How Much Does a Campervan Cost in Australia?
A campervan in Australia typically costs A$133–A$237 a day for a 2-person camper, and A$248–A$411 a day for a 4x4 — around A$1,325–A$2,370 for a 10-day trip, van only. It is cheapest to hire for a May departure and dearest for October — a gap of about 36%. Based on 128,968 recent price checks, updated as company availability changes.
Based on 128,968 price checks across 11 rental companies over the last 30 days (through November 4, 2026). Prices are in AUD and update as vendor availability changes.
Key facts
- Cheapest month
- May
- Most expensive month
- October
- Typical 2-person rate
- A$133–A$237/day
- Typical 4x4 rate
- A$248–A$411/day
- 4x4 premium
- +73%vs 2WD
- Cheapest company
- Spaceships~A$128/day
- Off-peak vs peak saving
- up to 36%
Prices by camper type
2-person campers
A$133–A$237/day
median A$190 · from A$50 · up to A$525
64,221 price checks
4x4 campers
A$248–A$411/day
median A$328 · from A$152 · up to A$536
14,013 price checks
Family campers (sleeps 4+)
A$206–A$353/day
median A$288 · from A$56 · up to A$576
50,363 price checks
All campers
A$151–A$306/day
median A$224 · from A$50 · up to A$576
128,968 price checks
Typical 2-person models: Beta 2S, Alice Chillgood, Aventus 2-Seater
Typical 4x4 models: D5 4X4 Adventure Camper, Desert Sands 4x4, Grip 4x4
Typical family models: Big Six - 6 Berth, Desert Sands 4x4, Double Up - 4 Berth
Total trip cost by length
| Trip length | 2-person | 4x4 | Family |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 days | A$948 | A$1,641 | A$1,441 |
| 7 days | A$1,327 | A$2,296 | A$2,017 |
| 10 days | A$1,895 | A$3,281 | A$2,882 |
| 14 days | A$2,653 | A$4,593 | A$4,036 |
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.
Prices by month
| Month | Typical /day | Median | From |
|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryFilling up· 13% gone | A$164–A$286 | A$232 | A$65 |
| FebruaryFilling up· 13% gone | A$146–A$255 | A$203 | A$65 |
| MarchFilling up· 19% gone | A$158–A$280 | A$215 | A$65 |
| AprilWide availability· 4% gone | A$162–A$305 | A$229 | A$94 |
| MaycheapestWide availability· 4% gone | A$130–A$270 | A$195 | A$55 |
| JuneWide availability· 4% gone | A$130–A$284 | A$202 | A$55 |
| JulyWide availability· 5% gone | A$152–A$329 | A$235 | A$72 |
| AugustWide availability· 5% gone | A$147–A$318 | A$225 | A$74 |
| SeptemberWide availability· 4% gone | A$160–A$347 | A$251 | A$55 |
| OctoberWide availability· 6% gone | A$180–A$416 | A$305 | A$65 |
| NovemberFilling up· 19% gone | A$161–A$258 | A$213 | A$50 |
| DecemberFilling up· 23% gone | A$180–A$228 | A$203 | A$149 |
Prices by season
Campervan hire prices by city in Australia
| Pickup | Typical /day | Median | From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adelaide | A$153–A$297 | A$226 | A$62 |
| Brisbane | A$140–A$304 | A$218 | A$52 |
| Cairns | A$138–A$303 | A$214 | A$60 |
| Darwin | A$190–A$349 | A$250 | A$99 |
| Melbourne | A$149–A$289 | A$214 | A$50 |
| Perth | A$182–A$327 | A$245 | A$73 |
| Sydney | A$140–A$287 | A$208 | A$52 |
Sydney pickups run roughly 20% cheaper than Darwin on a typical day.
Cheapest rental companies
| Rental company | Typical /day | Median | From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spaceshipscheapest | A$104–A$153 | A$128 | A$73 |
| Travellers Autobarn | A$97–A$169 | A$136 | A$55 |
| Campervan Village | A$103–A$204 | A$137 | A$60 |
| JUCY | A$121–A$189 | A$148 | A$50 |
| Camperman | A$137–A$195 | A$162 | A$104 |
| Mighty | A$170–A$251 | A$214 | A$128 |
| Britz | A$216–A$306 | A$248 | A$167 |
| Apollo | A$228–A$315 | A$265 | A$169 |
| Star RV | A$234–A$295 | A$280 | A$175 |
| Cruisin Motorhomes | A$255–A$340 | A$298 | A$175 |
| Maui | A$327–A$407 | A$372 | A$260 |
How far ahead to book
- 0–30 days before pickupA$132/day avg
- 30–60 days before pickupA$135/day avg
- 60–90 days before pickupA$142/day avg
- 90–120 days before pickupA$136/day avg
- 120–150 days before pickupA$135/day avg
- 150–180 days before pickupA$145/day avg
- 180–210 days before pickupA$136/day avg
- 210–240 days before pickupA$131/day avg
- 240–270 days before pickupA$145/day avg
- 270–300 days before pickupA$153/day avg
- 300–330 days before pickupA$156/day avg
- 330–360 days before pickupA$177/day avg
- 360–390 days before pickupA$192/day avg
The rule of thumb: book early for peak season and later for the quiet months. Peak-season vans sell out and rates firm up as availability tightens, so reserve months ahead; off-season demand is soft, so deals linger and last-minute works.
Campervan vs car + hotel
Campervan trip
7 days, 2 people — transport + bed in one
- Camper van
- A$928–A$1,659
- Campsites
- A$280–A$602
- Groceries
- A$350–A$630
Rental car + guesthouse
7 days, 2 people — the usual alternative
- Rental car
- A$406–A$819
- Guesthouse rooms
- A$1,050–A$2,044
- Eating out
- A$812–A$1,512
Camper figure from live price checks; the rest are typical estimates (Unverified shoulder-to-summer figures for Australia. Hotels and rental cars swing harder by season than campers do, and harder again over the December-to-January holidays.). A camper rolls your ride and your room into one line, which is why it usually lands lower — and lets you sleep at the sights.
What affects the price
Season
Season is the single biggest lever. Peak season — the longest days, the widest road access and the heaviest demand — pushes daily rates to their highest. Prices fall sharply through the shoulder months and again in the quiet season, when far fewer travellers rent.
Camper type
Camper type matters almost as much. A compact 2-person van is the cheapest way to travel; a 4x4 or unsealed roads ok camper commands a clear premium, as do larger family campers that sleep four or five.
Booking & inclusions
How far ahead you book, the length of the rental, and what is bundled in — insurance excess, unlimited mileage, bedding, cooking gear and a second driver — all move the sticker price. Two vans at the same nightly rate are not always the same deal once add-ons are counted.
What else adds to the cost
- Insurance, excess & bonds — Insurance excess, bonds and the daily cost of reducing them.
- One-way fees & minimums — One-way fees if you drop the van somewhere new.
- Under 21 & P plates — Young-driver rules and surcharges.
- One-way rentals — route-by-route prices for picking up in one place and dropping off in another.
What's included: a quick decoder
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to rent a campervan in Australia per day?
Across recent price checks, 2-person campers typically run A$133–A$237 per day and 4x4 campers A$248–A$411 per day. The exact figure depends on the season, the camper type, and how far ahead you book.
How much does a 10-day or 2-week campervan trip cost in Australia?
At the typical 2-person daily rate, a 7-day trip runs about A$1,327, a 10-day trip about A$1,895, a 2-week trip about A$2,653 for the van alone. Budget roughly A$20–A$43 per person per night for campsites, plus fuel and food on top. Australia has no national right to roam: where you may sleep in a campervan is set by state law and local council by-laws, and it varies street by street. Many coastal councils ban overnight parking outright and enforce it with fines, while inland and regional areas often provide free or low-cost rest areas and showground sites. National parks and state forests generally require a designated site, frequently booked in advance. Some councils give self-contained vehicles more latitude, but there is no national scheme equivalent to New Zealand's. Assume a booked campsite unless a specific council says otherwise, and check the rules for the specific council area you plan to stop in — they are published locally and change more often than state law does.
What is the cheapest month to rent a campervan in Australia?
May shows the lowest typical daily prices in our data, while October is the most expensive — a gap of about 36%. The quiet season and the shoulder months are consistently cheaper than peak season.
Which campervan company is cheapest in Australia?
Spaceships has the lowest typical daily price in our recent checks, at around A$128 a day. Cheapest is not always best value — compare what each rate includes before you book.
How much more does a 4x4 campervan cost?
A 4x4 or unsealed roads ok camper runs about 73% more per day than a 2-person two-wheel-drive van in our data. Whether you need one comes down to the roads your route uses — see the 4x4 price breakdown for current ranges.
Is it cheaper to pick up at Sydney or Melbourne?
Sydney pickups run roughly 20% cheaper than Darwin on a typical day.
Are automatic campervans more expensive than manual ones?
Automatic and manual campers are priced within a few percent of each other in our data — automatics run about 97% more per day. Automatics are less common, so book early if you need one.
Are campervan prices going up right now?
Typical daily prices are currently up about 2% versus the previous 30 days. Prices move mainly with the season — climbing into peak season and easing in the quiet months.
Is a campervan cheaper than a rental car plus hotels?
Usually, yes — a camper rolls transport and accommodation into one line, so once you add up a car plus guesthouses and eating out, the camper trip typically comes out lower and lets you sleep right at the sights. See the campervan-vs-car+hotel comparison above.
Are these prices per day or for the whole rental?
All figures on this page are per day, normalised from 10-day rentals — the most common trip length. Most vendors show a lower effective daily rate on longer rentals.
Do the prices include insurance and camping gear?
They reflect the base rate each vendor advertises for the dates we check. Bedding, cooking equipment, extra insurance and a second driver are often extra — compare what is bundled before booking.
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