A limited number of campervan hire companies offer vehicles in Townsville. Consider picking up a motorhome rental in Cairns or Brisbane for a wider choice.
Not all vehicles may be available. Use the search tool to check availability for your travel dates.
Yes, it’s standard for most RV rental 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 driver’s license and must meet driver age requirements.
Not many RV rental companies in Australia allow customers to pick up and/or drop off a rental after hours.
Spaceships have an easy after-hours pickup and dropoff service.
The following companies also allow after-hours pickup or dropoff, but fees and additional terms may apply: Camperman, Mighty Campers, Awesome, Driveabout, and Bargain Campers.
Note that this service may not be available in all cities.
Most rental companies offer roadside assistance that is available 24/7 by ringing a local or free number. Mechanical breakdowns are covered by the rental company (for example, engine and electrical faults).
With some suppliers repairs under $100 (Australian dollars) do not require authorization and will be reimbursed upon return of the rental (with a GST receipt), however, it’s still recommended to ring roadside assistance for any troubles.
No, most companies will only allow their vehicles to be driven on sealed bitumen roads.
An Exception is Bargain Campers, who allow their vehicles to be driven on unsealed (gravel) roads in Tasmania, as long as these roads are properly formed.
Rental companies may make an exception for well maintained access roads to a recognized campsite, however, the distance allowed on these roads may vary (between 500m to 12km). Check the rental agreement for details regarding the exact allowed distance.
Different rules may apply to 4WD vehicles.
Note: policies vary from supplier to supplier. Always check the T&Cs for your rental.
An Australian campervan rental company specializing in budget vehicles, all of its vehicles are 2-berths and are generally older. Awesome Campers is popular with the backpacker community and those looking for a low-cost getaway.
Camperman is a motorhome rental company with multiple locations in Queensland as well as rental centers in Sydney, Melbourne, and Adelaide. It offers a range of fairly priced vehicles and allows drivers under 21 to rent.