Planning a trip from Sydney to Cairns? Did you know you can hire a campervan one-way? Compare vehicles from several campervan hire companies offering one-way rentals from Sydney to Cairns.
Travelling in the opposite direction? You can also hire a camper from Cairns to Sydney
Alpha 2-Berth
Vivid Camper
2-Berth Hitop
Maverick 4WD (2 Berth)
Campervan - 2 Berth
Polaris 2
Euro Quest
2-Berth Deuce
Beach Elite
Not all vehicles may be available. Use the search tool to check availability for your travel dates.
This route from Sydney to Cairns is approximately 3,000 km and will take you along Australia’s east coast and up into Tropical North Queensland.
Distance: 250-300 km
Estimated driving time: 3.5-4h
Attractions along the way:
Distance: 240 km
Estimated driving time: 3-3.5h
Things to see on the way:
Distance: 150-170 km
Estimated driving time: 1.5-2h
Popular Attractions:
Distance 230-250km
Estimated driving time: 2.5-3h
Things to see:
Distance: 100km
Estimated driving time: 1.5-2h
Popular attractions:
Distance: 80-100km
Estimated driving time: 1-1.5h
Things to see:
Distance: 100-150 km
Estimated driving time: 1.5-3h
Things to see:
Distance: 180-200 km
Estimated driving time: 2.5-3h
Popular Attractions:
Distance: 100-150 km
Estimated driving time: 1-2h
Attractions along the way:
Distance: 250-300 km
Estimated driving time: 3.5-4h
Things to see:
Distance: 450-500 km
Estimated driving time: 5.5-6h
Attractions along the way:
Distance: 250-280 km
Estimated driving time: 3.5-4h
Attractions:
Distance: 340-380 km
Estimated driving time: 4.5-5h
Things to see:
Distance: 60-100 km
Estimated driving time: 1-1.5h
Things to see:
Campervan rental companies may charge a one-way rental fee. If there is such a fee we will include it in the rental price listed in our comparison tool.
Yes - simply use the search tool at the top of this page to check availability.
It’s recommended you stay at a holiday park or designated campsite. Free camping is not allowed in the city itself and is only allowed at designated sites throughout Australia. Most caravan parks are located away from the city centre.
Some popular campsites include: NRMA Lakeside Holiday Park, Cattai National Park Campground and Patonga Camping Ground.
If you wish to explore Sydney CBD and other city attractions like Circular Quay, Darling Harbour, Bondi Beach or the Opera House, plan ahead. It's best to avoid peak traffic hours and to plan where to park in advance, especially if you're in a large motorhome.
Currently, all the major motorhome rental brands have their Sydney branch close to Sydney Airport, on the south side.
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 renter's credit or debit card.
Note: policies vary from supplier to supplier. Always check the T&Cs for your rental.
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