Cairns to Brisbane campervan hire: one-way prices
Short answer: Booked through Wanderlust, a 10-night one-way campervan from Cairns to Brisbane was from $709 (Spaceships Alpha, $759 on Spaceships' own website) for 8–18 Jun 2027, and $1,309 in a 2-berth hi-top (Apollo Hitop, $1,384 direct), checked 27 October 2026. On the rental companies' own websites the cheapest van for 10–20 Nov 2026 was $1,645 (JUCY Coaster, checked 26 October 2026), and $2,043 in a 2-berth hi-top. Over Christmas (28 Dec 2026–7 Jan 2027) the cheapest van was $1,599. In June it was $759. Going the other way, Brisbane to Cairns, was cheaper that week: from $820. The drive is about 2,000 km; most people take 10–21 days. One-way fees and basic cover are inside these totals; fuel and campsites are extra.
Checked . Per van, AUD, two adults, driver aged 26.
Cairns to Brisbane: 10 nights, by season
| Pick-up | Through Wanderlust | Cheapest on operator sites | 2-berth hi-top | 4-berth | 4WD camper |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10–20 Nov 2026November · 13 of 16 vans bookable · Awesome Campers Compact $1,315 on request | Through Wanderlust · $1,749JUCY Coaster · $1,845 directHi-top $1,939 · MightyLITE HiLITE | Cheapest · $1,645JUCY Coaster | Hi-top · $2,043MightyLITE HiLITE | 4-berth · $2,083MightyLITE DeLITE | 4WD · $2,675Mighty 4WD Camper |
| 28 Dec 2026–7 Jan 2027Christmas peak · 21 of 22 vans bookable | Through Wanderlust · $1,519Spaceships Alpha · $1,599 directHi-top $2,439 · MightyLITE HiLITE | Cheapest · $1,599Spaceships Alpha | Hi-top · $2,570MightyLITE HiLITE | 4-berth · $2,109Spaceships Beta 4-berth + rooftop tent | 4WD · $3,146Mighty 4WD Camper |
| 8–18 Jun 2027June · 25 of 25 vans bookable | Through Wanderlust · $709Spaceships Alpha · $759 directHi-top $1,309 · Apollo Hitop | Cheapest · $759Spaceships Alpha | Hi-top · $1,197Mighty Highball | 4-berth · $1,162JUCY Sunseeker | 4WD · $2,825Mighty 4WD Camper |
The whole hire on each rental company's own website: van, one-way fee, compulsory fees and included basic cover. Checked on Spaceships, JUCY, Awesome Campers, Britz, Apollo, Mighty, MightyLITE and Maui. These are samples for those dates, not a price for yours; the cheapest vans sell out first. The Through Wanderlust column is the same dates re-priced through our live quote on , next to that van's price on its own website that day; operator prices move daily, so the two columns can differ. No booking fee.
Brisbane to Cairns: 10 nights, by season
| Pick-up | Through Wanderlust | Cheapest on operator sites | 2-berth hi-top | 4-berth | 4WD camper |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10–20 Nov 2026November · 17 of 20 vans bookable | Through Wanderlust · $779Spaceships Alpha · $832 directHi-top $1,649 · MightyLITE HiLITE | Cheapest · $820Awesome Campers Compact | Hi-top · $1,733MightyLITE HiLITE | 4-berth · $1,788MightyLITE DeLITE | 4WD · $2,616Mighty 4WD Camper |
| 28 Dec 2026–7 Jan 2027Christmas peak · 19 of 20 vans bookable | Through Wanderlust · $1,549Spaceships Alpha · $1,639 directHi-top $2,329 · MightyLITE HiLITE | Cheapest · $1,639Spaceships Alpha | Hi-top · $2,632Mighty Highball | 4-berth · $1,733JUCY Crib Plus | 4WD · $3,017Mighty 4WD Camper |
| 8–18 Jun 2027June · 10 of 11 vans bookable · no price returned by Britz, Apollo, Mighty and Maui | Through Wanderlust · $709Spaceships Alpha · $759 direct | Cheapest · $759Spaceships Alpha | Hi-top · no price returned | 4-berth · $1,230JUCY Condo | 4WD · no price returned |
Cairns to Brisbane campervan: your questions
How much is a one-way campervan from Cairns to Brisbane?
For 10 nights (10–20 Nov 2026) the cheapest van was $1,645 (JUCY Coaster), the cheapest 2-berth hi-top $2,043 (MightyLITE HiLITE) and the cheapest 4-berth $2,083 (MightyLITE DeLITE), on the operators' own websites with the one-way fee and basic cover included. Checked 26 October 2026. On vans we can check, our price is lower than the operator's own website.
When is the cheapest time to hire a campervan from Cairns to Brisbane?
Of the dates we checked, 8–18 Jun 2027 was cheapest at $759 and 10–20 Nov 2026 dearest at $1,645 for 10 nights. Prices change daily, and the cheapest vans go first.
Is Cairns to Brisbane cheaper than Brisbane to Cairns?
In our check for 10–20 Nov 2026, Cairns to Brisbane was from $1,645 and Brisbane to Cairns from $820. One-way prices depend on which way the rental companies need their vans to move, so it pays to check both directions.
How many days do you need to drive Cairns to Brisbane?
10–21 days. It's about 2,000 km, and our itinerary is paced for 14 days.
Can I pick up or drop off a campervan in Cairns on a Sunday?
Not with Britz, Apollo, Mighty or Maui from 1 October to 31 March: their Cairns depot is closed on Sundays then (their booking system, checked 26 October 2026). Plan a Saturday or Monday pick-up, or choose a brand that opens on Sundays; the live search only shows vans you can actually collect and return on your dates.
Can I book a Cairns to Brisbane campervan through Wanderlust?
Yes. We quote JUCY, MightyLITE, Spaceships and Apollo side by side for your dates, below the operator's own website on vans we can check. In our 27 October 2026 check: 10–20 Nov 2026 (10 nights) from $1,749 with us against $1,845 for the same JUCY Coaster direct; 28 Dec 2026–7 Jan 2027 (10 nights) from $1,519 with us against $1,599 for the same Spaceships Alpha direct; 8–18 Jun 2027 (10 nights) from $709 with us against $759 for the same Spaceships Alpha direct. Same van, same included cover and 24/7 roadside assistance, no booking fee.
Are there $1 a day campervan relocations from Cairns to Brisbane?
Sometimes, when rental companies need vans moved that way. They come with a set pick-up date, only the days needed for the drive, usually a kilometre limit, and fuel and bond on you, and they go first come, first served. This drive is about 2,000 km, and most people take 10–21 days, so your own pace and choice of van, a normal one-way hire is the better deal. We quote normal hires, not relocations.
Is the one-way fee included?
Yes. Every total on this page includes the one-way fee and the compulsory fees the rental company charges, plus its included basic cover. Excess reduction is optional and extra, about $30 to $75 a day depending on the brand.
Do you charge a booking fee?
No. The rental company pays our commission, so the price we quote is the price you pay. Found the same van cheaper for the same dates? Send it to us and we'll do our best to beat it.
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