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For a larger range of vehicles including 4WD options, we recommend considering picking up a motorhome rental in Hobart or Launceston.
Not all vehicles may be available. Use the search tool to check availability for your travel dates.
Most campervan rental companies are based at or near Hobart Airport, so there are limited options available at Devonport Airport. There are two companies to hire from – Bargain and Leisure Rent.
Yes, the Spirit of Tasmania ferry crosses the Bass Strait to mainland Australia 1–2 times each day.
There are terminals available in both Melbourne and Devonport, and the ferry allows campervans on board. There is an associated fee, which can vary, depending on the size of the campervan and the number of people in your party.
Please note that you will be responsible for booking the ferry yourself. Contact our support team if you have any questions.
Most campervan rental companies in Australia require the driver to be 21 years of age or older to rent from their full range of vehicles.
Some companies will rent to drivers between 18 and 21, but only certain models may be available. A couple of companies have higher age requirements: 23 (Leisure Rent) and 24 (Captain Billy’s). Enter the driver’s age into our search tool and we will filter available vehicles to match.
For young drivers, additional insurance may be required and special conditions may apply.
Free camping is only allowed in designated areas in Tasmania. As with the rest of Australia, overnight parking is generally prohibited.
National parks are a popular place to free camp. The Tasmania national parks website has a list of sites and the rules associated with each: https://parks.tas.gov.au/things-to-do?grade=&duration=®ion=&activity=Stay.
In order to enter national parks in Tasmania, you must purchase the appropriate pass, which can be purchased at the park office or other designated sites.
Staying at a holiday park or caravan park will generally cost $15–$50 (AUD) per night.
Camping in conservation areas is only allowed in designated campgrounds. Information on popular national park camping sites can be found on the Tasmania Parks & Wildlife Service website.
Note: policies vary from supplier to supplier. Always check the T&Cs for your rental.
Bargain Rentals has a wide variety of vehicles available, from 4WDs to larger motorhomes. Bargain Rentals is one of the few companies that has pet-friendly camper options available.
Leisure Rent is a new campervan hire company. It operates in Tasmania and offers a fleet of new vehicles (2017–2019) with two models available, a 4-berth campervan and a 4-berth motorhome.