Melbourne to Adelaide campervan hire: one-way prices
Short answer: Booked through Wanderlust, a 7-night one-way campervan from Melbourne to Adelaide was from $889 (Spaceships BETA 2S, $949 on Spaceships' own website) for 10–17 Nov 2026, and $1,269 in a 2-berth hi-top (MightyLITE HiLITE, $1,334 direct), checked 27 October 2026. On the rental companies' own websites the cheapest van for 10–17 Nov 2026 was $918 (JUCY Crib Plus, checked 26 October 2026), and $1,334 in a 2-berth hi-top. Over Christmas (28 Dec 2026–4 Jan 2027) the cheapest van was $1,608. In June it was $750. Going the other way, Adelaide to Melbourne, was cheaper that week: from $870. The drive is about 1,200 km; most people take 7–14 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.
Melbourne to Adelaide: 7 nights, by season
| Pick-up | Through Wanderlust | Cheapest on operator sites | 2-berth hi-top | 4-berth | 4WD camper |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10–17 Nov 2026November · 15 of 18 vans bookable · Awesome Campers Compact $790 on request | Through Wanderlust · $889Spaceships BETA 2S · $949 directHi-top $1,269 · MightyLITE HiLITE | Cheapest · $918JUCY Crib Plus | Hi-top · $1,334MightyLITE HiLITE | 4-berth · $918JUCY Crib Plus | 4WD · $1,957Mighty 4WD Camper |
| 28 Dec 2026–4 Jan 2027Christmas peak · 16 of 17 vans bookable | Through Wanderlust · $1,519JUCY Crib Plus · $1,608 directHi-top $1,849 · MightyLITE HiLITE | Cheapest · $1,608JUCY Crib Plus | Hi-top · $1,949MightyLITE HiLITE | 4-berth · $1,608JUCY Crib Plus | 4WD · $2,326Mighty 4WD Camper |
| 8–15 Jun 2027June · 15 of 15 vans bookable | Through Wanderlust · $699Awesome Campers Compact · $750 directHi-top $1,319 · Apollo Hitop | Cheapest · $750Awesome Campers Compact | Hi-top · $1,109MightyLITE HiLITE | 4-berth · $1,010JUCY Crib Plus | 4WD · none bookable |
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.
Adelaide to Melbourne: 7 nights, by season
| Pick-up | Through Wanderlust | Cheapest on operator sites | 2-berth hi-top | 4-berth | 4WD camper |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10–17 Nov 2026November · 16 of 18 vans bookable | Through Wanderlust · $929Spaceships Beta · $985 directHi-top $1,269 · MightyLITE HiLITE | Cheapest · $870Awesome Campers Compact | Hi-top · $1,334MightyLITE HiLITE | 4-berth · $1,374MightyLITE DeLITE | 4WD · $1,957Mighty 4WD Camper |
| 28 Dec 2026–4 Jan 2027Christmas peak · 15 of 15 vans bookable | Through Wanderlust · $1,519JUCY Crib Plus · $1,608 directHi-top $1,849 · MightyLITE HiLITE | Cheapest · $1,608JUCY Crib Plus | Hi-top · $1,949MightyLITE HiLITE | 4-berth · $1,608JUCY Crib Plus | 4WD · $2,326Mighty 4WD Camper |
| 8–15 Jun 2027June · 15 of 15 vans bookable | Through Wanderlust · $649Spaceships Beta · $672 directHi-top $1,319 · Apollo Hitop | Cheapest · $672Spaceships Beta standard | Hi-top · $1,109MightyLITE HiLITE | 4-berth · $843JUCY Crib Plus | 4WD · none bookable |
Melbourne to Adelaide campervan: your questions
How much is a one-way campervan from Melbourne to Adelaide?
For 7 nights (10–17 Nov 2026) the cheapest van was $918 (JUCY Crib Plus), the cheapest 2-berth hi-top $1,334 (MightyLITE HiLITE) and the cheapest 4-berth $918 (JUCY Crib Plus), 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 Melbourne to Adelaide?
Of the dates we checked, 8–15 Jun 2027 was cheapest at $750 and 28 Dec 2026–4 Jan 2027 dearest at $1,608 for 7 nights. Prices change daily, and the cheapest vans go first.
Is Melbourne to Adelaide cheaper than Adelaide to Melbourne?
In our check for 10–17 Nov 2026, Melbourne to Adelaide was from $918 and Adelaide to Melbourne from $870. 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 Melbourne to Adelaide?
7–14 days. It's about 1,200 km, and our itinerary is paced for 10 days.
Can I book a Melbourne to Adelaide campervan through Wanderlust?
Yes. We quote Spaceships, MightyLITE, JUCY, Awesome Campers 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: 10–17 Nov 2026 (7 nights) from $889 with us against $949 for the same Spaceships BETA 2S direct; 28 Dec 2026–4 Jan 2027 (7 nights) from $1,519 with us against $1,608 for the same JUCY Crib Plus direct; 8–15 Jun 2027 (7 nights) from $699 with us against $750 for the same Awesome Campers Compact direct. Same van, same included cover and 24/7 roadside assistance, no booking fee.
Are there $1 a day campervan relocations from Melbourne to Adelaide?
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 1,200 km, and most people take 7–14 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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