Campervan hire prices in Australia: complete guide

Avid adventurers usually have one burning question when they begin planning a road trip across this ruggedly beautiful country - “how much is it to hire a campervan in Australia?”

The average cost of hiring a campervan in Australia ranges anywhere between $40 - $300 per day. The rental price is generally determined by the size of the campervan, its features and its demand:

• Lower Price Range ($40 - $100 per day): Generally smaller campervans with all the essentials. Suitable for solo explorers or couples.

• Medium Price Range ($100 - $200 per day): Usually spacious enough for small families. Come with all the essentials plus a few nifty extras.

• Higher Price Range ($200 - $300 per day): Normally larger and more luxurious campervans suitable for large families. All the bells and whistles for those who want ultimate comfort.

However, there is a whole range of additional factors that can dramatically affect the campervan hire prices. In this article, we’ll tell you what to look out for so that you don’t blow your budget - and we’ll prove why Camplify is the most cost-efficient way to hire a campervan in Australia!

Campervan Hire Prices Explained

Lower Price Range

Cost:

The cost of hiring a campervan in the lower price range is about $40 - $100 per day.

Features:

Campervans in the lower price range generally have:

• Comfortable living space for 2 people.

• A sleeping berth of 2-3 people.

• Travel seats and seatbelts for 2-3 people.

Campervans in the lower price range usually come with all the essentials you need for an amazing road trip - a comfy bed, a heap of storage and a basic kitchen setup.

This makes them a great choice for travellers who will be camping in holiday parks most of the time, where you can access other amenities like a hot shower and toilet. In saying that, the majority of campervans in this price range can easily handle a day or two of off-grid camping.

Be sure to check the campervan’s features before hiring it - Camplify makes this easy by listing the “Amenities” for each rental.

Best For:

Solo explorers or couples that want to use their campervan as a cosy little base camp.

Examples:

• Mac the Van (Melbourne, VIC)

• Sleeps 2 in a comfy double bed with linen included. Features a fully functioning kitchen and dining space with wooden benchtops, large sink, fridge/freezer combo, double gas burner and cookware included. Heaps of storage space as well as a solar panel for off-grid camping!

• The Cabin (Sydney, NSW)

• Sleeps 3 with a double bed in the back and a front seat that can be used as a single bed. Its awesome interior is inspired by a traditional Canadian log cabin. Features powerpoints for charging, a quality esky for freezing, complimentary tea and coffee, fresh linen, hammock and much more.

• Tree2Sea (Brisbane, QLD)

• Sleeps 2 in a quality double bed with linen included. This easy to drive campervan features a fully functioning kitchen with a sink, water tank, fridge/freezer combo, gas stove, USB power outlets, internal lighting and Bluetooth speaker. The beach theme makes it perfect for coastal cruising!

Medium Price Range

Cost:

The cost of hiring a campervan in the medium price range is around $100 - $200 per day.

Features:

Campervans in the medium price range generally have:

• A more spacious living area that’s suitable for 2-4 people.

• A sleeping berth of 2-4 people.

• Travel seats and seatbelts for 2-4 people.

These campervans often come with all the essentials plus an array of extra features that can make your road trip a lot more comfortable - tv’s, sound systems, toasters, air fryers, sandwich presses, coffee machines and heaps more!

Many of them even have hot showers and solar panels, making them more suitable for off-grid camping. And if outdoor dining and entertaining is your thing, many of them have awnings and other awesome outdoor accessories like hammocks!

Best For:

Couples, small families or groups of friends who do not want to break the bank but want to enjoy a very comfortable trip.

Examples:

• Van Morrison (Melbourne, VIC)

• Sleeps 4 in a massive king size bed and a single pullout bed with linen included. Jam-packed with features like an air-fryer, coffee machine, fridge, BBQ, gas cooktop, hammock, heater, ceiling fan and much more. All powered by a solar panel - perfect for off-grid campsites!

• Arthur (Sydney, NSW)

• Sleeps 3 in a comfy double bed and an amazing roof bed with panoramic views! Features a pop-top roof so that you can stand inside, full kitchen, outdoor shower, tonnes of storage, a national parks pass, side awning, LED lights and 240v sockets throughout. The charming beach interior is perfect for coastal adventures.

• Omeo (Brisbane, QLD)

• Sleeps 2 on a huge premium-quality foam bed. Features solar power, hot outdoor shower, a heap of storage, full indoor and outdoor kitchen, roof fan, 240v sockets and USB charging, reverse camera, dimmable lighting, 3m awning. Optional surfboard hire and one-way travel make this campervan a great option for backpacking trips up the coast.

Higher Price Range

Cost:

The cost of hiring a campervan in the higher price range is around $200 - $300 per day.

Features:

Campervans in the medium price range generally have:

• A large living space that comfortably fits 2-5 people.

• A sleeping berth of 2-5 people.

• Travel seats and seatbelts for 2-5 people.

If you want to travel with all the luxuries that you enjoy at home, you may be best off hiring a campervan in the higher price range. Some of the campervans in this price range are fully self-contained (i.e. a kitchen, a shower and a toilet onboard), meaning that you never have to leave the comfort of your home on wheels.

This also means that you can camp at some of the most scenic off-grid campsites in Australia (like National Parks), which don’t always provide access to public bathrooms or running water. Plus, campervans in this price range are generally packed with extra 5-star features like air conditioning, fly screens, microwaves and more.

Best For:

Larger families or people who want to travel in style and absolute comfort.

Examples:

• Sandy the Van (Melbourne, VIC)

• Sleeps 3 in a massive fold-out double bed with linen included. Styled with a timber-clad interior, it doesn’t get much more romantic than this! This luxury campervan features a fully fitted kitchen, 2x couches, a custom roof deck, fridge/freezer combo, heater, outdoor hot shower, 240v sockets, USB charging and portable Bluetooth player.

• Wickster (Bowral, NSW)

• Sleeps 2 in its huge bed with rear window views. Fully self-contained and features a shower, toilet, full kitchen, air conditioning, electric awning, TV, reversing camera and solar panels. With a chic modern interior, this would be a comfortable campervan for couples on longer road trips.

• Yugen III (Gold Coast, QLD)

• Sleeps up to 5 with its full-length double bed and seats that convert into a king-sized bed. This self-contained luxury campervan features a rooftop platform for sightseeing, awning and outdoor dining equipment, a fridge and esky combo, a full kitchen with an additional air fryer and coffee machine, a hot shower and cassette toilet, reversing cameras and heaps more. A comfortable and stylish option for weekend getaways or longer road trips.

Other Factors Affecting Campervan Hire Prices

Long Term Hire Rates

If you’re planning on a long-term road trip, you can make significant savings by asking for long-term hire rates. Most of the owners on Camplify are happy to offer a lower price for long-term bookings. If they haven’t already noted this in the description of their campervan, just shoot them a message and ask!

Office Hours

Some campervan hire companies are only open on certain days and at certain times. If you can’t return your campervan during these times, you are often forced to hire the campervan for another night or cut your road trip short. The benefit of Camplify is that you can arrange a time that suits both you and the owner of the campervan.

Season and Demand

During the busier travel periods (Summer Holidays and Easter), there is greater demand for campervan hire and this forces the price up. To lower your hire costs and make your trip more enjoyable, try to travel during quieter periods (Winter and Spring).

In saying this, Camplify always offers a range of campervan hire prices for every budget!

One-Way Travel

Many Camplify owners are now beginning to offer one-way travel. This is perfect for those who want to pick up the campervan in one spot and leave it in another whilst they continue their travels. There may be a small fee attached to one-way travel but it is usually highly competitive when compared to other rental companies.

Minimum Hire Period

Most campervan rental companies have a minimum hire period of 3-5 days. However, the majority of campervans on Camplify only have a minimum hire period of 2-3 days, making them perfect for both weekend getaways and longer road trips!

To check the minimum hire period, look under “The Important Stuff” on the listing. This can save you a lot of money if you only plan on travelling for a few days.

Capped Kilometre Allowance

Nearly all of Australia’s campervan hire companies put a cap on the number of kilometres that you are allowed to travel each day. Normally, the cap is around 250km per day. If you travel more than this on any given day, you will be required to pay an extra fee per km upon return.

Camplify owners are normally pretty generous with their capped kilometre allowance, which you can usually find mentioned on the listing page.

Delivery Range and Fees

If you’d like to have the campervan delivered to a more convenient location, many owners on Camplify give you this option. If the listing states a “Delivery Range”, it will tell you where the campervan can be set up and the additional delivery fee.

Location Fees

Many of the campervan rental companies in Australia charge extra fees for taking their vehicles to certain locations (like the outback or alpine areas).

Owners on Camplify will normally state where you can and cannot take their campervan, but they do not usually attach an additional location fee. If you’re unsure, shoot the owner a message and discuss what is allowed.

Service and Cleaning Fees

When you hire a campervan in Australia, you are charged a service fee. At Camplify, the service fee is set by the campervan owner and can cover:

• Cleaning the RV

• Basic Pantry Items

• Gas Bottle Refills

• Cleaning Products

• Customer Surprises (e.g. champagne and cheeses)

• Other Costs (e.g. road tolls)

You can see the service fee charge under the “Pricing” section on each listing.

Booking Fees

Most campervan rental companies in Australia also charge a booking fee. Camplify applies a 15% booking fee to all bookings, which pays for:

• 24/7 Nationwide Roadside Assistance from NRMA

• 24/7 Customer Support Team

• The Camplify Platform

You can see the booking fee charge once you enter the dates of your travel but before making the booking.

Insurance

Normally when you hire a campervan in Australia, you have to pay extra each day for insurance. However, if you use Camplify, every booking has comprehensive insurance included at no additional cost.

Optional Extras

Some campervan rental companies don’t tell you what optional extras are included until after you book. This might include things like linen, camping furniture, sporting equipment, heaters, kitchen appliances and more.

But when you hire a campervan through Camplify, you can tell exactly what extras are included just by looking at the listing page.

Get More Cost-Saving Tips For Your Campervan Trip

We hope that this gives you an idea of how much it costs to hire a campervan in Australia. No matter what campervan hire prices are within your budget, you will always be able to find a rental that suits your needs with a quick search on Camplify (we've even got some awesome vintage campervan hire listings, including VW Kombi campers!).

For more information about budgeting, please see our guide about how much it cost to travel to Australia. It gives a detailed breakdown of how to budget for an Australian road trip in a rental campervan or motorhome.

Plus we’ve also written an article about budgeting tips for travelling with kids. If you’re going to be travelling with the family but don’t want to break the bank, be sure to check it out!

Why Camplify?

We are proud to be Australia’s largest private caravan, campervan and motorhome sharing community. When you hire a van through our platform, it comes with lots of advantages:

• Comprehensive hire insurance

• Nationwide NRMA roadside assistance

• 24/7 customer support

• All members are verified

By hiring with Camplify, you are also helping local families who share their van on our platform and supporting many local companies across Australia in addition to ours. So we are very grateful to you.

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