Travellers Autobarn vs Maui
A side-by-side look at Travellers Autobarn and Maui — what each includes, how they score with renters, and which fits your Australia trip best.
At a Glance
Travellers Autobarn
Maui
Founded
1993 in Sydney, as an independent, backpacker-founded operator
1982, per the brand's own site; acquired by parent company thl in 1988
Headquarters
Sydney
Auckland, New Zealand (Australian operations run through thl's shared network)
Fleet size
Six models across six depots (fleet vehicle count not published)
Six models across the fleet (vehicle count not published)
Pickup
Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Cairns, Perth, Darwin
Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Cairns, Perth, Adelaide, Darwin
Fleet & Vehicles
Both Travellers Autobarn and Maui 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
Maui fleet
Two adults, an optional child berth, guaranteed young
Ultima · Ultima Plus
Four people, a full indoor lounge
Cascade · Beach
Six people, the largest two layouts
Sunset · River
Equipment & Inclusions
Default equipment included with a standard rental. Individual vehicles may vary. How we rate equipment →
Category
Travellers Autobarn
Maui
Sleeping
Sleeping bags, pillows and sheets on every campervan, included in the living-equipment fee already inside the quoted price
Bedding included on all motorhomes
Cooking
Gas cooker, kettle, pots, pans, cutlery, tea towels and a sink on every campervan
Kitchen with gas cooker, microwave, pots, pans, cutlery and sink on all models
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
Fridge-freezer and front-cab air conditioning on all models
Heating
No model in the Australian fleet carries a heater of any kind
Reverse-cycle air conditioning/heating in the living area on every model in the fleet
Runs off 240 V mains only, so it does nothing on an unpowered site
Power
Dual battery with two 240 V outlets for charging, plus USB and 12 V sockets
Dual battery with 240 V hookup on all models
Water
Onboard fresh-water tank and sink
No toilet or shower on any model, so this fleet is not self-contained anywhere in Australia
Toilet and shower on every model in the fleet
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 →Maui
Cancellation feeNo fee 61+ days before pickup. Inside that: A$250 flat (60–31 days), 20% of the rental (30–7 days), 50% (6 days or less), or the full rental on pickup day or a no-show.
Official terms →Who Should Choose Whom
Choose Travellers Autobarnif…
- •You value budget campervans and wagons built for long, high-kilometre trips
Choose Mauiif…
- •You value guaranteed-young fleets that never leave sealed roads
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