Campervan Rental Prices in Australia
Based on 124,667 recent price checks, 2-person campers typically run A$124–A$229/day, while 4x4 campers run A$256–A$381/day. The cheapest month to travel is May — roughly 28% below the priciest month. A full 10-day trip for two works out around A$1,238–A$2,293 for the van alone. Prices update as vendor availability changes.
Based on 124,667 price checks across 11 rental companies over the last 30 days (through September 17, 2026). Prices are in AUD and update as vendor availability changes.
Key facts
- Cheapest month
- May
- Most expensive month
- January
- Typical 2-person rate
- A$124–A$229/day
- Typical 4x4 rate
- A$256–A$381/day
- 4x4 premium
- +86%vs 2WD
- Cheapest company
- Campervan Village~A$120/day
- Off-peak vs peak saving
- up to 28%
Prices by camper type
2-person campers
A$124–A$229/day
median A$174 · from A$32 · up to A$515
61,296 price checks
4x4 campers
A$256–A$381/day
median A$324 · from A$164 · up to A$523
13,279 price checks
Family campers (sleeps 4+)
A$204–A$326/day
median A$278 · from A$41 · up to A$523
49,246 price checks
All campers
A$141–A$285/day
median A$215 · from A$32 · up to A$523
124,667 price checks
Typical 2-person models: Beta 2S, Deuce - 2 Berth, Duo - 2 Berth
Typical 4x4 models: D5 4X4 Adventure Camper, Desert Sands 4x4, Grip 4x4
Typical family models: Euro Camper - 4 Berth, Euro Deluxe - 6 Berth, Desert Sands 4x4
Total trip cost by length
| Trip length | 2-person | 4x4 | Family |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 days | A$870 | A$1,617 | A$1,392 |
| 7 days | A$1,217 | A$2,265 | A$1,949 |
| 10 days | A$1,738 | A$3,235 | A$2,785 |
| 14 days | A$2,433 | A$4,530 | A$3,898 |
Estimated at the typical daily rate, for the van only — campsites, fuel and food are extra. Longer rentals often lower the daily rate, so treat these as an upper guide.
Prices by month
| Month | Typical /day | Median | From |
|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryFilling up· 14% gone | A$156–A$304 | A$261 | A$65 |
| FebruaryFilling up· 14% gone | A$145–A$263 | A$216 | A$61 |
| MarchFilling up· 20% gone | A$150–A$278 | A$224 | A$60 |
| AprilWide availability· 5% gone | A$157–A$287 | A$222 | A$70 |
| MaycheapestWide availability· 6% gone | A$127–A$250 | A$189 | A$56 |
| JuneWide availability· 5% gone | A$127–A$270 | A$200 | A$49 |
| JulyWide availability· 6% gone | A$147–A$329 | A$233 | A$59 |
| AugustWide availability· 7% gone | A$142–A$312 | A$223 | A$52 |
| SeptemberFilling up· 14% gone | A$127–A$305 | A$204 | A$32 |
| OctoberFilling up· 17% gone | A$136–A$279 | A$209 | A$37 |
| NovemberFilling up· 17% gone | A$147–A$263 | A$216 | A$37 |
| DecemberFilling up· 23% gone | A$173–A$237 | A$202 | A$133 |
Prices by season
Prices by pickup location
| Pickup | Typical /day | Median | From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adelaide | A$136–A$282 | A$216 | A$41 |
| Brisbane | A$132–A$282 | A$207 | A$38 |
| Cairns | A$127–A$287 | A$205 | A$49 |
| Darwin | A$175–A$317 | A$228 | A$83 |
| Melbourne | A$142–A$277 | A$209 | A$32 |
| Perth | A$175–A$309 | A$241 | A$59 |
| Sydney | A$133–A$273 | A$203 | A$44 |
Sydney pickups run roughly 19% cheaper than Perth on a typical day.
Cheapest rental companies
| Rental company | Typical /day | Median | From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campervan Villagecheapest | A$89–A$182 | A$120 | A$49 |
| Spaceships | A$96–A$150 | A$124 | A$66 |
| Travellers Autobarn | A$93–A$159 | A$126 | A$56 |
| JUCY | A$107–A$170 | A$134 | A$32 |
| Camperman | A$138–A$203 | A$161 | A$103 |
| Mighty | A$159–A$242 | A$209 | A$101 |
| Britz | A$209–A$296 | A$239 | A$154 |
| Apollo | A$222–A$294 | A$259 | A$137 |
| Star RV | A$231–A$284 | A$260 | A$159 |
| Cruisin Motorhomes | A$245–A$318 | A$283 | A$161 |
| Maui | A$305–A$373 | A$341 | A$231 |
How far ahead to book
- 0–30 days before pickupA$123/day avg
- 30–60 days before pickupA$132/day avg
- 60–90 days before pickupA$131/day avg
- 90–120 days before pickupA$130/day avg
- 120–150 days before pickupA$148/day avg
- 150–180 days before pickupA$130/day avg
- 180–210 days before pickupA$136/day avg
- 210–240 days before pickupA$141/day avg
- 240–270 days before pickupA$121/day avg
- 270–300 days before pickupA$127/day avg
- 300–330 days before pickupA$150/day avg
- 330–360 days before pickupA$146/day avg
- 360–390 days before pickupA$161/day avg
The rule of thumb: book early for peak season and later for the quiet months. Peak-season vans sell out and rates firm up as availability tightens, so reserve months ahead; off-season demand is soft, so deals linger and last-minute works.
Campervan vs car + hotel
Campervan trip
7 days, 2 people — transport + bed in one
- Camper van
- A$866–A$1,605
- Campsites
- A$280–A$602
- Groceries
- A$350–A$630
Rental car + guesthouse
7 days, 2 people — the usual alternative
- Rental car
- A$406–A$819
- Guesthouse rooms
- A$1,050–A$2,044
- Eating out
- A$812–A$1,512
Camper figure from live price checks; the rest are typical estimates (Unverified shoulder-to-summer figures for Australia. Hotels and rental cars swing harder by season than campers do, and harder again over the December-to-January holidays.). A camper rolls your ride and your room into one line, which is why it usually lands lower — and lets you sleep at the sights.
What affects the price
Season
Season is the single biggest lever. Peak season — the longest days, the widest road access and the heaviest demand — pushes daily rates to their highest. Prices fall sharply through the shoulder months and again in the quiet season, when far fewer travellers rent.
Camper type
Camper type matters almost as much. A compact 2-person van is the cheapest way to travel; a 4x4 or unsealed roads ok camper commands a clear premium, as do larger family campers that sleep four or five.
Booking & inclusions
How far ahead you book, the length of the rental, and what is bundled in — insurance excess, unlimited mileage, bedding, cooking gear and a second driver — all move the sticker price. Two vans at the same nightly rate are not always the same deal once add-ons are counted.
What's included: a quick decoder
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to rent a campervan in Australia?
Across recent price checks, 2-person campers typically run A$124–A$229 per day and 4x4 campers A$256–A$381 per day. The exact figure depends on the season, the camper type, and how far ahead you book.
How much is a full campervan trip in Australia?
At the typical 2-person daily rate, a 7-day trip runs about A$1,217 and a 10-day trip about A$1,738 for the van alone. Budget roughly A$20–A$43 per person per night for campsites, plus fuel and food on top. Australia has no national right to roam: where you may sleep in a campervan is set by state law and local council by-laws, and it varies street by street. Many coastal councils ban overnight parking outright and enforce it with fines, while inland and regional areas often provide free or low-cost rest areas and showground sites. National parks and state forests generally require a designated site, frequently booked in advance. Some councils give self-contained vehicles more latitude, but there is no national scheme equivalent to New Zealand's. Assume a booked campsite unless a specific council says otherwise, and check the rules for the specific council area you plan to stop in — they are published locally and change more often than state law does.
What is the cheapest month to rent a campervan in Australia?
May shows the lowest typical daily prices in our data, while January is the most expensive. The quiet season and the shoulder months are consistently cheaper than peak season.
How much more does a 4x4 campervan cost?
A 4x4 or unsealed roads ok camper runs about 86% more per day than a 2-person two-wheel-drive van in our data. Whether you need one comes down to the roads your route uses — see the 4x4 price breakdown for current ranges.
Is it cheaper to pick up at Sydney or Melbourne?
Sydney pickups run roughly 19% cheaper than Perth on a typical day.
Are automatic campervans more expensive than manual ones?
Automatic and manual campers are priced within a few percent of each other in our data — automatics run about 111% more per day. Automatics are less common, so book early if you need one.
Are campervan prices going up right now?
Typical daily prices are currently up about 6% versus the previous 30 days. Prices move mainly with the season — climbing into peak season and easing in the quiet months.
Is a campervan cheaper than a rental car plus hotels?
Usually, yes — a camper rolls transport and accommodation into one line, so once you add up a car plus guesthouses and eating out, the camper trip typically comes out lower and lets you sleep right at the sights. See the campervan-vs-car+hotel comparison above.
Are these prices per day or for the whole rental?
All figures on this page are per day, normalised from 10-day rentals — the most common trip length. Most vendors show a lower effective daily rate on longer rentals.
Do the prices include insurance and camping gear?
They reflect the base rate each vendor advertises for the dates we check. Bedding, cooking equipment, extra insurance and a second driver are often extra — compare what is bundled before booking.
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