Melbourne to Cairns campervan hire: one-way prices

For 21 nights (10 Nov–1 Dec 2026) the cheapest van was $1,878 (Spaceships Alpha), the cheapest 2-berth hi-top $2,920 (MightyLITE HiLITE) and the cheapest 4-berth $3,025 (MightyLITE DeLITE), on the operators' own websites with the one-way fee and basic cover included. Checked 29 October 2026. On vans we can check, our price is lower than the operator's own website.

Of the dates we checked, 8–29 Jun 2027 was cheapest at $1,430 and 28 Dec 2026–18 Jan 2027 dearest at $3,400 for 21 nights. Prices change daily, and the cheapest vans go first.

In our check for 10 Nov–1 Dec 2026, Melbourne to Cairns was from $1,878 and Cairns to Melbourne from $4,451. One-way prices depend on which way the rental companies need their vans to move, so it pays to check both directions.

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 29 October 2026). Plan a Saturday or Monday drop-off, or choose a brand that opens on Sundays; the live search only shows vans you can actually collect and return on your dates.

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. For your own pace and choice of van, a normal one-way hire is the better deal. We quote normal hires, not relocations.

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.

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.