Campervans and motorhomes for a road trip around Tasmania
Compare the 12 campervan and motorhome rental companies in Hobart to find the best price, and book at the price shown, mandatory fees included.
Airport branches: Apollo, Britz, Campervan Village, Cheapa Campa, Jucy Rentals, Let's Go Motorhomes, Maui, Mighty Campers, Spaceships Rentals, Star RV Rentals
Campervan hire in Hobart opens the door to Tasmania, Australia's wildest island, whose highlights fit into a few stages: Wineglass Bay and Freycinet National Park on the east coast, the ruins of the Port Arthur convict settlement, and the lakes and ancient forests of Cradle Mountain. With 12 partner companies, including Apollo, Britz, Maui, Jucy, Mighty Campers, Spaceships and Let's Go Motorhomes, the choice ranges from a van for two to a six-berth motorhome.
All depots are grouped in Cambridge, on the eastern shore of the Derwent, around Hobart International Airport: you pick up the vehicle as you step off the plane and head for the east coast without crossing the city.
Public ratings collected on October 28, 2026 from independent review sites.
Public ratings collected on October 28, 2026 from independent review sites.
Public ratings collected on October 28, 2026 from independent review sites.
Public ratings collected on October 28, 2026 from independent review sites.
Public ratings collected on October 28, 2026 from independent review sites.
Public ratings collected on October 28, 2026 from independent review sites.
Public ratings collected on October 28, 2026 from independent review sites.
Public ratings collected on October 28, 2026 from independent review sites.
| Vehicle | Winter July | Spring October | Summer January | Autumn April |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Campervan | from €45/day median €81/day | from €37/day median €119/day | from €97/day median €121/day | from €60/day median €90/day |
| Large motorhome | from €146/day median €163/day | from €163/day median €199/day | from €146/day median €168/day | from €128/day median €151/day |
Daily prices observed on October 19, 2026 for a 15-day rental: CoolDrive selling price, mandatory fees included, 5 rental companies compared. 75% of offers with unlimited mileage. Median excess: €3,092.
Via Sorell and Orford, the Great Eastern Drive follows the Tasman Sea to Swansea, facing the Freycinet Peninsula. From Coles Bay, a trail climbs to the Wineglass Bay lookout; in Bicheno, little penguins return to their burrows at nightfall. Further north, the granite boulders covered in orange lichen of the Bay of Fires come before the return via Launceston and the Midland Highway.
The Lyell Highway runs up the Derwent Valley to Mount Field National Park and its Russell Falls, then reaches Lake St Clair, the deepest lake in Australia. After the bare mining hills of Queenstown, Strahan opens onto Macquarie Harbour and the Gordon River cruises. You then head to Cradle Mountain and Dove Lake before coming back down via Launceston. On these mountain roads, a compact vehicle is more pleasant.
Close to the depots, Richmond and its old sandstone bridge come before the Eaglehawk Neck isthmus, Tasman Arch and the Port Arthur Historic Site, a former convict prison on the World Heritage list. Back towards Hobart, the Kettering ferry takes you to Bruny Island, its cliffs and its narrow strip of dunes. The orchards of the Huon Valley and the Hastings Caves complete the loop to the south.
Peak season brings the longest days, with about ten hours of sunshine, and a sea close to 20 °C in January on the east coast beaches. Hobart celebrates the arrival of the Sydney to Hobart yacht race around Christmas and New Year. The Freycinet campsites, in high demand, are even allocated by ballot for the busiest period.
The months on either side of summer keep mild days, with fewer people in the parks and pitches that are easier to find. In late April, the deciduous beeches of Mount Field and Cradle Mountain, the only Australian trees that lose their leaves in winter, turn gold: this is the "turning of the fagus". In November, the waterfalls are in full flow.
The shoulder seasons are cool and changeable: October is the wettest month of the year in Hobart, and snow can still dust the high ground in September. In return, the roads are quiet and sites such as Port Arthur can be visited without crowds. Bring warm layers and check that the vehicle is heated.
With highs around 12 °C and short days, the Tasmanian winter calls for shorter stages and nights in caravan parks, plugged into mains power. Snow makes the passes of the Central Plateau slippery, towards Lake St Clair and Cradle Mountain. Clear nights, on the other hand, are ideal for the aurora australis, visible on some evenings over the Tasman Peninsula.
Most pleasant months: November to April.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Sun | Sea |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 23 °C | 13 °C | 52 mm | 11 h/day | 20 °C |
| Feb | 22 °C | 12 °C | 40 mm | 10 h/day | 19 °C |
| Mar | 21 °C | 11 °C | 51 mm | 9 h/day | 18 °C |
| Apr | 18 °C | 9 °C | 41 mm | 8 h/day | 16 °C |
| May | 15 °C | 7 °C | 54 mm | 7 h/day | 14 °C |
| Jun | 12 °C | 5 °C | 60 mm | 6 h/day | 12 °C |
| Jul | 12 °C | 5 °C | 45 mm | 7 h/day | 10 °C |
| Aug | 13 °C | 5 °C | 57 mm | 8 h/day | 10 °C |
| Sep | 15 °C | 6 °C | 52 mm | 9 h/day | 11 °C |
| Oct | 17 °C | 8 °C | 84 mm | 10 h/day | 13 °C |
| Nov | 19 °C | 9 °C | 75 mm | 11 h/day | 15 °C |
| Dec | 21 °C | 11 °C | 70 mm | 11 h/day | 18 °C |
Averages 2016–2025 computed from Open-Meteo data (ERA5 reanalysis).
All depots are in Cambridge, on the eastern shore of the Derwent: one within the airport grounds, the others in the neighbouring business park. From central Hobart, allow about twenty minutes by taxi over the Tasman Bridge. Let the company know your flight arrival time, and stock up before leaving the city: the east coast villages are small.
Pademelons, wallabies, wombats and Tasmanian devils come out at dusk, and Tasmania is one of the regions of Australia where collisions with wildlife are most frequent. Outside Hobart, plan your stages so you are settled before dark, and ease off in bends lined with forest, where animals appear without warning.
Between the Derwent Valley and Queenstown, then from Strahan to Cradle Mountain, petrol stations are scarce and sometimes closed in the evening. Fill up in New Norfolk before tackling the Lyell Highway, then again in Queenstown. The long climbs of the Central Plateau push up the fuel consumption of a loaded motorhome.
Pinnacle Road climbs to the summit of kunanyi, the Mount Wellington that overlooks Hobart, along a narrow, winding road that is regularly closed by snow or ice. The weather can change within minutes, even in summer. With a large motorhome, check the road conditions before driving up, or leave the vehicle in town.
The 12 partner companies share five addresses in Cambridge. Apollo, Britz, Maui, Mighty Campers and Cheapa Campa are at 14 Long Street, at the airport; Cruisin Motorhomes and GoCheap Campervans on Runway Place; Jucy and Star RV on Hawkesford Road; Let's Go Motorhomes, Spaceships and Campervan Village on Kennedy Drive. The exact address is in your confirmation.
The price depends above all on the season, the southern summer being the busiest period in Tasmania, then on the size of the vehicle and the length of hire. To find out the exact price, run a search with your dates: it compares the offers of the Hobart rental companies, mandatory fees included, ready to book straight away.
The Spirit of Tasmania ferry crosses Bass Strait from Devonport, about 280 km north of Hobart, to the Melbourne area. Many rental companies do not allow their vehicles on board: read the offer conditions before booking the crossing. Often the simplest option is to return the vehicle in Hobart, then set off again from Melbourne, another departure city of our partners, after a flight of about an hour.
Tasmanian roads are narrow, steep and winding: a two-berth van such as the Tamar Campervan or the Sandpiper is easy to drive and can be parked anywhere. Families will find four-berth models, such as the Seeker or the Henty Campervan, and up to the 6 Berth Deluxe for six people. Outside summer, check that the chosen model has heating.
Allow at least ten days for a full loop via the east coast, Launceston, Cradle Mountain and the west coast, and two weeks to add Port Arthur, Bruny Island and the far south. The island looks small on the map, but the slow, winding mountain roads lengthen every stage: better to cover fewer kilometres a day and do more hiking.
Service meets my expectations.
Reactive responses, significant rental offer
Very good from the quote to the rental, I recommend!
A valid foreign car licence is enough for a visitor to drive a touring motorhome. If it is not written in English, carry an international driving permit or an official translation with it. Traffic drives on the left, with the steering wheel on the right. The minimum age and years of driving required vary by company and are stated in the offer conditions.
Yes: entry to Tasmanian national parks, such as Freycinet, Mount Field or Cradle Mountain, requires a Parks Pass. For a road trip, the holiday pass covers one vehicle and its passengers for several weeks, much better value than day entries. It can be bought online from the Parks and Wildlife Service or at the park visitor centres.
The island has many caravan parks, national park campgrounds and free or low-cost sites run by local councils, sometimes reserved for self-contained vehicles. Rules change from one council to another: follow the signs and ask locally. Around Hobart, the caravan parks near the airport or in Berriedale are the most convenient for the first night.
Many roads leading to beaches, lakes or remote campsites in Tasmania are gravel tracks, notably on Bruny Island, towards Cockle Creek or in the west coast hinterland. Many rental companies exclude them from their insurance: read the offer conditions before adding them to your itinerary, and drive slowly if they are allowed.
The two verified reviews from customers who left from Hobart give an average rating of 4.5 out of 5. One found the service in line with expectations, the other praised quick responses and a wide range of rentals. Vehicle pick-up and maintenance remain the responsibility of the chosen company, whose conditions appear on each offer.
For the southern summer, and especially for the festive season and the Australian school holidays in January, book several months ahead: vans go first. From May to October, a few weeks are usually enough. Book the Bruny Island ferry or the national park campsites as soon as your travel dates are set.
Hobart is the natural starting point for a tour of Tasmania, an island where white sand beaches, temperate rainforests, mountains and colonial-era villages follow one another, without the very long stages of mainland Australia. In one to two weeks, you can link the east coast, the lakes of the Central Plateau, the west coast and the Tasman Peninsula.
The 12 partner companies, all based in Cambridge near the airport, let you hit the road as soon as you land, whether you arrive from Melbourne, Sydney or Adelaide, other departure cities of our partners. The most pleasant season runs from November to April, but the island can be explored all year round with a heated vehicle. Finally, the city itself deserves a day before or after the trip: the Saturday market at Salamanca Place, the fishing harbour of Constitution Dock and the MONA museum on the banks of the Derwent.
