On Road Campervan Hire and Motorhome Rental in Outback Australia

There is nothing better than getting on the road in the Outback. A campervan or motorhome rental may be the way to go! The main highways are a motorists dream, long stretches of well made roads, little traffic and stunning scenery, and what's more you can pull up at roadside stops and camp - and if you're not comfortable with that there are endless caravan parks and campgrounds you can stay at cheaply. This site provides the webs most comprehensive list of Australian Caravan Parks.

At the budget end of the scale are Wicked Camper vans Brightly painted in a variety of funky motives, these are ideal for backpackers and those on a tight budget for travelling on the roads of Australia. Britz offer seven different camper vans or motor homes from the Volkswagen Rookie to the Frontier which has 3 double beds! Many major hire/rental companies operate in Australia including Budget, Hertz, Avis etc. It is just a matter of getting the best vehicle for what you want to do at the best price. Make sure what you are getting is what you need, the best price or the cheapest price is not always the sole consideration. Use the handy vroom toolbar to the bottom of this page to search the web for the best prices.

There are a number of things you should know about campervans and motorhomes in Australia. Firstly they are nearly all manual transmission.

Don't assume that the hire car depot will be open on weekends, and if you are booking one, make sure you book plenty of time in advance, as they are very popular and book out easily.

Fuel prices are a lot dearer when you leave metropolitan areas. The highest we pay is $3.00/liter at Kunawaritji on the Canning Stock Route - but don't worry, in general Australian fuel prices are very reasonable when compared with the rest of the world.

Be thorough when dealing with the hire company. If you are doing a one way hire you may incur a relocation fee. Make sure there is a depot where you are intending to drop the vehicle off. Ensure you have adequate insurance. Check what is included in the way of camping equipment and tools. If you are travelling into very remote areas you will need to take spares. Check our self drive section for further information.

It is not unusual for hire companies to specify where you can and cannot go. make sure these restrictions do not include places on your list. Not only will it cost you a fortune if you come to grief being where you shouldn't be, but the bush has eyes, and often the hirer will be alerted if you are somewhere you shouldn't be.

Australia is a really friendly first world country. That being said, always lock your car when unattended. It is actually an offence not to.

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