2-Seater, 2-Sleeper Campervan
The classic backpacker road-trip rig
Typically from
$49 / day
per van · seasonal · we shop the cheapest
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About the 2-seater camper
The OG backpacker camper. Think Jucy Crib, Spaceships Beta, Britz Hitop Hi-Top — a hatchback-shaped vehicle with the back row replaced by a fold-out bed, a portable kitchen kit and clever storage. Drives like a normal car. Easy to park in cities. The cheapest entry point into a sleep-in vehicle by a long way.
Who it's for
Couples and solo travellers who want to road-trip cheap and don't mind park amenities. Anyone doing the East Coast or NZ South Island who plans to spend most nights at holiday parks or free camps.
Who it's NOT for
Anyone who needs a hot shower at the end of every day, families with kids, anyone over 6'2" who wants to stand up inside.
What's included
- ✓Fold-out double bed
- ✓Portable kitchen (stove, pots, plates, cutlery)
- ✓Cool box / 12V fridge (varies by brand)
- ✓Bedding and pillows
- ✓Unlimited kms (most operators)
- ✓Roadside assistance
Not included
- ✕Bathroom (use park facilities)
- ✕Stand-up height
- ✕On-board water tank (some models)
Compare with other van types
Hi-Top Campervan
Stand-up height, real kitchen, sleeps 2–3
The mid-tier sweet spot: stand-up roof, gas stove, fridge, mostly self-contained. Cooks comfortable, sleeps comfortable.
From $95 / day
Motorhome
Fully self-contained · sleeps 2–6 · hot shower
House on wheels. Hot shower, toilet, full kitchen, big fridge. Sleep 2–6 in proper beds. Park-free with reliable plumbing.
From $175 / day
Low-Top Campervan
The budget classic. Sleeps 2–3, drives like a van.
Bigger than a 2-seater, cheaper than a hi-top. Single body height (no stand-up roof) but more storage and a permanent bed setup.
From $79 / day
Roof Top Tent
Sleep above the SUV. Maximum freedom, minimum setup.
An SUV/4WD with a fold-out tent on the roof. 60-second setup, off the ground for safety/comfort, kitchen kit in the back. Perfect for outback tracks where caravans can't go.
From $119 / day
4WD Campervan
Outback-ready. Sleeps 2–4 with full off-road capability.
Proper 4WD with a built-in camper conversion — pop-up roof, inside bed and kitchen, all on a high-clearance off-road chassis. The only rental rig that does Gibb River Road AND a hot dinner.
From $159 / day