Travellers Autobarn vs JUCY
A side-by-side look at Travellers Autobarn and JUCY — what each includes, how they score with renters, and which fits your Australia trip best.
At a Glance
Travellers Autobarn
JUCY
Founded
1993 in Sydney, as an independent, backpacker-founded operator
2001 in Auckland, New Zealand (Australian entry year not published)
Headquarters
Sydney
Auckland, New Zealand
Fleet size
Six models across six depots (fleet vehicle count not published)
Seven campervan models across six Australian depots (fleet vehicle count not published)
Pickup
Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Cairns, Perth, Darwin
Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Cairns, Perth, Adelaide
Fleet & Vehicles
Both Travellers Autobarn and JUCY 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
JUCY fleet
Short hops on a budget, no bathroom needed
Cloudbreak · Crib+
Multi-night touring, want a toilet on board
Coaster · Malibu · Condo · Sunseeker
Larger groups or families, more room to spread out
Big Kahuna
Equipment & Inclusions
Default equipment included with a standard rental. Individual vehicles may vary. How we rate equipment →
Category
Travellers Autobarn
JUCY
Sleeping
Sleeping bags, pillows and sheets on every campervan, included in the living-equipment fee already inside the quoted price
Bedding included on every campervan and motorhome
Cooking
Gas cooker, kettle, pots, pans, cutlery, tea towels and a sink on every campervan
Gas cooker, kitchenware, pots, pans, cutlery and a sink on every model
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
Front-cab air conditioning and a fridge on every model
Fridge size varies widely: 18-litre on the Cloudbreak and Crib Plus, compressor fridge on the Sunseeker, Condo and Big Kahuna
Heating
No model in the Australian fleet carries a heater of any kind
No model in the Australian fleet carries a heater
Power
Dual battery with two 240 V outlets for charging, plus USB and 12 V sockets
Dual battery with 12 V and USB outlets on every model
Water
Onboard fresh-water tank and sink
No toilet or shower on any model, so this fleet is not self-contained anywhere in Australia
Fresh-water tank and sink on every model
Only some models are self-contained (Malibu, Coaster, Sunseeker, Condo, Big Kahuna have a toilet); the Cloudbreak and Crib Plus do not
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 →JUCY
Cancellation feeStandard rate. Cancellation fee applies on a sliding scale based on notice given — check JUCY's terms for the exact amounts.
Official terms →Who Should Choose Whom
Choose Travellers Autobarnif…
- •You value budget campervans and wagons built for long, high-kilometre trips
Choose JUCYif…
- •You value a budget fleet spread across six coastal depots
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