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Cheapest Campervan Rental in Australia

Where the real savings are — the cheapest months, the cheapest rental companies, live discounts, and what the budget rates actually include, rebuilt every day from real price checks.

The cheapest campers start under A$32/day. The cheapest month to travel is May, and the lowest typical rates come from Campervan Village. 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.

Cheapest months, ranked

Departure months ordered from cheapest to most expensive, by typical daily price, with a demand flag — because cheap-and-available beats cheap-and-sold-out. Tap a month for the full breakdown.
MonthTypical /dayMedianFrom
MaycheapestWide availability· 6% goneA$127–A$250A$189A$56
JuneWide availability· 5% goneA$127–A$270A$200A$49
DecemberFilling up· 23% goneA$173–A$237A$202A$133
SeptemberFilling up· 14% goneA$127–A$305A$204A$32
OctoberFilling up· 17% goneA$136–A$279A$209A$37
FebruaryFilling up· 14% goneA$145–A$263A$216A$61
NovemberFilling up· 17% goneA$147–A$263A$216A$37
AprilWide availability· 5% goneA$157–A$287A$222A$70
AugustWide availability· 7% goneA$142–A$312A$223A$52
MarchFilling up· 20% goneA$150–A$278A$224A$60
JulyWide availability· 6% goneA$147–A$329A$233A$59
JanuaryFilling up· 14% goneA$156–A$304A$261A$65

3 cheapest companies each month

The three lowest-priced rental companies for each departure month, by typical (median) daily price. Tap a company for its review, or a month for the full breakdown.
MonthCheapest2nd cheapest3rd cheapest
JanuaryCampervan Village · A$129Travellers Autobarn · A$145Spaceships · A$147
FebruaryCampervan Village · A$120Spaceships · A$124JUCY · A$147
MarchCampervan Village · A$121Spaceships · A$127Travellers Autobarn · A$151
AprilSpaceships · A$123Campervan Village · A$134JUCY · A$142
MaySpaceships · A$94Travellers Autobarn · A$99Campervan Village · A$108
JuneSpaceships · A$94Campervan Village · A$96Travellers Autobarn · A$99
JulySpaceships · A$94Campervan Village · A$106JUCY · A$133
AugustSpaceships · A$94Campervan Village · A$114JUCY · A$134
SeptemberCampervan Village · A$111Travellers Autobarn · A$115Spaceships · A$116
OctoberJUCY · A$110Spaceships · A$125Campervan Village · A$130
NovemberJUCY · A$134Campervan Village · A$141Spaceships · A$142
DecemberSpaceships · A$179Camperman · A$241

Cheap — but what do you get?

The cheapest rate isn't the best value if it skimps on gear or refunds. Here are the lowest-priced companies with what their rate actually includes — trip-ready gear and cancellation terms, side by side.
Campervan VillageA$89–A$182/day
1/6 gear includedFree cancellation· 31d
SpaceshipsA$96–A$150/day
3/6 gear includedFree cancellation· 22d
Travellers AutobarnA$93–A$159/day
3/6 gear includedFree cancellation· 14d
JUCYA$107–A$170/day
3/6 gear includedCancellation fee
CampermanA$138–A$203/day
3/6 gear includedCancellation fee

Cheapest rental companies

Companies ranked by their typical daily price — cheapest first. Remember that the lowest rate is not automatically the best value.
Rental companyTypical /dayMedianFrom
Campervan VillagecheapestA$89–A$182A$120A$49
SpaceshipsA$96–A$150A$124A$66
Travellers AutobarnA$93–A$159A$126A$56
JUCYA$107–A$170A$134A$32
CampermanA$138–A$203A$161A$103
MightyA$159–A$242A$209A$101
BritzA$209–A$296A$239A$154
ApolloA$222–A$294A$259A$137
Star RVA$231–A$284A$260A$159
Cruisin MotorhomesA$245–A$318A$283A$161
MauiA$305–A$373A$341A$231

Deals & discounts, tracked

How often the rates we check are already discounted, how big the typical saving is, and which months carry the most promotions.

26% of the camper prices we checked recently carried a vendor discount, typically A$131 off the rental.

Months most likely to carry a deal

February · 33%March · 33%July · 33%January · 31%

Longer trips, lower daily rates

The van cost adds up with each day, but the per-day rate usually eases on longer rentals. Here's the all-in van figure by trip length at the typical daily rate.
Trip length2-personAny camper
5 daysA$870A$1,076
7 daysA$1,217A$1,507
10 daysA$1,738A$2,151
14 daysA$2,433A$3,012

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.


A realistic budget trip

A lean 7-day trip for two in May, using the cheapest 2-person rate — because the van is only part of what you'll actually spend.
Camper van · 7 daysliveA$714–A$1,371
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$1,813–A$3,653

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.)


How to pay less

  • 1.Travel off-peak. In our data May is up to 28% cheaper than January — the single biggest saving you can make.
  • 2.Take the smallest camper that fits. A 2-person 2WD van is the cheapest way to go; a 4x4 costs about 86% more, so only pay for one if your route or season genuinely needs a camper rated unsealed roads ok.
  • 3.Book earlier for peak months, later for quiet ones. Peak-season vans sell out and rates rise as availability tightens; off-peak demand is soft, so deals linger.
  • 4.Rent for longer. Most vendors drop the effective daily rate on longer trips, so a 10-day rental often costs less per day than a 4-day one — the trip-total table above shows the all-in figures.
  • 5.Watch for discounts and compare what's included. About 26% of the rates we check already carry a vendor discount, and the cheapest sticker price isn't the cheapest trip once insurance excess, mileage, bedding and a second driver are counted — compare the all-in cost.

Frequently asked questions

What is the cheapest way to rent a campervan in Australia?

Travel in the low season — May shows the lowest typical prices in our data — and take a compact 2-person 2WD van, which is the cheapest camper type. Booking early for the peak months, watching for vendor discounts, and comparing what's included also helps.

What is the cheapest month for a campervan in Australia?

May has the lowest typical daily prices in our recent data, and January the highest. Prices track demand, so the quiet months are consistently cheaper than the peak ones.

Which is the cheapest campervan rental company in Australia?

Campervan Village shows the lowest typical daily rate across our recent checks, at around A$120/day. Cheapest is not always best value, so check what each includes — see the value comparison above.

Are last-minute campervan deals real in Australia?

Discounts are common: about 26% of the rates we check carry a vendor discount, typically A$131 off the rental. In the quiet months, soft demand means last-minute can work; at peak, vans sell out, so don't count on it.

How much is a cheap 7-day campervan trip, all in?

At the cheapest 2-person rate, the van for 7 days runs roughly A$714–A$1,371. Add campsites (~A$20–A$43 per person per night), fuel and food, and a lean week for two lands well above the sticker rate — see the worked budget above.

Is a cheaper off-season camper worth the trade-offs?

It can be. The quiet months are cheaper for a reason: weather and daylight are less forgiving. If you're comfortable with that, the saving is real — budget for a van properly equipped for the conditions and plan shorter driving days. If you'd rather not gamble, the months either side of the peak usually balance price and conditions better.


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