choice for couples wanting to hire a VW campervan and explore Perth, the Margaret River or the Coral Coast.
Sahara is fitted with a 240v system that can be plugged in at powered campsites to power the fridge/freezer, coffee machine, Bluetooth sound system and fan. Plus, it has an outdoor bar for pouring your drinks and a full-length roof rack to carry your surfboards.
5. Nahla
Location: Surfers Paradise, QLD
Price from: $160 per day
Get the vintage experience with VW campervan hire in Surfers Paradise! This recently restored 1979 Kombi is sure to turn heads as you cruise along Queensland’s Gold Coast or Sunshine Coast.
It has a comfy double bed and a pop-top roof that expands to make the interior even more spacious. Plus it has a fully-equipped kitchen, board games and you can pay a little extra to hire the projector and stream your favourite movies on the side of the Kombi van - how’s that for a date night!
6. Wahini
Location: Pagewood, NSW
Price from: $95 per day
This 1973 Kombi is simple but stylish. It’s an awesome VW campervan hire for couples wanting to explore Sydney or the Blue Mountains. It has a pop-top that provides plenty of head clearance for taller folk and a fold-out double bed for a comfortable night’s sleep.
On rainy days, eat inside at the pull-down dining table and charge your appliances using the USB ports. On sunny days, make the most of the external awning and get some beats going on the sound system.
7. Gilbert
Location: Barossa Valley, SA
Price from: $220 per day
Hire this 1978 Kombi van and enjoy the camping experience of a lifetime. It’s the perfect VW campervan for couples wanting to explore Adelaide, the South Australia wine regions or Kangaroo Island.
Gilbert is fitted with roof racks so you can carry your surfboards to the region's best beaches. When you arrive at camp, pull out the external awning, slide out the stove/oven and make the most of the great outdoors.
8. Dizzy Miss Lizzy
Location: Northgate, QLD
Price from: $99 per day
This 1975 VW Kombi camper is as spacious as they come with a pop-top roof, a convertible double bed and a tonne of storage space in the rear. Plus, it has automatic transmission, a powerful air-cooled engine and white-wall tyres that make it a pleasure to drive around sunny Queensland.
Relax in its modern interior and watch a movie on the TV/DVD combo. The kitchen has everything you need for cooking and dining, including a sink with an electric pump, fridge/freezer, two-burner stove and a 300W fixed solar panel to power the setup.
9. Doti Kombi Camper
Location: Newcastle, NSW
Price from: $145 per day
Take a trip back in time with this 1975 VW Kombi campervan hire! Lower the windows, blast some tunes and visit all the best vineyards and wineries around Newcastle and the Hunter Valley.
With a pop-top for extra head clearance, this Kombi guarantees a comfortable camping set-up. Plus it features everything you need to cook a romantic meal for two, including a sink, fridge, cutlery, plates and a camping table and chairs.
10. Happy Sunshine
Location: Buderim, QLD
Price from: $130 per day
This 1977 Kombi camper might have a vintage look but it’s got all the modern touches! Restored inside and out, it’s the perfect VW campervan hire for couples wanting to camp at a music festival in Northern NSW or Southern QLD.
Put up the pop-top roof and pull out the external awning to expand your living space inside and out. Prep your meals in the kitchen using the microwave, induction cooktop, sink and twin fridges. There’s even a coffee machine, 12v plugs for charging your phone and air conditioning that can run for hours on 240v mains power!
Hire a Kombi campervan anywhere in Australia
Want to discover even more VW Kombi campers for hire, just like the ones above? Or maybe you’re planning a Kombi van conversion and want to borrow some ideas?
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