Travellers Autobarn vs Britz
A side-by-side look at Travellers Autobarn and Britz — what each includes, how they score with renters, and which fits your Australia trip best.
At a Glance
Travellers Autobarn
Britz
Founded
1993 in Sydney, as an independent, backpacker-founded operator
Acquired by thl in 1999 (global); Britz's own founding year not published
Headquarters
Sydney
Auckland, New Zealand (Australian arm: Tourism Holdings Australia Pty Ltd)
Fleet size
Six models across six depots (fleet vehicle count not published)
Five models across ten depots (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 Britz 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
Britz fleet
A fitted kitchen without a toilet on board
HiTop · Voyager
A trip where the toilet has to work
Trailblazer
Routes a standard rental cannot legally drive
Maverick 4WD · Warrior 4WD
Equipment & Inclusions
Default equipment included with a standard rental. Individual vehicles may vary. How we rate equipment →
Category
Travellers Autobarn
Britz
Sleeping
Sleeping bags, pillows and sheets on every campervan, included in the living-equipment fee already inside the quoted price
Bedding included on all campervans and 4WD vehicles
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 campervans; portable camp cooking setup on 4WD vehicles
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 or portable fridge on all models, plus front-cab air conditioning
Heating
No model in the Australian fleet carries a heater of any kind
Fixed reverse-cycle air conditioning/heating in the living area on the Trailblazer, and a plug-in fan heater on the HiTop and Voyager; driver's cab heat only on the Maverick and Warrior 4WDs
Every one of these runs off 240 V mains, so nothing heats the living area away from a powered site. The Warrior has no mains hookup at all
Power
Dual battery with two 240 V outlets for charging, plus USB and 12 V sockets
Dual battery with 240 V hookup on campervans, 12 V system on 4WD vehicles
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 the Trailblazer only; Maverick has outdoor shower; HiTop, Voyager and Warrior have no water facilities
Only one of five models is fully self-contained — most of the fleet has no toilet or shower
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 →Britz
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 Britzif…
- •You value campervans and off-road campers from a ten-depot shared fleet
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