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Car & campervan hire · Australia + NZ

Campervan Hire Australia.

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We compare Australia & NZ's top campervan brands — and many more

apollo
Spaceships
Britz
JUCY
maui
Cruisin'
+ many more

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We compare every major campervan & motorhome operator, you book the best rate

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From a fold-out-bed budget camper to a full hot-shower motorhome, six vehicle types across every budget.

2-Seater, 2-Sleeper Campervan

2-Seater, 2-Sleeper Campervan

Auto or Manual
Petrol
Seats 2
Sleeps 2
Shower No
Toilet No
From

$49 AUD/day

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Hi-Top Campervan

Hi-Top Campervan

Auto
Diesel
Seats 3
Sleeps 3
Shower No
Toilet No
From

$95 AUD/day

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Motorhome

Motorhome

Auto
Diesel
Seats 6
Sleeps 6
Shower Yes
Toilet Yes
From

$175 AUD/day

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Low-Top Campervan

Low-Top Campervan

Auto
Petrol
Seats 2
Sleeps 3
Shower No
Toilet No
From

$79 AUD/day

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Roof Top Tent

Roof Top Tent

Auto
Diesel
Seats 5
Sleeps 2
Shower No
Toilet No
From

$119 AUD/day

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4WD Campervan

4WD Campervan

Auto
Diesel
Seats 4
Sleeps 4
Shower No
Toilet No
From

$159 AUD/day

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Campervan parked by the coast at sunset
Travel Mates · Van + Tours

Make it a road trip.

Don't just hire the van, get the whole East Coast in one booking. Your campervan for three weeks plus every headline adventure booked in: Byron surf, a K'gari 4WD safari, a Whitsundays sail and the Great Barrier Reef. You drive; we sort the big days.

  • 🚐 Van included · 21 days
  • 🏄 Byron surf
  • 🏝️ K'gari 4WD
  • ⛵ Whitsundays sail
  • 🐠 Great Barrier Reef
See the van + tours bundle → Sydney → Cairns · one booking · open-dated
Popular roadtrips

Routes our travellers love.

The most popular Australian campervan routes. Tap any card to send us a quote request pre-filled with that route.

Just need a car?

Day-rental cars,
quoted & booked with us.

Airport pickup, a city stay or a quick weekend hire, not every trip needs a campervan. Tell us your dates and we'll shop the operators and come back with the best car for your run. Same free service, no booking fees, all handled right here with us.

  • We compare the operators
  • Free quote, no booking fees
  • One team for your whole trip
  • Reply within 24 hours

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We'll email you the best rate for your dates, booked and paid right here with us, never a third-party site.

Why book through us

What you get by booking here

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    Agent rates

    We have direct rates with each operator plus seasonal promo codes you won't always find on the public site.

  • Compare in one shot

    We open the 6 browser tabs so you don't have to.

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    Pre-trip support

    Questions about insurance, licence rules, one-way fees? We walk you through before you book.

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    Insurance demystified

    We explain which excess-reduction options are actually worth paying for.

Book the trips, not just the transport

Van + the tours that sell out

Self-drive the coast, but let us pre-book the guided adventures the van can't do for you, one van+tours bundle, or add tours to your own trip.

East Coast Semi-Guided: The Classic 21 Days

East Coast Australia

21 days · Sydney → Cairns · semi-guided

East Coast Semi-Guided: The Classic 21 Days

  • Ages 18+
  • Multi-day
  • Adventure

Three weeks, the whole highlight reel, and enough slack that you're never packing a bag before sunrise. It also works out the cheapest per day of anything in the range. If you're torn, it's this one.

  • Every headline adventure: Byron surf, K'gari 4WD, Whitsundays sail, the reef
  • Plus the Noosa Everglades canoe and Magnetic Island's koalas
  • Beds and a bus pass for the whole route, all pre-booked
  • Optional Mission Beach skydive if you want it
From

$3199 AUD

$152/day

Details
Byron to Cairns: 17-Day Semi-Guided Adventure

East Coast Australia

17 days · Byron Bay → Cairns · semi-guided

Byron to Cairns: 17-Day Semi-Guided Adventure

  • Ages 18+
  • Multi-day
  • Adventure

Skip the long southern haul and start where the coast gets good: learn to surf in Byron, hit the Gold Coast's coasters and nightlife, then run every Queensland icon north — three days 4WDing K'gari, the Whitsundays sail, Magnetic Island's wild koalas and a Great Barrier Reef day — with your bus pass and all 16 nights booked. Seventeen days, zero filler.

  • Byron surf lesson, Gold Coast thrills, then every Queensland icon north
  • K'gari 4WD safari, Whitsundays sail, Magnetic Island koalas, Great Barrier Reef day
  • Guides on every adventure, unguided free days between them
  • 16 nights of beds plus a hop-on-hop-off bus pass, valid 12 months, start Byron or Cairns
From

$3199 AUD

$188/day

Details
Driving the coast?

Book the adventures before you pick up the keys.

A van gets you there, but K'gari 4WD tours, Whitsundays sails and the reef still sell out in peak season. Grab a first-trip discount code and lock the big days in around your drive.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a special licence to drive a campervan in Australia or NZ?

No special licence required. A valid full driver's licence from your home country is enough. If it's not in English you'll also need an International Driving Permit (IDP) or certified translation. Most rentals are car-licence-friendly even for the bigger motorhomes.

Who is a campervan trip suited to?

Anyone from first-time backpackers to gap-year couples to families wanting a cheaper Aussie road-trip. You don't need to be a hardcore camper, modern campervans cook, sleep and store gear for you.

Is travelling in a campervan expensive?

Cheaper than you'd think. A campervan rolls sleeping, transport and cooking into one. For 2+ travellers it usually beats bus + hostel + restaurants once you're 5+ days into a trip.

Can I pick up in one city and drop off in another?

Yes, one-way hires are common. Sydney → Cairns is the classic East Coast run. One-way fees apply and vary by season, we tell you upfront in the quote.

I'm travelling solo, is a campervan worth it?

Honest answer: it's pricier solo. If meeting people matters, bus passes + hostels are usually more social. If freedom and remote nature is the priority, a small campervan can still work solo.

What insurance comes with the rental?

Basic insurance is included by every operator. There's an optional excess-reduction add-on ($15–35/day) that lowers your out-of-pocket excess if something happens. Worth it on long trips and rough terrain.

Can I camp anywhere I want?

Not quite. Free-camping spots exist all over Australia (national parks, rest areas, council sites) but city beaches and most urban areas are off-limits. We share the best free-camping app links once you book.

How do I book?

Use the quote form above. We shop every operator for your dates and email back the best rate with a secure booking link. Payment goes directly to the operator on their secure checkout.

Can I change my dates after booking?

Most operators allow free date changes up to 14–28 days before pickup, subject to availability. Higher-priced periods may have a price difference. We help you reschedule, no fee from us.

How does booking with Wanderlust save me money?

We have agent rates with every major operator and seasonal promo codes the public site doesn't always show, and we do the comparing across every operator in one shot.

Can I hire if I'm under 21?

Some operators rent to 18+ for compact campers. Bigger motorhomes usually need 21+ or 25+. Tell us your age in the quote, we'll only suggest operators that fit.

Do you charge a booking fee?

No. Our quoting service is 100% free for you. We're paid a small commission by the operator when you book, so we work hard to find the right trip, but you never pay extra for it.

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