Campervan Rental Prices in Australia in January
In January, 2-person campers typically run A$137–A$271/day and 4x4 campers A$256–A$306/day — about 21% above the yearly average, the 12th-cheapest month of the year. 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.
January prices by camper type
2-person campers
A$137–A$271/day
median A$193 · from A$65 · up to A$354
6,056 price checks
4x4 campers
A$256–A$306/day
median A$286 · from A$166 · up to A$445
1,350 price checks
Family campers (sleeps 4+)
A$256–A$339/day
median A$303 · from A$65 · up to A$466
4,456 price checks
All campers
A$156–A$304/day
median A$261 · from A$65 · up to A$466
11,802 price checks
January vs neighbouring months
January prices by rental company
| Rental company | Typical /day | Median | From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campervan Villagecheapest | A$101–A$185 | A$129 | A$68 |
| Travellers Autobarn | A$116–A$173 | A$145 | A$65 |
| Spaceships | A$125–A$170 | A$147 | A$104 |
| JUCY | A$141–A$191 | A$158 | A$65 |
| Camperman | A$145–A$196 | A$170 | A$136 |
| Mighty | A$223–A$279 | A$260 | A$175 |
| Star RV | A$275–A$294 | A$283 | A$231 |
| Britz | A$286–A$299 | A$292 | A$263 |
| Apollo | A$278–A$327 | A$303 | A$243 |
| Cruisin Motorhomes | A$291–A$354 | A$321 | A$241 |
| Maui | A$366–A$412 | A$386 | A$346 |
Demand & when to book
In January, 14% 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 January
The camper figure comes from live price checks for January; 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 January
Frequently asked questions
How much does a campervan cost in Australia in January?
In January, 2-person campers typically run A$137–A$271 per day and 4x4 campers A$256–A$306 per day, based on our recent price checks — about 21% above the yearly average.
Is January a good time to rent a campervan in Australia?
Do I need a 4x4 campervan in January?
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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