Sydney to Cairns campervan hire: one-way prices
Short answer: Booked through Wanderlust, a 14-night one-way campervan from Sydney to Cairns was from $899 (Spaceships Alpha, $958 on Spaceships' own website) for 10–24 Nov 2026, and $2,139 in a 2-berth hi-top (MightyLITE HiLITE, $2,260 direct), checked 27 October 2026. On the rental companies' own websites the cheapest van for 10–24 Nov 2026 was $959 (Spaceships Alpha, checked 26 October 2026), and $2,260 in a 2-berth hi-top. Over Christmas (28 Dec 2026–11 Jan 2027) the cheapest van was $2,285. In June it was $1,035. Going the other way, Cairns to Sydney, was dearer that week: from $2,152. The drive is about 3,000 km; most people take 14–28 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.
Sydney to Cairns: 14 nights, by season
| Pick-up | Through Wanderlust | Cheapest on operator sites | 2-berth hi-top | 4-berth | 4WD camper |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10–24 Nov 2026November · 17 of 23 vans bookable | Through Wanderlust · $899Spaceships Alpha · $958 directHi-top $2,139 · MightyLITE HiLITE | Cheapest · $959Spaceships Alpha | Hi-top · $2,260MightyLITE HiLITE | 4-berth · $1,715Spaceships Beta 4-berth + rooftop tent | 4WD · $3,462Mighty 4WD Camper |
| 28 Dec 2026–11 Jan 2027Christmas peak · 20 of 20 vans bookable | Through Wanderlust · $2,169JUCY Crib Plus · $2,285 directHi-top $2,959 · MightyLITE HiLITE | Cheapest · $2,285JUCY Crib Plus | Hi-top · $3,115MightyLITE HiLITE | 4-berth · $2,285JUCY Crib Plus | 4WD · $3,922Mighty 4WD Camper |
| 8–22 Jun 2027June · 19 of 19 vans bookable | Through Wanderlust · $979Spaceships Alpha · $1,035 directHi-top $2,319 · Apollo Hitop | Cheapest · $1,035Spaceships Alpha | Hi-top · $1,920MightyLITE HiLITE | 4-berth · $1,360JUCY Crib Plus | 4WD · none bookable |
Sydney to Cairns: 21 nights, by season
| Pick-up | Through Wanderlust | Cheapest on operator sites | 2-berth hi-top | 4-berth | 4WD camper |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Nov–1 Dec 2026November · 17 of 23 vans bookable · Awesome Campers Compact $1,320 on request | Through Wanderlust · $1,449Awesome Campers Compact · $1,530 directHi-top $2,779 · MightyLITE HiLITE | Cheapest · $1,538Spaceships Alpha | Hi-top · $2,920MightyLITE HiLITE | 4-berth · $2,738Spaceships Beta 4-berth + rooftop tent | 4WD · $4,349Mighty 4WD Camper |
| 28 Dec 2026–18 Jan 2027Christmas peak · 19 of 20 vans bookable | Through Wanderlust · $2,949JUCY Crib Plus · $3,108 directHi-top $3,689 · MightyLITE HiLITE | Cheapest · $3,108JUCY Crib Plus | Hi-top · $3,886MightyLITE HiLITE | 4-berth · $3,108JUCY Crib Plus | 4WD · $4,953Mighty 4WD Camper |
| 8–29 Jun 2027June · 19 of 19 vans bookable | Through Wanderlust · $1,349Spaceships Alpha · $1,430 directHi-top $3,219 · Apollo Hitop | Cheapest · $1,430Spaceships Alpha | Hi-top · $2,644MightyLITE HiLITE | 4-berth · $1,857JUCY 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.
Cairns to Sydney: 14 nights, by season
| Pick-up | Through Wanderlust | Cheapest on operator sites | 2-berth hi-top | 4-berth | 4WD camper |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10–24 Nov 2026November · 13 of 20 vans bookable · Awesome Campers Compact $1,695 on request | Through Wanderlust · $2,219JUCY Coaster · $2,336 direct | Cheapest · $2,152JUCY Coaster | Hi-top · $2,670MightyLITE HiLITE | 4-berth · $2,725MightyLITE DeLITE | 4WD · $3,542Mighty 4WD Camper |
| 28 Dec 2026–11 Jan 2027Christmas peak · 18 of 20 vans bookable | Through Wanderlust · $2,249Awesome Campers Compact · $2,370 directHi-top $2,969 · JUCY Malibu | Cheapest · $2,370Awesome Campers Compact | Hi-top · $3,272MightyLITE HiLITE | 4-berth · $2,531JUCY Crib Plus | 4WD · $4,097Mighty 4WD Camper |
| 8–22 Jun 2027June · 20 of 20 vans bookable | Through Wanderlust · $979Spaceships Alpha · $1,035 directHi-top $1,809 · Apollo Hitop | Cheapest · $1,035Spaceships Alpha | Hi-top · $1,653Mighty Highball | 4-berth · $1,470JUCY Sunseeker | 4WD · none bookable |
Cairns to Sydney: 21 nights, by season
| Pick-up | Through Wanderlust | Cheapest on operator sites | 2-berth hi-top | 4-berth | 4WD camper |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Nov–1 Dec 2026November · 15 of 24 vans bookable · Awesome Campers Compact $2,360 on request | Through Wanderlust · $3,079JUCY Coaster · $3,244 direct | Cheapest · $2,934Spaceships Beta 2S premium | Hi-top · $3,458MightyLITE HiLITE | 4-berth · $3,162Spaceships Beta 4-berth + rooftop tent | 4WD · $4,451Mighty 4WD Camper |
| 28 Dec 2026–18 Jan 2027Christmas peak · 22 of 24 vans bookable | Through Wanderlust · $2,679Spaceships Alpha · $2,822 directHi-top $3,789 · JUCY Malibu | Cheapest · $2,822Spaceships Alpha | Hi-top · $4,095MightyLITE HiLITE | 4-berth · $3,293JUCY Crib Plus | 4WD · $5,181Mighty 4WD Camper |
| 8–29 Jun 2027June · 20 of 20 vans bookable | Through Wanderlust · $1,349Spaceships Alpha · $1,430 directHi-top $2,529 · Apollo Hitop | Cheapest · $1,430Spaceships Alpha | Hi-top · $2,326Mighty Highball | 4-berth · $1,984JUCY Sunseeker | 4WD · none bookable |
Sydney to Cairns campervan: your questions
How much is a one-way campervan from Sydney to Cairns?
For 14 nights (10–24 Nov 2026) the cheapest van was $959 (Spaceships Alpha), the cheapest 2-berth hi-top $2,260 (MightyLITE HiLITE) and the cheapest 4-berth $1,715 (Spaceships Beta 4-berth + rooftop tent), 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 Sydney to Cairns?
Of the dates we checked, 10–24 Nov 2026 was cheapest at $959 and 28 Dec 2026–11 Jan 2027 dearest at $2,285 for 14 nights. Prices change daily, and the cheapest vans go first.
Is Sydney to Cairns cheaper than Cairns to Sydney?
In our check for 10–24 Nov 2026, Sydney to Cairns was from $959 and Cairns to Sydney from $2,152. 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 Sydney to Cairns?
14–28 days. It's about 3,000 km, and our itinerary is paced for 21 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 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.
Can I book a Sydney to Cairns campervan through Wanderlust?
Yes. We quote Spaceships, MightyLITE, JUCY, Apollo and Awesome Campers side by side for your dates, below the operator's own website on vans we can check. In our 27 October 2026 check: 10–24 Nov 2026 (14 nights) from $899 with us against $958 for the same Spaceships Alpha direct; 28 Dec 2026–11 Jan 2027 (14 nights) from $2,169 with us against $2,285 for the same JUCY Crib Plus direct; 8–22 Jun 2027 (14 nights) from $979 with us against $1,035 for the same Spaceships Alpha direct; 10 Nov–1 Dec 2026 (21 nights) from $1,449 with us against $1,530 for the same Awesome Campers Compact direct; 28 Dec 2026–18 Jan 2027 (21 nights) from $2,949 with us against $3,108 for the same JUCY Crib Plus direct; 8–29 Jun 2027 (21 nights) from $1,349 with us against $1,430 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 Sydney to Cairns?
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 3,000 km, and most people take 14–28 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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