Camper Champ will help you compare multiple campervan brands in Launceston.
Daily rates for campervans in Launceston usually range from about $40 to $400. Prices are dependent on time of the year, length of reservation as well as camper type.
RV travel is popular in Tasmania. Excellent infrastructure like public dump points, water refill taps, and free campsites make motorhome exploration a breeze.
Other options for exploring Tassie include renting a campervan from Hobart, or picking one up in Devonport.
Not all vehicles may be available. Use the search tool to check availability for your travel dates.
Renting an RV in Launceston is the best way to explore Northeast Tasmania and beyond for the following reasons:
Cost-effective: A campervan combines your accommodation and transport expenses into one.
Convenient: You wonât have to double back to your hotel. Just pull into the nearest campsite instead.
Freedom: Follow the whims of the road rather than a tight, pre-set itinerary.
Get back to nature: Chill out in a scenic campsite while staring at the starsâit sure beats a stuffy hotel room.
Onboard amenities: Food, water, fresh clothes, and charging points are right there within armâs reach.
When embarking on a motorhome vacation, remember these essentials when driving around Tasmania:
Don't settle for a run-down vacation park or trash-filled rest area. These epic Northeast Tasmanian campsites will blow you away.
Australians need a full and valid (no Learner, Provisional, or Probationary) class C car license to rent a camper in Launceston. International travellers must have an International Drivers Permit or an English translation of a comparable foreign license.
Drivers under 21 canât rent a camper in Australia. If youâre under 25, youâll need to pay a young driver surcharge.
Many rental agencies donât allow driving on unsealed roads (i.e., the southern parts of Bruny or Cockle Creek). Double-check your route with the company before you go.
The majority of motorhome rental companies in Tasmania have their branch located in Hobart, so you'll find a wider selection of rental vehicles available there.
Not many rental RVs in Australia accommodate a bike rack. Letâs Go Motorhomes allows and hires bike racks (on motorhomes only) while Jucy allows but does not hire bike racks. There is also the option to store a bike inside a larger motorhome rental from Apollo, Cheapa Campa, and Hippie. Itâs worth noting that bikes should be kept in a bag if stored inside and extra care should be taken if bringing your own bike rack, where it is allowed
Yes, the most popular route is Hobart to [Launceston]((australia/launceston) (or in the opposite direction). Vehicles can also be picked up in Devonport, though the choices there are limited.
Most companies in Tasmania are located in Hobart, and hence the largest selection of campers is available there. As a result, many travelers decide to do a full circuit of the island, traveling one way along the east coast and the other along the west coast of the island.
This allows you to see many of Tasmania's popular tourist attractions, starting with visitor favorites Mount Wellington and Salamanca Market in Hobart City, through the Tasman Peninsula, Freycinet National Park, and Wineglass Bay on the east coast, to Cradle Mountain and the Tamar Valley up north and the Gordon River along the rugged west coast.
Yes, itâs standard for most companies to allow an additional driver. This driver and any others must be named on the rental agreement and there may be a nominal fee.
Additional drivers must also hold an appropriate driverâs license and must meet driver age requirements.
When renting a vehicle, it is standard to be charged a bond (security deposit), also known as âexcessâ, which is the amount the renter is liable to cover in the event of an accident or damage to the vehicle. The bond amount fluctuates based on the insurance package selected at the time of rental and is charged and debited on the rentersâ credit or debit card.
Note: policies vary from supplier to supplier. Always check the T&Cs for your rental.