Campervan Rental Prices in Australia in May
In May, 2-person campers typically run A$102–A$196/day and 4x4 campers A$295–A$374/day — about 12% below the yearly average, the 1st-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.
May prices by camper type
2-person campers
A$102–A$196/day
median A$159 · from A$56 · up to A$399
6,581 price checks
4x4 campers
A$295–A$374/day
median A$338 · from A$174 · up to A$407
1,350 price checks
Family campers (sleeps 4+)
A$190–A$285/day
median A$245 · from A$70 · up to A$407
5,045 price checks
All campers
A$127–A$250/day
median A$189 · from A$56 · up to A$407
13,036 price checks
May vs neighbouring months
May prices by rental company
| Rental company | Typical /day | Median | From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spaceshipscheapest | A$84–A$108 | A$94 | A$68 |
| Travellers Autobarn | A$81–A$126 | A$99 | A$56 |
| Campervan Village | A$80–A$178 | A$108 | A$59 |
| JUCY | A$95–A$146 | A$132 | A$70 |
| Camperman | A$139–A$168 | A$154 | A$114 |
| Mighty | A$144–A$219 | A$176 | A$121 |
| Britz | A$186–A$395 | A$207 | A$175 |
| Apollo | A$194–A$245 | A$218 | A$158 |
| Cruisin Motorhomes | A$206–A$263 | A$237 | A$173 |
| Star RV | A$193–A$284 | A$245 | A$159 |
| Maui | A$265–A$317 | A$291 | A$231 |
Demand & when to book
In May, 6% of the campers we checked were already sold out — availability is generally wide, so there's less pressure to rush.
- 150–180 days before pickupA$135/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
What you'll actually spend in May
The camper figure comes from live price checks for May; 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 May
Frequently asked questions
How much does a campervan cost in Australia in May?
In May, 2-person campers typically run A$102–A$196 per day and 4x4 campers A$295–A$374 per day, based on our recent price checks — about 12% below the yearly average.
Is May a good time to rent a campervan in Australia?
Do I need a 4x4 campervan in May?
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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