Travellers Autobarn vs Campervan Village
A side-by-side look at Travellers Autobarn and Campervan Village — what each includes, how they score with renters, and which fits your Australia trip best.
At a Glance
Travellers Autobarn
Campervan Village
Founded
1993 in Sydney, as an independent, backpacker-founded operator
2016; part of the same corporate group as Wicked Campers (founded 2000)
Headquarters
Sydney
Brisbane
Fleet size
Six models across six depots (fleet vehicle count not published)
Eight model lines, entry-level car-camper to 4x4 adventure camper (vehicle count not published)
Pickup
Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Cairns, Perth, Darwin
Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Cairns, Perth, Adelaide, Darwin
Fleet & Vehicles
Both Travellers Autobarn and Campervan Village operate fleets tailored to conditions in Australia. See each vendor's page for full fleet breakdowns.
Travellers Autobarn fleet
Long budget trips, camping every night
X-Wagon
Two people, sleeping inside the van
Budgie Van · Chubby Camper · Hi-Top · Kuga
A group, or a wet day indoors
Hi-5 Campervan
Campervan Village fleet
One or two people, a few nights only
Budget Mini-Camper · Mystery Machine · Aventus 2
Longer trips wanting solar power
Johnny Feelgood · Alice Chillgood
Unsealed roads and remote routes
Grip 4x4 · Desert Sands 4x4 · D5 4X4 Adventure Camper
Equipment & Inclusions
Default equipment included with a standard rental. Individual vehicles may vary. How we rate equipment →
Category
Travellers Autobarn
Campervan Village
Sleeping
Sleeping bags, pillows and sheets on every campervan, included in the living-equipment fee already inside the quoted price
Mattress provided but no bedding — sleeping bags, pillows, sheets and towels must be brought by the renter
Bedding add-on available only on Johnny Feelgood, Alice Chillgood, D5 Adventure Camper and Desert Sands 4x4; linen packs may be available at some depots
Cooking
Gas cooker, kettle, pots, pans, cutlery, tea towels and a sink on every campervan
Portable gas cooker, cutlery, utensils, pots, pans and a rear kitchen with sink on most campervans
Cooling
Air conditioning in the front cab, and a fridge or ice box depending on model
Cab only — no model cools the living area, and the campervans are hired mostly in the southern summer
Esky/ice box or fridge depending on model
Equipment varies widely: Mystery Machines and Aventus have a 20 L esky; Johnny Feelgood, Alice Chillgood and D5 have a 20 L fridge drawer; Grip has a 45 L compressor fridge; Desert Sands has a 38 L compressor fridge; Budget Mini-Camper has neither
Heating
No model in the Australian fleet carries a heater of any kind
No model in the fleet carries a heater and no vehicle has 240 V mains hookup
Power
Dual battery with two 240 V outlets for charging, plus USB and 12 V sockets
12 V charging ports and USB on most campervans; 300 W solar panel on Johnny Feelgood, Alice Chillgood, D5 and Desert Sands
No 240 V mains hookup on any model; Budget Mini-Camper has no charging ports
Water
Onboard fresh-water tank and sink
No toilet or shower on any model, so this fleet is not self-contained anywhere in Australia
Rear kitchen with sink and tap on most campervans; water tank on Grip (50 L) and Desert Sands (70 L)
No toilet or shower on any Australian model — the fleet is not self-contained
Categories verified for only one of the two are not listed.
Customer Reviews
Cancellation & Flexibility
Travellers Autobarn
Free cancellation (336h notice)Free to cancel until 14 days before pick-up. Inside 14 days it is A$200, inside 7 days half the rental, and nothing is returned for a same-day cancellation or a no-show.
Official terms →Campervan Village
Free cancellation (744h notice)Free cancellation 31+ days before pickup. Inside that: 10% (minimum A$150) at 30–15 days, 20% (minimum A$250) at 14–7 days, 50% (minimum A$400) at 6–1 days, or the full rental for a no-show or same-day cancellation. Credit card fee is non-refundable.
Official terms →Who Should Choose Whom
Choose Travellers Autobarnif…
- •You value budget campervans and wagons built for long, high-kilometre trips
Choose Campervan Villageif…
- •You value entry-level to off-road campers, with no bedding included
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