Ask ten travellers what Australia campervan rental cost looks like and you will get ten different answers, because the price depends on the month, the size of the van, the rental brand and whether you pay for zero excess. Add the fact that summer is starting in the southern hemisphere and many people are booking Christmas and January trips right now, and it is a good moment to check the real numbers.

CampervanPlanet publishes a price study that looks at 2,941 prices for 59 vehicles from 12 rental companies, collected on 23 October 2026. We have summarised it below, using the live Australia campervan prices page. As with our other non-Nordic guides, this is researched budgeting advice from us, not a claim to have driven these vans ourselves.

The headline prices: day, week and fortnight

The study gives typical prices for two people: about A$195 a day in autumn (March to May), A$196 in winter, A$211 in summer (December to February) and A$220 in spring (September to November). Over seven nights that becomes about A$1,368 in autumn, A$1,370 in winter, A$1,474 in summer and A$1,542 in spring.

Two weeks costs less per day than one. The study found about A$2,307 for 14 nights in autumn, A$2,487 in winter, A$2,493 in summer and A$2,807 in spring. In other words, extending a trip from a week to a fortnight adds less than you might fear, which is useful for a country this big.

The cheapest offer in the entire search was A$67 a day for an Aventus (Automatic) from Campervan Village, picked up in June. That is a lean, small van in winter, not a figure to plan a family Christmas around.

Month by month: when it is cheapest

The study shows June as the cheapest month, with a typical price of A$180 a day, and October as the most expensive at A$257. The monthly figures run roughly like this: November 2026 about A$209, December A$197, January 2027 A$231, February A$210, March A$199 and April A$204.

January is the school-holiday peak in Australia, so it is no surprise to see it as the most expensive of the summer months. If you can shift to March or April, you pay less and avoid most of the crowds, with the weather still warm in much of the country. Our Melbourne campervan guide describes the seasons in the south in more detail.

What does A$100, A$200 or A$350 a day buy?

The study splits the 59 vehicles into daily price bands, which we found the most useful part of the whole page. Under A$100 a day you find about 7–8 vehicles, such as the Compact Camper (Automatic) from Awesome Campers at about A$81 or the Mystery Machine from Campervan Village. These are small vans for two people with a basic kitchen and bed.

Between A$100 and A$200 a day sits the largest group, around 21–23 vehicles, with starting points near A$100–107 for vans such as the Johnny Feelgood. From A$200 to A$350 a day you find 21–26 vehicles, including automatic campers from Indie Campers at about A$202–203. Over A$350 a day there are only a few vehicles, such as maui’s motorhomes from about A$353 in spring.

The right band depends on how many people you are and how much time you will spend inside. A couple on a three-week trip might be very happy in a smaller van, while a family with young children usually wants more space. We explain the vehicle types in our campervan vs motorhome vs RV guide.

Excess, bond and the true price of cover

The most important line for many travellers is not the daily rate but the excess. The study notes that basic cover can leave a bond of A$500 to A$9,500 on your card, and that cover which takes the excess to zero costs about A$45–90 a day. The cheapest full week with zero excess in the search was about A$1,011, for a campervan for two or three people from Awesome Campers in mid-March.

That tells you something practical: the cheapest daily rate with a high excess is not always the cheapest trip if you would rather not risk a big bond. Decide how much risk you accept, then compare total prices with the same level of cover. Our insurance and excess guide explains the jargon.

Remember also that gravel and unsealed roads are often excluded from cover, and that you should read the terms about where you may drive.

One-way rentals and extras

Australia is huge, and many travellers fly in to one city and out of another. The study shows Sydney to Melbourne one way at about A$213 a day, against A$189 for a round trip. For long routes the difference over a week or two is noticeable, so compare drop-off cities. We cover the route in our Sydney to Melbourne one-way guide.

Automatics are common, with 83% of the 59 vehicles automatic. Budget for fuel, holiday park or campground fees, national park passes where required, tolls in the big cities and the cost of a second driver. Most of these are not in the headline rate. Freedom camping rules differ by state and council, so check signs and local rules before you stop for the night.

How to save without ruining the trip

Start with the season. Autumn and winter are cheaper than spring and January, and the shoulder weeks around school holidays can save a lot. Next, compare several brands for a similar-sized van, since the price spread between companies is wide. Take a look at the company list on the main Australia campervan page and compare features like mileage, bedding, cooking gear and age of vehicle.

Third, travel for longer: a fortnight costs less per day than a week. Finally, avoid unnecessary one-way fees if your route allows a loop. We have more ideas in our campervan savings guide.

When you are ready to book, enter code HUNGRYTRAVELFAMILY20 at checkout on CampervanPlanet to take €20 off the booking. Our general rental advice is in our campervan rental guide.