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Alquiler de campervan
Cairns
Tropical north pickup or drop-off. Reef, rainforest and Far North 4WD country.
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About picking up in Cairns
Cairns is where the East Coast run ends, and where the Cape York / Outback Queensland trip begins. International airport, good depot coverage, smaller fleet than Sydney/Brisbane so book ahead in dry season.
Cairns is where the East Coast run finishes and where Far North Queensland begins. It is a one-way drop-off for most northbound trips, so relocation deals heading back south turn up here regularly if your timing is loose.
The fleet is smaller than the southern cities, so the dry season from May to October books out. Reserve well ahead if you travel then. The wet, roughly November to April, brings heat, afternoon storms and the odd road closure toward the Daintree, along with the lowest rates of the year.
The short trips from Cairns are the good ones: the Daintree and Cape Tribulation, the Atherton Tablelands waterfall circuit, and south to Mission Beach and Magnetic Island. Sealed roads cover all of it; the rougher Cape York tracks need a 4WD, not a campervan.
Around Cairns
Three places worth the trip once you've got the keys.
Popular routes from Cairns
Top one-way and return trips travellers take from here. Times include sightseeing stops.
4–6 días · Mission Beach · Townsville
Get a quote for this routeRoad trips from Cairns
Todos los road trips →
Sydney → Cairns
Surf towns, sand islands and the Reef, one coastline the whole way.
- Distancia
- ≈ 3.000 km
- Stops
- 13 overnight bases
Brisbane → Cairns
Sunshine Coast surf, K'gari, the Whitsundays and the Reef, heading north into the tropics.
- Distancia
- ≈ 2.000 km
- Stops
- 9 overnight bases
Cairns → Brisbane
The tropical half of the East Coast, Reef first and finishing in the city.
- Distancia
- ≈ 2.000 km
- Stops
- 9 overnight bases
Van types available from Cairns
Campervan de 2 asientos y 2 camas
Desde A$49/día
Wagon compacta con cama completa atrás. La forma más económica de recorrer Australia en un road trip en un vehículo donde puedes dormir.
Campervan de techo alto
Desde A$95/día
El punto medio ideal: techo en el que puedes estar de pie, cocina a gas, nevera y casi totalmente autosuficiente. Cocinas cómodo y duermes cómodo.
Motorhome (casa rodante)
Desde A$175/día
Una casa sobre ruedas. Ducha caliente, baño, cocina completa y refrigerador grande. Duermen de 2 a 6 personas en camas de verdad. Sin depender de parques, con instalación de agua confiable.
Campervan de techo bajo
Desde A$79/día
Más grande que una de 2 plazas y más barata que una de techo alto. Altura de carrocería normal (sin techo para estar de pie), pero con más espacio de almacenaje y cama fija.
Carpa sobre el techo
Desde A$119/día
Una SUV 4x4 con carpa plegable en el techo. Se arma en 60 segundos, queda lejos del suelo para mayor seguridad y comodidad, y lleva el kit de cocina atrás. Perfecta para caminos del outback donde las caravanas no pueden entrar.
Campervan 4x4
Desde A$159/día
Un verdadero 4WD con conversión camper integrada, techo elevable, cama interior y cocina, todo sobre un chasis todoterreno de gran altura libre. El único vehículo de alquiler que hace la Gibb River Road Y te permite cenar algo caliente.
Campervan hire in Cairns: common questions
Can I drop a one-way rental in Cairns? +
Yes. Most northbound trips end here, which also means southbound relocation deals start here. If your dates are flexible, ask us about those.
Can I drive to Cape Tribulation? +
Yes to Cape Trib itself, the road is sealed that far. Past it toward the Bloomfield Track it is 4WD-only and not covered by campervan insurance, so that is where the van stops.
What is the weather like in the wet season? +
November to April is hot and humid with afternoon storms and occasional road closures up north. Rates are the lowest of the year, and the rainforest is at its best.
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 surcharge. Tell us your age and we quote only what you can drive.
When should I book? +
For dry-season travel (May to October), book well ahead: the Cairns fleet is small and sells out. Wet-season pickups are easy and cheap.
