How old do I have to be to rent a campervan in Australia?
Drivers must be 21 years of age or more. Some campervan companies permit drivers aged between 18 – 20 years to drive sleepervans or smaller campervans. If you are between 18 – 20 years old, please contact our reservations team at bookings@rentcampervan.com.au to check which campervans you can drive.

What type of licence do I need to drive a campervan?
A current and full motor vehicle driver’s licence is required and must be produced upon vehicle collection. Should a foreign licence be in a language other than English, it must be accompanied by an accredited English translation. The translation must be provided by an authorised translation service or a diplomatic representative at a high commission, embassy or consulate, or the authority that issued your overseas licence (an International Driving Permit may be acceptable as a translation if in English).

When's the best time of year to hire a campervan in Australia?
If you want to avoid crowd, Australia’s winter (May to August) is a good time to visit. October to April is a popular time amongst tourists and therefore falls under peak season. If you are looking to explore Northern Territory or Queensland, June to September is the best time.

Are one way rentals possible?
Yes, most of suppliers has depots in multiple cities and therefore allows one way rental. One way rentals have minimum hire days depending upon the drop off city and also incur one way fees.

Are campervans auto or manual?
We have both auto and manual transmission campervans. You can check whether the campervan for rent in Australia is auto or manual transmission from the vehicle specifications.

Is there a minimum hire period?
A minimum hire of 7 days (for same location) is required to rent campervan in Australia. During events like Bathurst 1000 (Sydney) or MotoGP race on Phillip Island (Melbourne) a minimum hire of 10 days is required whilst during Christmas and New Year period, this could be anywhere between 10-14 days. For one-way rental, each campervan supplier has their own minimum hire requirement.

Are campervan branches open 7 days a week all year round?
Campervan branches are open Mon-Sun from 8:30am to 4:00pm during peak season whilst off peak season, branches operate for under restricted hours on Saturday and are closed on Sundays. Branches in Broome, Darwin and Alice Springs are closed from Dec-March.

More Frequently Asked Questions can be found on our FAQs page