How to Hire a Campervan in Australia

Hire Campervan or Motorhome is the best way to see the stunning scenery of Australia. You can travel independently, at your own pace, in whichever direction takes your fancy.

- First and last day count as hire days - Campervan Hire and Motorhome hires are based on calendar day hire - so you can pick up on day one first thing in the morning and drop the vehicle off on your last day at the latest by 5 pm.

- Children under 5 years of age have to be seated in an approved child car seat - no need to bring your own - this can be provided at very little extra costs.

- Australia Roads are most suited for vehicles with manual gear shift - most 4 or 6 berth Motorhomes are equipped with manual gear shift only.

- You do not need a special drivers licence to drive a Motorhome or camper van in Australia.

- For peak season travel we strongly recommend to book at least 3 months ahead to avoid disappointment later on.

- For long haul travellers we strongly recommend to have their first night in a hotel or Motel etc and start their Camper van holiday the next day.

- Try to plan your Campervan Holiday as far ahead as possible to get the best selection of van sizes, layouts and prices. This is especially important over the December/January period when everything is totally booked. Planning six months ahead is usually ideal.

- When to go Anytime is great, although winter weather is variable and temperatures can get to below Zero with snow and icy conditions. On the plus side, there are some spectacular snowy scenes on a crisp, sunny winter day. The vans are also half the price that they are in the summer and some excellent specials are usually offered. December/January is the busiest time of year, with the Australia Campervans on holiday as well. The roads, attractions and campsites are filled to breaking point. February/March is the best time to come, as the weather is settled, the vans are slightly cheaper and the Aussie kids have gone back to school. Spring and Autumn can also be nice, with the changing foliage colours.

There are more than 100 ways to improve your planning for a successful camper van holiday in Austrlia - we hope that you have found these above tips and more for your campervan hire useful and informative.