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Hire rates for motorhomes in Melbourne usually range from $20 to $30 per day. Costs will differ based on availability, length of reservation and campervan type. A wide range of vehicles is on offer - from smaller campers such as the Calypso Sturt to larger ones like the Maui River Elite.
Melbourne serves as a springboard for exploring Victoria, which has become one of Australia’s leading motorhome destinations. World-class campervan infrastructure has sprung up to meet demand, with campsites, dump points, and water refills peppered throughout the state.
One-way hires are also a popular option with many travellers choosing to drive to Adelaide, up north to Sydney, or even Brisbane or Perth in Western Australia.
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Most campervan hire in Melbourne costs between AUD $20 and $390 per day (most fees included).
Hire rates can vary depending on:
A well-equipped campervan lets you experience Victoria’s most scenic natural sites for an affordable price.
Hire companies typically offer three camper types:
A budget-friendly campervan usually features a simple pull-out kitchen with a fridge, battery recharge points, and a cosy bed. Upmarket models have extra amenities and high roofs so you can stand up inside.
A 4WD camper usually comes with a rooftop tent and a slide-out kitchen in the boot. While you can explore more off-the-beaten-track places, you’ll have to put up with limited room and basic amenities. As Victoria is heavily populated, the top attractions don’t require a 4WD.
A motorhome is a larger, more luxurious vehicle, often featuring all the comforts of home. Amenities may include indoor kitchens, en suite bathrooms, and a lounge with a flat-screen TV. While undeniably luxurious, these cumbersome beasts get through fuel and are tiresome to park.
The cheapest months for hiring a campervan in Melbourne are usually April through September. February and March are also reasonably priced, with daily rates spiking in December and January.
While there are no motorhome hires directly at the terminal at Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine Airport), there are several campervan hire companies with their Melbourne branch within 3–38 km (2-24 miles) of the airport. JUCY, Calypso, and Let’s Go operate from off-airport depots, so plan to travel to the depot by taxi/rideshare or public transport (supplier options vary).
A kitted-out campervan is the most cost-effective and convenient way to explore the state’s immense natural splendour.
Here are the top reasons you should hire a campervan for your next Victoria adventure.
Affordable: The campervan combines your transport and accommodation expenses, saving you a significant sum on car hire and hotels.
Convenient: Forget about returning to Melbourne’s gridlock streets after a long day. A motorhome lets you pull up at a nearby campsite for a restful night’s sleep.
Freedom: You don’t need to pre-book hotels or plan in-depth itineraries when travelling in a motorhome. The freedom of the open road is difficult to overstate.
Amenities: You’ll have all (or at least some of) the comforts of home right there when you need them, from charging points to clean clothes and food.
Self-catering: Eating out costs a fortune in Australia. But your mobile kitchen lets you enjoy budget-friendly alfresco picnics with a breathtaking view.
Remember these helpful tips when driving around Melbourne in a hired campervan:
There are toll roads in Victoria, particularly in and around Melbourne.
Some of the notable toll roads in the area include:
These toll roads use electronic tolling systems, such as e-TAG, to collect fees automatically as vehicles pass through the toll points. If you plan to drive in Victoria, it's essential to familiarise yourself with the toll roads and the payment methods available.
As we know, a campervan is the most cost-effective way to explore the highlights of Melbourne and beyond. Thrifty shoe-stringers can reduce expenses even further by following this curated list of money-saving tips.
Avoid high season: Holiday parks and rental fees skyrocket during peak travel periods. The priciest times include Easter, Christmas/New Year, and Victorian school holidays.
Book in advance: Campervan rental prices vary depending on what’s available when you book. Like airfares, reserving early rewards well-organised travellers with better rates.
Consider your vehicle: While a pimped-out motorhome is akin to “livin’ the dream,” do you really need all those lux extras? Opting for a budget-friendly campervan will slash your daily rental spend.
Plan a route: Drafting a rough itinerary lets you minimise backtracking, saving you stacks of cash at the petrol pump. As a nifty bonus, you’ll spend less time driving and more time kicking back.
Refuel strategically: Some Victorian service stations charge more than others. Mobile apps like PetrolSpy let you compare rates, often in real-time.
Travel with friends: Buddying up with a partner lets you share rental, campsite, and fuel expenses. If your BFFs aren’t keen, consider seeking companionship on social media backpacker pages—always carefully pre-vet potential candidates.
Find cheap campsites: Free and low-cost campgrounds abound in Victoria, especially in less-crowded inland regions.
Self-cater: No need to fork out for expensive restaurants when you’ve got a fully-functional kitchen in your mobile home. Self-catering makes a massive difference to your daily budget.
Look for free activities: Ticketed attractions entail high prices in Australia. Focusing on free stuff like hiking lets you savour Mother Nature on the cheap. If there’s space in the camper, consider bringing a bike, inflatable kayak, or surfboard along for the ride.
The ideal seasons to explore Melbourne and Victoria in a campervan are autumn (March to mid-April) and late spring (October and November). Balmy temperatures and thinner crowds make outdoor exploration ideal. Across these shoulder seasons, average daily temps are typically around 24°C / 10°C
Summer (average temps: 26°C / 15°C) is another excellent time to visit—the warm sunny weather sees the biggest influx of visitors to Victoria.
Coastal regions generally remain relatively comfortable thanks to sea breezes. Head inland, however, and you may hit hotter conditions. The exception is the Victorian High Country, where an elevated climate can keep temperatures cooler.
The downside is that peak summer demand means beaches and campsites can get busy, and school holidays often push campsite capacity to the brink.
Victoria isn’t a big winter destination for carefree campervan travellers. Cooler temperatures (average 14°C / 6°C) and more frequent rainy days can make camping a chore. Nonetheless, if you can handle less-than-perfect weather, you’ll often score cheaper hires and a quieter trip.
As for festivals?
The warmer months (spring through early autumn) see the most action. Big-ticket events include the Melbourne Cup (first Tuesday in November), New Year’s Eve celebrations (31 December), the Australian Open (mid-January to early February), the St Kilda Festival (February), the Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix (typically March), and the Melbourne International Comedy Festival (late March to April).
Allow at least three full days to experience Melbourne’s highlights, or more if you prefer to explore in-depth.
The ideal timeframe for a road trip from Melbourne depends on your destination.
Plan five days for the Great Ocean Road. Some do it quicker, but it’s wise to take your time and savour the scenery at a relaxed pace.
The return trip east to Mallacoota should last about a week. Tack on more time to cruise through our favourite High Country highlights.
The state’s relatively small stature means travel times are more manageable than elsewhere in Australia. But if you wish to discover all of Victoria’s hidden gems, you’ll need months of leave up your sleeve—there’s no harm in making multiple trips.
First-time campervan hirers should focus on a specific region rather than attempting to cover all corners of the state in one whirlwind trip.
Like any major city, parking in Melbourne can be frustrating and expensive, especially once you get close to the CBD and other built-up areas.
The City of Melbourne manages around 11,000 paid on-street parking bays throughout the city. In the CBD, many bays have short time limits (often 1–2 hours) and can cost up to about $7 per hour, so always check the meter or sign for the current rate and limit. If that’s not enough time, the council also operates two off-street car parks for longer stays—one at Council House (Little Collins Street) and another on Elgin Street (Carlton)—which are generally cheaper than many private CBD garages.
Council-run parking bays outside the CBD are usually cheaper (around $4 per hour or less for longer stays). A few signed free parking bays still exist in inner-city suburbs like Fitzroy, Docklands, and Burnley, but these are limited and typically strictly time-controlled.
A wide range of private car parks is available throughout the city, albeit at higher rates. Secure Parking lets you pre-book early bird deals for discounted all-day parking. Another handy resource is Parkopedia, which lists real-time availability and hourly rates across public and private bays. Availability and pricing can change frequently, so it’s important to check on the day.
Due to the expense and hassle of parking a large campervan in the cramped city, many travellers prefer to pull up in an outer suburb and take public transport into town.
Victorian state laws don’t impose a blanket ban on sleeping in your vehicle. However, the City of Melbourne’s local laws treat sleeping in a vehicle on public land as “camping” and require a permit, so you should assume that overnighting on streets or in city car parks is not allowed outside designated campgrounds or permitted areas.
You won’t find any official free campsites within the inner metropolitan region. For visiting the city centre, the closest large campground is BIG4 Melbourne Holiday Park in Coburg (about 9 km from the centre), with several other holiday parks scattered around the suburban fringe.
Many more options open up once you leave the city. Victoria has a generous scattering of free camps dotted around the state, especially in its sparsely populated inland regions. Some of our favourite free spots include:
Ada River Campground
Plantation, The Grampians
Reeves Beach
Lerderderg Campground
Mount Franklin Reserve
Butts Reserve
90 Mile Beach
Aysons Reserve
The two biggest cities in Australia! In this 7-day campervan itinerary, we’ll be exploring some of Victoria’s many attractions before heading north to Sydney, the capital of New South Wales and home of two world-famous icons: Sydney Harbour Bridge and the Opera House. This is a trip you’ll long remember, filled with uniquely Australian sights, sounds and experiences.
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Victoria’s Great Ocean Road is one of the most beautiful campervan road trips in all of Australia. Wonderful sights, sounds and experiences await you on the Great Ocean Road without having to clock up a huge mileage and spend many hours behind the wheel.
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The two biggest cities in Australia! In this 7-day campervan itinerary, we’ll be exploring some of Victoria’s many attractions before heading north to Sydney, the capital of New South Wales and home of two world-famous icons: Sydney Harbour Bridge and the Opera House. This is a trip you’ll long remember, filled with uniquely Australian sights, sounds and experiences.
MORE: Victoria Silo Art Trail ItineraryIt’s recommended you stay in a holiday park, caravan park or designated campsite. Free camping is only allowed in designated areas, and overnight parking is generally prohibited. Most caravan parks are located just a short drive away from the city centre.
Some popular sites include: Discovery Parks Melbourne, Five Ways Caravan Park and the BIG4 Melbourne Holiday Park.
If you wish to explore the city centre, it's best to avoid peak traffic hours and to plan where to park ahead of time, especially if you're in a large motorhome.
To kick off your motorhome holiday, you may also want to plan a road trip close to Melbourne and explore the Mornington Peninsula, Bells Beach and Dandenong National Park or experience rural Victoria, the Yarra Valley and Yarra River.
When renting a vehicle, it is standard to be charged a bond (security deposit), also known as ‘excess’, 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 renters’ credit or debit card.
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.
Most companies generally have a minimum rental period. Weekend rentals are possible, but the minimum rental period can range from one day to a full week, depending on the time of year.
Enter your dates in the comparison tool to see which vehicles are available for your travel dates.
Yes, a large number of companies allow for one-way rentals. Our comparison tool will show you availability on your preferred route and automatically factor in any one-way fees charged by the supplier.
Popular one-way routes for a motorhome holiday starting in Melbourne include:
An Australian resident must hold a valid class C (car) licence to rent a camper in Melbourne. Learners (L), provisional (P) and probationary licences won’t cut it.
Overseas arrivals need an International Driver’s Permit (IDP) or an approved English translation of a comparable foreign licence.
Generally speaking, drivers must be 21 years of age or older to rent a camper. If you’re under 25, expect to fork out for a young driver surcharge.
Note: policies vary from supplier to supplier. Always check the T&Cs for your rental.
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