Starting a road trip from Adelaide to Melbourne? Explore the scenic southern route with a one-way campervan rental. Compare top campervan hire options here.
Travelling in the opposite direction? Rent a campervan from Melbourne to Adelaide.
Trailfinder 4WD Camper
Action Pod 2-Berth
El Cheapo 2 Sleeper
Safari Landcruiser 4WD
Coaster
Zumo 3
Polaris 2
Beta 4 Berth Campervan Rooftop Tent
River Elite
Not all vehicles may be available. Use the search tool to check availability for your travel dates.
Distance: Approximately 85 km (53 miles)
Estimated Driving Time: About 1.5 hours
Highlights:
Distance: Approximately 340 km (211 miles)
Estimated Driving Time: About 4 hours
Things to See:
Distance: Approximately 130 km (81 miles)
Estimated Driving Time: About 1.5 hours
Attractions Along the Way:
Distance: Approximately 180 km
Estimated Driving Time: About 2 hours
Must-See Stops:
Distance: Approximately 100 km (62 miles)
Estimated Driving Time: About 1.5 hours
Things to See:
Distance: Approximately 90 km (56 miles)
Estimated Driving Time: About 1.5 hours
Highlights:
Distance: Approximately 45 km (28 miles)
Estimated Driving Time: About 1 hour
Attractions:
Distance: Approximately 140 km (87 miles)
Estimated Driving Time: About 2 hours
Things to See in Melbourne:
Yes, but supplier policies vary. While most hire companies restrict travel on unsealed roads, some allow short, well-maintained access roads to recognised campgrounds—check your hire agreement before driving on any unsealed roads on Kangaroo Island (for both 2WD and 4WD campers).
In order to get to Kangaroo Island, you will need to book a ferry; please note that this is the responsibility of the hirer. Check with your hire supplier to see if any further restrictions apply.
Yes, generally unlimited kilometres are included for standard vehicle rentals in Australia. Limits are placed on some types of vehicles, e.g. 4x4 campers. The comparison tool will show you whether your preferred vehicle has unlimited or restricted kilometres.
Free camping rules vary by land manager and local council. In and around central Adelaide, overnight stays in public places (including sleeping in a vehicle) are generally not permitted under local by-laws, so use designated campgrounds/holiday parks.
Some popular places to stay in Adelaide include Brighton Caravan Park, Discovery Parks Adelaide Beachfront and Levi Adelaide Holiday Park.
Adelaide is a great base for a campervan holiday, with plenty of road-trip destinations to explore in South Australia:
If you’re Australian, you’ll need a full and valid Class C (car) licence (no learner’s permit) to hire a campervan in Adelaide. International travellers need a full car licence—if it’s not in English, you’ll also need an International Driving Permit (IDP) or an official English translation. Under 21? Some smaller campervans may be available from 18+, but most motorhomes require drivers to be 21+; drivers under 25 usually pay a young-driver surcharge.
Yes, it’s standard for 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 licence and must meet driver age requirements.
Note: policies vary from supplier to supplier. Always check the T&Cs for your rental.
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