Campervan & Motorhome Hire Brisbane
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Why Start in Brisbane?
Brisbane is the perfect launchpad for an East Coast road trip. With easy access to the Gold Coast, Noosa, K'gari (Fraser Island), and the Whitsundays, it's Australia's most popular campervan starting point. The subtropical climate means great conditions year-round. Brisbane has the highest concentration of campervan depots in Australia — more than a dozen brands operate within 15 minutes of the airport, which means more competition and better prices for you.
Top Things to Do Near Brisbane
Must-visit attractions and experiences within easy driving distance of Brisbane — perfect day trips and stopovers for your campervan adventure.
K'gari (Fraser Island)
3.5 hours northWorld's largest sand island — stunning freshwater lakes, 75-Mile Beach, and ancient rainforest. 4WD required on the island.
Gold Coast
1.5 hours southFamous surf beaches, theme parks (Dreamworld, Sea World, Movie World), and the lush Gold Coast Hinterland.
Noosa & Sunshine Coast
1.5 hours northPristine beaches, Noosa National Park coastal walk, Eumundi Markets, and excellent restaurants.
Australia Zoo
1 hour northSteve Irwin's famous wildlife park — crocodile shows, koala encounters, and over 1,200 animals.
Glass House Mountains
1 hour northDramatic volcanic peaks rising from the coastal plain. Short hikes with rewarding panoramic views.
Practical Info for Brisbane
Pickup & Depot Info
Most campervan depots in Brisbane are located near Brisbane Airport (BNE) in the Eagle Farm and Pinkenba industrial areas, just 15 minutes from the CBD. Major brands like Apollo, Britz, Maui, and JUCY all have depots within a few kilometres of each other. Some operators offer free shuttle transfers from the airport or CBD. If you're flying in, you can usually pick up your campervan the same day.
Driving Tips
Brisbane uses electronic tolling on the Gateway Motorway, Clem7 Tunnel, Airport Link, and Go Between Bridge. Set up a visitor toll pass before you drive. Parking large campervans in the CBD is difficult — head straight out of the city. The Bruce Highway north and Pacific Motorway south are both excellent for campervans. Speed limits are strictly enforced with cameras.
Caravan Parks & Campgrounds
Brisbane has several excellent caravan parks: Brisbane Holiday Village (Eight Mile Plains) is closest to the city centre. Aspley Acres Holiday Park is well-maintained with great facilities. For a beachside option, head 30 minutes east to Redland Bay. The Sunshine Coast (1 hour north) has dozens of parks perfect for your first night.
Best Road Trips from Brisbane
Brisbane to Cairns
The classic East Coast route through beaches, rainforests and the Great Barrier Reef.
Read the guide →Brisbane to Sydney
Coastal drive through Byron Bay, Coffs Harbour and the Hunter Valley.
Read the guide →Brisbane to Noosa
Quick escape to the Sunshine Coast's most famous beach town.
Brisbane to K'gari
Head north to explore the world's largest sand island.
Things to do in Brisbane
Brisbane sits between the Sunshine Coast and Fraser Island — perfect for a reef or island day trip. Book tours and day trips with our travel partner Dundee Adventure to round out your campervan holiday.
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The southern East Coast is Australia's campervan heartland — golden beaches, laid-back surf towns and the world's largest sand island. Here's exactly where to park, where to book, and what to do in Noosa, Byron Bay and K'gari (Fraser Island).
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Airlie Beach is the launchpad for the Whitsundays — 74 island jewels, Whitehaven's silica sand and the Great Barrier Reef. Here's where to park the van, where to book, and where to safely leave it while you sail overnight.
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Campervans & Motorhomes Available in Brisbane
Jucy
Jucy Crib
2-Berth Campervan · Sleeps 2 · Seats 2
From A$55/day
Spaceships
Spaceships Beta 2S
Budget Campervan · Sleeps 2 · Seats 2
From A$45/day
Auto Sleepers
Auto Sleepers HiTop 2 Berth
2-Berth Campervan · Sleeps 2 · Seats 2
From A$65/day
Auto Sleepers
Auto Sleepers KEA Nomad 2+1
3-Berth Campervan · Sleeps 3 · Seats 3
From A$159/day
Indie Campers
Indie Active Pop Top
4-Berth Campervan · Sleeps 4 · Seats 4
From A$139/day
Indie Campers
Indie Adventure Tent
Budget Campervan · Sleeps 2 · Seats 5
From A$79/day
Available Campervan & Motorhome Brands in Brisbane
Compare Apollo, Britz, Maui, JUCY, Red Sands Campers, Spaceships, Star RV, Travellers Autobarn, Cruisin Motorhomes, Camperman, Adventure Rentals, Auto Sleepers, Calypso Campervans, Go Cheap, Lucky Rentals, Cheapa Campa, Let's Go Motorhomes, Mighty, Hippie Camper and Kea campervan and motorhome hire in Brisbane.
Apollo
Premium campervans & motorhomes
One of Australia's largest motorhome rental companies offering premium campervans, motorhomes, and 4WD campers. Modern fleet with well-maintained vehicles.
Best for: Couples, families & luxury travellers
Britz
Premium 4WD campers & motorhomes
Premium 4WD and motorhome specialist known for adventure-ready vehicles. Part of the Tourism Holdings Limited group with depots across Australia and New Zealand.
Best for: Adventure-focused travellers
Maui
Luxury motorhomes
Luxury motorhome brand offering top-of-the-line vehicles with premium interiors, modern features, and comprehensive inclusions for an elevated road trip experience.
Best for: Premium road trips & luxury travellers
Red Sands Campers
Outback-ready campervans
Australian-owned campervan company specialising in outback-ready vehicles. Well-equipped 2 and 4-berth campers built for the unique demands of Australian road trips, from the Red Centre to the Top End. Reliable, no-frills hire with everything you need for long-distance touring.
Best for: Adventurous travellers & couples
Star RV
Premium modern motorhomes
Premium motorhome brand offering the newest and most luxurious fleet in Australia and New Zealand. Mercedes-Benz based vehicles with leather interiors and full en-suites.
Best for: Luxury travellers & premium road trips
Travellers Autobarn
Budget campervan hire
Popular backpacker campervan company with affordable rates, free airport transfers, and vehicles designed for young travellers exploring Australia and New Zealand.
Best for: Backpackers & young travellers
Adventure Rentals
Adventure-ready campervans
Australian campervan hire company offering a range of well-equipped 2 to 4-berth vehicles for road trip adventures. Competitive pricing, unlimited-kilometre options and friendly customer service make it a solid value pick for couples and small groups exploring the east coast and beyond.
Best for: Adventurers & couples
Calypso Campervans
Fun & affordable campervans
Colourful Australian campervan brand offering great value vehicles with everything you need for the open road. Popular with backpackers and young travellers.
Best for: Backpackers & budget travellers
Cheapa Campa
Affordable campervans
Apollo's budget brand offering affordable campervans and motorhomes across Australia and New Zealand. Good value vehicles suitable for travellers who want reliable transport at lower prices.
Best for: Budget travellers & families
Let's Go Motorhomes
Modern Jayco motorhome hire Australia
Let's Go Motorhomes offers a modern fleet of Jayco motorhomes and campervans for hire across Australia, with 2 to 6 berth vehicles typically just 3 to 6 years old. Depots in all major cities make one-way trips and long-term rentals easy for couples and families.
Best for: Couples & families
Mighty
Budget campervan hire AU & NZ
Mighty is the budget arm of the thl group and a sister brand to Britz and Maui, offering ex-fleet campervans and motorhomes at backpacker-friendly prices across Australia and New Zealand. Vehicles are typically 4 to 6 years old and ideal for cost-conscious road trippers.
Best for: Backpackers & budget travellers
Hippie Camper
Fun budget campervans AU & NZ
Hippie Camper hires colourful, compact, no-frills campervans built for backpackers and budget adventurers across Australia and New Zealand. Founded in 2006, its hitop 2-berth vans are easy to drive and packed with the essentials for a free-spirited road trip.
Best for: Backpackers & free spirits
Kea
Quality motorhome hire AU & NZ
Kea offers quality motorhome hire across Australia and New Zealand, with well-appointed 4 and 6 berth vehicles suited to families and touring couples. Founded in New Zealand in 1995 and now part of the Apollo family, Kea is a long-established name in premium self-drive holidays.
Best for: Families & touring couples
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Best Time to Travel
Brisbane enjoys a subtropical climate making campervan travel excellent year-round. The dry season (April–October) offers perfect driving conditions with clear skies and temperatures around 20–25°C. Summer (December–February) is warm and humid (28–32°C) with occasional afternoon thunderstorms, but the beaches are incredible. Winter (June–August) rarely drops below 10°C at night, making it one of Australia's best year-round campervan destinations.
| When | Weather | Demand | Hire prices |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec – Jan | Hot and humid, 26–32°C, afternoon storms | School holidays — book months ahead | Peak |
| Feb – May | Warm, easing humidity, lovely driving weather | Moderate | Mid |
| Jun – Aug | Mild and dry, 18–23°C, clear skies | Popular with grey nomads heading north | High |
| Sep – Nov | Warm spring, low rainfall | Quiet outside school holidays | Low |
How Much Does Campervan Hire Cost in Brisbane?
Budget campervans from $45/day in off-peak. Mid-range 4-berth $90–$150/day. Family motorhomes $180–$280/day. Brisbane to Cairns one-way fee: $100–$300. Campground costs: $25–$55/night powered, free–$15 national parks. Fuel: ~$1.60/L, budget $180–$400 for a Brisbane–Cairns drive.
| Vehicle type | Sleeps | Typical daily rate | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budget campervan | 2 | from $45/day (off-peak) | Backpackers heading up the coast |
| Mid-range 4-berth | 4 | $90–$150/day | Couples and small families |
| Family motorhome | 4–6 | $180–$280/day | Families doing Brisbane to Cairns |
Prices are shown in AUD (A$) — the currency of the country where the campervan is hired — and are indicative, varying by season, vehicle type, and rental duration. Compare live prices above for the most accurate rates.
The Brisbane Campervan Guide
Everything we get asked before a first hire out of Brisbane — where the depots actually are, what the roads are like, where you are allowed to sleep, and a couple of routes that work.
Picking up your van
- Most Brisbane campervan depots sit in the industrial belt north-east of the CBD, between the airport and Eagle Farm, rather than in the city centre. Nearly all of them run a free shuttle from Brisbane Airport terminals, but you usually need to book that shuttle when you book the van.
- Depots typically open around 8am to 4pm on weekdays with shorter Saturday hours and no Sunday pickups at the budget end. If your flight lands late Sunday, plan a night in Brisbane and collect the van Monday morning — it is cheaper than paying an after-hours release fee.
- Allow a full hour for handover on your first campervan. You will walk the vehicle for damage, get shown the gas, water and grey-water systems, and sign the bond authority. Rushing this is the single most common cause of a disputed excess claim later.
Driving around Brisbane
- Queensland drives on the left. The Brisbane inner-city road network uses several toll tunnels — Clem7, Legacy Way, AirportlinkM7 and the Gateway Motorway — and they are all free-flow with no cash booths. Ask your rental brand how tolls are billed; most pass them on with an admin fee per toll.
- The default urban speed limit is 50km/h unless signed otherwise, 40km/h in school zones during posted hours, and 100 or 110km/h on the Bruce Highway. Larger motorhomes are still legal at those limits but are far more comfortable at 90 to 95km/h.
- Queensland has a minimum passing distance for cyclists — 1 metre under 60km/h and 1.5 metres above it — and you are allowed to cross a centre line to give it, when safe. Fines apply.
- If you are heading north in summer, watch the flood-depth markers. Never drive a campervan through moving floodwater; the vehicle is high-sided, light on the rear axle and floats far earlier than a car.
Where you can camp
- Brisbane City Council does not permit sleeping in a vehicle on public streets in most suburbs. Use a caravan park or a designated camp — Brisbane Holiday Village at Eight Mile Plains and the parks around Redcliffe and Moreton Bay are the usual first-night options.
- Head an hour out and free or low-cost council camps open up around the Somerset and Lockyer valleys. Most require a self-contained vehicle with an onboard toilet, so check what your van actually has before relying on them.
- National parks in Queensland require a permit booked in advance through the Queensland Parks website, and popular sites in school holidays sell out months ahead.
Trips that start in Brisbane
Brisbane to the Sunshine Coast and Noosa
The easiest first trip out of Brisbane, and the one we get asked about most. Short driving days, sealed roads the whole way, and plenty of powered sites.
- Day 1Brisbane to Bribie IslandNinety minutes north. Shake the van down somewhere close before you commit to distance.
- Day 2Bribie to MooloolabaBeachfront caravan parks, a proper surf beach and an easy walk to dinner.
- Day 3Mooloolaba to NoosaStop at the Eumundi markets if it is a Wednesday or Saturday. Noosa National Park is free to walk.
- Day 4 to 5Noosa to Brisbane via the hinterlandReturn through Maleny and Montville for the Glass House Mountains lookout.
Brisbane to Cairns coastal run
The classic Queensland drive. Doable in ten days but rushed; two weeks lets you stop properly at the Whitsundays and Mission Beach.
- Days 1 to 3Brisbane to Rainbow BeachGateway to K’gari. The barge crossing needs a 4WD, so most campervans park up and take a tour.
- Days 4 to 6Rainbow Beach to Agnes Water and 1770The last surf beach heading north and a good place to slow down.
- Days 7 to 9Airlie Beach and the WhitsundaysLeave the van at the park and take a boat day. Book the sailing trip before you arrive in peak season.
- Days 10 to 12Townsville to Mission BeachMagnetic Island is a short ferry hop; Mission Beach is where the rainforest meets the reef.
- Days 13 to 14Mission Beach to CairnsDetour inland to the Atherton Tablelands for waterfalls and cooler nights.
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