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Rental partner · Australia · Low-cost converted vans

Awesome Campers campervan hire in Australia

Converted vans for two, with unlimited mileage, departing from 8 Australian cities, from Perth to Cairns

per day, from (observed prices)
€35
branches
11
departure cities
8
models
3
of offers observed with unlimited mileage
100%
excess on every van observed
≈ €3,100
  • Airport branch
  • Unlimited mileage in all the offers observed
  • 8 departure cities, from Perth to Cairns
  • Vans with automatic gearboxes
  • Two berths, for a couple or two friends
  • Three departure points in tropical Queensland: Cairns, Townsville, Airlie Beach
  • No airport depot

Official website of the rental company

The rental company

Awesome Campers, simple, budget-friendly vans for criss-crossing Australia

Awesome Campers is an Australian rental company offering low-cost converted vans, designed for travellers setting off as a pair who value simplicity. Its depots cover 8 cities: Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth, but also Cairns, Townsville and Airlie Beach, three stops on the Queensland coast along the Great Barrier Reef.

The listed range has three models, the Buddy Camper, the Compact Camper and the Sun Chaser, all automatic, with two seats and two berths. A fourth van, the three-seat Coast Hopper Camper, also appears in our observations. Kitchen area, bedding and camping equipment are generally provided, and GPS is available as an option.

As for conditions, our October 2026 observations show no distance limit: every offer comes with unlimited mileage. The excess is around €3,100, and a paid option generally allows you to reduce it.

Our view: for a couple who want to drive for a long time without breaking the bank, the offer stands up well. Its limits: never more than two berths, no airport depot, only vans with no living unit, and insurance options that quickly push up the bill.

Rental company profile

Awesome Campers in detail: what you need to know

The key facts to decide whether Awesome Campers suits your trip.

General information

Brand
Awesome Campers · Australian rental company of budget converted vans
Vehicles
Converted vans · Buddy Camper, Compact Camper, Sun Chaser; Coast Hopper Camper in some offers
Berths
2 · on all listed models
Gearbox
Automatic · on all three listed models
Official website
awesomecampers.com.au

Rental conditions

Minimum age
Shown in each offer · as are the years of licence required
Licence required
Car licence · plus an international driving permit if the original is in a language other than English
Distance
No kilometre cap · found in 100% of October 2026 offers
Excess
About €3,100 · from €3,092 to €3,112 depending on the offers observed
Security deposit
Usually a credit card · amount shown in the offer
One-way hire
Depends on the offers · enter another arrival city in the search engine to find out
Long-term hire
Possible · conditions and any sliding-scale rates specified in the offer

Insurance and extras

Excess reduction
Generally offered · paid, on top of the base price
GPS
Optional
Living equipment
Kitchen, bedding, camping equipment · generally provided; exact list in the model details

Network and availability

Departure cities
Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth · as well as Cairns, Townsville and Airlie Beach
Two depots
Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide · check your depot's address on the confirmation
Airports
No airport depot · suburban depots: Kingsgrove, Ringwood, Northgate…
The fleet

Awesome Campers vehicles in Australia

Models offered by the rental company. Not all of them are available at every branch: the search form shows availability and prices.

Sleeper van

Observed prices

Prices recorded at Awesome Campers in Australia

Vehicle Winter July Spring October Summer January Autumn April
Campervan from €35/day median €52/day from €66/day median €83/day from €54/day median €70/day from €41/day median €53/day

Daily prices recorded at Awesome Campers on October 20, 2026 for a 15-day rental from its branches in Australia: CoolDrive selling price, mandatory fees included. 100% of offers with unlimited mileage. Median excess: €3,102.

Branches

Awesome Campers branches in Australia

Comparison

Awesome Campers compared with other rental companies in Australia

Our comparison of the country's rental companies: each has its strengths depending on your trip.

Rental company Vehicles Mileage Best for
Awesome Campers Two-seat converted vans (Buddy Camper, Compact Camper, Sun Chaser) Unlimited in 100% of the offers observed Couples on a small budget, 8 departure cities
Camperman Juliette and Maxie high-top vans Unlimited in 100% of the offers observed Up to 4 berths, 8 departure cities
Spaceships Rentals Alpha and Beta vans, including a 4-berth version Unlimited in 100% of the offers observed Vans from entry level to premium, 8 cities
Travellers Autobarn Vans and campervans (Budgie Van, Kuga, HiTop, Hi5 Camper) Unlimited in 100% of the offers observed Wide choice of vans, 6 departure cities
Jucy Rentals Crib Plus, Coaster and Condo vans Unlimited in 100% of the offers observed Large network, 10 departure cities
GoCheap Campervans Hi Top vans with 2 or 4 berths, Tamar, Henty, Derwent Unlimited in 100% of the offers observed Family vans, 6 departure cities
Our view

Awesome Campers: who is it for, and who should look elsewhere?

Awesome Campers is ideal if…

  • You are travelling as a pair and a compact van is enough for you
  • You are planning a circuit of several thousand kilometres without wanting to watch the odometer
  • You want to travel up the Queensland coast between Brisbane, Airlie Beach and Cairns
  • You are looking for a budget formula for a trip of several weeks
  • You prefer an automatic gearbox to get used to driving on the left

Awesome Campers is not ideal if…

  • There are three or more of you and you need more berths
  • You insist on a shower and toilet on board: the listed range only includes vans
  • You want to pick up the vehicle straight off the plane
  • You do not want to take on an excess of around €3,100
  • You are heading for Darwin, Alice Springs or Tasmania: no Awesome Campers depot is listed there
Practical tips

Our tips for booking with Awesome Campers

  1. Plan the journey to the depot

    Awesome Campers depots are located in the suburbs: Kingsgrove or Caringbah for Sydney, Ringwood for Melbourne, Northgate or Virginia for Brisbane, Richmond or Flagstaff Hill for Adelaide. Allow for a taxi or a public transport journey from your hotel, and check on the confirmation which of the two depots will be welcoming you.

  2. Fit your itinerary to the seasons

    Cairns, Townsville and Airlie Beach are more pleasant during the dry season, from May to October; from November to April, the heat is humid, storms are frequent and jellyfish restrict swimming in the sea. Conversely, Melbourne and Adelaide are cool in July and much milder in the southern summer.

  3. Weigh up the value of the excess reduction

    With an observed excess of around €3,100, a windscreen chipped by a stone or a collision with a kangaroo can be costly. The reduction option generally offered by the rental company has a price: compare it with the amount you are prepared to risk before confirming the booking.

  4. Travel with soft bags

    In a two-berth van, every bit of storage counts. Soft travel bags slide under the bed or into a locker, whereas a hard suitcase clutters the living space. Leave the non-essentials at home: the basics for cooking and sleeping are generally already on board.

  5. Check whether a one-way hire is possible

    A trip up from Brisbane to Cairns or a run from Sydney to Melbourne is ideally done without returning to the departure point. Enter the arrival city you want in the search engine: only the offers that accept this return are displayed, with any fees.

What travellers ask

Your questions about Awesome Campers

How much does an Awesome Campers hire cost in Australia?

For a 15-day hire, an Awesome Campers van starts at €35 per day in July (prices observed in October 2026, mandatory fees included), in the depths of the southern winter. The median price per day is around €52 in July, €53 in April, €70 in January and €83 in October. The three-seat Coast Hopper is observed from €76 per day.

Is mileage unlimited with Awesome Campers?

Yes: every Awesome Campers offer observed by CoolDrive in October 2026 includes unlimited mileage, whatever the model and the departure city. On a continent where a single stage can exceed 500 km, that is a real comfort: you build your itinerary without watching the odometer. Still, check the wording in the chosen offer.

Which Awesome Campers van should I choose?

The Buddy Camper, the Compact Camper and the Sun Chaser all have two seats, two berths and an automatic gearbox. What sets them apart is the layout and equipment, described in each model's description. If there are three of you, the Coast Hopper Camper offers one more seat, but still only two berths.

Where are the Awesome Campers depots?

The depots are on the outskirts of cities, never in an airport terminal: Kingsgrove and Caringbah in Sydney, Ringwood in Melbourne, Northgate and Virginia in Brisbane, Richmond and Flagstaff Hill in Adelaide. In Queensland, the Airlie Beach depot is on Shute Harbour Road and the Cairns depot on Sheridan Street. Your confirmation gives the exact address.

Can I drive along the Queensland coast with Awesome Campers?

Yes, it is one of the network's strengths: Brisbane, Airlie Beach, Townsville and Cairns line the Bruce Highway, which follows the coast for about 1,700 km. Airlie Beach opens onto the Whitsunday Islands, Cairns onto the Great Barrier Reef and the Daintree rainforest. To avoid driving back down, see whether the offer accepts a return to another city.

Verified customer reviews

They rented with Awesome Campers

4.3
818 reviews

Very good from the quote to the rental, I recommend!

Veronique B.
Australia · Sep 2025
Avis Vérifiés

First trip in a van and in AustraliaFriendly and available staffDeposit refunded quicklyHowever, some tools would be useful to re-tighten certain things due to the vibrations on the road

B.
Australia · Aug 2025
Trustpilot

Staff very available to obtain information. Quick response to information.

M.
Australia · Feb 2025
Trustpilot
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Frequently asked questions

FAQ — Awesome Campers campervan hire in Australia

Why book Awesome Campers with CoolDrive?

A single CoolDrive search sets Awesome Campers against other Australian rental companies, with a price that already includes mandatory fees. Excess, mileage, options and depot opening times can be read before paying. A question about choosing a van, the season or the itinerary? Our experts answer you before and during your trip.

What excess and security deposit does Awesome Campers charge?

Our October 2026 observations give an excess of close to €3,100 for all the vans, between €3,092 and €3,112 depending on the offer. On the day of departure, the rental company usually takes a credit card pre-authorisation for the security deposit, the amount of which appears in the offer. A paid option often allows you to reduce this excess: its price appears in the details.

What licence do I need to drive an Awesome Campers van?

Awesome Campers vans can be driven with a standard car licence. For a licence issued in a language other than English, also bring an international driving permit or a recognised translation, to show with the original at the counter. The required age and years of licence held vary from one offer to another: read the conditions before confirming.

Can I return the Awesome Campers van to another city?

It depends on the offer and the route. With eight departure cities, several combinations are possible, such as Brisbane to Cairns or Sydney to Melbourne, but nothing is guaranteed. Enter the return city you want in the search engine: it only shows the offers that accept it, any one-way fees included.

What equipment is there in an Awesome Campers van?

The vans generally come with an equipped kitchen area, bedding and camping equipment, enough to sleep and prepare meals from the very first evening. The exact contents vary by model and appear in its description. GPS and a few accessories are offered as options: add them when booking.

Can I hire an Awesome Campers van for several weeks?

Yes, the hire length is flexible and a trip of several weeks poses no difficulty in principle. Special conditions may apply to long hires: they are specified in each offer. With the unlimited mileage observed, a complete tour of the east coast remains feasible with no distance-related extra cost.

About us

Hire an Awesome Campers van in Australia with CoolDrive Nomad

Awesome Campers is aimed at travellers who want to discover Australia simply, as a pair, in a budget converted van. Its network links the big cities of the South and East, from Perth to Sydney by way of Adelaide and Melbourne, and has three departure points on Queensland's tropical coast: Townsville, Airlie Beach and Cairns. None of the offers observed caps the distance, an advantage on such long journeys.

On CoolDrive Nomad, you set Awesome Campers alongside other rental companies in the country, such as Camperman, Spaceships Rentals or Travellers Autobarn, and see the excess, mileage and options for each before paying. The price displayed includes mandatory fees, and our team guides you on the model, the season and the departure city. To find out the rate for your trip, enter your dates in the search engine.

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