December camper prices

Campervan Rental Prices in Australia in December

In December, 2-person campers typically run A$166–A$226/day — about 6% below the yearly average, the 3rd-cheapest month of the year. Prices update as vendor availability changes.

↑6%vs prior 30 daysFilling up· 23% gone

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.

December prices by camper type

Typical daily ranges (the middle 50% of prices) for each camper type this period.

2-person campers

A$166–A$226/day

median A$185 · from A$133 · up to A$249

720 price checks

Family campers (sleeps 4+)

A$214–A$301/day

median A$237 · from A$178 · up to A$305

360 price checks

All campers

A$173–A$237/day

median A$202 · from A$133 · up to A$305

1,080 price checks

December vs neighbouring months

How this period's typical daily price stacks up against the periods either side of it.

NovemberA$147–A$263/day

Decemberthis periodA$173–A$237/day

JanuaryA$156–A$304/day

December prices by rental company

What each rental company typically charges per day for a December pickup, cheapest first. Cheapest is not always best value — here's what the cheap rates include.

Rental company	Typical /day	Median	From
Spaceshipscheapest	A$160–A$191	A$179	A$133
Camperman	A$232–A$257	A$241	A$223

SpaceshipsA$160–A$191/day

3/6 gear includedFree cancellation· 22d

CampermanA$232–A$257/day

3/6 gear includedCancellation fee

Demand & when to book

How much of the fleet is already spoken for, and how price moves with booking lead time.

In December, 23% of the campers we checked were already sold out.

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$129/day avg
180–210 days before pickupA$124/day avg

What you'll actually spend in December

A worked 7-day budget for two — the camper line comes from this period's live rate; the rest are typical estimates.

Camper van · 7 daysliveA$1,162–A$1,583

Campsites · 2 people × 7 nightsA$280–A$602

Fuel · 7 daysA$469–A$1,050

Food & groceries · 2 × 7 daysA$350–A$630

Estimated 7-day total for twoA$2,261–A$3,865

The camper figure comes from live price checks for December; campsites, fuel and food are typical estimates (Unverified bands for Australia, in Australian dollars. Distances are long enough that the fuel line dominates an Australian budget in a way it does not elsewhere — re-verify these against local prices before publishing.)

Renting a campervan in December

Frequently asked questions

How much does a campervan cost in Australia in December?

In December, 2-person campers typically run A$166–A$226 per day and family campers A$214–A$301 per day, based on our recent price checks — about 6% below the yearly average.

Is December a good time to rent a campervan in Australia?

Do I need a 4x4 campervan in December?

A camper rated unsealed roads ok costs more per day, so it comes down to where you plan to drive rather than to the month alone. Check the surface and the conditions on the roads your route uses before you book. The 4x4 price breakdown has current ranges.

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