Cheapest Campervan Rental in Australia
The cheapest campers start under A$50/day. The cheapest month to travel is May, and the lowest typical rates come from Spaceships. Prices update as vendor 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.
Cheapest months, ranked
| Month | Typical /day | Median | From |
|---|---|---|---|
| MaycheapestWide availability· 4% gone | A$130–A$270 | A$195 | A$55 |
| JuneWide availability· 4% gone | A$130–A$284 | A$202 | A$55 |
| FebruaryFilling up· 13% gone | A$146–A$255 | A$203 | A$65 |
| DecemberFilling up· 23% gone | A$180–A$228 | A$203 | A$149 |
| NovemberFilling up· 19% gone | A$161–A$258 | A$213 | A$50 |
| MarchFilling up· 19% gone | A$158–A$280 | A$215 | A$65 |
| AugustWide availability· 5% gone | A$147–A$318 | A$225 | A$74 |
| AprilWide availability· 4% gone | A$162–A$305 | A$229 | A$94 |
| JanuaryFilling up· 13% gone | A$164–A$286 | A$232 | A$65 |
| JulyWide availability· 5% gone | A$152–A$329 | A$235 | A$72 |
| SeptemberWide availability· 4% gone | A$160–A$347 | A$251 | A$55 |
| OctoberWide availability· 6% gone | A$180–A$416 | A$305 | A$65 |
3 cheapest companies each month
| Month | Cheapest | 2nd cheapest | 3rd cheapest |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | JUCY · A$151 | Travellers Autobarn · A$154 | Campervan Village · A$159 |
| February | Spaceships · A$136 | JUCY · A$144 | Campervan Village · A$149 |
| March | Spaceships · A$134 | Campervan Village · A$145 | Travellers Autobarn · A$156 |
| April | Spaceships · A$135 | Campervan Village · A$142 | Camperman · A$144 |
| May | Travellers Autobarn · A$100 | Spaceships · A$106 | Campervan Village · A$113 |
| June | Travellers Autobarn · A$100 | Campervan Village · A$101 | Spaceships · A$103 |
| July | Spaceships · A$103 | Campervan Village · A$118 | JUCY · A$139 |
| August | Spaceships · A$103 | Campervan Village · A$129 | JUCY · A$137 |
| September | Spaceships · A$112 | Campervan Village · A$127 | Travellers Autobarn · A$145 |
| October | Spaceships · A$126 | Campervan Village · A$134 | Travellers Autobarn · A$160 |
| November | Spaceships · A$131 | JUCY · A$147 | Campervan Village · A$158 |
| December | Spaceships · A$183 | Camperman · A$232 | — |
Cheap — but what do you get?
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 |
Deals & discounts, tracked
20% of the camper prices we checked recently carried a vendor discount, typically A$133 off the rental.
Months most likely to carry a deal
Longer trips, lower daily rates
| Trip length | 2-person | Any camper |
|---|---|---|
| 5 days | A$948 | A$1,121 |
| 7 days | A$1,327 | A$1,568 |
| 10 days | A$1,895 | A$2,240 |
| 14 days | A$2,653 | A$3,136 |
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.
A realistic budget trip
The camper figure comes from live price checks for May; 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.)
How to pay less
- 1.Travel off-peak. In our data May is up to 36% cheaper than October — the single biggest saving you can make.
- 2.Take the smallest camper that fits. A 2-person 2WD van is the cheapest way to go; a 4x4 costs about 73% more, so only pay for one if your route or season genuinely needs a camper rated unsealed roads ok.
- 3.Book earlier for peak months, later for quiet ones. Peak-season vans sell out and rates rise as availability tightens; off-peak demand is soft, so deals linger.
- 4.Rent for longer. Most vendors drop the effective daily rate on longer trips, so a 10-day rental often costs less per day than a 4-day one — the trip-total table above shows the all-in figures.
- 5.Watch for discounts and compare what's included. About 20% of the rates we check already carry a vendor discount, and the cheapest sticker price isn't the cheapest trip once insurance excess, mileage, bedding and a second driver are counted — compare the all-in cost.
Frequently asked questions
What is the cheapest way to rent a campervan in Australia?
Travel in the low season — May shows the lowest typical prices in our data — and take a compact 2-person 2WD van, which is the cheapest camper type. Booking early for the peak months, watching for vendor discounts, and comparing what's included also helps.
What is the cheapest month for a campervan in Australia?
May has the lowest typical daily prices in our recent data, and October the highest. Prices track demand, so the quiet months are consistently cheaper than the peak ones.
Which is the cheapest campervan rental company in Australia?
Spaceships shows the lowest typical daily rate across our recent checks, at around A$128/day. Cheapest is not always best value, so check what each includes — see the value comparison above.
Are last-minute campervan deals real in Australia?
Discounts are common: about 20% of the rates we check carry a vendor discount, typically A$133 off the rental. In the quiet months, soft demand means last-minute can work; at peak, vans sell out, so don't count on it.
How much is a cheap 7-day campervan trip, all in?
At the cheapest 2-person rate, the van for 7 days runs roughly A$744–A$1,426. Add campsites (~A$20–A$43 per person per night), fuel and food, and a lean week for two lands well above the sticker rate — see the worked budget above.
Is a cheaper off-season camper worth the trade-offs?
It can be. The quiet months are cheaper for a reason: weather and daylight are less forgiving. If you're comfortable with that, the saving is real — budget for a van properly equipped for the conditions and plan shorter driving days. If you'd rather not gamble, the months either side of the peak usually balance price and conditions better.
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