Short answer: a month in a budget campervan, Sydney to Cairns in June 2027, was $1,379 to $2,229 through Wanderlust in our 28 October 2026 check. That is $49 to $80 a day, all in. The cheapest was the Elements RV World Tandem, then Travellers Autobarn, Spaceships and Awesome Campers. Twelve weeks from Sydney, May to July 2027, was $3,459 to $5,909, or $41 to $70 a day. The daily rate drops the longer you hire: the Spaceships Alpha was $78 a day for one week in June and $57 a day over 12 weeks. Hi-tops cost about twice as much: a month in a MightyLITE HiLITE was $3,372 at the brand’s own price.
Every figure is a real all-in quote (van, compulsory fees, basic cover, one-way fee where there is one), 2 adults, driver aged 26. “A day” is the total divided by the nights. Hiring for 4 weeks or more? Message us on WhatsApp for a long-trip price on your dates.
How much is a month of campervan hire?
28 nights, Sydney to Cairns, 1 to 29 June 2027 (low season):
| Company | Van | Through us | A day | Brand’s price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elements RV World | The Tandem, 2-berth auto | $1,379 | $49 | $1,397 |
| Travellers Autobarn | Budgie Van, 2-berth | $1,729 | $62 | $1,808 |
| Spaceships | Alpha, 2-berth | $1,789 | $64 | $1,885 |
| Awesome Campers | Compact, 2-berth | $1,909 | $68 | $2,010 |
| JUCY | Crib Plus, 4-berth | $2,229 | $80 | $2,354 |
| TREK Campers | The Tandem, cover included | $2,279 | $81 | $2,412 |
| Campervan Village | Budget Mini-Camper | $2,579 | $92 | $2,688 |
| MightyLITE | HiLITE, 2-berth hi-top | ask us | $120 | $3,372 |
| Apollo | Hitop Camper | ask us | $155 | $4,342 |
| Britz | HiTop, 2-berth | ask us | $169 | $4,742 |
The same 4 weeks starting in November (10 November to 8 December 2026) cost more: Elements RV World $1,779, Awesome Campers $1,889, Spaceships $2,179, Campervan Village $2,689 and TREK Campers $2,719 through us. MightyLITE was $3,744 at its own price.
How much is 3 months of campervan hire?
84 nights, 4 May to 27 July 2027. A return hire from Sydney, and one way from Melbourne to Cairns:
| Company | Van | Sydney return, through us | A day | Melbourne to Cairns, through us | A day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elements RV World | The Tandem | $3,459 | $41 | none returned | |
| Spaceships | Alpha | $4,829 | $57 | $5,159 | $61 |
| TREK Campers | The Tandem | $4,869 | $58 | none returned | |
| Awesome Campers | Compact | $5,059 | $60 | $5,069 | $60 |
| JUCY | Cloudbreak / Crib Plus | $5,329 | $63 | $7,999 | $95 |
| Campervan Village | Aventus / Budget Mini-Camper | $5,829 | $69 | $5,849 | $70 |
| Travellers Autobarn | Budgie Van | $5,909 | $70 | $5,539 | $66 |
| MightyLITE (brand price) | HiLITE | $9,718 | $116 | $9,923 | $118 |
| Apollo (brand price) | Hitop Camper | $12,659 | $151 | $12,864 | $153 |
| Britz (brand price) | HiTop | $13,832 | $165 | $14,037 | $167 |
The brand’s price is the operator’s own website for JUCY, Spaceships, Awesome Campers and the thl brands (MightyLITE, Apollo, Britz). For the others it is the brand’s listed retail rate in the booking system we sell them through. The one-way fee on the long Melbourne to Cairns hire made little difference for most brands: a long hire spreads it thin.
Do campervan companies give long-hire discounts?
Several brands advertise lower daily rates for hires of 21 days or more, and the prices above show the effect. These totals are what the brands’ booking systems returned for those dates, so any long-hire discount they apply automatically is already in them. Early-booking deals and promo codes are not.
How the daily rate fell with length, through us, low season:
| Van | 7 nights | 14 nights | 28 nights | 84 nights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elements RV World Tandem | $44 | $41 | $49 (one way) | $41 |
| Spaceships Alpha | $78 | $70 | $64 (one way) | $57 |
| Awesome Campers Compact | $74 | $67 | $68 (one way) | $60 |
| Travellers Autobarn Budgie Van | $77 | $66 | $62 (one way) | $70 |
| JUCY Cloudbreak | $81 | $71 | $80 (Crib Plus, one way) | $63 |
7- and 14-night figures are Sydney return, 8 June 2027. The 28-night figures are Sydney to Cairns one way, and 84 nights is Sydney return from 4 May, which runs into the start of the busier July school holidays.
On a hire of 4 weeks or more, message us before you book. We price long trips individually and can often go lower than the prices above.
How do I keep a long campervan hire cheap?
- Start in low season. June in the south, or February to March in the north. The Elements RV World Tandem was $400 less for a month starting in June than one starting in November.
- Go budget. A 2-berth wagon was half the price of a hi-top over a month. Over 12 weeks the gap was about $4,000 to $10,000.
- Think about the bond. On a long trip, a $3,500 to $5,000 bond is held on your card for months. Cutting it to $0 costs extra per day, so price that into the total before you choose. Read campervan insurance and bonds explained.
- Free camp where it is allowed. Campsites cost more than the van on a long trip. Our free camping guides list legal spots.
- Skip relocations for long trips. They are $1 a day but only for a few fixed days. For a month or more, a normal hire is the only real option. When relocations are worth it.
- On a working holiday? A long hire can be your home between farm jobs. See 88-day jobs.
FAQs
How much does it cost to rent a campervan for a month in Australia?
From $1,379 through Wanderlust for 28 nights Sydney to Cairns in June 2027 (Elements RV World Tandem), and $1,729 to $2,229 for Travellers Autobarn, Spaceships, Awesome Campers or JUCY. That is all in, checked 28 October 2026. Hi-tops were $3,372 to $4,742 at the brands’ own prices.
How much is a campervan for 3 months in Australia?
$3,459 to $5,909 through Wanderlust for 84 nights from Sydney, May to July 2027, in a budget 2-berth: $41 to $70 a day. A hi-top was $9,718 to $13,832 at the brands’ own prices.
Which campervan company is cheapest for long hire?
In our check, Elements RV World on a Sydney return ($41 a day over 12 weeks), and Awesome Campers or Spaceships one way ($60 to $61 a day Melbourne to Cairns over 12 weeks).
Do you give a discount for long campervan hire?
Yes. Every price through us is already below the brand’s own on the vans we can check, and for 4 weeks or more we price the trip individually. Message us on WhatsApp with your dates.
Is it cheaper to buy a campervan than hire one for 3 months?
Sometimes, but you take on rego, insurance, repairs and selling it at the end, and a breakdown is yours to fix. A hire includes roadside assistance, and repairs are the rental company’s job. For 3 months, the $3,459 to $5,909 hire totals above are a fair benchmark to set against a purchase.
Sources
All prices: Wanderlust production quotes on 28 October 2026, drawing on JUCY, Spaceships, Awesome Campers and thl booking engines (their own website prices) and our wholesaler’s live rates for the other brands. 2 adults, driver aged 26, 10am pick-up and drop-off, basic cover. Daily rates by company for a week.
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