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Campervan Hire
Byron Bay
No depot in town, but Byron is the natural start of the northern run. We arrange pickup nearby or delivery to you.
Your Byron Bay van, best rate found
We check the big brands with a depot in Byron Bay for your dates and reply with the best rate, usually within 24 hours. Free, and no booking fees.
About picking up in Byron Bay
Byron does not have a rental depot of its own. The nearest fleets are on the Gold Coast, about an hour north, and in Brisbane, about two hours, and some operators will deliver a van to Byron for a fee. It is still one of the best places to begin the northern leg to the Whitsundays and Cairns.
Byron is where a lot of East Coast trips really start, even when the van comes from up the road. Collect on the Gold Coast and you are back in Byron within the hour, pointed north with the whole tropical coast ahead of you.
From here the run north is the classic: Ballina and Yamba, then the long haul to the Whitsundays and Cairns, 14 to 21 days done properly. South drops you into the Sydney stretch through Coffs Harbour and the mid-north-coast beaches most people blow past.
Would rather not drive the first leg at all? We can set you up with tours out of Byron and a van waiting further north. Ask and we build it around your plan.
Around Byron Bay
Three places worth the trip once you've got the keys.
Popular routes from Byron Bay
Top one-way and return trips travellers take from here. Times include sightseeing stops.
14–21 days · Gold Coast pickup · Whitsundays · Townsville
Get a quote for this route4–7 days · Coffs Harbour · Port Macquarie · mid-north coast
Get a quote for this route3–5 days · Gold Coast · Brisbane · Noosa
Get a quote for this routeRoad trips from Byron Bay
All road trips →
Sydney → Cairns
Surf towns, sand islands and the Reef, one coastline the whole way.
- Distance
- ≈ 3,000 km
- Stops
- 13 overnight bases
Brisbane → Melbourne
The whole south-east coast: Byron's surf, Sydney Harbour, Jervis Bay and the Prom.
- Distance
- ≈ 2,300 km
- Stops
- 11 overnight bases
Brisbane → Sydney
A week of NSW surf towns, from Byron Bay down to the Harbour Bridge.
- Distance
- ≈ 1,000 km
- Stops
- 6 overnight bases
Van types available from Byron Bay
2-Seater, 2-Sleeper Campervan
From $49/day
Compact wagon with a full bed in the back. Cheapest way to road-trip Australia in a vehicle you can sleep in.
Hi-Top Campervan
From $95/day
The mid-tier sweet spot: stand-up roof, gas stove, fridge, mostly self-contained. Cooks comfortable, sleeps comfortable.
Motorhome
From $175/day
House on wheels. Hot shower, toilet, full kitchen, big fridge. Sleep 2–6 in proper beds. Park-free with reliable plumbing.
Low-Top Campervan
From $79/day
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.
Roof Top Tent
From $119/day
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.
4WD Campervan
From $159/day
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.
Campervan hire in Byron Bay: common questions
Is there a campervan depot in Byron Bay? +
No. The nearest depots are on the Gold Coast, about an hour north, and in Brisbane, about two hours. We find the closest pickup for your dates.
Can a van be delivered to Byron? +
Some operators deliver to Byron for a set fee. When you enquire we compare that against collecting on the Gold Coast yourself and quote whichever is cheaper.
Where should I fly into for a Byron campervan trip? +
Gold Coast airport is the closest, about 45 minutes from Byron and near the depots. Ballina Byron is closer to town but has no rental fleet.
How old do I need to be to hire? +
Most operators rent to drivers 21 and over, with some taking 18 to 20 for a young-driver surcharge. Tell us your age and we quote accordingly.
Can I do a one-way north from Byron? +
Yes. You collect near Byron and drop in Brisbane, the Whitsundays or Cairns. We build the one-way fee into the quote so the price you see is the price you pay.
