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Summer camper prices

Campervan Rental Prices in Australia in Summer

In Summer, 2-person campers typically run A$135–A$243/day and 4x4 campers A$236–A$302/day — about 6% above the yearly average. Prices update as vendor availability changes.

↑6%vs prior 30 daysFilling up· 14% gone

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.

Summer prices by camper type

Typical daily ranges (the middle 50% of prices) for each camper type this period.

2-person campers

A$135–A$243/day

median A$180 · from A$65 · up to A$354

12,877 price checks

4x4 campers

A$236–A$302/day

median A$261 · from A$164 · up to A$445

2,700 price checks

Family campers (sleeps 4+)

A$222–A$323/day

median A$283 · from A$65 · up to A$466

9,203 price checks

All campers

A$151–A$287/day

median A$228 · from A$61 · up to A$466

24,660 price checks

Summer vs the other seasons

How this period's typical daily price stacks up against the periods either side of it.
Summerthis periodA$151–A$287/day
AutumnA$144–A$277/day
WinterA$137–A$305/day
SpringA$137–A$280/day

Summer prices by rental company

What each rental company typically charges per day for a Summer pickup, cheapest first. Cheapest is not always best value — here's what the cheap rates include.
Rental companyTypical /dayMedianFrom
Campervan VillagecheapestA$95–A$184A$125A$61
Travellers AutobarnA$117–A$177A$148A$65
SpaceshipsA$124–A$180A$151A$75
JUCYA$123–A$186A$156A$65
CampermanA$149–A$229A$198A$136
MightyA$196–A$262A$230A$139
BritzA$237–A$292A$266A$207
Star RVA$255–A$283A$268A$207
ApolloA$257–A$303A$280A$196
Cruisin MotorhomesA$271–A$334A$305A$201
MauiA$346–A$398A$372A$305
Campervan VillageA$95–A$184/day
1/6 gear includedFree cancellation· 31d
Travellers AutobarnA$117–A$177/day
3/6 gear includedFree cancellation· 14d
SpaceshipsA$124–A$180/day
3/6 gear includedFree cancellation· 22d
JUCYA$123–A$186/day
3/6 gear includedCancellation fee

Demand & when to book

How much of the fleet is already spoken for, and how price moves with booking lead time.

In Summer, 14% of the campers we checked were already sold out.

  • 60–90 days before pickupA$131/day avg
  • 90–120 days before pickupA$130/day avg
  • 120–150 days before pickupA$148/day avg
  • 150–180 days before pickupA$129/day avg
  • 180–210 days before pickupA$124/day avg

What you'll actually spend in Summer

A worked 7-day budget for two — the camper line comes from this period's live rate; the rest are typical estimates.
Camper van · 7 daysliveA$945–A$1,701
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$2,044–A$3,983

The camper figure comes from live price checks for Summer; 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.)

Renting a campervan in Summer

Frequently asked questions

How much does a campervan cost in Australia in Summer?

In Summer, 2-person campers typically run A$135–A$243 per day and 4x4 campers A$236–A$302 per day, based on our recent price checks — about 6% above the yearly average.

Is Summer a good time to rent a campervan in Australia?

Do I need a 4x4 campervan in Summer?

A camper rated unsealed roads ok costs more per day, so it comes down to where you plan to drive rather than to the month alone. Check the surface and the conditions on the roads your route uses before you book. The 4x4 price breakdown has current ranges.

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